Still Confused About Water Temperature Control Devices?
A little over five years ago, an article titled “When Will the Confusion End?” was published in ASSE’s former publication, Backflow Prevention & Plumbing Standards (BPPS) magazine. That April 2016 article hoped...
Minimum Qualifications for Medical Gas Systems Designers
The latest revision of the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000, Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel, includes a new standard — ASSE 6060, Medical Gas Systems Designer, which provides minimum performance and...
Dispensing Equipment Alliance
Dispensing Equipment Alliance (DEA) is a non-profit membership organization that was formed as a chapter of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) in 2015. DEA began with the purpose...
Understanding Cross-Connection Control for Fire Protection Systems
With very few exceptions, almost every water-based fire protection system requires some form of backflow protection or cross-connection control. On the residential side, multi-purpose systems using domestic water piping do not require...
A Lot to Lose & A Lot to Gain
Unlike many other building systems, fire protection systems are mandated to be tested, inspected, and maintained at regular intervals. The simple reason for this is: when it needs to work, it needs...
Protection and Responsibilities of the Essential Trades Worker
Thankfully, we are heading towards the end of a very contagious pandemic. Vaccines are being distributed and administered as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, more than 310,000 American lives have been lost and...
The UA Water Quality Program
From the inception of our organization, the United Association (UA) has proudly maintained an unwavering commitment to protecting public health and safety. Today, one of the greatest public health challenges we face...
Hey, Archimedes! What’s the Big Deal with RPs and Pumps?
I’ve seen wringing of hands and gnashing of teeth whenever the subject of pumps and reduced pressure principle backflow preventers (RPs) is broached. Why would anyone want to install both in the...
Hospital Backflow Prevention
Today’s complex potable water “production” and distribution systems continue to make significant contributions in helping to sustain the utility and comfort of modern-day Americans. These costly systems provide adequate quantities of essential...