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ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 12000-2018 Now Available

November 9, 2018

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

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Update on Uniform Plumbing Codes, ASME Standards

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

July 26, 2018

Ron George

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

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Burn Basics

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

March 20, 2018

Ron George

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

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Legionellosis: An Inconvenient Disease

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

February 21, 2018

Ron George

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

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

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

Jim Kendzel Joins ASA to Head Codes and Standards

September 7, 2017

Prior to joining ASA, Kendzel was executive director of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers and prior to that he was senior vice president at NSF International

ASSE Seeks Input on New Commercial Water Treatment Standard

September 5, 2017

Of particular interest are backpressure, backsiphonage, and cross-connection requirements in line with ASSE International’s expertise and more than 110-year history in backflow prevention.

ASSE Publishes First Listing Evaluation Criteria

August 29, 2017

Requirements in ASSE LEC 2002 include shower filtration performance requirements and compliance testing for flow rates, chloramine and chlorine reduction, structural integrity, requirements for materials, documentation and markings.

ASSE Issues Interpretation of Third-Party Certification Agencies and Certifiers

August 24, 2017

ASSE International Board of Directors and Professional Qualifications Standards Committee have issued an interpretation of a Section 6001 1-1.3 of ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000- 2015, Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel.