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Julius Ballanco, P.E

Julius Ballanco, P.E

    

Julius Ballanco has 40+ years of professional experience specializing in the plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and life safety industries. He is internationally recognized as an expert in plumbing, mechanical, life safety, and fire protection engineering. Mr. Ballanco is a sought-after lecturer who has spoken throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe and is a beloved industry writer.

EXPERIENCE

  • Regulosity LLC – Principal
  • JB Engineering and Code Consulting, P.C – President
  • Plumbing and Mechanical Engineer Magazine – Editorial Director (1994-2010)
  • Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA®) – Head of Plumbing and Mechanical Engineering
  • American Iron and Steel Institute – Regional Code Engineer
  • Concast, Inc. – Senior Design Engineer
  • Volunteer Fireman
  • Volunteer Ambulance
  • United States Air Force – Captain
  • Ballanco Plumbing and Heating, Inc. – Mechanic, Crew Leader

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
  • American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
  • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
  • American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE)
  • International Code Council (ICC)
  • International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

ASSOCIATION AND FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP

  • American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) – Past President
  • ASPE Research Foundation – President

INDUSTRY HONORS

  • Napier Shaw Bronze Metal, 2004 – Best International Plumbing Engineering Paper
  • CIB W62, 1999 Meeting, Edinburgh, Scotland – Best Presentation Award
  • American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASPE) Wylie W. Mitchell Award – Best Paper

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – HOBOKEN, NJ (1975)

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

Registered Professional Engineer

  • State of Alabama, U.S.: License # 30911
  • State of California, U.S.: License #M37911
  • State of Colorado, U.S.: License #30132
  • State of Illinois, U.S.: License #062-038325
  • State of Indiana, U.S.: License #PE 60900631
  • State of New Jersey, U.S.: License #24GE02689400
  • State of New York, U.S.: License #070827
  • State of Connecticut, U.S.: License #18472 (Inactive)
  • State of Maryland, U.S.: License #19890 (Inactive)

Licensed Master Plumber

  • State of New Jersey, U.S.: License #5616 (Inactive)

CERTIFICATES

  • Certified Plumbing Designer, American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
  • Solar Specialist, California Building Officials/U.S. Department of Energy (CABO/US DOE)
  • Basic Firemanship, Bergen County, NJ Fire School
  • Company Training, Bergen County, NJ Fire School
  • Chemical Hazards, Bergen County, NJ Fire School

NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

  • ASME A112 Plumbing Materials & Equipment Technical Committee (Voting Member, Former Vice Chairman)
  • ASME A112 Awards Committee (Voting Member)
  • Member ASTM F-17 Committee (Voting Member)
  • Member ASME B16, Subcommittee J (Voting Member)
  • CSA B45 Plumbing Fixtures Technical Committee (Observing Member)
  • CSA B125 Plumbing Fittings Technical Committee (Observing Member)
  • IAPMO Plumbing Standards Committee (Voting Member)
  • ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (Voting Member)
  • NSF Joint Committee on Drinking Water Additives – System Components (Voting Member)

STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES

  • ASME A112 Project Teams (multiple)
  • CSA B45 Project Teams (multiple)
  • CSA B125 Project Teams (multiple)
  • IAPMO Z1390 Adult Changing Tables (Voting Member)
  • ICC A117.1 Adult Changing Table Task Group (Chair, Voting Member)

PAST STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES

  • ASSE 1017 Performance Requirements for Temperature Actuated Mixing Valves for Hot Water Distribution Systems (Voting Member)
  • ASSE 1082 Performance Requirements for Tankless Water Heaters Used as Temperature Control Devices for Hot Water Distribution Systems (Voting Member)
  • ASSE 1084 Performance Requirements for Instantaneous Water Heaters Used as Temperature Limiting Devices for Fittings (Voting Member)
  • ASSE 1085 Performance Requirements for Tankless Water Heaters with Integral Scald and Thermal Shock Protection for Plumbed Emergency Equipment (Voting Member)
  • ASSE Product Standards Committee (Voting Member)
  • IAPMO Z124.10 Water Closet and Urinal Partitions (Chair, Voting Member)

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS & TRAINING EVENTS

  • American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) (Numerous)
  • American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) (Numerous)
  • National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
  • American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE)
  • CIB W62 International Organization of Water Supply and Drainage for Buildings
  • Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI)
  • Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA)
  • U.S. State-Specific Training: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, and Wisconsin.

PATENTS

Air Admittance Valve, U.S. Patent Number Des. 427,286

NATIONAL CODE EXPERIENCE

  • ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC)
  • International Building Code (IBC)
  • International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
  • International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
  • International Fire Code (IFC)
  • International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
  • International Green Construction Code (IgCC)
  • International Mechanical Code (IMC)
  • International Plumbing Code (IPC)
  • International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSWC)
  • International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC)
  • National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
  • National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC)
  • Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)
  • Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
  • Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE-Stand)

NATIONAL CODE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES

  • IAPMO Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) Technical Committee (Voting Member)
  • IAPMO Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) Technical Committee, ASPE Liaison
  • Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) Adult Changing Tables Task Group (Voting Member)

PAST NATIONAL CODE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES

  • ASSE Code Committee (Chairman, Voting Member)
  • IAPMO Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) Technical Committee (Voting Member)
  • ICC Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas Code Action Committee (PMGCAC) (Observing Member)

PUBLISHED WORK

Monthly Columnist:

  • “Engineering Insights” (Plumbing and Mechanical Engineer)
  • “Plumbing Primer” (Plumbing and Mechanical)
  • “Update on Codes” (Plumbing Engineer, 1991 -1994)
  • “Shop Talk: Plumbing” (Contractor Magazine, 1990-1993)

Books:

  • Travel Like a Pro (Ballanco, J., Double J-D-K Publishing, 2018)
  • My Ghana Experience (Ballanco, J., Anidaso Health, 2016)
  • Illustrated Plumbing Codes Design Handbook (Ballanco, J., American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), 2011)
  • Plumbing Engineering & Design Handbook of Tables (Co-Author & Editor: Ballanco, J., American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), 2008)
  • Ballanco on Plumbing (Ballanco, J., JB Engineering and Code Consulting, P.C., 2002)
  • The Plumbing of Residential Fire Sprinklers, Installation, Design, and Bidding of Hotel, Motel, Apartments, Condominiums, and Single Family Homes (Ballanco, J., Illustrated Plumbing Codes, Inc., 1992)
  • The BOCA® National Plumbing Code/1990 Commentary, (Ballanco, J., BOCA International, Inc., 1991)
  • The Illustrated National Plumbing Code Design Manual, Based on the BOCA® National Plumbing Code (Ballanco, J., and Shumann, E., Illustrated Plumbing Codes, Inc., 1990)
  • The Illustrated National Plumbing Code Design Manual, Based on the BOCA® National Plumbing Code (Ballanco, J., and Shumann, E., Illustrated Plumbing Codes, Inc., 1987)
  • The BOCA® National Plumbing Code/1987 Commentary, (Ballanco, J., BOCA International, Inc., 1988)
  • Handbook on The BOCA® Basic National Plumbing Code/1984, (Ballanco, J., BOCA International, Inc., 1986)

Technical Articles:
Numerous. List available upon request.

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