IAPMO Publishes 2021 Editions of Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has published the 2021 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code®...
Inspectors are Critical to Public Health
People reading this article are for the most part aware of the importance of backflow prevention and cross-connection control. We know that...
ASSE International Publishes Three Revised Product Performance Standards
ASSE 1014-2020, Performance Requirements for Backflow Prevention Devices for Hand-held Showers, ASSE 1020-2020, Performance Requirements...
New Year’s Resolutions for 2020
As 2019 ends, it’s a good time to reflect on what we have accomplished over the past 12 months and what we look forward to doing in the...
IAPMO Makes Two Tentative Interim Amendments (TIA) Available for Public Comment
In accordance with the IAPMO Regulations Governing Committee Projects, IAPMO would like to announce that two Tentative Interim Amendments...
ASSE 1055 Chemical Dispensers
The Most Misunderstood Product in the Cross-Connection Control Industry When it comes to a lack of understanding in the cross-connection...
When the Public Loses Faith
Do you have faith in the institutions that affect your life? Your church, your government, the Boy Scouts of America, your local news, or...
ASSE International Publishes Revised Performance Requirements for Dual Check Backflow Preventer Wall Hydrants – Freeze Resistant Type
ASSE 1053-2019, Performance Requirements for Dual Check Backflow Preventer Wall Hydrants – Freeze Resistant Type, has been designated as...
Has Common Sense Left the Building?
I just got off the phone with a contractor demanding to know what code section, in either the Uniform or International...
Missouri’s Department of Natural Resources Accepts ASSE-Certified Backflow Protection Products
ASSE International, an ANSI-accredited standards developer and product certification body, is proud to announce that Missouri’s...