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HEALTH AND SANITATION
NSSS will revolutionise the development of next generation toilets, also known as non-
sewered sanitation systems, and will encourage cleaner, safer sanitation systems for
populations in communities across the planet.
“Now there is technology
that is attempting to take
sanitation to another
level, and which is
already benefitting
where resources
are scarce.”
to estimate peak water demand for single and
multi-family dwellings using efficient fixtures. It
reduces meter and pipe sizes and increases
cost savings.
The Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) was the first
national mechanical code to address A2L
refrigerants. A major milestone that introduced
lower flammability refrigerants such as A2L and
B2L. The industry’s concerns to address lower
Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants
led to the development of these lower
flammability refrigerants.
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But why stop there? The Uniform Codes
also have up-to-date provisions for
geothermal, solar thermal energy
systems and hydronic energy systems.
IAPMO’s codes are based on principle
and on a proven consensus process, the
ANSI process. It is the only process that
has been proven time and time again to
employ true consensus. It is a
development process that is used
internationally for a reason, with
oversight from a third party to assure
true consensus.
Whether it is codes or standards,
IAPMO is the standards development
organisation bringing innovation to the
industry. Jurisdictions everywhere are
taking advantage of IAPMO’s proven
process because IAPMO codes and
standards are developed by the industry
for the industry. The Uniform Codes don’t
only claim to be ahead of the curve,
they are. PA
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