The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) Board of Directors has announced a significantly earlier timeline for the development of the 2021 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®) than previously employed. Whereas past practice was for IAPMO to publish the codes early in the edition year, the 2021 UPC and 2021 UMC will be available in the first quarter of 2020. Read the full release here.
ASSE 1022-2017, Performance Requirements for Backflow Preventer for Beverage Dispensing Equipment, has been designated as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is now available for purchase. Backflow preventers for beverage-dispensing equipment are engineered for installation in carbonated post-mix dispensing systems. ASSE 1022 covers backflow prevention devices designed to protect the potable water supply that serves beverage-dispensing equipment, and is intended for devices used under continuous or intermittent pressure conditions. Click here to read the full release.