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Ferguson’s legislation information center

Your company’s credibility relies on complying with government regulations that outline industry standards. Stay up to date with Ferguson’s Legislation Center.

Changes to industry legislation

Important legal changes matter to you and your business. Discover changes to legislation related to your area of expertise and learn why and how new and existing laws might affect you and the way you serve your customers.

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IIJA funds for water infrastructure

The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act allocated and distributed funds for water, wastewater, stormwater and related projects. See how Ferguson can help you access them.

Explore IIJA funds

2023 HVAC SEER2 standards

Your next residential heating and cooling unit purchase or installation is affected by the new energy efficiency standards implemented in January 2023.

Discover HVAC SEER standards

Pandemic relief funds

Find details about bills the federal government passed allocating funds for schools and shuttered venues in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Review pandemic relief

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OSHA penalty increases

OSHA penalties increase for inflation every year. Explore the past few years of penalty increases and ensure compliance to secure your crew and your business.

  • 2018 penalty increase
  • 2017 penalty increase
  • 2016 penalty increase

OSHA silica dust regulations

OSHA’s requirements for removing silica dust from work spaces went into effect June 23, 2017. Make sure your business is compliant.

Read silica dust control regulations

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NAECA water heater regulations

Changes to NAECA water heater standards passed in 2015. See how minimum energy factor ratings affect your water heater purchases.

Explore NAECA standards

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Plumbing lead law

See which kinds of plumbing products you can install for potable use based on 2014 laws designed to reduce the amount of lead in drinking water.

Review lead regulations

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