In this Issue

• Lighting controls in ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1
• Applying NFPA 101 to senior assisted-living centers
• ICC takes action on ASHRAE proposals
• Wisconsin adopts latest edition of NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code
• CSI and CSC produce joint specifications’ publication
• BACnet unplugged: updates to building controls standard
• ICC-ES introduces PMG listing program
• ASHRAE and BOMA International sign memorandum of understanding
• More building codes, standards, and legislation news
• Webcasts

3. International Code Council takes action on ASHRAE proposals
The International Building Codes may soon incorporate requirements from a new load calculation standard from ASHRAE and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) under several recent proposals.
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4. Wisconsin adopts latest edition of NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code
The state of Wisconsin adopted the most recent edition of NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code. The adoption became effective on March 1, 2008.
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5. CSI and CSC produce joint specifications’ publication
The Construction Specifications Institute released the new SectionFormat/PageFormat, a joint publication with Construction Specifications Canada.
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6. BACnet unplugged: updates to building controls standard
Advances related to the BACnet standard, including the recommendation of a public review for addendum that would tunnel BACnet over ZigBee wireless networks, were made in January at the ASHRAE winter meeting.
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7. ICC-ES introduces PMG listing program
ICC Evaluation Service Inc. introduced a new service for building safety officials: a plumbing, mechanical, and fuel gas (PMG) listing program for compliance with the International Codes.
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8. ASHRAE and BOMA International sign memorandum of understanding
ASHRAE and the Building Owners and Managers Assn. International signed a memorandum of understanding in recognition of shared technical interests to foster superior building performance.
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