John Rattenbury, P.E., Principal, Rattenbury Engineering LLC, Hull, Mass.

Questioning Authority (Having Jurisdiction)

All U.S. consulting and specifying engineers realize their trade is regulated by codes and standards. Mechanical engineers turn to the International Mechanical Code, along with referenced standards like those developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. Fire protection and electrical engineers have the building codes and standards from the National...