Significant changes to Florida building codes
Florida will adopt the latest Florida Building Codes developed by the ICC on Oct. 1, 2008.
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NFPA issues Certified Amending Motions
The NFPA has released its Certified Amending Motions, which will be presented at the annual meeting.
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NEC and standby gensets
Generators are addressed in multiple sections of NEC. Here are key sections to reference when designing systems with gensets.
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Energy efficiency codes updated
Several states have updated their energy efficiency policies.
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ICC and SFPE jointly publish smoke control engineering book
A Guide to Smoke Control in the 2006 IBC addresses smoke management and creates a bridge between smoke management and the code requirements of the IBC.
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IAMPO Green Technical Committee meets for the first time
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials recently convened the inaugural meeting of its Green Technical Committee.
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Complete list of 'before you dig' phone numbers
A complete resource of "before you dig" phone numbers was compiled by ASPE.
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