Articles Tagged with ''codes and standards''

ASA's Advocacy initiatives focus on representing its members and the entire PHCC and PVF supply chains in developing model codes that impact those supply chains.

ASA Codes and Standards team attended major meetings in 2024 to represent members. ASA is a voting member on ASME A-112 Standard Committee, which develops plumbing standards.

Jim Kendzel was appointed to serve as a voting member on two key ASHRAE standards committees having a direct impact on both the PHCP and PVF supply chains.

Some of you are probably aware of the model code process and how it impacts the supply chains we are involved, but I thought I would take the time to explain how it may impact your business.

Two government regulation changes have the potential for a perfect storm to turn HVAC inventory and warehousing upside down.

During this last quarter, I have had the opportunity to be part of an aggressive development project related to revisions to existing Product Category Rules (PCRs) for the following plumbing fixtures: electronic bidet seats, residential toilets, commercial lavatory faucets, commercial toilets, and commercial urinals.

I have participated in both U.S. and international codes and standards development for over 40 years and, although the process can be cumbersome, and, yes, a bit frustrating, I believe in the basic principles of consensus and due process which are the foundation of all valid standards and codes development processes.

The ASA Advocacy team has been busy over the last quarter representing ASA membership. In addition, through our partnership with HARDI, we also represented HARDI members in codes and standards activities.  The following provides updates on those activities.

The deadline to submit applications for either committee is Sept. 30.

There have been strong collaborative efforts by various industry associations, including ACCA, ASA, ASHRAE, HARDI, PHCC and others.