By Luke Wonnell Lime scale can be a serious menace to domestic hot water systems. As lime scale builds up in your system, it will restrict flow through piping, it will reduce the operating efficiency of water heaters, and it can most certainly bring your hot water system to its knees if left unchecked. For […]
“Local Law 196 of 2017: Construction Safety Training Local Law 196 of 2017 requires workers and supervisors at certain construction sites receive safety training. Applicability of Training Requirement Construction or demolition workers and supervisors (Site Safety Managers, Site Safety Coordinators, Concrete Safety Managers, Construction Superintendents and competent persons) at job sites that are required to […]
“NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The city’s health department says it is investigating three cases of Legionnaires’ disease at Co-op City in the Bronx, including one elderly patient who died. The Health Department said the cases occurred in three connected buildings at the complex within the last 12 months. In a statement, health officials said the three patients who […]
A manhole is an access hole typically located on the top side of the boiler. It allows access for cleanings, washing out of debris and sediment, or repairs. The manhole should be opened annually, at a minimum, for internal inspection of the vessel. When the cover to the manhole becomes corroded, it becomes both a […]
Construction Superintendents: Limit of Ten Jobs “SERVICE UPDATE June 2010 APRIL 2018 Construction Superintendents: Limit of Ten Jobs Effective April 30, 2018, the Department will not issue or renew a permit if the designated Construction Superintendent is already designated on ten (10) or more active permits. Change the Construction Superintendent Renew the permit to change […]
by Noddy A. Fernandez | Apr. 6, 2018, 1:04pm ORLANDO — An Orlando customer is suing a fitness club, alleging it allowed Legionella bacteria to exist in the water fixtures of its premises. Reinaldo Mariaca filed a complaint March 26, in Orange County Circuit Court against Fitness International, LLC, failure to exercise reasonable care in maintaining premises […]
By Luke Wonnell ConEdison has structured a generous incentive program for multifamily buildings still on No. 4 heating oil, but you MUST submit your application BEFORE May 18th in order to qualify! Click the link below for more information on this program: https://www.coned.com/en/save-money/rebates-incentives-tax-credits/rebates-incentives-for-multifamily-customers/multifamily-gas-conversion-incentive-program-application This program is structured for multifamily buildings with 5-100 units and prioritizes customers who […]
Updated October 22, 2024 Protect your drain and sewer lines from acidic damage using condensate neutralizers. If your building operates a high efficiency condensing boiler, hot water heater, or furnace, you will likely have acidic condensate running through your drain lines. Left unchecked, this can damage pipes, leading to costly repairs and even code violations! […]
Safety “NEW 2018 Safety Training Requirements As a requirement of a new law, workers on most major construction sites must complete OSHA 10-hour safety training by March 1st, 2018. When fully phased in by 2019, workers at job sites that require a Site Safety Plan (which includes sites that must designate a Construction Superintendent, Site […]
“QUINCY, IL (WGEM/CNN) – Two new cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been reported at a veterans home where more than a dozen people have died from the disease since 2015. “I have no idea why it’s still happening, because I know they put a whole new water system in out here when the first outbreak […]
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