The committees intend to present the agreement  to the appropriate ASHRAE approving bodies at the upcoming ASHRAE conference at AHR Expo in Atlanta.

The code-writing organizations are currently finalizing the 2021 edition of the Plumbing Code, which may be adopted in your state or local jurisdiction by 2023. That is how far in advance hot subjects that are being discussed now wait before becoming law.

My technical boiler books all use the “lessons learned” theme, and the following are the lessons I have learned about boiler water treatment.

ASSE 1087's scope includes plumbed-in water treatment devices and components.

The water quality limits provide recommended ranges on 13 different parameters of water quality.

It is estimated that one in three people do not have access to a toilet or dependable “potable” water supplies. 

Long recognized in Europe and Asia as a major energy- and space-saving solution, tankless water heaters have begun to make significant inroads in the North American market.

Managing food safety challenges with the right drainage system.

No-salt water softeners help improve water heater performance and life cycle.

Plumbers who know the science behind water quality can better serve customers.