The Code Authority® Newsletter - July 2026

Explore this month’s articles on updated product safety requirements and trends from UL Solutions experts.
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Developed by industry specialists with an unbiased stance on the requirements needed to enable a safer built environment, The Code Authority® (TCA) newsletter provides relevant updates from UL Solutions on topics of interest to authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), inspectors, code officials, tradespeople, educators and industry professionals across the fire, electrical, security and building sectors. 

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Hazardous retrofit of R-134a refrigeration systems

Are R-134a replacements putting your systems at risk? Discover the hidden dangers of mislabeled refrigerants and why using the wrong one could be hazardous.

Open Refrigerator Full Of Juice And Fresh Vegetables In Kitchen

Announcing the winners of The Code Authority® Leadership Awards

Celebrating the leaders shaping the future of public safety and code development.

UL Solutions Honors Code Authorities with Inaugural Leadership Awards at NFPA Conference in Las Vegas

UL Certification Requirements: A Product Guide to Inspections

Learn how UL Certification requirements and installation codes interconnect, helping code officials navigate requirements more efficiently.

people in safety gear looking at blue prints on construction site

From FireRescue1: AI can support the fire service — but only if safety leads

How responsible AI guidance applies to training, decision-making and trust in the fire service.

Firemen extinguishing a car fire
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Bruce Johnson

Bruce is the managing editor of The Code Authority® newsletter and brings his passion for fire and life safety, along with over 30 years of experience, to his role as regulatory services manager at UL Solutions. 

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