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Episode 19 - Standards

2/2/2017

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Episode Highlights: 

  • [4:06] Game time - John introduces a new game to Brent.

  • [6:35] A conversation about standards - John leads off with a fun example from Lego Movie.

    • There are standards all around us! They make our lives better and more secure.

    • Most standards created are voluntary. For example, being able to plug into a wall.

      • If you travel internationally, you realize how frustrating it is not to have a standard.

  • [9:18] How are standards set? - Standards are created by a group of people with diverse interest. They work to come to a consensus based on science and input from stakeholders.

    • We now have international standards organizations so products can work better in all countries.

  • [11:45] Water standards - Most of the standards relate to how faucets are hooked to the plumbing.

    • Another standard is about faucets is in relation to health and that they to be lead free. This is also an example of how a standard may be put into the plumbing code or other laws. 

  • [15:12] LEED Buildings - LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. These buildings must be higher performing or greener buildings.

    • LEED has been marketed well but it is not a government program. However, the government has adopted LEED for new buildings.

    • LEED is truly a voluntary program and does not go through the consensus, standard-building process. LEED creates requirements and for those that want to be LEED certified they must meet certain criteria.

    • LEED's goal was to incentive the marketplace to do things better without it being mandatory.

  • [21:15] Codes - People are familiar with fire codes, buildings code and plumbing codes.

    • ​Codes are about protecting like and health and are mandatory. 

  • [27:00] What was all the white on National Mall during Inauguration? - This was a covering to protect the grass and make a better viewing surface.

    • National Mall recently went through a big turfgrass restoration process. The white coverings helped protect this.
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  • [13:05] Brent's tip of the week - be focused on our goals and don't worry about the distractions.
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