New Refrigerant Updates: QnA
With new refrigerant changes on the way, we’ve received many questions on how this will impact the HVAC industry in the upcoming year. This guide aims to target these questions with the latest information we have to date! Why is This Change Happening? The Aim Act, signed into law in 2020, gave authority to the EPA to regulate […]
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Lowering your GWP
The impact of climate change continues to drive change in the HVACR industry. A refrigerant change is underway to reduce the industry’s global warming potential (GWP). Phasing down the production and consumption of HFCs will begin on January 1, 2025, when the refrigerant R454B will be used in newly manufactured air conditioning equipment. The AIM Act […]
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What the New Code Revisions Mean for You
Effective December 1st, 2022, under code revisions, the use of PVC pipe for venting 90%+ condensing gas furnaces is no longer permitted. In preparation for this change to avoid delays, it is important to be aware of what PVC pipe equipment will meet this requirement and begin using them in upcoming projects. Below is an […]
Continue ReadingYour Code Guide to 2023 HVAC Regulatory Changes
New International Codes have been approved and went into effect Saturday October 1, 2022. The Department of Energy (DOE) periodically analyzes energy usage and shifts minimum efficiency requirements for HVAC equipment. US Energy Efficiency Standards are changing! Below you will find a quick reference code guide to help you understand and navigate these changes. Code […]
Continue ReadingNew Codes are in effect Saturday October 1st
New International Codes have been approved and went into effect Saturday October 1, 2022. The State of CT has adopted them so all new building permits will fall under the new code. The 2018 codes will still apply to projects with permit applications filed from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2022. The new state […]
Continue ReadingNew Codes are coming in 2022
A new family of International Codes is coming, Spring 2022. These codes are reviewed every three years and were last reviewed in 2015. The 2018 Editions were never voted on. The time for change is now! The new codes that are coming will be the 2021 Edition. These codes have been in review all this […]
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