Inside Plumbing Systems & Design
May-Jun 2006

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• Take Back Control of Hot Water-With Electronic Technology
  Paul Knight
  In comparing thermostatic mixing valves with electronic mixing valves, the author argues that new technology may help facility operators better manage risks associated with Legionnaires’ and other waterborne diseases.
  
• Splash!
  Lynita Docken
  The Wisconsin Code Council’s experience revising the state pool and water attraction construction standard can teach all plumbing systems designers and engineers valuable lessons about the design and installation of pools, slides, and other unique water park features.
  
• Case Studies: Challenges of a Historic Renovation
  Stephen Ziga, CPD, CET
  Find out how the design/build team overcame problems with the plumbing system design when converting Philadelphia’s century-old Bank Building into a mixed-use, commercial/residential structure.

Getting Technical

• Lessons Learned
  Preventing Problems Caused by Chemical Dispensers
• Designer’s Notebook
  Descriptions of Biological Waste Systems
  
• Code Update
  What the Codes Say About Secondary Roof Drains
  
• Focus on Fire Protection
  Design Considerations for CPVC Pipe Sprinkler Systems
• International Digest From England
  The Aftermath of the Asian Tsunami: The Emergency Relief and
  Rehabilitation Operation for Water Supply and Sanitation
• Computer Corner
  Manning’s Formula and Excel Spreadsheets
• Plumbing Design by the Numbers
  Building Storm Water Systems
  
• Hydronics for Plumbing Engineers
  Control Valve Woes

ASPE Report

• ASPE Report
  From the President’s Pen
  From the Executive’s Desk
  Region 1 Report
  Region Meetings Update
  Nominating Committee Seeks Board of Directors Candidates
  Proposed Bylaws Changes Due June 21
  Society News
  New ASPE Members

Perspectives

• From the Publisher
  Readers Speak Out
• Speaking Out
• Peer to Peer
  Practical Considerations for Domestic Hot Water Distribution Systems
  
• The World of Design/Build
  Communicating Across the Gap
  
• Inside the Industry
  Education Is the Best Provision
• CONTINUING EDUCATION
  Reflecting Pools and Fountains
  Continuing Education Questions
  Continuing Education Answer Sheet and Application Form
  
• New Product Showcase/Classifieds/Advertisers Index