Backflow Additions to Model Codes
The 2021 model code cycle is wrapping up and with it comes the news of what to expect. Knowing what is coming will affect...
Scale Reduction Product Standards
IAPMO has published four standards that are designed to evaluate scale reduction water treatment devices. This column will explain the scope and purpose of...
ASSE International Publishes Two New Listing Evaluation Criteria (LEC) Documents...
ASSE
International has published two new Listing Evaluation Criteria (LEC) documents
– ASSE LEC 2004-2019, Drinking Water Treatment Systems Using Air as a Source,
and...
2019 Edition of ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 16000 Now Available
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 16000-2019, Professional Qualifications Standard for Inspectors and Plans Examiners, has been designated as an American National Standard by the American...
ASSE International Announces New Membership Benefit – Free Standards
ASSE International is pleased to announce that members now receive one free standard per year. Starting today, when new members join ASSE,...
Legionella Prevention
Stephen Covey probably never thought his iconic phrase, "Begin with the end in mind," would be applied to a public health problem....
Legionella: Complex and Difficult
In 1979, ASSE New York Chapter member Richard H. Toder, FASSE, wrote a report for the ASSE Legionnaires’ Disease Task Group explaining ASSE’s involvement...
Legionella Prevention and Codes
It’s a sign that a topic is going mainstream when it becomes cited in the model codes. Unfortunately, Legionella prevention has broken that barrier...
PFAS Getting a Lot of Attention
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances cover a list of thousands of synthetic chemicals that are known to be persistent in the environment and in...
ASSE International Publishes Revised Performance Requirements for Dual Check Backflow Preventer...
ASSE 1053-2019, Performance Requirements for Dual Check Backflow Preventer Wall Hydrants – Freeze Resistant Type, has been designated as an American National...