Budget Deficit Projected, by Richard Markuson, CAPHCC Lobbyist

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The State’s Legislative Analyst (LAO) released a report this week, Economic Conditions Weigh on Revenuesthat reported on several economic factors California will face next year that could push the State back into a budget deficit. Facing rising inflation, the Federal Reserve—tasked with maintaining stable price growth—repeatedly has enacted large interest rate increases throughout 2022 with the aim of cooling the …

UPC Code Update by Tim Rutledge, PHCC GSA Instructor 11.21.22

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Code update: Chapter 2 ‘Dead Leg’ and section 309.6 A ‘Dead Leg’ is a section of potable water pipe that contains water that has no flow or does not circulate. What Changed: ‘Dead Leg’ was added to both definitions and General Regulations. Why it Changed: Substantiation for this change was that ‘dead legs’ in the water supply are not mentioned …

California’s Effort to Electrify Existing Buildings

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California has been at the forefront of the building electrification movement. The 2022 Building Energy Code, which goes into effect January 1, 2023, is one of the strictest codes in the nation, highly incentivizing builders to design and build new buildings without natural gas hookups and appliances. With the majority of new buildings likely to be all-electric, the focus of …

Contractors State License Board recognizes Construction Inclusion Week

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www.cslb.ca.gov   |   www.CheckTheLicenseFirst.com   | www.SeniorScamStopper.com October 17, 2022 CSLB #22-09 CSLB Media Contacts Katherine White Chief of Public Affairs 916.255.4143 katherine.white@cslb.ca.gov Kevin Durawa Information Officer 916.255.4693 kevin.durawa@cslb.ca.gov  Contractors State License Board recognizes Construction Inclusion Week CSLB highlights its efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in California’s construction industry  SACRAMENTO, CA – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is celebrating Construction Inclusion Week …

IAPMO Uniform Codes Spotlight – October 13, 2022

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If you have questions or comments, join the discussion on our LinkedIn forum. From the 2021 UPC Illustrated Training Manual, Chapter 7, SANITARY DRAINAGE 701.2 Drainage Piping. Materials for drainage piping shall be in accordance with one of the referenced standards in Table 701.2 except that: Requirements for drainage and sewer piping will also apply to vent pipe materials. Table 701.2 is a …