ASSE: American Society of Sanitary Engineering
ASSE, the American Society of Sanitary Engineering, is a nonprofit organization that develops and publishes standards aimed at preventing unsanitary design in plumbing systems. Headquartered in Westlake, United States, ASSE standards contribute heavily to the IAPMO Uniform Plumbing Code, the overarching standard for plumbing in the United States. With 70 member companies and many more individual members, ASSE work promotes the prevention rather than cure philosophy. Standards from ASSE are available both individually, directly through the ANSI webstore, and as part of a Standards Subscription. If you or your organization are interested in easy, managed, online access to standards that can be shared, a Standards Subscription may be what you need - please contact us at: [email protected] or 1-212-642-4980 or Request Proposal Price.
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ASSE 1010-2021
Performance Requirements for Water Hammer Arresters
Water hammer arresters are installed on water distribution system piping to prevent detrimental surge pressures within water distribution systems, thereby prolonging the service life of valves, piping, fittings, trim, equipment, appliances, appurtenances, and other devices which are part of the distribution system; and to eliminate noise. This standard applies only to those devices classified as water hammer arresters having a permanently sealed cushion of gas isolated from the water way, and designed to provide continuous protection, without maintenance, against detrimental surge pressures within the water distribution system.
ASSE 1061-2020
Performance Requirements for Push-Fit Fittings
The purpose of this standard is to establish minimum performance requirements for push-fit fittings and push-fit connections that are integrated into plumbing devices. The fittings described in this standard are intended for use in hot and cold potable water distribution and hydronic heating systems in residential and commercial applications. This standard applies to push-fit fittings that can be used with one or more of the following materials: 1) PEX tubing complying with ASTM F876 or CSA B137.5; 2) Copper tubing, hard drawn Type K, L and M and annealed Type M not to exceed 3/8 nominal, complying with ASTM B 88; 3) CPVC tubing complying with ASTM D2846 or CSA B137.6; 4) PE-RT tubing complying with ASTM F2769 or CSA B137.18; 5) PP-R/PP-RCT tubing complying with ASTM F2389 or CSA B137.11; 6) CPVC-AL-CPVC complying with ASTM F2855; 7) Transition push-fit fittings intended for installation on PB tubing.
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000-2015
Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel
This standard provides general knowledge of medical gas and vacuum systems for the purpose of providing continuing education. Eligible individuals include any person with an interest in medical gas and vacuum systems and equipment.
ASSE 1016-2017/ASME A112.1016-2017/CSA B125.16-17
Performance requirements for automatic compensating valves for individual showers and tub/shower combinations
This is the second edition of the tr-harmonized ASSE 1016/ASME A112.1016/CSA B125.16, Performance Requirements for Automatic Compensating Valves for Individual Showers and Tub/Shower Combinations. It supersedes the previous edition published in 2011.This standard applies to automatic compensating valves intended to be installed at the point of use, where the user has access to flow or final temperature controls, and where no further mixing occurs downstream of the device.This standard covers automatic compensating valves intended to control the water temperature to wall or ceiling mounted: a) hand-held showers; b) shower heads; c) body sprays either in individual shower or tub/shower combination fittings; and d) tub spouts when part of tub/shower combination fittings.
ASSE Standard 1004-2017
Performance Requirements for Backflow Prevention Requirements for Commercial Dishwashing Machines
Applies to backflow prevention devices used on potable water supplies connected to commercial dishwashing machines. The backflow prevention devices used in these applications include atmospheric type vacuum breakers complying with ASSE 1001, hose connection vacuum breakers complying with ASSE 1011, pressure vacuum breakers complying with ASSE 1020, hose connection backflow preventers complying with ASSE 1052, spill-resistant vacuum breakers complying with ASSE 1056, and air gaps.
ASSE 1024-2017 (R2021)
Performance Requirements for Dual Check Backflow Preventers
This standard applies to devices classified as dual check backflow preventers. The purpose of this device is to keep polluted water from flowing back into the potable water system when pressure is temporarily higher in the polluted part of the system than in the potable water piping. The devices covered by this standard are intended to protect the potable water supply from low hazard pollution at residential service lines and individual outlets.Dual check backflow preventers consists of two (2) independently acting check valves, internally force loaded to a normally closed position, designed and constructed to operate under intermittent or continuous pressure conditions with cold water service. Usage with hot water is limited to the temperature specified by the manufacturer.
ASSE 1082-2021
Performance Requirements for Water Heaters with Integral Temperature Control Devices for Hot Water Distribution Systems
For water heaters with defined setpoint controls under various steady state flow conditions. These water heaters control the outlet temperature to specific limits and are installed within a hot water distribution system, but not at point-of-use. The water heater shall consist of a heat exchanger, a cold water inlet connection, a hot water outlet connection, and a means for precisely governing the outlet temperature. The device controller shall be listed to the appropriate electrical safety standard in accordance with the device category.
ANSI/ASSE 1017-2009
Performance Requirements for Temperature Actuated Mixing Valves for Hot Water Distribution Systems
These devices are used for controlling in-line water temperatures in domestic potable hot water systems and shall be installed at the hot water source. They are not intended for end use application. They shall consist of a hot water and a cold water inlet connection and a mixed water outlet connection plus a temperature sensing and controlling element and a means for adjusting the outlet water temperature.
ASSE 1022-2021
Performance Requirements for Backflow Preventer for Beverage Dispensing Equipment
Backflow preventers for beverage dispensing equipment are engineered for installation in carbonated post-mix dispensing systems. ASSE 1022 covers a backflow prevention device designed to protect the potable water supply serving beverage dispensing equipment. These devices are intended for use under continuous or intermittent pressure conditions. These devices shall consist of two independently acting check valves biased to a normally closed position. An atmospheric port shall be located between the check valves and shall be biased to a normally open position. The port shall vent liquids, gases, or both, under backflow conditions.
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 12000-2018
Professional Qualifications Standard for Infection Control Risk Assessment for All Building Systems
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 12000-2018, Professional Qualifications Standard for Infection Control Risk Assessment for All Building Systems, addresses the need for construction and maintenance personnel to become proficient in identifying and managing potential situations where they may be exposed to pathogens, diseases and hazards. This standard series also enhances the ability of personnel to protect occupants and operations from infections; especially within healthcare facilities. Making this standard even more encompassing and valuable than the previous edition, ASSE Series 12000 now defines general knowledge requirements for developing and implementing water systems risk management programs and sets minimum criteria for training and certifying employers, plumbers, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, and sprinkler fitters. 12005 - Professional Qualifications Standard for the Health and Safety of the Construction and Maintenance Generalist Provides general knowledge of pathogens, biohazards and infectious diseases for plumbing, piping, and mechanical systems workers, or any individual who has the potential for exposure to pathogens, biohazards or other potentially infectious material (OPIM).12010 - Biological Pathogens Professional Qualifications Standard for Construction and Maintenance Personnel Provides general knowledge of pathogens, biohazards, infectious disease and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) for construction and maintenance personnel, or for any individual who has the potential for exposure.12020 - Biological Pathogens Professional Qualifications Standard for Construction and Maintenance Employers Provides general knowledge of pathogens, biohazards, infectious disease and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) for employers, or employers’ representatives, of construction and maintenance personnel, or for any individual who is directly responsible for someone who has the potential for exposure.12030 - Waterborne Pathogens Professional Qualifications Standard for Construction and Maintenance Personnel. Provides general knowledge of waterborne pathogens, biohazards, viruses, microorganisms, bacteria, protozoa, mold, algae and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) for construction and maintenance personnel, or for any individual who has the potential for exposure. 12040 - Professional Qualifications Standard for Construction and Maintenance Personnel for Contamination/Infection Prevention Procedures to Protect Facility Occupants and Operations. Provides general knowledge about contamination/infection prevention procedures to protect facility occupants and operations.12060 - Water Quality Program Professional Qualifications Standard for Employers and Designated Representatives Provides general knowledge of developing and implementing a water systems risk management program.12061 - Water Quality Program Professional Qualifications Standard for Plumbers Provides general knowledge of developing and implementing a water quality risk management plan for plumbing systems.12062 - Water Quality Program Professional Qualifications Standard for Pipefitters and HVAC Technicians. Provides general knowledge of developing and implementing a water quality risk management plan for mechanical systems.12063 - Water Quality Program Professional Qualifications Standard for Sprinkler Fitters. Provides general knowledge of developing and implementing a water quality risk management plan for water-based fire protection systems. APPENDIX A - Personal Protective Equipment. APPENDIX B - Infection Prevention / Control Risk Assessment. APPENDIX C - Vocabulary and Definitions. APPENDIX D - Reference Documents. APPENDIX E - WICRA Forms
