Items Tagged with 'codes and standards'

Across the industry, gaps in system design, commissioning, airflow, and more are still rearing their ugly head, impacting contractor credibility, homeowner satisfaction, and the carefully manufactured HVAC system itself.

States across the country are adopting new standards to address energy usage, efficiency, and the future of fossil fuels.

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

A2L refrigerants are gaining ground, but uneven code adoption nationwide is leaving HVACR pros to navigate a maze of shifting rules. 

The agreement, signed on April 15, 2025, brings together the ICC with the UA, which represents nearly 384,000 skilled trade workers across the United States and Canada.

The International Code Council and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada will continue to work together to help train the next generation of plumbers, pipefitters, and mechanical contractors, a press release from the Code Council said.

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) unveils the fourth edition of its comprehensive HVAC Duct Systems Inspection Guide.

Attaining A2L compliance required RLS to participate in a thorough testing and screening process, across multiple 3rd party testing labs, ensuring that the RLS fittings adhere to updated industry code and standard requirements.  

The composition of MCM makes it versatile and flexible while maintaining its durability. The advantages are limitless as it can be fully customized to meet the project design requirements.