Mokena, Illinois — ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Series 22000-2026, Professional Qualifications Standard for Water Treatment Equipment Personnel, has been designated as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and a National Standard of Canada by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), and is now available for purchase in both English and French.
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Series 22000-2026 contains the uniform minimum requirements for qualified installers and service technicians of water treatment equipment.
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Series 22000-2026 includes: Standard #22001, References; Standard #22010, Water Treatment Equipment Installers; and Standard #22020, Water Treatment Equipment Service/Repair Technicians.
Certification to these standards may be adopted as requirements by local authorities having jurisdiction, building owners, or employers, further reinforcing the importance of professional qualifications in ensuring the safe and effective installation and servicing of water treatment equipment.
The ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Series 22000-2026 reflects the ongoing evolution of professional qualifications standards to address emerging technologies and industry needs. By defining minimum competency requirements, ASSE continues to support the advancement of workforce training and the protection of public health and safety.
To purchase ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Series 22000-2026, please visit the ASSE International Webstore at https://assewebstore.com/. For information about the ASSE 22000 Water Treatment Equipment Personnel Certification Program, visit https://asse-plumbing.org/22000. For questions regarding the standard, contact Terry Burger, senior director of Standards Development, at terry.burger@asse-plumbing.org or (708) 995-3019.
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 at http://asse-plumbing.org.
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