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Building Safety Month, an annual public awareness campaign led by the International Code Council, returns on May 1, 2026, with this year’s theme, “Built to Last.”
The newly certified Nova Scotia lab strengthens A-Gas’ Canadian footprint, offering faster testing, reduced logistics hurdles, and AHRI 700 compliance for refrigerant analysis.
Multiple organizations still publish separate plumbing and mechanical codes and standards, resulting in ongoing complexity for design
professionals and code officials.
Columnist Ron George traces the evolution of U.S. model building codes from their regional roots to the current push for industry-wide harmonization as the 2027 editions near completion.
As part of the standards development process, NFPA is inviting stakeholders and the public to participate in the public comment period, open through Jan. 29, 2026.
The report highlights how targeted plumbing projects helped improve health, safety, and daily life for more than 5,000 individuals across five countries.