Mechanical Cross-Connection Control 101
An unwanted or undesirable reversal of flow in a piping system is simply known as backflow. Because fluids generally flow from high pressure to low pressure, the hydraulics of backflow can occur...
Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers (AVBs) Keep Passengers Safe
Safran has over 60 successful years of aircraft toilet development and manufacturing. There have been a myriad of challenges in the aircraft toilet world during that time. It all started with production...
Raising the Standard
Innovative technology and advanced new product development in water temperature control have delivered hardware and software that enable those responsible for hot water system design, operation, and maintenance to comply with key...
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...