IAPMO Seeks USPSHTC Task Group Members
IAPMO® is seeking applicants to serve as technical experts on the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC) task group.
Mokena, Illinois — ASSE International is seeking members to update or create the following product standards:
Working group members will be assisting the Product Standards Committee (PSC) with the continued development of these existing and prospective American National Standards. (ASSE 1376 and 1391 are new standards.) The working groups will operate in accordance with ASSE’s accredited procedures for standards development: IAPMO/ASSE PP-1 (Policies and Procedures for Consensus Development of American National Standards).
“These standards address specific areas found in today’s complex plumbing environment,” said John Higdon, IAPMO’s director of Standards Development. “Having national standards ensure the products for each have targeted performance, health and safety requirements identified.”
The first working group meetings will be held virtually beginning in August. The deadline to apply is July 31. Applications can be completed at the following URL: https://asse-plumbing.org/membership/committees/working-group-application.
Industry stakeholders — including installers, manufacturers, plumbing professionals, building owners and managers, engineers, AHJs, and the general public — are invited and encouraged to apply to participate.
Contact John Higdon at (909) 218-8123 or by email at john.higdon@asse-plumbing.org with any questions.
ASSE International is an ANSI-accredited standards developer and product certification body composed of members representing all disciplines of the plumbing and mechanical industries. ASSE’s product performance standards, professional qualifications standards, professional certification and product listing programs aim to improve the performance and safety of plumbing and mechanical systems. Learn more about ASSE International.
IAPMO® is seeking applicants to serve as technical experts on the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC) task group.
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