This newsletter is part of a continuous series released bi-monthly by the International Code Council's Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) Technical Resources Team. From the latest developments in ICC initiatives within the PMG space, to industry news spanning the globe, this newsletter will help you stay in the know.
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The Latest from the PMG Team
Exhaust Systems and Makeup Air: Achieving Balance Under the 2024 International Mechanical Code®
The most successful projects treat exhaust and makeup air as two parts of the same system. Designers, contractors, code officials and owners all benefit when building pressure relationships are considered early in the design process.
Insights on the HVAC Industry Transition to A2L Refrigerants
Regardless of how your jurisdiction is addressing A2L refrigerants, focusing on the four keys to success will help to ensure that the permitting and inspection processes run smoothly.
Transformative Changes in the 2027 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code® (ISPSC)
The updates to the 2027 ISPSC combined with the inclusion of the PHTA-2 standard introduce significant and essential improvements designed to enhance safety, health, ease of compliance and operational clarity within the realm of public aquatic facilities.
A New Pipeline of Plumbers Transforming Lives in Zimbabwe
Every trench dug, every pipe installed and every trainee mentored is another investment in people who will one day serve communities across the world and change lives, one plumber at a time.
2024 IFGC Spotlight: Revised Section 403.6 Raises the Bar for Gas Piping Workmanship
Contractors should view Section 403.6 as an opportunity rather than a burden. High-quality workmanship improves project outcomes, strengthens relationships with inspectors and reduces long-term liability exposure.
NIST Receives New Patent for Microbe-Killing Water Heater
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have been granted a patent for a water heater system that kills a class of harmful bacteria, reducing the risk of Legionnaires’ disease and other life-threatening infections, while reducing the associated risk of scalding.
Code Corner: 2024 ISPSC Chapter 4: Public Swimming Pools
The Building Safety Journal’s series, Code Corner, explores sections of the International Codes® (I-Codes®) each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes. This month, we’re spotlighting the scope of Chapter 4 of the 2024 ISPSC: Public Swimming Pools.
As senior director of sales for Pfister Faucets in Madison, Mississippi, Spencer Brown was honored for exceptional service to the PMG industry. Brown helped create American Plumber Stories, a docuseries that serves to inspire, educate and entertain both current and future members of the plumbing industry.
Mike Massimino on Identifying Passion in Your Work
Mike Massimino, former NASA astronaut and current professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia University, will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 ICC Annual Conference in Nashville, TN. Here he offers a preview of the insights and experiences he'll share with guests during his presentation.
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