More builders and architects are building sustainability into their practice and conducting water efficiency planning including water-saving solutions and installation of water-saving measures, analyses of costs and uses of water, specification of water-saving solutions; installation of water-saving measures. As a result, Niagara recently launched a new CEU course for builders, architects, engineers, plumbing engineers and Read more
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More builders and architects are building sustainability into their practice and conducting water efficiency planning including water-saving solutions and installation of water-saving measures, analyses of costs and uses of water, specification of water-saving solutions; installation of water-saving measures.
As a result, Niagara recently launched a new CEU course for builders, architects, engineers, plumbing engineers and plumbers that addresses water conservation standards, ways to reduce water consumption and green building benefits.
The Benefits of Implementing Water Conservation Standards by Building Beyond Code. Niagara just launched a new CEU course on Water Conservation for building owners and builders, architects and engineers. A team of experts at Niagara pooled their resources together with AIA and created a course that qualifies for 1.00 LU/HSW hours called The Benefits of Implementing Water Conservation Standards by Building Beyond Code. The course is delivered via webinar through AEC Daily.
The planet is currently in a water scarcity crisis, and toilet water usage can have a significant impact on improving this crisis. This course examines the current plumbing codes, standards, and regulations that address toilet water usage. It also details the need for, and the benefits of, going beyond current standards as well as the goals of a variety of beyond the code voluntary standards and rating systems. It explains the various types of low and ultra low flow toilets, their pros and cons, and their selection criteria. It concludes with a sampling of successful cost and water saving installations. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Significantly reduce water consumption and costs by using low and ultra low flow toilets
- Capitalize on green building benefits by lowering water consumption with ultra high efficiency toilets (UHETs)
- Inform developers on financial incentives related to water conservation for affordable housing programs, and
- Optimize the benefits available from exceeding current code and standard water consumption requirements.
BIM object: In addition to the above course, Niagara recently teamed up with BIM Object, a company who offers rivet files to architects and engineers for specifying projects, to make specifying their fixtures even simpler. Engineers, contractors and architects can access files for all of Niagara’s Pro models to utilize their industry-leading warranties, earn LEED points, and merit lower tap or impact fees when specing out their next property
For more information on Niagara please visit niagaracorp.com.
On June 25–26, 2014, the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is hosting a Water Reuse Workshop in Chicago for plumbing industry stakeholders interested in helping shape the future of water reuse standards in the United States and internationally. The goal of this workshop is to gain input on two of ASPE’s water reuse standards Read more
On June 25–26, 2014, the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is hosting a Water Reuse Workshop in Chicago for plumbing industry stakeholders interested in helping shape the future of water reuse standards in the United States and internationally.
The goal of this workshop is to gain input on two of ASPE’s water reuse standards: ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI 63-2013: Rainwater Catchment Systems, which was published last year and will be undergoing a revision soon, and ASPE/ARCSA 78: Stormwater Harvesting Systems for Direct and Indirect End-Use Applications, which is under development. In addition, the workshop will discuss the activities of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO Technical Committee 282: Water Reuse. The U.S. TAG, for which ASPE is the administrator, is involved in activities related to the development of international standards on the use of treated wastewater for irrigation, the reuse of water in urban areas, and potentially the use of water reclaimed from mining operations.
Representatives from the co-developer of the two U.S. standards under discussion, the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA), as well as those from the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) will be participating in the workshop.
“ASPE is thrilled to be facilitating this workshop that is covering important topics having a direct impact on our global water supplies,” says ASPE Executive Director/CEO Jim Kendzel, MPH, CAE. “The adoption of ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI 63 created a significant amount of interest both nationally and internationally, and this workshop will bring all interested parties to the table to have the next round of discussions related to rainwater and stormwater catchment systems as well as the reuse of water in both rural and urban settings.”
Engineers, manufacturers, government personnel, code officials, standards developers, and other stakeholders are invited to join ASPE in Chicago for this seminal event. The results of the workshop will be used to help develop U.S. positions on the reuse of water and will help guide the consensus bodies on the revision of ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI 63-2013 and the development of ASPE/ARCSA 78. Those who want to provide input on the development of water reuse standards such as these are encouraged to attend.
To register for this free workshop, go to aspe.org/Water_Reuse_Workshop. It will be held near O’Hare Airport in Chicago and will run from approximately 1 p.m. CDT on June 25 through 3 p.m. CDT on June 26. If you have any questions, contact ASPE’s Director of Publications & Standards, Gretchen Pienta, at gpienta@aspe.org.
Blue Springs, Mo., January 16, 2014 – Fike has received the City of Chicago approval for high rise applications for its CyberCat 1016 and 254 control systems. These UL- and FM-approved fire alarm control panels were first accepted for Class I and Class II applications within the City of Chicago in 2009. This new approval Read more
Blue Springs, Mo., January 16, 2014 – Fike has received the City of Chicago approval for high rise applications for its CyberCat 1016 and 254 control systems. These UL- and FM-approved fire alarm control panels were first accepted for Class I and Class II applications within the City of Chicago in 2009. This new approval allows for equipment use in high-rise applications (above 80 feet) where two-way voice communications are required.
“For more than 50 years, Fike has dedicated itself to developing industry-leading fire detection and suppression solutions,” said Bill MacDonald, Director, Business Development, Fike’s Facilities Protection Group. “This approval highlights the importance Fike places on continually creating innovative, code compliant solutions for diverse and demanding applications.”
Important to the City of Chicago approval, Fike’s integrated CyberCat fire alarm/voice system has a built in back-up amplifier integrated with their existing amplifier meaning true critical component redundancy is achieved for a fraction of the cost of installing a complete back-up voice amplifier.
“The City of Chicago recognizes the compliance of the intelligent CyberCat systems which offers detection and protection solutions to buildings eighty feet above grade according to the fire protection standard,” said Kevin Montgomery, Fike Global Product Manager, Alarm Systems.
This additional approval represents the potential for greater fire detection and protection in high rise buildings as well as an opportunity for Fike distributors servicing the Chicago area to offer cost effective, code compliant solutions that can save lives and valuable resources.
Here are a few announcements for upcoming events in your Central Florida ASPE Chapter. · Tuesday, November 26, 2013 – Technical Meeting o Topic: Booster Pump Systems o Presented by: Henry Vickery, VC Systems o Where: IL Pescatore Restaurant – 651 N. Primrose Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 o Please go to our website www.cf-aspe.com to Read more
Here are a few announcements for upcoming events in your Central Florida ASPE Chapter. · Tuesday, November 26, 2013 – Technical Meeting o Topic: Booster Pump Systems o Presented by: Henry Vickery, VC Systems o Where: IL Pescatore Restaurant – 651 N. Primrose Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 o Please go to our website www.cf-aspe.com to RSVP. · Wednesday, December 1, 2013 – Christmas Social & 30 Year Chapter Anniversary Celebration o Where: The Veranda at Thornton Park 111 North Summerlin Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 o Time: 6:00 PM o Food and drinks will be available. o More information will be available soon. o Visit our website www.cf-aspe.com in the coming days for updates. · Tuesday, January 28, 2014 – Technical Meeting o Topic: Cast Iron Pipe o Presented by: Tom Sharp, Charlotte Pipe o Where: TBD · Friday, February 7, 2014 – Central Florida and West Coast Florida ASPE Chapters Sporting Clay Shoot o Where: Fishhawk Sporting Clays 13505 Hobson Simmons Road, Lithia, FL 33547 o Time: 1:00 PM o More information will be available soon. o Visit our website www.cf-aspe.com in the coming days for updates.
On January 4, 2014 Federal Law mandates the wetted surface of every pipe, fixture, and fitting sold for or installed in potable water applications not contain more than 0.25% lead by weight. Want to learn more on how this new law is affecting our industry? Come to our Education Seminar on Saturday, November 9, 2013 Read more
On January 4, 2014 Federal Law mandates the wetted surface of every pipe, fixture, and fitting sold for or installed in potable water applications not contain more than 0.25% lead by weight. Want to learn more on how this new law is affecting our industry? Come to our Education Seminar on Saturday, November 9, 2013, and learn the details of this new law. Marty Tubbs, with NIBCO, will be offering so specifics of this law and how it is affecting the design and installation of potable water plumbing systems. This is just one of three topics that will be discussed during this all day event. See below for the list of topics. · No lead/low lead standards, 2014 NSF updates. · Valves 101 · Copper Applications- benefits, Copper versus other metals, best uses for copper. · Pipe Hangers & Supports – Sizing, Selections, different materials, general overview. Ø Harold Moret with the Copper Development Association, will be discussing the benefits of copper. Mr. Moret did a presentation at one of our meetings last year. I was able to see this was an interesting and well received presentation by the number of questions during and at the end of the presentation. If you missed that meeting, be sure to attend this seminar, you will be surprise on how much more there is to learn about copper.