Codes and Standards News and Trends
Earning LEED 2009 Water Efficiency credits
Meeting LEED's Water Efficiency Credit 3-Water Use Reduction is no longer a sure thing, even for... » more
Meeting LEED's Water Efficiency Credit 3-Water Use Reduction is no longer a sure thing, even for... » more
Rules for tapping molded case circuit breakers
An in-depth focus on tap rules for NEC and UL feeder circuits, the need for branch and feeder... » more
An in-depth focus on tap rules for NEC and UL feeder circuits, the need for branch and feeder... » more
Tiers of a generator: Emissions regulations for diesel gensets
Manufacturers face the next phase of EPA emissions limits for diesel engines and gensets. » more
Manufacturers face the next phase of EPA emissions limits for diesel engines and gensets. » more
ASHRAE 90.1— 2007 and beyond
Engineers talk about the present and future standard for energy efficiency. » more
Engineers talk about the present and future standard for energy efficiency. » more
Bonding conduit sleeves
This article discusses where and how the NEC requires bonding and grounding for conduit sleeves. » more
This article discusses where and how the NEC requires bonding and grounding for conduit sleeves. » more
Green building code introduced
ICC, ASHRAE, USGBC, and IES announce the nation's first set of model codes and standards for green... » more
ICC, ASHRAE, USGBC, and IES announce the nation's first set of model codes and standards for green... » more
Changes proposed for Standard 90.1
Public input to help shape the technical requirements in Standard 90.1 is being sought through 21... » more
Public input to help shape the technical requirements in Standard 90.1 is being sought through 21... » more
Members sought for ASHRAE committee
Members are being sought and changes proposed for the new standard for the design of... » more
Members are being sought and changes proposed for the new standard for the design of... » more
Unlocking the code
This article will analyze the NEC for wired systmes, and examine related International Building... » more
This article will analyze the NEC for wired systmes, and examine related International Building... » more
Engineers: Restart your motor specifications
Federal minimum standards for nominal full-load motor efficiencies take effect for motors... » more
Federal minimum standards for nominal full-load motor efficiencies take effect for motors... » more
What’s new at CSE
Self-renewal is important at individual and corporate levels. Otherwise, products and processes get... » more
Self-renewal is important at individual and corporate levels. Otherwise, products and processes get... » more
N.Y. City's 111 ways to green its commercial building codes
Report from NYC Green Codes Task Force, which is led by Urban Green Council, outlines energy saving... » more
Report from NYC Green Codes Task Force, which is led by Urban Green Council, outlines energy saving... » more
IAPMO standardizes plumbing, mechanical systems
IAPMO releases the Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement. » more
IAPMO releases the Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement. » more
Seattle ordinance to ID energy-wasting buildings
Mayor Mike McGinn approved on Feb. 1, 2010, a new ordinance to identify energy-wasting buildings.... » more
Mayor Mike McGinn approved on Feb. 1, 2010, a new ordinance to identify energy-wasting buildings.... » more
High-performance green building standard released
The nation's first standard for the design of high-performance green buildings has been published... » more
The nation's first standard for the design of high-performance green buildings has been published... » more
California adopts first statewide green building standard
Governor Schwarzenegger has announced the first-in-the-nation statewide green building standards... » more
Governor Schwarzenegger has announced the first-in-the-nation statewide green building standards... » more
High-performance green building standard released
Standard 189.1 will provide a strong foundation for high-performance green buildings. » more
Standard 189.1 will provide a strong foundation for high-performance green buildings. » more
How to start a retrocommissioning business
In a recessive construction market and in increasingly regulated and incentivized energy and... » more
In a recessive construction market and in increasingly regulated and incentivized energy and... » more
Green-lighting energy efficiency
At the intersection of energy codes, technology developments, cost constraints, and demands for... » more
At the intersection of energy codes, technology developments, cost constraints, and demands for... » more
Middle East fire and life safety
When working in the Middle East, fire and life safety engineers must learn the intricacies of their... » more
When working in the Middle East, fire and life safety engineers must learn the intricacies of their... » more
Medical center reaches LEED Platinum status
Located in Austin, the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas is the first healthcare... » more
Located in Austin, the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas is the first healthcare... » more
More states adopt new standards for energy efficiency
Additional states have adopted the 2009 I-Codes for energy efficiency from the International Code... » more
Additional states have adopted the 2009 I-Codes for energy efficiency from the International Code... » more
Guidance on clearing indoor air through improved IAQ
Guidance for achieving enhanced IAQ is available from five leading building industry associations... » more
Guidance for achieving enhanced IAQ is available from five leading building industry associations... » more
DOE proposes test procedures for walk-ins
The Dept. of Energy is proposing to adopt test procedures for measuring the energy consumption of... » more
The Dept. of Energy is proposing to adopt test procedures for measuring the energy consumption of... » more
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