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May 23, 2013

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Calif. releases regulations for recycling old mercury thermostats

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control in late May released final regulations for the collection and recycling of used thermostats containing toxic mercury....More
May 17, 2013

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RSES introduces geothermal systems guide

RSES’ Understanding Geothermal Systems is the first title in the RSES Sustainability Series....More
May 16, 2013

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Long-outdated Hunter's Curve the focus of new research project

The International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials, American Society of Plumbing Engineers, and the Water Quality Research Foundation will jointly fund a research project using data provided by Aquacraft Inc. to update Hunter’s Curve for estimating water supply for residential applications using water efficient fixtures....More
May 13, 2013

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Residential Equipment Selection Manual S Available For Public Review

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Educational Institute (ACCA-EI) Standards Task Team (STT) announces an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) public review period for the "BSR/ACCA 3 Manual S - 201x, Residential Equipment Selection" as a revised and redesignated industry standard....More
May 3, 2013

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Quality is key to Lean’s success

Lean is about finding ways to deliver more value with less waste....More
Apr. 29, 2013

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ASHRAE changes residential ventilation rate, carbon monoxide alarms required

The newly published 2013 version of ASHRAE’s residential indoor air quality standard removes the default leakage rate assumption and also requires carbon monoxide alarms....More
Apr. 29, 2013

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Rainwater Catchment System Design Standard Available for Public Comment

A new American National Standard to provide design and installation requirements for rainwater catchment systems is being jointly developed by the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA) and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), with sponsorship support from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and NSF International....More
Apr. 25, 2013

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Poole & Kent's Lockhart named Safety Professional of the Year

Poole & Kent Company of Florida has announced that Dave Lockhart, the company’s Director of Loss Control and Safety Director, has been named Safety Professional of the Year by the Construction Association of South Florida (CASF)....More
Apr. 24, 2013

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NATE Certification Opportunities Available During the OESP Convention and Trade Show

North American Technician Excellence (NATE) in partnership with APR Supply Co. and OESP are offering free NATE oil furnace and oil hydronics certification testing at the OESP Convention and Trade Show in Hershey, PA, May 19-23....More
Apr. 23, 2013

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CSA Group to Join ICC in Development of North American Standard for Rainwater Collection Systems

The International Code Council (ICC) and CSA Group announce the joint development of a new CSA/ICC 805 Rainwater Collection System Design and Installation standard to help ensure the basic safety and performance of rainwater collection systems....More

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Calif. releases regulations for recycling old mercury thermostats

RSES introduces geothermal systems guide

Long-outdated Hunter's Curve the focus of new research project

Residential Equipment Selection Manual S Available For Public Review

Quality is key to Lean’s success

ASHRAE changes residential ventilation rate, carbon monoxide alarms required

Rainwater Catchment System Design Standard Available for Public Comment

Poole & Kent's Lockhart named Safety Professional of the Year

NATE Certification Opportunities Available During the OESP Convention and Trade Show

CSA Group to Join ICC in Development of North American Standard for Rainwater Collection Systems

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