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Only the past is certain

You are welcomed to join our review of backup power systems (customer-level).  Although the term “backup” is not used in the codes and standards that govern electrical power safety and reliability, “backup” is a term of art widely used in design and field practice.   Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.

https://standardsmichigan.com/backup-power-systems/

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February 5-8

“A machine, to be economical, should be capable of being worked at any time,

day or night, summer and winter, with trifling exception.”

— Thomas Tredgold (1882 “Practical Essay on the Strength of Cast Iron and Other Metals“)

Today we scan of redlines of titles open for public consultation in the mechanical engineering domain as it is understood in building construction disciplines.   After architectural elements, mechanical systems in new building construction encompass a variety of components and technologies that are designed to ensure the comfort, safety, and functionality of the building’s occupants. These systems are crucial for maintaining indoor environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and air quality. Here are some key mechanical system elements commonly found in new building construction:

1. HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning):
   • Heating: Furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, or electric heaters are used to provide warmth in cold seasons.
   • Ventilation: Systems that circulate fresh air, remove indoor pollutants, and regulate humidity.
   • Air Conditioning: Cooling systems, such as central air conditioners or ductless mini-split units, maintain comfortable temperatures during hot weather.
2. Ductwork: A network of ducts and pipes used to distribute heated or cooled air throughout the building. These ducts also serve to facilitate ventilation and air filtration.
3. Plumbing Systems: Water supply and wastewater removal systems, including pipes, fixtures, pumps, and water heaters for hot water supply.
4. Elevators and Escalators: Vertical transportation systems that move people and goods between different floors of the building.
5. Noise Control: Sound insulation and acoustic design are essential for ensuring a comfortable and quiet indoor environment, especially in commercial or multi-family residential buildings.
6. Building Automation and Smart Technologies: Integration of smart devices and sensors for energy management, security, and convenience, including lighting, blinds, and security systems.  These are computer-based systems that monitor and control various building systems, including HVAC, lighting, security, and access control, to optimize energy usage and maintain comfort.
7. Plumbing and Sanitary Systems: Sanitary systems manage wastewater disposal and sewage, while plumbing systems provide clean water for domestic use.
8. Environmental Controls: Systems for managing indoor air quality, including air purification, humidity control, and pollutant filtration.

These mechanical system elements work in conjunction to create a comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient building environment. The design and integration of these systems are critical to the overall functionality and sustainability of modern building projects. 

Many of the characteristics listed above are covered in separate colloquia.  Use the login credentials at the upper right of our homepage. 

Related:

https://standardsmichigan.com/mechanical-engineering-monthly/

https://standardsmichigan.com/bollards/

Frederick Bourchier Taylor (1906-1987)
Hockey On Henri Julien Street At Pine Avenue East, Montreal 1948

An overview of public commenting opportunities on proposed standards for sports and recreation equipment and athletic facilities.   Send email to bella@standardsmichigan.com for access to the agenda.

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https://twitter.com/USCBeach/status/1676717865171570689?s=20

https://twitter.com/ansidotorg/status/1676936533767487488?s=20

https://twitter.com/BBPrepHead/status/1676982024135999489?s=20

https://standardsmichigan.com/the-st-scholasticas-day-riot/

#OnThisDay in 1355, the St Scholastica Day Riot took place in Oxford.

The riot, which lasted for three days, began after two Oxford students complained about the quality of the wine served to them at the Swindlestock Tavern. pic.twitter.com/Ob0PSkncyl

— University of Oxford (@UniofOxford) February 10, 2024

“I’m sick of not having the courage to be an absolute nobody.”
— Franny and Zooey” (J.D. Salinger)

Famous People Discussing the Divine Comedy with Dante

Periodic walk-through of Human Resource best practice catalog for labor markets generally; and units within the education facility industry specifically.   We inform our discussion based upon today’s release on the Employment Situation Summary from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Recommended Reading:

“The Human Side of Enterprise” 1960 Douglas McGregor

University of Chicago Press: Readings in Managerial Psychology

For an advance agenda send a request to bella@stanardsmichigan.com.   Use the credentials at the upper right of our home page to log in.

Alone is where the magic happens…apparently although I got so bored. This 10 mile run was the first time I’ve ran double digits since October 2021! The last two miles felt dreadful however, it’s done. I’m now going to smash a 🍕 #ukrunchat #training pic.twitter.com/fUP43c5yGi

— Lil Morris 🏃‍♀️ (@BlondeLilmo) February 3, 2024

My biggest wins come when I do things out of discipline even when I have no motivation. pic.twitter.com/ozSDYqdwiQ

— Travis Harrison (@TJHarrison22) February 9, 2025

https://standardsmichigan.com/veterinary-schools/

Illumination technologies have had a pattern of consuming about 35 percent of building electrical energy use.  That number has been pressed downward with the expanded application of LED luminaires and occupant responsive controls; much of the transformation hastened by IEEE and ASHRAE consensus products.

Today we run through the development status of these products.  Our meeting coincides with the day of two IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee teleconferences at 14:00 Central European time and 2:00 PM Eastern time in the Americas.

https://standardsmichigan.com/standards-january-language/

Civic Education in the United States

At the close of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, Franklin was queried as he left Independence Hall on the final day of deliberation. A lady asked Dr. Franklin “Well Doctor what have we got, a republic or a monarchy.” Franklin replied, “A republic… if you can keep it.” pic.twitter.com/7bVyHJbM86

— Alfons López Tena 🦇 (@alfonslopeztena) April 14, 2020

Leviathan And Its Enemies: Samuel T. Francis (2016)

“Own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people.

Let your memory be your travel bag.”

— Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (From “The Gulag Archipelago”)

Today we explain our collaboration with other education settlements in the US and other nations.  We conform to participation requirements set by ANSI US Technical Advisory Groups to the International Organization for Standardization but we also have liaison with other universities in the European Union who conform to the participation requirements of their own national standards bodies.

Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.  Because a great deal of content is copyright protected by the International Electrotechnical Commission, International Organization for Standardization and International Telecommunications Union, please contact bella@standardsmichigan.com for an advance agenda.

https://standardsmichigan.com/international-standards-teleconference-today-11-am-eastern/

17 equations that changed the world pic.twitter.com/69jV97p8mM

— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) December 21, 2024

https://standardsmichigan.com/iso-tc-309/

https://standardsmichigan.com/iec-2021/

https://standardsmichigan.com/itu-academia/

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https://standardsmichigan.com/readability-of-design-standards/

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https://standardsmichigan.com/state-of-michigan-electrical-administrative-act-%c2%a7338-883/

https://standardsmichigan.com/nfsi-floor-safety/

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A Rochester study shows watching and discussing movies about relationships is as effective in lowering divorce rates as marriage counseling

So go ahead and put "Love Story" and "The Way We Were" on your streaming list#URochesterResearch #ValentinesDayhttps://t.co/ruGJvT8S2L pic.twitter.com/IwO9kiifYz

— University of Rochester (@UofR) February 14, 2024

No matter when you were last on the Hilltop, we bet you have an answer for this year’s Valentine’s Day poll: What experience did you ❤️ at St. George’s? pic.twitter.com/Ss0B5FGLCh

— St. George’s School (@DragonsofSG) February 14, 2025

Equation of love. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/oEzaboQMNF

— Math Lady Hazel 🇦🇷 (@mathladyhazel) February 14, 2025

“Valentine’s Singing Prank”
Women at a college surprise serenaded by a group of guys in white shirts and ties.@stuart_edgehttps://t.co/SAKNPj07Eo pic.twitter.com/2DnqcsQAIh

— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) February 14, 2022

There are portals for those with eyes to see pic.twitter.com/zg5n3i5mzx

— Postmanbloke (winter arc) ❄️☃️🌨🎿🏂 (@4HLsartorialist) February 10, 2025

“La Valse” 1889 | Camille Claudelhttps://t.co/5y8a5eFBht
“Valse du passé” 1995 | Michel Petrucciani and Stéphane Grappelli
Mathias Lévy | MTU Cork School of Music@mtu_csmhttps://t.co/aCQHdpMenU pic.twitter.com/27Bz3is7cu

— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) February 9, 2025

Valentines Day! pic.twitter.com/Bp47WX8RTi

— Holly Sullivan (@Caywood4thgrade) February 14, 2024

“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces”

George Santayana (“Scepticism and Animal Faith” 1923″)

«Зима 1905» | Олександр Мурашкоhttps://t.co/nKxpRFycUA pic.twitter.com/oxmxd8sVCI

— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) December 28, 2024

The Swaddle: Why We Look for Love in the Winter

Smithsonian Magazine: Why More Babies Are Conceived in the Cold Winter Months

Happy #ValentinesDay! Did you know that EN ISO 4074 defines requirements for natural rubber latex male condoms? Good quality and safe condoms make sure you can fully enjoy without worrying about undesired consequences.
👉 https://t.co/EgZPnLsjPd#StaySafe #SDG3 #ENinthespotlight pic.twitter.com/xEA7UR5FjY

— CEN and CENELEC (@Standards4EU) February 14, 2025

“Final Soliloquy of the Interior Paramour” 1954 | Wallace Stevenshttps://t.co/b9kZjMiqgO@POETSorghttps://t.co/8f3O7LsaLa
Language is the only homeland:https://t.co/fulQaBUBDC pic.twitter.com/mPuderCQWt

— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) April 7, 2024

Home Economics

Engineers Week

Clayton M. Christensen: The Innovator’s Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail

https://standardsmichigan.com/colloquy-february/

Albert Samuel Anker is regarded as the “national painter” of Switzerland. @artistankerhttps://t.co/oWuy4B80Bq pic.twitter.com/TzJp0TwRJW

— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) September 27, 2022

Remarkable. Higher birthrate = Higher Republican votes. Generous pro-family policies should be on the Democratic agenda from now on. pic.twitter.com/l9O8sDRqGS

— Simon Kuestenmacher (@simongerman600) November 11, 2024

https://standardsmichigan.com/gingerbread-cookies/

https://standardsmichigan.com/alexis-de-tocqueville-on-the-foundations-of-american-democracy/
https://standardsmichigan.com/brewvita/

https://standardsmichigan.com/professional-engineering-licensure/

https://standardsmichigan.com/readings-technical-requirements-for-weighing-measuring-devices/

Today at 11 AM/ET we update our understanding of best practice literature relevant to the information and communication technology enterprises in education communities.  Our online meetings coincides with the day of two IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee teleconferences at 14:00 Central European time and 2:00 PM Eastern time in the Americas.   Starting 2023 we have begun to break down our coverage of information and communication technology embedded in campus buildings into two modules – Infotech 200 and Infotech 400.

Open to everyone.  Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.

Dear IT folks, can you please help me fact check this chart? pic.twitter.com/9tz2kldPFa

— Simon Kuestenmacher (@simongerman600) February 9, 2025

Room & Water Temperature

Louis Anquetin – Street Scene at Five in the Afternoon, 1887

https://standardsmichigan.com/town-gas/

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. While FERC operates independently, it reports to Congress and is administratively housed within the Department of Energy (DOE). However, the DOE does not oversee FERC’s regulatory decisions, as FERC operates autonomously under its own authority.

St. Olaf College | Dakota County Minnesota

https://standardsmichigan.com/inglenook/

Today we refresh our understanding of the regulations for Class D campus radio systems.  We review the literature for production technologies and FM transmission technologies through airwaves, cabling systems, the internet or a combination of all.

https://standardsmichigan.com/radio-400/

Fashion Calendar

• New York Fashion Week
  • Fall/Winter 2025: February 7–12, 2025
  • Spring/Summer 2026: September 6–11, 2025
• London Fashion Week
  • Fall/Winter 2025: February 14–18, 2025
  • Spring/Summer 2026: September 12–16, 2025
• Milan Fashion Week
  • Fall/Winter 2025: February 18–24, 2025
  • Spring/Summer 2026: September 17–23, 2025
• Paris Fashion Week
  • Fall/Winter 2025: February 24–March 4, 2025
  • Spring/Summer 2026: September 23–October 1, 2025

Fashion Standards

“Rondel” 1892 / Louise Howland King Cox

Co-Founders daughter, also Standards Michigan manager of Legal Affairs

This photo is strikingly simple. Almost every shirt/top is light and all pants /shorts are dark. Almost no writing on anything.

Just incredibly simple. pic.twitter.com/N1m4uYBWbd

— O.W. Root (@NecktieSalvage) February 26, 2025

Campus Day Care

https://standardsmichigan.com/high-voltage-electric-services/

I taught these boys (grown men!) when they were just 6 and now they are graduating from college 😮 pic.twitter.com/eNmVf6HiXy

— Sarah Oberle (@S_Oberle) May 21, 2024

Periodic review of the best practice catalogs that set the standard of care for security of education communities.   Send bella@standardsmichigan.com an email for an advance agenda.

Sixteen Dogs Cozying Up Next to the Fireplace

Status check on the catalog of best practice titles covering the management of education community snow and ice management during the coldest months in the Northern Hemisphere.

https://standardsmichigan.com/snow-ice/

Ilisimatusarfik | University of Greenlandhttps://t.co/7bqLFzinAMhttps://t.co/WuWVtTcahB
“Off the Greenland Coast under the Midnight Sun” 1873 |William J Bradfordhttps://t.co/3OsdWPoAdJ
A payment of $1 million to all Greenland citizens is less than $70B GDP of Alaska pic.twitter.com/JRahSNeOrF

— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) February 27, 2025

Release Calendar 2025

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI) is released twice a month:

1. Preliminary Report – Released mid-month (usually the second Friday of the month).
2. Final Report – Released at the end of the month (usually the fourth Friday of the month).

Both reports are published at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET).

Consumer sentiment down amid disagreements on new government policies

Consumer sentiment fell for the first time in six months, edging down 4% from December.

While assessments of personal finances inched up for the fifth consecutive month, both the short- and long-run business… pic.twitter.com/r2mPTc5XiO

— Michigan News (@UMichiganNews) January 24, 2025

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“The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.”
— Francis Bacon

“The Banjo Lesson” 1893 | Henry Ossawa Tanner

This is a simply delightful sketch animation of a ballet dancer. I was trying to get some different effects and style effects than usual.

(Prompt in following tweets.)
#Veo2 pic.twitter.com/fyznNWl3Mt

— Jason Baldridge (@jasonbaldridge) January 17, 2025

“Actors from the Commedia dell’Arte on a Wagon in a Town Square” 1640 Jan Miel

A walk through the status of best practice literature that sets the standard of care for safety and sustainability in the education facilities built for the performance arts.

Readings: The Seven Lively Arts (1924) Glibert Seldes (Oxford Academic review)

https://twitter.com/RoyalBalletSch/status/1651974785490878464?s=20