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Minimum DFUs and drainline carry It’s amazing how, after being in this business for 27 years, there are still code issues that come up that I’ve never heard of, even once, in all those years of designing projects. Granted, 15 of those 27 years ... >> More |
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Code requirements for drainage system cleanouts When designing sanitary or storm drainage systems, it is important for the design professional to think about how the drainage system will be maintained. For a long time, the plumbing codes have had ... >> More |
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The cold, hard truth about snowmelt systems Washington, D.C., is not exactly the Arctic Circle, but we have installed a surprising number of snowmelt systems over the years, everything from walkways and front steps to a 28,000-sq.-ft. ... >> More |
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Elevators and sprinklers Oh, how I long for the simpler days of years past; especially the days when it was not necessary to sprinkler elevator hoistways and elevator machine rooms. Actually, I did not want to get into the pros ... >> More |
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Flagship solar combisystem controller: SLIC In December of 2011, my company, SolarLogic LLC, reached a major milestone in solar heating control. At the MREA annual solar heating conference in Milwaukee, we announced the release of our ... >> More |