2021 RP/DC Revisions
There are many types of backflow protection devices and assemblies – each is designed for a specific application – but the most prominent of these are the double check valve (DC) and reduced pressure...
Plumbing of the Twenty First Century
Plumbing is one of the most under-appreciated inventions. Yet, plumbing ranks as one of the greatest innovations to benefit humankind, preceded only by inventions such as fire, the wheel, agriculture, and the likes.
Plumbing was...
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 different functions. The dispenser contains a shutoff valve to control...
2020 Standards Activity
The year 2020 has been year abounding with uncertainty, disruption, and challenges. Despite this chaos, the 2020 product standards activities have managed to be efficient and very productive. Since April 2020, an unprecedented number...
Backflow Standards Activity
In keeping with its motto, “Prevention Rather Than Cure,” ASSE International is in the final stage of review and publication of four of its most important backflow prevention product performance standards.
ASSE 1013, Performance...
Backflow & Plumbing at 10,000 ft.
ASSE International is working with the worlds largest airplane manufacturers, as well as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to develop a standard that covers backflow and plumbing requirements for toilet assemblies and...
ASSE LEC #2004 to ASSE Standard #1090
ASSE International Listing Evaluation Criteria (LEC) provides manufacturers with an avenue to certify unique, novel products that do not fit the scope of an existing standard. If these products gain traction and market acceptance,...
Updates to Water Heaters in Codes
For those who have been following the progression of ASSE's water heater standards in the model plumbing codes, you know that all three will be referenced in the Uniform Plumbing Code® (UPC) and International...
Updates to Illinois Plumbing Code
Between defining hot water as 160 °F (60 °C), requiring that temperature to be within 12 inches of the point-of-use fitting, and eliminating the use of an ASSE 1017 (Temperature Actuated Mixing Valve for...