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Utah Needs $13.7B for Water, Sewer Infrastructure

Construction Equipment

billion in spending over the next 20 years to construct and upgrade its water and sewer systems, according to state officials. billion in spending over the next 20 years to construct and upgrade its water and sewer systems, according to state officials. October 29, 2012. Utah requires $13.7 Utah requires $13.7 read more

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Illinois Contractor Banned From Excavation Work After OSHA Violations

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A federal court has banned an Illinois sewer and water contractor from trenching, excavation and construction after exposing employees to trenching hazards. . The April 2013 penalties were issued by OSHA for exposing workers to trenching hazards on a job site in Des Plaines, Ill.

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Carter Construction Cited for Excavation Safety Violations

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with four – including two willful – safety violations for exposing workers to excavation hazards while installing an underground storm sewer pipe in a 20-foot-deep trench in Montgomery. September 26, 2012. Proposed penalties total $68,500. with four – including two willful – safety violations. read more

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All Water is Greywater - So Don't Ban Greywater in Your Plumbing Code

Green Building Law Update

A prime example is that many local governments adopted the 2012 International Plumbing Code or 2012 National Standard Plumbing Code amending the national standard codes to remove the provisions that authorized the reuse of greywater (i.e., most by simply deleting 2012 IPC Chapter 13 Gray Water Recycling System).

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ASCENT II MACERATING TOILET SYSTEM | Toilets content from.

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THE ASCENT II MACERATING TOILET SYSTEM allows for the easy installation of a bathroom in areas where no gravity sewer line may exist. THE ASCENT II MACERATING TOILET SYSTEM allows for the easy installation of a bathroom in areas where no gravity sewer line may exist. Copyright © 2012 Penton Media, Inc. Comments 0.

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False Advertising Claims over Net Zero and LEED Certified Homes

Green Building Law Update

The application to the Sacramento City Council in 2010 for 34 sewer connection fee credits by Pacific Housing, Inc. which request was granted) included as its justification, “the project will bring 34, anticipated LEED Platinum rating, infill housing units to the Midtown neighborhood creating a sustainable and livable community.”.

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How to Maintain Your Foundation - Julian Construction Blog

Julian Construction

Also check sprinkler systems and sewer lines. September 2012. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. January 2012. Moisture build-up from dripping faucets, toilets and pipes can also cause foundation problems. Periodically inspect your plumbing and immediately repair any leaks. Invalid URL. December 2011.