Industry News ASPE joins Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition (PERC)
ChICAgo — The Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition (PERC) announced the addition of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) as the sixth member of the group. PERC was founded in 2009 to develop research projects that will support the devel- opment of water efficiency and sustainable plumbing products, systems and practices. Projects will be financed through government grants, foundations and private financing. Representing ASPE, the newest coalition member, is
Jim Kendzel, executive director/CEo. The five charter member organizations are represented by Mary Ann Dickinson, Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE); Pete De Marco, International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical officials (IAPMo); Jay Peters, International Code Council (ICC); gerry Kennedy, Plumbing- heating-Cooling Contractors National Association (PhCC); and Barbara higgens, Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI). According to Kendzel, “The ASPE Board unanimous-
IAPMO Backflow Prevention Institute announces expansion
oNTARIo, CAlIF. — IAPMo’s Backflow Prevention Institute will expand into new areas of endeavor, includ- ing research and development of world-class training and educational programs, The IAPMo group’s CEo gP Russ Chaney announced. Dr. Stuart Asay, PE, director of the IAPMo Backflow Prevention Institute, has agreed to participate in the research, contributing his technical expertise on behalf of IAPMo. Director of Special Programs Pete DeMarco will oversee the administrative aspects for IAPMo in coordi- nation with the university. “IAPMo has one of the best backflow prevention, cross
connection control programs in the United States,” Chaney said. “IAPMo’s code development work interna- tionally has now created the opportunity to introduce many nations to the concept of backflow prevention. Dr. Asay has accepted the challenge to work with the excel- lent IAPMo Training and Education staff to develop new and innovative training materials and educational pro- grams for the people in these areas.”
ICC, NACTM agreement to make tribal land construction safer, more sustainable
WAShINgToN — The International Code Council and Native American Construction Training Management (NACTM), Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that combines safe and sustainable con- struction methods that result from building to code and
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ly approved moving forward with joining the Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition and signing the MoU and Research Project agreement. The objectives of the Coalition are consistent with ASPE’s desire to provide the plumbing engineer community information that helps them to design plumbing systems that are environ- mentally sound while also protecting public health.” he thanked the Coalition on behalf of the ASPE Board of Directors for inviting ASPE to participate in this impor- tant industry effort. PERC was formed in January 2009 through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Coalition is comprised of industry organizations seeking to con- duct much-needed research in a number of areas. PERC has identified drainline transport as its first research pro- ject. IAPMo’s DeMarco serves as project coordinator for this inaugural research study and also chairs the tech- nical committee assigned to the project assigned to the project. Each of the member associations of PERC has named a representative to this committee.
continues the Native American heritage for efficient use of natural resources. The agreement centers on strategies that will create a
single, complete system of sustainable commercial and residential codes for all that live on and use Tribal lands throughout the United States. Both organizations pro- mote greater public safety through the implementation and enforcement of building codes, professional training, and the conservation of natural resources. “Wise and efficient use of natural resources always has
been a proud and unwavering principle of The Tribal Nation, as evidenced by its long-standing heritage of respect for the land and its resources,” Jay Peters an ICC Executive Director said. “By ensuring buildings are con- structed based on the Code Council’s comprehensive resource conservation provisions, the Nation will contin- ue to demonstrate outstanding sustainable practices, set- ting an example for its Tribal residents and the entire country.”
NFPA adds $4 million to endowment for Fire Protection Research Foundation
WAShINgToN — The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced that it is adding $4 mil- lion to the endowment for the Fire Protection Research Foundation (
www.nfpa.org/foundation). The Foundation is an independent nonprofit that plans, manages, and communicates consortium-funded research on a broad range of fire safety issues in collaboration with scientists and laboratories around the world. It is an affiliate of NFPA.
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