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OEMs Press EPA on Rulemaking Details for AIM Act

Manufacturers cite need for date-of-manufacture provision and updated building codes

July 17, 2022

At EPA’s recent workshop on the AIM Act, manufacturers expressed concerns about lagging building codes and urged the Agency to include a date-of-manufacture provision.

States Update Codes to Allow A2L Refrigerants

Equipment containing the new refrigerant is now available in four states, with more to come

Joanna R. Turpin

May 8, 2022

Some alternatives to R-410A are mildly flammable (A2L) and thus require updated building codes and standards to ensure their safe use.

Pull-down ladder for safer service work in attics.

International Code Council Stirs Up Its Mix of Codemakers

Architects, code officials object as ICC overhauls the process and range of participants for code updates

Robert Beverly

April 26, 2021

The blend of government and industry influences on building code development will shift to some degree in the coming months.

Dewberry’s Dan Koenigshofer and John Roberts Receive Award for ASHRAE’s Best Article of 2018

Article's findings have major implications for building codes throughout the U.S.

February 28, 2019

In their article entitled “Do OA Economizers Make ‘Cents’ in Hospitals?” Koenigshofer and Roberts detail the costs and savings of utilizing outside air economizers in hospital ventilation systems. They concluded that these systems do not make “cents” in hospitals. The findings have major implications for building codes throughout the U.S.

2018 International Green Construction Code Released

November 9, 2018

The 2018-IgCC combines the technical requirements developed by the ASHRAE Standard 189.1 with the model code administrative provisions by the Code Council. As a result, the 2018-IgCC is now a unified code that emphasizes adoption, ease of use and enforcement for building projects.

ICC-ES Resumes its Building Department Service Due to Demand

July 19, 2018

This specialized program provides technical services to code officials for evaluating products or components for specific building projects

Aprilaire offers solutions to tight building codes

Ventilation Key to Commercial Comfort

Samantha Sine

February 26, 2018

Building codes are continuously growing stricter, focusing greatly on efficiency. A factor that plays a large role in meeting these building codes is proper mechanical ventilation and, in particular, its ability to create comfortable living conditions.

Whalen Closetline® CAS packaged heat pump

Whalen Goes Vertical

Kyle Gargaro

February 26, 2018

As construction in major cities across America is going vertical, The Whalen Co. is helping with the HVAC part.

High-efficiency Air Movement Options Remain in High Demand

Occupant comfort, energy savings, and increased efficiency goals are driving consumers’ demands

Nick Kostora

May 15, 2017

Manufacturers of all sizes are introducing energy recovery ventilators (ERVs); heat recovery ventilators (HRVs); blowers; air curtains; high-velocity systems; and high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans that push the industry forward in response to a demand for more efficient ventilation systems.

Dec. 5, 2014: ACCA Releases New Video Series for Code Officials

Aids in the Enforcement of Code Requirements Related to HVAC System Design

December 5, 2014

ACCA has released a new video series aimed at helping code officials understand the residential HVAC design process. The three-part series, “What Code Officials Need to Know about HVAC System Design,” gives an overview of the steps involved in doing a load calculation, equipment selection, and duct sizing.