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PFAS Rules and A2L Building Codes Continue to Evolve

Experts highlight key regulatory pressures shaping the HVACR industry

June 1, 2026

HVACR industry faces growing complexity from state-level PFAS regulations and evolving A2L building codes, requiring manufacturers and contractors to stay alert and engaged.

Code Compliance vs. Real-World Performance

Why code-compliant designs can still fail in operation, and what engineers miss when performance is treated as a checkbox

Austin Keating

February 26, 2026

Nathan Kegel, vice president of IES, shares insights with ES NEWS, sharing how to bridge the gap between code compliance and actual building performance.

Debate Over Building Codes Heats Up as Housing Affordability Crisis Deepens

Home builders push Congress to roll back code requirements as costs soar

Austin Keating

May 27, 2025

While home builders argue rolling back code requirements will help affordability, code officials engage with contractors and builders to develop standards the promote affordability.

Industry Associations Pivot to State-Level Advocacy

From fire-life safety to building codes, here's how various HVAC industry organizations are moving past federal gridlock

Austin Keating

March 11, 2025

As federal gridlock sets in, HVAC industry groups are pivoting their advocacy efforts toward state legislatures and city councils, scoring wins on issues ranging from labor to the environment.

New Refrigerants are (Almost) Here - What You Need to Know

June 17, 2024

Home builders need to begin preparing for the big refrigerant shift that is quickly approaching.

Why Fiberglass is the Ideal Insulation for Ductwork

In a podcast interview with SNIPS NEWS, David Burd of Owens Corning weighs in on the benefits of fiberglass in ducting

Austin Keating

March 12, 2024

David Burd, Air Distribution Products Technical Manager for North America at Owens Corning, sits down with SNIPS NEWS to discuss duct insulation options and tradeoffs.

Why Sheet Metal Contractors go Above and Beyond Code with Duct Insulation

The acoustical and thermal qualities of different types and sizes of duct insulation can compensate for the unique challenges of a given space

Austin Keating

February 26, 2024

Code for ductwork insulation focused primarily on energy efficiency is the starting point for meeting customer objectives, but there are other factors to consider, says David Burd, air distribution products technical manager for North America at Owens Corning.

International Code Council Highlights How Building Codes Contribute to Climate Goals at COP28

The International Code Council provides expertise for the building sector to help address climate change

SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff

December 12, 2023

Held this year in Dubai, COP28 took place from November 30 through December 12.

MCA Announces Executive Committee and New Board Members

New Chair of the Executive Committee says 'I will maintain the high standard MCA has in all our efforts'

February 15, 2023

Brian Partyka of Drexel Metals will serve as Chair of the Executive Committee, along with Vice Chair/Chair-Elect Chandler Barden of Cidan Machinery.

More States to Allow A2L in A/C Systems

Updating building codes allows for the use of this mildly flammable refrigerant

Joanna R. Turpin

August 3, 2022

Alternatives to R-410A are mildly flammable (A2L) and many state building codes do not yet allow their use in stationary comfort cooling equipment. But that is changing quickly.