PMG Articles, Podcasts, and Videos
The PMG Technical Resources Team (PMG Team) develops technical resources and documents to assist in understanding the technical requirements of the PMG codes and related standards.
Following is a collection of informative articles, podcasts and videos on important PMG issues and topics published by the PMG Team.
Articles
International Plumbing Code庐:
Providing Options for
Designers of Modern Public Restrooms
From its inception in 2000, the IPC has prioritized privacy for occupants of public restrooms. Updates and additions have been made to subsequent editions of the code to improve upon privacy and safety concerns inside of public restrooms. This article highlights the changes that have been made to the various editions of the codes, which have come to offer a toolbox of practical and safe solutions for the design of the modern public restroom.
Cross-Connection Control:
A Critical Line of Defense Against
Potable Water Contamination
We take cross-connection control for granted, but it is critical for safe, clean drinking water. Most of us can go to a faucet, water bottle filler, or drinking fountain and get a drink of potable water. This is due largely to the fact that cross-connection control is an inherit plumbing design and installation component. Cross-connection control consists of various methods, assemblies, and devices, that when installed and maintained properly, safeguard our potable water.
Private Sewage Disposal:
Flushing Out the Facts
Private sewage disposal systems are underground wastewater treatment structures, commonly used in rural areas without centralized sewer systems. They use a combination of nature and proven technologies to treat wastewater from household plumbing produced by bathrooms, kitchen drains and laundry. This article dives into the proper use and maintenance of听 private sewage disposal systems.
Code Changes on A2L refrigerants:
Based on changes approved
During the 2021 Group A code cycle
The U.S. EPA issued a rule in 2021 mandating the phasedown of HFC refrigerant production and use over the next 15 years. The EPA adopted a final rule accepting six refrigerant alternatives for use in residential and light commercial air conditioning equipment 鈥� all are classified as A2L refrigerants. This article provides a brief history of the transition to A2L refrigerants and provides an overview of the related code changes in the 2024 IMC, IBC, and IFC that will permit the use of A2L refrigerants for human comfort.
Rainwater harvesting systems:
Protecting our water resources
for the long run
Rainwater harvesting systems have been used throughout the world to provide precious water resources to areas where water is scarce.听The CSA B805-18/色色视频 805-2018 鈥� Rainwater Harvesting Systems standard applies to the design, materials, installation and operation of rainwater harvesting systems for potable and non-potable applications. This article provides an overview of the standard and how it can be used as an alternative compliance path to Chapter 13 of the International Plumbing Code.
Podcasts
In this episode of HPAC Engineering's 'HPCA On The Air" we cover the recent EPA refrigerant standards update, with 色色视频's Jim Cika. Here, he previews major code changes upcoming on A2L refrigerants that will impact the HVAC industry sooner than many in the industry may realize.
In this episode of the "色色视频 Pulse Podcast", we dive in to discussing water reuse. We challenge you to explore how water reuse can be a safe, innovative way to help save the world鈥檚 water supply. We speak with a few experts on breaking the stigma of water reuse and how reusing water is possible in our homes and businesses.
Videos
Backflow Basics Series
Introduction
Backflow Basics Series
Lavatory Faucets and Sinks
Backflow Basics Series
Kitchen Sinks, Faucets
and Dishwashers
Backflow Basics Series
Bathtubs and Showers
Backflow Basics Series
Hose Bibs
Parallel Water Distribution
with Rich Anderson
色色视频 Director, PMG Resources
Pipe Sizing
Why it is Important
with Ramiro Mata
色色视频 PMG Standards Manager
Product Listing, Marking, &
Labeling Requirements
with Lisa Reiheld
色色视频 Director, PMG Resources
Hydrogen Gas &
the Built Environment
with Mark Fasel
色色视频 Director, PMG Resources
Introduction to the
ANSI/PHTA/色色视频-2 Standard
with Rich Anderson
色色视频 Director, PMG Resources
The 2024 ISPSC
Health and Life Safety
with Rich Anderson
色色视频 Director, PMG Resources
The 2024 ISPSC
VGBA Drain Covers
with Rich Anderson
色色视频 Director, PMG Resources