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ICC-ES PMG Certifies to Annex F of NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Requirements to Help Manufacturers Meet Deadline
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NSF/ANSI STANDARD 61’s deadline limiting lead extraction is quickly approaching, and ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) Listing Program is encouraging clients not to miss this important deadline. ICC-ES PMG announced that it is prepared to certify to the existing informative requirements regarding the reduction of statistic criteria for lead (Q) from 11 ppb to 5 ppb for all section 9 devices, and from 11 ppb to 3 ppb for supply stops, flexible plumbing connectors and miscellaneous components. These requirements will be included
in Standard 61 as normative (mandatory) effective July 1, 2012. ICC-ES PMG uses the most qualified testing laboratories along with a team of respected engineers and toxicologists to conduct such evaluations. “We are making this announcement
to inform our clients and plumbing manufacturers about the upcoming requirements,” said Dawn LaFleur- Qualley, certification program manager. “Moreover, this is an opportunity for manufacturers of faucets, supply stops, flexible water connectors and similar products to take advantage of our Transfer and
Save program and have their products evaluated by a credible certification body at a low cost with the highest level of acceptance in North America.” The ICC-ES PMG program offers
a full range of certification activities, including PMG listings and evaluation of sustainable product attributes. ICC-ES PMG can certify your products to AB1953, Annex G of NSF/ANSI 61, S.3874 (Federal Law for Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water) and the requirements of WaterSense for free. For info, contact ICC-ES at 1-800- 423-6587, ext. 7643.
Watts introduces its LavSafe™ Thermostatic Faucets
NORTH ANDOVER, MASS.— Watts has released its new, lead-free LavSafe thermostatic faucets. The commercial, industrial and residential faucets feature an internal thermostatic valve. LavSafe’s new Laminar flow outlets are ideal for healthcare applications where bacteria growth is a primary concern in both private
and public restrooms. LavSafe’s
vandal-resistant outlets are a perfect match for schools, and public restrooms where unauthorized tampering is also a concern. The anti-rotational plate design provides added security. With LavSafe, installation and
maintenance are quick and simple. All key components are above sink level for easy access, eliminating the need to install a separate tempering valve below the point of use. Water tempering takes place at the
point of delivery. Because the faucets don’t require a separate, external thermostatic valve, there are fewer parts and fewer potential leak points. This translates to shorter
installation times, less inventory and fewer maintenance callbacks. The new LavSafe faucets are
available in two contemporary models - standard and gooseneck. Both models meet plumbing standard ASSE 1070, have ADA- compliant handles, and are certified to be lead free* in accordance with NSF/ANSI 61 plus Annex G. Low flow models are available between .5 and 1.5 GPM. Precision tempering also allows
water heating systems to operate at higher temperatures, ensuring germ-free water storage and distribution, and overall system efficiency.
PMI praises California’s lead testing results and leadership in protecting safe drinking water
ROLLING MEADOWS, ILL.— Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) members’ products successfully passed the California Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC)’s first testing for reduced lead content in drinking water faucets, pipes and pipefittings. Of the manufacturers identified in the DTSC’s report, four are PMI members and two of these are located in California. PMI continues to support
implementation and enforcement of
the California bill that not only became state law, but also guided the way for the national “Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act” signed into law January 2011. California’s Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-San Leandro) authored the bill requiring product testing and praised the value of the testing required by this legislation. “PMI continues to work closely
with California’s legislators and DTSC to reduce the maximum lead content to 0.25%,” said Barbara C.
Higgens, PMI’s executive director.
“We actively engaged the state DTSC in developing a fair and balanced testing methodology and support ongoing testing and certification to ensure all products meet the requirement. We congratulate our members for complying with this standard and their leadership in protecting consumers.” For more information on PMI, visit
http://www.pmihome.org.
phc august 2011
www.phcnews.com
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