ASSE

ASSE International Publishes Revised Performance Requirements for Chemical Dispensing Systems with Integral Backflow Protection

February 19, 2019

Performance requirements in ASSE 1055 include compliance testing for stability; endurance; backpressure and backsiphonage; deterioration at temperature and pressure extremes; and detailed requirements for markings; and installation, operation, and maintenance instructions.

2018 Edition of ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000 Now Available

January 25, 2019

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Series 6000 addresses minimum requirements for medical gas systems inspectors, verifiers, maintenance personnel and instructors.

ASSE Elects New Board of Directors and Presents 2018 Awards

January 9, 2019

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The association elected John A. Parizek (Minnesota Chapter) as international president at the Business Session/Awards Ceremony of the 2018 ASSE International Annual Meeting.

ASSE 1087 Now Available

December 18, 2018

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"Performance Requirements for Commercial and Food Service Water Treatment Equipment Utilizing Drinking Water" has been designated as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is now available for purchase.

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 12000-2018 Now Available

November 9, 2018

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Voluntary consensus addresses hazardous nature of pathogens and infectious diseases that play dangerous roles for pipe trade workers, maintenance personnel and other construction craftspeople.

Code Classroom

Update on Uniform Plumbing Codes, ASME Standards

Technical committees discussed dead legs, Legionella and water heater temperature control.

July 26, 2018

Ron George

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IAPMO discussions for the 2021 UPC centered around dead legs, Legionella, water heater temperature control and water conservation.

Code Classroom

Burn Basics

These are the code requirements for circulated domestic hot water return systems with mixing valves.

March 20, 2018

Ron George

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Code requirement awareness is necessary when designing a hot water return system.

Code Classroom

Legionellosis: An Inconvenient Disease

Working toward prevention is the best way to address the problem.

February 21, 2018

Ron George

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If the conditions for bacteria growth are present, the bacteria will grow. DSo why not address the problem before it begins?

ASSE International Publishes New Magazine

January 18, 2018

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Working Pressure magazine replaces Backflow Prevention & Plumbing Standards (magazine, which was discontinued in December 2017.

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ASSE Annual Meeting to Offer Infection Control Training and Certification

September 22, 2017

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As more and more facilities, particularly healthcare facilities, begin requiring training and certification in infection control, ASSE 12000 certification will prove to be a valuable credential