Thursday, September 12, 2024

Codes & Standards

How Chemical Dispensing Equipment Works

Chemical dispensing equipment, as defined in ANSI/CAN/ASSE/IAPMO 1055-2020, Performance Requirements for Chemical Dispensers with Integral Backflow Protection, consists of several independently operating components with...

NFPA 770

One of the more recent systems to be introduced to the special hazards world of fire protection are hybrid fire extinguishing systems....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

Changes to Infection Control Standards

It seems like only yesterday that ASSE International was announcing the completion of the revision to the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 12000, Professional Qualification Standard for...

A Perfect Fit for ASSE’s Mission

In 2017, the ASSE International (ASSE) Board of Directors accepted IAPMO’s request to manage the Water Systems product certification program. Because the Water Systems...

ASSE Continues WSC Partnership

Private water wells and small, shared wells serve more than 13 million households nationwide. Yet, this is an important area of residential water supply...