PM Engineer articles from July 2003

PM Engineer archives from July 2003

Letters.
July 1, 2003... In Defense of IAPMO I was disgusted with the article in the May issue written by Julius Ballanco. I could not believe the audacity of this man to present his own personal ideas as those of the entire ASPE membership. It is my belief that...

Smokin' in the boys' room. (Sound Off).
July 1, 2003... Many cities and towns have gone to extreme measures to stop students from smoking in school by locking and eliminating toilet rooms, depriving students of their basic human rights and violating the plumbing code. Editor's Note: We offer...

NFPA World Safety Conference & Expo addresses homeland sercurity. (News).(National Fire Protection Association)
July 1, 2003... The Dallas Convention Center hosted the 2003 NFPA World Safety Conference & Exposition [TM] May 18-21, opening its newly remodeled doors to thousands of eager attendees. Featuring entertaining presentations from keynote speakers Chris Matthews,...

SmartHouse Featured at ISH North America. (News).(International Sanitation and Heating trade show)
July 1, 2003... ISH North America is bringing the innovative SmartHouse, displaying advanced building technology from Europe, to the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Convention Center, October 1-3, 2003. SmartHouse was a highlight at this year's ISH trade fair...

Survey shows P.E. incomes rise 1%. (News).(Professional Engineers)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... To help both employers and employees better understand how their relative salaries compare across the board, the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) has released its 2003 Income and Salary Survey. The survey is the only one...

The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute. (News Briefs).
July 1, 2003... The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute is hosting a two-day workshop on July 29-30 titled "Information Technology Forum," its third seminar aimed at promoting 'understanding of the Internet, e-commerce and other technological issues. Contact PMI...

The International Code Council (ICC). (News Briefs).
July 1, 2003... The International Code Council (ICC) has announced its 2003 Codes Forum Sept. 5-14 in Nashville, TN. Highlights will include International Code development hearings; training for construction industry professionals; a keynote address by PA...

The NAHB Research Foundation. (News Briefs).(National Association of Home Builders of the United States)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The NAHB Research Foundation released results of extensive testing on the performance of 49 of the most popular toilets in the U.S. Laboratory technicians measured flush. performance, flush volume, trap diameter, water spot area and other...

ThermaSol. (Appointments).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Steam bath system manufacturer ThermaSol has appointed Jim Santos general manager, where he'll be responsible for all aspects of the company's worldwide operations.

Haws Corp. (Appointments).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Haws Corp. has promoted Bob Bowles to corporate product manager, where he'll be responsible for the company's complete product offering. Haws has also named Casey Hayes its marketplace outreach "Authority."

Masco Corp. (Appointments).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Masco Corp. appointed Alan Barry president and COO, succeeding Ray Kennedy, who passed away unexpectedly. Barry formerly was president of Masco's Brass Craft company and a group president of Masco's Installation Services Group since 1996. Masco...

Kendrick Reaves. (Appointments).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Kendrick Reaves has been named North American national sales and marketing manager for Cash-Acme. Reaves joined the company in March after more than seven years with Kohler Co. Cash-Acme is a division of Australia's Reliance Worldwide Corp.

Model code listings, IAPMO is the leader: here's why Julius believes IAPMO blows away the other code bodies when it comes to evaluating plumbing products. (Codes).(International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, Interstate Commerce Commission )
July 1, 2003... Both IAPMO and the ICC have a service for listing new or existing products. Of course, IAPMO specializes in plumbing products, but they also list mechanical products. The ICC lists plumbing, mechanical, fire protection and building products....

The latest fire-related news in review: finance, fashion and fire protection engineering news...without the finance and fashion. (Fire Protection).
July 1, 2003... Fire Safety Survey Underway Moscow -- Twenty-two Russian students perished in a blaze in Siberia on April 7 when their wooden schoolhouse burned to the ground. Four days later, high winds fed a boarding school fire in Makhachkala, Russia,...

Too close to home: John decided to upgrade a bathroom in his "landmark" house, only to encounter a series of obstacles. (Thoughts from Abroad).
July 1, 2003... It may be a guiding principle that keeping one's professional activities separate from ones home life is a good idea. If so, then over the past six months I have contravened that principle. Some readers may recall we live in Edinburgh in a...

ConFessions of a restroom VanDal: plumbing engineers took away my right to create a stinkin' mess!
July 1, 2003... Take it from a guy who's been kicked outta a dozen skools. They just don't make skool washrooms the way they used to. Back in the good old days, a guy like me could get some kicks by stoppin' up somethin' to get even with the prissy English...

Backflow for commercial protection facilities: The plumbing codes mondate that every faucet outlet have backflow protection, and here are the applicable standards governing these devices.
July 1, 2003... Some years ago, I was on a business trip to Germany and had a room on the top floor of a hotel. In the early morning, I was amazed to her a loud sucking sound coming from the bath. There was no water pressure at the fixtures and the sucking...

Drainage...not just another hole in the ground; when designing fire protection systems, drainage should not be overlooked; here's why.
July 1, 2003... Part 1 At first glance, drainage may not seem to be an important consideration in the design and installation of fire protection systems. However, if not considered early in the fire protection system design for a projected, disregard for...

The flood-gate automatic backwater valve. (Engineer Information Showcase).
July 1, 2003... The Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. FLOOD-GATE automatic backwater valve is designed to protect a building and its contents from flood damage due to a backup in the sanitary sewer system and can also be used in storm sewer applications. The FLOOD-GATE...

Bradley Pivoting Wall Shower. (Engineer Information Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Bradley's Pivoting Wall Shower has an industry-unique hinge for easy access to components, saving time on installation and maintenance. All three models have Bradley's exclusive Equa-Flo pressure balancing valve and an adjustable showerhead....

Sioux Chief copper manifolds. (Engineer Information Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Sioux Chief offers a full line of copper PEX manifolds for hydronic systems, Trunk connection options: 3/4" PEX, 3/4" and 1" female and male sweat or spun closed. Branch connections: 3/8" and 1/2" PEX, ball valve, 1/2" MIP, 3/4" male and female...

Install tubular insulation without glue and tape. (Engineer Information Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Klo-Shure[R] Insulation Couplings secure tubular insulation at suspension points without glue, tape, and double wraps of insulation. The finished job is neat, installation time is 60% faster, and the vapor barrier formed eliminates dripping...

Sioux chief add-a-line. (Engineer Information Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Adding a water line has never been easier thanks to the new Add-A-Line full-slip valve tee. Add-A-Line's quality brass ball valve replaces cheap saddle valves that leak and clog. The Add-A-Line is available with four different valve connections...

Hydronics know-how. (Engineer Information Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Now available is an updated CD-ROM version of John Siegenthaler's "Hydronics Toolbox," titled "Hydronics Know-How." It features a new forward and update to Hydronics 101 seen in the first edition. Order a complete collection of 100+ of John's...

Intelligent addressable control panel. (NFPA Product Overview 2003).
July 1, 2003... Fire-Lite Alarms, part of Honeywell's Fire Systems Group, has introduced the newest member to its intelligent addressable family, the MS9200UD. This new panel features an integral remote upload/download communicator that allows for reporting of...

Residential pendent sprinkler. (NFPA Product Overview 2003).
July 1, 2003... The Viking Corp. has expanded its residential line to include a new 5.2K Pendent Sprinkler. The K-5.2 offers minimum flows and the best performance in 18' x 18', and 20' x 20' coverage areas, while offering competitive flows in coverage areas...

Cover/support system. (NFPA Product Overview 2003).
July 1, 2003... The Soffi-Steel System from Grice Engineering is a connecting system for fire sprinkler piping that is virtually indestructible and tamper-resistant. Available in two standard shapes: the L-Shield for installations at the wall/ceiling or...

Clean agent fire suppression system. (NFPA Product Overview 2003).
July 1, 2003... Ansul Inc., a business unit of Tyco Fire & Security, has announced its SAPPHIRE [TM] Fire Suppression System, containing a total flooding clean agent that serves as an effective halon replacement. Complementing Ansul's existing INERGEN [R] line...

Voice evacuation system. (NFPA Product Overview 2003).
July 1, 2003... Fike Corp. has introduced its new safe and simple voice evacuation system, FikeGuard[TM]. FikeGuard is available in several configurations. The standard systems are pre-configured and available in various wattages, depending on the power...

Voice evacuation system and addressable fire control panel. (NFPA Product Overview 2003).
July 1, 2003... Silent Knight, part of Honeywell's Fire Systems Group, offers the new Farenhyt IFP-100/1000 VIP (Voice Integration Panel) product line featuring a fire control panel plus a voice evacuation system. This all-in-one product includes 127...

Distributed audio communications. (NFPA Product Overview 2003).
July 1, 2003... Fire Control Instruments (FCI), a part of Honeywell's Fire Systems Group, has introduced NetSOLO(R) Broadband, delivering full-network control and communications, digital messaging, live voice instructions and fire fighter telephone...

iSH North America.
July 1, 2003... Don't miss the 2nd edition of ISH North America, the consolidated trade show for Kitchen & Bath, Plumbing, PVF, Heating and Air Conditioning. This show is the leading North American trade event integrating these six major industry sectors. ...

Conference-at-a-Glance.(RPAI Radiant Basics, Presented by Radiant Panel Association)
July 1, 2003... 8:00 am - 4:30 pm RPAI Radiant Basics, Presented by Radiant Panel Association Wednesday, October 1 9:00 am KB1 Contemporary versus Traditional Design Trends, Panel Discussion PL1 What Makes It lick? The Inside Story on...

2003 Conference Program.
July 1, 2003... KITCHEN & BATH KB1 Panel discussion: Maq Beth Duehr (moderator), Kevin Henry, John Buscarello and Ellen Cheever Contemporary versus Traditional Design Trends More and more American homes are embracing the streamlined, less...