Using IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator tool can result in energy, carbon, and water savings as compared to using traditional plumbing specification methods in plumbing codes, according to a study by ...

The 2024 codes incorporate industry advancements, reducing the need for local amendments and streamlining compliance for contractors Key updates include stricter water conservation measures, improved ...

This story originally appeared on PlanPhilly. Of the fifty largest cities in America, only Philadelphia and six other union-friendly urban centers still require the use of expensive, heavy metal pipes ...

On Thursday, the city took a first step towards modernizing the city’s plumbing code in ways that development industry insiders say could lead to more affordable housing and lowered construction costs ...