The International Codes® (I-Codes®), developed by the International Code Council (ICC), are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable and affordable structures. The…
Let’s set the stage: A summer thunderstorm rolls through, and lightning strikes a residence, arcing through framing, grounding to metal systems and possibly traveling along gas piping and bonded equipment. The occupants are safe,…
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Drexel University offers crucial insights into a surprising yet vital factor for building safety: the power of flow velocity in plumbing. The study, Impact…
