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EPA Announces Final Rule on Lead in Drinking Water Plumbing Systems

August 5, 2020

In the final rule, the EPA is implementing regulations associated with the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act (RLDWA) issued in 2011 and fully implemented on Jan. 4, 2014.

IAPMO Seeks Volunteers for Participation on the Building Standards Committee for Development of American National Standards

July 29, 2020

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The association is seeking volunteers in the “general interest” and “user interest” categories, with technical background in building and mechanical systems.

NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Testing and Certification Now Available in India

June 29, 2020

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The NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standard establishes methods for determining contaminants or impurities imparted indirectly to drinking water.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of Z1167 Standard

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of National Standard IAPMO Z1351

March 27, 2020

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The organization is seeking volunteers with technical background in plumbing and mechanical systems and specific knowledge of plumbing pipe lining and rehabilitation systems — such as jurisdictional authorities, testing lab and educational facility representatives, as well as manufacturing experts.

ASSE International Publishes Three Revised Product Performance Standards

March 2, 2020

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ASSE 1014-2020, Performance Requirements for Backflow Prevention Devices for Hand-held Showers; ASSE 1020-2020, Performance Requirements for Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assemblies; and ASSE 1069-2020, Performance Requirements for Automatic Temperature Control Mixing Valves, have been designated as American National Standards by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and are now available for purchase.

ACCA Educates State Energy Officials on Workforce Needs and Safety

ACCA Announces Updates to Manual S

January 30, 2020

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The ACCA board has approved a critical update to investigate expanded tolerances for cold climate heat pumps, solidify guidance for dehumidifier sizing, and clarify requirements for code compliance.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of National Standards Z1154, Z1117

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of Z1154, Z1117 Standards

January 28, 2020

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Ideal candidates for the IAPMO Z1117 and IAPMO Z1154 TSCs would include jurisdictional authorities, testing lab and educational facility representatives, and manufacturing experts.

ACCA Announces Revised ANSI Accredited Operational Procedures

September 27, 2019

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ACCA Standards promote comfortable, safe, and energy efficient buildings and refrigeration applications by addressing the proper design, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair and replacement of HVACR equipment systems.

ASSE International Publishes Performance Requirements for Electrically Heated or Cooled Water Dispensers

September 17, 2019

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Products covered by ASSE 1023 include, but are not limited to, under-counter-mounted water dispensing systems, freestanding plumbed systems, freestanding bottled systems, and countertop systems.

2019 Edition of ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 16000 Now Available

August 1, 2019

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Series 16000-2019 provides minimum performance criteria, identified by industry consensus, for plumbing inspectors, mechanical system inspectors, plumbing plans examiners and mechanical plans examiners.