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January/February 2011 Volume 33, Number 1

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UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE
SEMINARREVIEW
Vents and Venting in the
2009 Edition of the UPC
OTHERFEATURES:
n Stormwaters Run Deep
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n How Plumbing and Mechanical
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Table of Contents
January/February 2011 Volume 33, Number 1

UniformPlumbingCode
SeminarReview

Refresh your understanding of Chapter 9 and


Appendix B of the 2009 UPC and its provisions
for vents and venting with this review of the UPC
seminar that was presented at the 81st Annual
Education and Business Conference in Seattle.

StormwatersRunDeep

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Aging infrastructure and urban sprawl are making


stormwater management rather unmanageable
in major U.S. cities such as Boston. What can be
done to prevent flooding and sewage backups?

FillerUpwithFOG?

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Editors: Geoff Bilau and Jeff Ortiz
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AprenticeSeries:
CleanoutsinDrainage
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Part one of an examination of UPC Section 707.0


dealing with location, size, direction, accessibility,
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IAPMOHighlights
Extraordinary
OpportunityinIndia
IAPMO Director of Business Development Megan
Lehtonen delivers speech at Bangalore University
on IAPMOs dedication to the delivery of safe water
throughout India.

IAPMOAdvances
Development of2012Solar
andSwimmingPoolCodes
Uniform Solar Energy Code and Uniform Swimming
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IAPMOR&TOpens
NewDoorsinIndonesia
Shirley Dewi, director of Management System
Registration Services for IAPMO R&T, reports
on the success of her recent trip to the quickly
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South Dakota Adopts 2009


UPC, Green Supplement

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IAPMO R&T Recognized to


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William Erickson, CEO, C.J. Erickson


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IAPMO Group Corporate


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Proper water flow throughout a


plumbing system requires proper
airflow. Proper airflow is ensured
through rigid following of the
Uniform Plumbing Codes provisions
governing vents and venting, which
are reviewed in this issue.

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s IAPMO begins 2011 and I formally


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VENTSANDVENTINGINTHE2009EDITIONOFTHEUPC
ByGeoffBilau
resented by UA Local 68 (Houston,
Texas) instructor John Jordan, the
Uniform Plumbing Code seminar at
IAPMOs 81st Annual Education and Business
Conference in Seattle highlighted key provisions
of Chapter 9 and Appendix B of the UPC
governing Vents and Venting.

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This article is based on
the UPC seminar at last
years conference in
Seattle. Dont miss
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Right: These figures are


three examples for methods
of venting Continuous
waste and vent, Wet vent
and Combination waste
and vent.
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Topics covered included a vent overview,


cross-sectional area venting, vent connections,
special venting requirements and combination
waste and vent systems.

They finally came up with the idea of a vent


in England and they called it a stink pipe. It
was pretty aptly named because it took the
stink away from the waste piping that was in
the building.
Basically we see how a vent protects us,
Jordan said. If we have a drain, we have a
sink tailpiece. As the fluids flow down the
tailpiece, they have to have air. Theyre able
to draw some air from the top, but as well they
have to be able to push air as they go down.
If they dont then wed have an airlock in the
system.

Jordan, a 34-year veteran of the trades, has


been teaching the UPC, Uniform Mechanical
Code and International Plumbing Code since
1995. In addition to his work with Local 68,
Jordan teaches for the Institute of Continuing
Education for license renewal of all State of
Texas plumbing licenses.
This article will provide a brief recap of the
seminar.
Venting is pretty basic to plumbing, Jordan
said. Its important that we get the right
amount of air in the system. Were all familiar
with the principle of a straw. You put your
finger over the top and it doesnt drain. You
take it off and it drains. Thats the basic concept
of a vent.
Prior to the advent of venting, they used
building drains. In some cases, these building
drains would just be like a brick tunnel below
the building that would allow the waste to
drain into that portion of the building. It
smelled bad, was not sanitary and created lots
of problems, so if you wondered why they had
a lot of outdoor plumbing it was because it
could naturally vent to the outside.

We maintain the balance of air through


proper venting, Jordan said. That ensures
our trap integrity. By that we mean that we
dont either put too much fluid in and push
the water out of the trap or that as it flows out
that it maintains a trap seal or that if you get

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The trap and trap seal

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The idea is we want to make sure we have


a sufficient flow of air through the system,
Jordan said. We dont want to have any
pressure variations or, differences that would
cause the trap seals to be siphoned or blown
out.

Below: Figure 9-2, Trap


seal blowout caused
by backpressure.
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1001.0 Traps Required.


1001.1 Each plumbing fixture, excepting those
having integral traps or as permitted in Section
1001.2, shall be separately trapped by an approved
type of water seal trap. Not more than one (1) trap
shall be permitted on a trap arm.
Typical application when I came up in the
trade in Houston, we had the City of Houston
Plumbing Code, Jordan said. We didnt
adopt the UPC until around 1986, but this is
the way we did it. We had a lot of resistance in
our area saying, Why cant we continue to do
this? But this code would say that you could
only have one trap for each fixture.
902.0 Vents Not Required.
902.1 Vent piping shall be permitted to be omitted
on an interceptor when such interceptor acts as a
primary settling tank and discharges through a
horizontal indirect waste pipe into a secondary
interceptor. The second interceptor shall be
properly trapped and vented.

Above: Incorrect and


correct installations
of fixture vents.

back pressure it would actually push that trap


seal out into the room or in some cases it
would allow that sewer gas to bubble up
through that trap seal. The trap seal may
remain, but the increase in pressure can
actually allow that sewer gas to just bubble up
through that trap seal. In that sense, youre
still not getting protection from the sewer
gases.
901.1 Vents Required.
Each plumbing fixture trap, except as otherwise
provided in this code, shall be protected against
siphonage and back-pressure, and air circulation
shall be ensured throughout all parts of the
drainage system by means of vent pipes installed in
accordance with the requirements of this chapter
and as otherwise required by this code.

In this case, what we are looking at is typical


of, say, a car wash, some type of application
such as that; it could be other areas where you
have a settling tank, which might be called a
sand or mud trap, Jordan explained. In
these cases they generally do require a 6-inch
water seal, which is in excess of our 4-inch
maximum on a standard trap. These then
would drain into the primary interceptor,
which would itself be properly vented through
the building system.
903.0 Materials.
903.1 Vent pipe and fittings shall be in accordance
with the applicable standards referenced in Table
7-1, except that:
903.1.1 No galvanized steel or 304 stainless steel
pipe shall be installed underground and shall be not
less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above ground.
903.1.2 ABS and PVC DWV piping installations
shall be in accordance with the applicable
standards referenced in Table 14-1, and Chapter
15 Firestop Protection. Except for individual
single-family dwelling units, materials exposed
within ducts or plenums shall have a flame-spread
index of a maximum of twenty-five (25) and a

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Pictures counter-clockwise,
starting top left: Examples of
installations using galvanized,
copper and ABS/PVC pipe
materials.

smoke-developed index of not more than fifty (50)


when tested in accordance with the Test for
Surface-Burning Characteristics of the Building
Materials (see the Building Code standards based
on ASTM E84 and UL 723).

Top right drawing:


Figure 9-5, Indirect waste vent not required.

903.2 Use of Copper Tubing.


903.2.1 Copper tube for underground drainage and
vent piping shall have a weight of not less than that
of copper drainage tube type DWV.
903.2.2 Copper tube for above ground drainage
and vent piping shall have a weight of not less than
that of copper drainage tube type DWV.
903.2.3 Copper tube shall not be used for chemical
or industrial wastes as defined in Section 811.0.
Acid wastes and things like that will rapidly
corrode and deteriorate the copper piping and
youd have a failure in your system, Jordan
said.
903.3 Changes in direction of vent piping shall be
made by the appropriate use of approved fittings,
and no such pipe shall be strained or bent. Burred
ends shall be reamed to the full bore of the pipe.
Keep in mind also that if its below the flood
rim of the fixture then its considered to be a
drainage application and therefore it would
have to use long radius fittings, Jordan said.

Drawing above: Figure 9-4,


Vent not required on
secondary interceptor.
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The only exception to that would be in the


horizontal to vertical application; that could
still be a quarter bend in that case.
904.0 Size of Vents.
904.1 The size of vent piping shall be determined
from its length and the total number of fixture units
connected thereto, as set forth in Table 7-5. The
diameter of an individual vent shall be not less than
one and one-fourth (1-1/4) inches (32 mm) nor less
than one-half (1/2) the diameter of the drain to which
it is connected. In addition, the drainage piping of
each building and each connection to a public

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TABLE 7-5
Maximum Unit Loading and Maximum Length of Drainage and Vent Piping
Size of Pipe, inches
(mm)
Maximum Units
Drainage Piping1
Vertical
Horizontal
Maximum Length
Drainage Piping
Vertical, feet
(m)
Horizontal (unlimited)
Vent Piping (See note)
Horizontal and Vertical
Maximum Units
Maximum Lengths, feet
(m)

1-1/4
(32)

1-1/2
(40)

2
(50)

2-1/2
(65)

3
(80)

4
(100)

5
(125)

6
(150)

8
(200)

10
(250)

12
(300)

1
1

22
1

163
83

323
143

484
354

256
2165

600
4285

1,380
7205

3,600
2,6405

5,600
4,6805

8,400
8,2005

45
(14)

65
(20)

85
(26)

148
(45)

212
(65)

300
(91)

390
(119)

510
(155)

750
(228)

1
45
(14)

83
60
(18)

24
120
(37)

48
180
(55)

84
212
(65)

256
300
(91)

600
390
(119)

1,380
510
(155)

3,600
750
(229)

Excluding trap arm.


Except sinks, urinals, and dishwashers exceeding one (1) fixture unit.
3 Except six-unit traps or water closets.
4 Only four (4) water closets or six-unit traps allowed on any vertical pipe or stack; and not to exceed three (3) water closets or sixunit traps on any horizontal branch or drain.
5 Based on one-fourth (1/4) inch per foot (20.8 mm/m) slope. For one-eighth (1/8) inch per foot (10.4 mm/m) slope, multiply horizontal fixture units by a factor of eight-tenths (0.8).
2

Note: The diameter of an individual vent shall be not less than one and one-fourth (1-1/4) inches (32 mm) nor less than one-half
(1/2) the diameter of the drain to which it is connected. Fixture unit load values for drainage and vent piping shall be computed from
Tables 7-3 and 7-4. Not to exceed one-third (1/3) of the total permitted length of any vent may be installed in a horizontal position.
When vents are increased one (1) pipe size for their entire length, the maximum length limitations specified in this table do not apply.
This table complies with the requirements of Section 901.2.

Table 7-5 Maximum unit


loading and maximum
length of drainage and
vent piping.
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sewer or a private sewage disposal system shall be


vented by means of one (1) or more vent pipes, the
aggregate cross-sectional area of which shall be not
less than that of the largest required building sewer,
as determined from Table 7-5. Vent pipes from
fixtures located upstream from pumps, ejectors,
backwater valves, or other devices that in any way
obstruct the free flow of air and other gases between
the building sewer and the outside atmosphere shall
not be used for meeting the cross-sectional area
venting requirements of this section.
Sometimes we see some large diameter traps
Ive come across some that were 6 inches or
larger; in some cases they have been drawn
with some vents that were 2 or 3 inch, Jordan
said. Keep in mind that the metal inside the
vent is half the diameter of the drain, but the
minimum size would be 1 inches.
TABLE 7-5
Maximum Unit Loading and Maximum
Length of Drainage and Vent Piping
3. Except six-unit traps or water closets.
The notation at the 1 -inch fixture units
states except six-unit traps and water
closets, Jordan said. This means that

although a water closet only has 3 to 6 drainage


fixture units (DFU) and 1 -inch pipe may
carry up to 8 DFU, the water closet or six unit
trap must be vented by the next size pipe,
which is 2-inch.
So, in the UPC, the minimum size vent for
any water closet is going to be a 2-inch pipe.
Again, you can take the point on that in the
draining or the venting that, you know, the
fixture units carry it, the six-unit trap,
obviously we know a trap for a water closet
is 3-inch, and even though a 2-inch pipe
would carry the DFU, we know we have to
have at least a minimum 3-inch for the drain
and 2-inch for the vent.
TABLE 7-5
Note: The diameter of an individual vent shall be
not less than one and one-fourth (1-1/4) inches
(32 mm) nor less than one-half (1/2) the diameter
of the drain to which it is connected. Fixture unit
load values for drainage and vent piping shall be
computed from Tables 7-3 and 7-4. Not to exceed
one-third (1/3) of the total permitted length of any
vent may be installed in a horizontal position. When
vents are increased one (1) pipe size for their entire
length, the maximum length limitations specified in

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this table do not apply. This table complies with the


requirements of Section 901.2.
Basically what youre looking at is you can
only run one-third of the distance horizontally
that you would be allowed to run the vent
vertically, Jordan said. The sizing doesnt
change, but the distance does. However, as
you can see in the note, once you exceed the
pipe size one time, or upsize one time, then
its unlimited at that point.
For instance, lets say that you run a fixture
that would need a 1 -inch vent and you run
2-inch, well now that length limitation no
longer applies.

Figure 9-13 Vent


connection to horizontal
drain line.

904.0 Size of Vents.


904.1 In addition, the drainage piping of each
building and each connection to a public sewer or a
private sewage disposal system shall be vented by
means of one (1) or more vent pipes, the aggregate
cross-sectional area of which shall be not less than
that of the largest required building sewer, as
determined from Table 7-5.

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Keep in mind that if we vent a piping system


we want to maintain full flow, thats the whole
point, and the way were going to do that is we
maintain at least enough vent through the
roof, an aggregate of those vents equal to the
size of the required building sewer, Jordan
said.
Cross-Sectional Areas
n 1- =
1.77 sq. in.
n 2"
= 3.14 sq. in.
n 2- =
4.91 sq. in.
n 3
= 7.07 sq. in.
n 4
= 12.56 sq. in.

Below: Aggregate cross


sectional area.

904.1 Vent pipes from fixtures located upstream


from pumps, ejectors, backwater valves, or other
devices that in any way obstruct the free flow of air
and other gases between the building sewer and the
outside atmosphere shall not be used for meeting
the cross-sectional area venting requirements of
this section.
Again, anything that would interfere with the
cross-sectional flow through a system would
not be able to be used as part of the crosssectional area for full flow of the vent, Jordan
said. By that I mean pumps, ejectors, backwater valves and other devices. These things
are closed at times, so they dont allow full
flow at all times. If you were utilizing a pipe

2" = 3.14 sq in
4 x 3.14 = 12.56

4
3

3" = 7.07 sq in

Building Sewer
4" =12.56 sq in
2

7.07 + 3.14 = 10.21 + 3.14 = 13.35 sq in

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Examples showing
proper vent pipe grade
as referenced in
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path that included these items an ejector or


a backwater valve you would have to have
another path around them in order to provide
full flow on the vent.
905.0 Vent Pipe Grades and Connections.
905.1 Vent and branch vent pipes shall be free from
drops or sags, and each such vent shall be level or
shall be so graded and connected as to drip back
by gravity to the drainage pipe it serves.
If we allow piping to have drips or sags, places
where condensate can collect, after a period of
time we wouldnt have a vent; it would be full
of water vapor and would not allow the free
flow of air through the system, Jordan said.
905.3 Unless prohibited by structural conditions,
each vent shall rise vertically to a point not less
than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the floodlevel rim of the fixture served before offsetting
horizontally, and whenever two (2) or more vent
pipes converge, each such vent pipe shall rise to
a point not less than six (6) inches (152 mm) in
height above the flood-level rim of the plumbing
fixture it serves before being connected to any other
vent. Vents less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above
the flood-level rim of the fixture shall be
installed with approved drainage fittings, material,
and grade to the drain.
The code states that each vent shall rise
vertically until it is 6 inches above the flood
rim, Jordan said. In a situation where
structural conditions will not allow that, you
can actually go below the flood rim, but it has
to be a drainage type fitting.
905.6 Two (2) fixtures shall be permitted to be
served by a common vertical pipe when each such
fixture wastes separately into an approved double
fitting having inlet openings at the same level.
This is an approved fixture fitting. It has a
back-to-back application, Jordan said. If this
were a water closet, you could utilize a double
combination type fitting simply because the
fixture is already above the weir of the trap.
906.0 Vent Termination.
906.1 Each vent pipe or stack shall extend through
its flashing and shall terminate vertically not less
than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the roof nor less
than one (1) foot (305 mm) from any vertical surface.
906.2 Each vent shall terminate not less than ten
(10) feet (3,048 mm) from, or not less than three (3)

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Left: Figure 9-20 Vent


terminations through
the roof.
Below: Figure 9-21 Parallel
Vent Stack System.
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feet (914 mm) above, any openable window, door,


opening, air intake, or vent shaft, or not less than
three (3) feet (914 mm) in every direction from any
lot line, alley and street excepted.
Three feet above an openable window or 10
feet horizontally from one, Jordan said. We
need to be at least 12 inches from any sidewall,
vertical wall or obstruction. It needs to be at
least 6 inches above the roof, 3 feet from the
property line and if youve got a parapet wall,
any vent needs to be at least 12 inches from it.
906.7 Frost or Snow Closure. Where frost or
snow closure is likely to occur in locations having
minimum design temperature below 0F (-17.8C),
vent terminals shall be not less than two (2) inches
(50 mm) in diameter, but in no event smaller than
the required vent pipe. The change in diameter
shall be made inside the building not less than one
(1) foot (305 mm) below the roof in an insulated
space and terminate not less than ten (10) inches
(254 mm) above the roof, or as required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Now obviously the hope is its going to be far
enough down from where the frost will melt
and still be large enough to provide the crosssectional area needed for the vent, Jordan said.
907.0 Vent Stacks and Relief Vents.
907.1 Each drainage stack that extends ten (10)
or more stories above the building drain or other
horizontal drain, shall be served by a parallel vent
stack, which shall extend undiminished in size from

its upper terminal and connect to the drainage stack


at or immediately below the lowest fixture drain.
Each such vent stack shall also be connected to
the drainage stack at each fifth floor, counting down
from the uppermost fixture drain, by means of a
yoke vent, the size of which shall be not less in
diameter than either the drainage or the vent stack,
whichever is smaller.
Keep in mind, the yoke vent connection isnt

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Right: Figure 9-26 Yoke


Vent Installation.
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Far right image: FIgure


9-28 Vertical Wet Vent
Double-duty Piping.
Far right lower: A portion of
Figure 9-29 Wet Vent
Sizing Example 1.
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counting from the bottom up, its counting


from the top down, Jordan said. So, if you
had a 10-story building, youd be looking at
putting your yoke vent on the sixth floor, not
on the fifth floor, if the uppermost fixture
drain is located on the 10th floor.
907.2 The yoke vent connection to the vent stack
shall be placed not less than forty-two (42) inches
(1,067 mm) above the floor level, and the yoke vent
connection to the drainage stack shall be by means
of a wye-branch fitting placed below the lowest
drainage branch connection serving that floor.
We see the inverted wye and the wye-branch
fitting below the lowest branch in that branch
interval, Jordan said. We see that we utilize
this piping at 42 inches above the floor; again
equal to the size of the vent stack or waste stack,
whichever is smaller. This is to provide full flow
for the venting of that waste or vent stack.
908.1 Vertical Wet Venting.
908.1.1 Where Permitted. Wet venting is limited
to vertical drainage piping receiving the discharge
from the trap arm of one (1) and two (2) fixture unit
fixtures that also serves as a vent not exceeding
four (4) fixtures. Wet-vented fixtures shall be within
the same story; provided, further, that fixtures with a
continuous vent discharging into a wet vent shall be
within the same story as the wet-vented fixtures.
No wet vent shall exceed six (6) feet (1,829 mm)
in developed length.

This could be a lavatory, a wash down urinal,


kitchen sink, tub, shower, bidet any of those
one- or two-fixture type fittings,
Jordan said.
908.2 Horizontal Wet Venting for
Bathroom Groups.
908.2.1 Where Permitted. Water closets, bathtubs,
showers and floor drains within one (1) or two (2)
bathroom groups located on the same floor level
and for private use shall be permitted to be vented
by a wet vent.
The intent of this code change is to provide
an alternative venting method for bathrooms,

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Jordan said. This method permits the wet


venting of any combination of fixtures within
a single or double bathroom and provides
adequate volume within the wet vent pipe to
permit the required airflow. This method
relies on two factors: the low probability of
simultaneous fixture discharge and low-flow
velocity.
So, were talking about a personal or private
use bathroom, where theres a low probability
that the tub, shower, bidet, lavatory, even a
urinal, could all be used at the same time.
908.1.1 The wet vent shall be considered the
vent for the fixtures and shall extend from the
connection of the dry vent along the direction of
the flow in the drain pipe to the most downstream
fixture drain or trap arm connection to the horizontal
branch drain. Each wet-vented fixture drain or trap
arm shall connect independently to the wet-vented
horizontal branch drain. Each individual fixture drain
or trap arm shall connect horizontally to the wetvented horizontal branch drain or shall be provided
with a dry vent. The trap to vent distance shall be in
accordance with Table 10-1.
Even though we are utilizing the horizontal
drain as the vent, our trap arm distances are
exactly the same as they are in any other type
of system, Jordan said.
908.1.1 Only the fixtures within the bathroom
groups shall connect to the wet-vented horizontal
branch drain. The water closet fixture drain or trap
arm connection to the wet vent shall be downstream of any fixture drain or trap arm connections.
Any additional fixtures shall discharge downstream
of the wet vent system and be conventionally
vented.

of the fixtures, wed have the same thing we


get when we combine vents below the flood
rim, right? So, we do have to take it as high as
possible to the bottom of the countertop.
910.0 Combination Waste and Vent Systems.
910.6 An accessible cleanout shall be installed in
each vent for the combination waste and vent
system. Cleanouts shall not be required on any
wet-vented branch serving a single trap when the
fixture tailpiece or connection is not less than two
(2) inches (50 mm) in diameter and provides
ready access for cleaning through the trap.

Above: Figure 9-34,


Island Sink Installation.
Below: Figure 9-36,
Visualization of Flow in
Combination Waste and Vent.
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Improper Branch
Connection to CW&V
Offsetting Branch
Connection

The water closet is at the bottom, then you


have a flow, the pipe goes upward at a inch
per foot into the personal use bathroom, each
trap arm comes off of that and then at the
upper end you have a vent with the exception
that you can have one wet vented fixture upstream of that vertical dry vent, Jordan said.
909.0 Special Venting for Island Fixtures
Another application we have here is the
island kitchen vent, Jordan said. Basically,
it does prescribe these fittings; it does not say
you can use alternate means. It says this has
to rise to the highest point. The idea is if you
were to tie these together below the flood rim

For each of the branches, basically, you can


utilize a trap as your cleanout at the upper
terminal of these branches in the combination
waste and vent system.
A complete review of all the changes within
the 2009 UPC may be found in the 2009
UPC Cumulative Analysis.

Above left: Figure 9-38,


Underground Installation
of a Terminal Vent.
Above: Figure 9-39, Oversized
Trap with Normal Sized Tailpiece.
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Stormwaters
Run Deep
TWINWATERCRISESHITBOSTON,PROVIDINGOPPORTUNITY
TODISCUSSANDDEBATETHESTATEOFAGINGWATER
INFRASTRUCTUREINTHEUNITEDSTATES
StorybyMattChapuran

ast March, severe storms pummeled


Massachusetts, flooding residents
from their homes, stranding cars
and halting some public transit service. One
resident reported that, Boston officials told
her there was so much water in the city that
the water level has risen, causing the sewers
to back up into homes.
Less than two months later, the Boston area
suffered another water-related emergency as
more than 2 million residents were ordered
to boil their tap water after a major pipe
bringing water to the Boston area [sprung] a
catastrophic leak and [began] dumping 8
million gallons of water per hour into the
Charles River. The ban lasted several days
and as of this writing, the cause had not yet
been conclusively identified.
Even if these two episodes cant be directly
correlated, taken together they have fed the
campaigns of some local activists lobbying
for improvements in the current water infrastructure.

How Bad are Overflowing


Sewers?
For his part, volunteer water quality monitor
Roger Frymire of Cambridge, Mass., isnt
convinced that the two episodes arent related.
After the flooding, the water level behind the
Moody Street Dam was lowered for about four
days and by several feet, he says. This includes

a lake district adjacent to the failed water line


part. The rupture of the water line happened
immediately after water levels returned to
normal.
Frymire surmises that lateral groundwater
pressure could have increased as the water
line dropped and that the twin stresses of the
water line rising and falling could have
contributed to the failure.
In well-designed systems, sanitary sewer
system overflows (SSOs) arent supposed to
happen except once or twice a decade in the
hugest storms. But a lot of these systems dont
have a lot of engineering margins built into
them. SSO events happen slightly more often
than once every 10 or 11 months as reported
by the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority (MWRA), Frymire says. In the
greater Boston area, the system is old and
the old pipes collapse, breaking just as fast
or faster than theyre being fixed.
David Deegan of the EPAs Office of Public
Affairs in New England said that while the EPA
does not have an estimate for the number of
overflow events across the country, he would
speculate the number to be 10,000 or more. In
a recent report to Congress, the EPA estimated
between 23,000 and 75,000 SSOs occur each
year, releasing 3-10 billion gallons of untreated
wastewater into local water tables. These
combined sewer system overflows (CSOs)
and SSOs release pollutants into local water
systems, resulting in beach closures, shellfish
bed closures, contamination of drinking water
supplies, and other environmental and public
health concerns.

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pollutants into surface waters. During storms


and when snow melts, stormwater runoff
flows off these paved areas and roofs, picking
up oil, toxic metals and other pollutants, and
gets dumped directly into rivers and streams
with little or no treatment.

According to the Mystic River Watershed


Associations Website, [SSOs and CSOs]
degrade the quality of water sources and can
cause flooding into homes, basements and
low-lying areas. Raw sewage can carry bacteria,
viruses, protozoa, intestinal worms and fungi.
Contact with these contaminants can lead to
diseases ranging from mild gastroenteritis
(the stomach flu) to severe water-borne
illnesses such as cholera and dysentery.

Is it Because of Sprawl?
When people look at flooding,
says Patrick Herron, water
quality monitoring director for
the Arlington, Mass.,-based Mystic
River Watershed Association, a lot
of people would like to blame it on
climate change. Instead, Herron
points to a body of research that
concludes that increased
development has increased
impervious surfaces while
limiting porous surfaces
that that would allow for
rainwater to be easily absorbed into
the ground, a system prone to more
flash floods and higher flood stage.
According to Cynthia Liebman, staff attorney
for the New England-based Conservation Law
Foundation (CLF): Sprawl development is
a main cause of pollution that threatens the
health of water bodies throughout New
England. When rain falls on impervious
surfaces such as roads, parking lots and
rooftops, it picks up and transports numerous

Polluted stormwater increases nutrient levels


of phosphorus and nitrogen in rivers and
lakes, starving them of oxygen for fish and
triggering toxic-algae blooms, causing many
lakes and streams to fail even basic waterquality standards, Liebman says. Some 11
million gallons of oil and gas equivalent to
the Exxon Valdez spill run off Americas
streets, parking lots and driveways every eight
months. In an undisturbed forest, typically
less than 10 percent of rainfall and melting
snow will flow directly into lakes and streams.
In heavily developed areas, up to 90 percent
of precipitation results in runoff that reaches
surface waters, either directly or through
storm sewers.
Herron and the Mystic River Watershed
Association organization have studied
scientific improvements into water quality
and failing infrastructure in urban watersheds. He points to cities such as Seattle and
Philadelphia that have made investments into
infrastructure that facilitate stormwater
ground infiltration. Low-impact
development bypasses gray infrastructure
by incorporating pervious surfaces into
parking lots where water can penetrate.

Do We Pay Enough
for Water?
The real connection
between the flooding and
the water boiling issue is
that we pay very little for
water, Herron says.
Less than a penny a
gallon. Herron notes
that many communities
in greater Boston draw
their water from
reservoirs that have
enough capacity for 10
years, even if the rain
stopped. The only cost is the infrastructure,
the clean water and the sewage lines, but very
little cost is built into the tax structure to
maintain infrastructure rather than react to
emergencies.

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Before the recent crisis, Herron says that


MWRA was building an alternative line into
Boston; that work was ongoing and this may
speed it up, but we dont pay much for water
and we dont pay much to get rid of our
sewage. These pipes have a life. We probably
dont pay for 1/75th of that replacement every
year. Instead, we take things for granted.
Ria Convery, communications director for the
MWRA, disputes this. Were ahead of most
parts of the country, she says, pointing
toward recent and future capital investments
such as an $875 million Combined Sewer
Overlow (CSO) control program intended to
either eliminate or treat wet weather overflows, an annual replacement program of
5-7 miles worth of drinking water pipes,
construction of a $3.8 billion wastewater
treatment plant at Deer Island and another
$2 billion to modernize the drinking water
system, including a new 17-mile aqueduct
and ozone water treatment plant.
None of the sewer or CSO issues had anything
to do with the May 1 pipe break, Convery
says. Like Frymire, Convery has heard
speculation that a build up of pressure during
the flooding or high levels of the Charles
River following March storms could have
contributed to the pipes failure. We still
dont know what caused the break in the
pipe, she says, but does note that the broken
part was only 8 years old, failing well earlier
than its life expectancy.
Convery also disputes that current development
would be much of a factor in the water systems.
Boston is pretty built-out, she says. Its an
old city on a small footprint. There was a lot
of rain in a short period of time. At some point,
theres no place to put it.
While 120 years ago, sewage overflowed
into storm sewers because it seemed like
reasonable design at the time, Convery says
her agency today is working at improving
water quality and creating redundancies to
avoid a crisis like the boil-water order in the
future. The Charles River was a sewer for
many, many years, she says. Weve come a
long way since then.
Frymire isnt convinced. We need to keep
more of the storm water out of the sewers,
he says. But despite some efforts and
improvements from the local Departments

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RELATEDINFO

What To Do When Flooding


Impacts Your Home
The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has these tips for
individuals impacted by flooding:
n

Notify your insurance company of the loss.

Keep a notebook to track dates and times of conversations with


individuals pertaining to your claim.

Save receipts for meals, hotels, toiletries, replacement clothing,


prescriptions, etc.

Take photos of each room for future reference and insurance claims.
This will provide a digital inventory of some visible contents.

If electrical appliances, including televisions and computers are


damaged by water, do not turn them back on when power is restored.
This can result in electric shock and/or do further damage to the
appliance. Electronics can often be cleaned & restored by contractors
who know what they're doing.

Drywall, insulation and carpeting/padding impacted by the muddy


water will probably need to be removed and replaced.

Beware of scammers offering restoration services. Check references


and visit the Restoration Industry Association website
www.restorationindustry.org to find a contractor.

Wear heavy rubber gloves or work gloves and thick-soled shoes,


preferably not tennis shoes.

Wash your hands frequently especially before touching your face


or eating.

Be careful of muddy water there can be sharp items such as


broken glass, nails, etc.

Avoid cross contamination don't wear dirty clothes or shoes to the


clean part of the house.

Drink lots of water to stay hydrated.

Don't use bleach to disinfect since it is corrosive and can react with
other substances. Use household disinfectants.

Open windows to ventilate the area. Open drawers and cabinets for
interior drying, but don't force them open.

Remove standing water from flat surfaces by sponging and blotting.

Hard surfaces can be disinfected as well as some soft goods,


depending on washability.

For clean up tips, information on hiring a contractor, and


restoration and remediation in general, visit the RIA website at
www.restorationindustry.org and click on the Consumer link.
The Restoration Industry Association (formerly the Association
of Specialists in Cleaning & Restoration) has member firms
worldwide. RIA provides industry leadership, supports science,
and promotes best practices for cleaning and restoration.
SOURCE: Restoration Industry Association

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(BWSC) for failure to comply with stormwater permit requirements and control
the pollutants in its stormwater discharges,
Liebman says. This highlights another example
of long-term failure by infrastructure agencies,
municipalities and ratepayers to invest in
water infrastructure to meet regulatory
requirements and protect the health of waterways. In the BWSC case, the result has been
long-term severe degradation of rivers at the
heart of the Boston metro area.
The bottom line for what the Boston flooding
tells us, Deegan says, along with flooding in
Rhode Island this year and in other parts of
New England in previous Spring rains, is
that we have to plan on our wastewater
and storm-water systems dealing with
more frequent, intense storms.
These will strain the capacity of
the systems to deal with the
amount of water in a safe and
healthy manner. This is an
issue that communities will
need to address.

20 Academy Street, Suite 306,


Arlington, MA 02476-6401
Ph: 781-316-3438
Email: contact@mysticriver.org
Web: www.mysticriver.org

of Public Water or Public Works, Frymire


says, out of sight, out of mind and definitely
out of budget. Theres stormwater pipes that
still have sewage in them, but unfortunately
lots of problems go ignored if theyre not a
sinkhole. Thats not where the politicians want
to spend money.
Accordingly, CLF took the step of suing the
Boston Water and Sewer Commission

Mayor Menino has bragged about never


raising rates in the city. But they should have,
Frymire says. They should have spent more
on the infrastructure. Its one of the biggest
and oldest systems, with parts at least 30
years old, and were spending significantly
lower than other towns. Were keeping rates
artificially lower for political purposes. But
pretty soon, the ratepayers will need to start
paying for things.

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EMERGINGTECHNOLOGY FOG TO FUEL

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Fill er Up
with FOG?
RESTAURANT WASTE PRODUCTCOULD
PROVIDE A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE
TOPOLLUTING FOSSIL FUELS
StorybyMikeFlenniken

he next time youre enjoying a meal


at your favorite establishment, keep
this in mind: The grease that is
generated from the cooking of your meal
someday may help power your car home from
the restaurant. And it could become a reality
sooner than you may think.
Max Weiss, a consultant for Jay R. Smith
Manufacturing Co., is a vocal proponent of
converting restaurant-generated fat, oil and
grease (FOG) into liquid fuel gasoline, or
green diesel.
Besides helping to alleviate the problem of
grease blockages that result in sanitary sewer
overflows for which annual cleanup costs
are estimated to be $24 billion by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency Weiss
says converting restaurant-generated FOG
into an automotive fuel would turn a pollutant
into a harvestable resource and help decrease
the United States dependence on foreign oil.

Making the Case


During a presentation at the IAPMO-sponsored
2010 Emerging Technology Symposium in
Ontario, Calif., Weiss touted the viability of
using FOG for this purpose.

While alternatives to gas-powered automobiles


such as hybrids, electric vehicles, hydrogen
and compressed natural gas have been
explored at length, received government support
and even been made available to consumers,
a high price tag and limited availability have
prevented them from becoming a viable
option for mainstream America.
Instead, Weiss says, efforts should focus on
adapting existing infrastructure to help
produce a viable alternative to petroleum.
Only efforts that are what I call infracompatible are going to succeed short term
or long term, Weiss said.
Thats the beauty of FOG, Weiss is quick to
point out. By simply attaching a grease
recovery device (GRD) to the grease-generating
appliance, restaurants are able to separate the
grease from the waste stream and it then may
be transported to a refining facility, Weiss said.
Once there, it can be blended with petroleum
or even used to create a green diesel that
meets ASTM standards.
One of the advantages of using a feedstock
that produces what is now referred to as green
diesel or renewable diesel is that once its
produced, it uses the existing distribution
system, Weiss said during his presentation.

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Grease+Gard uses a
heater and belt technology
to skim the grease out of
the interceptor.
Illustration courtesy of
Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.
www.jrsmith.com

You dont have to have new tankage, you


dont have to have new pipelines; you dont
have to change out steel pipelines for some
other type, for example, like you would have
to do with piped hydrogen, or biodiesel for
that matter. It doesnt have the water affinity
that ethanol has. There are just a whole
number of reasons why using a feedstock that
produces a conventional fuel is much more
feasible.

Conversion Methods
Weiss lists several options for converting FOG
into fuel. Methane gas is often used for turning
FOG into energy and that typically is done via
an anaerobic digester. The energy that is
produced has the capability of being liquefied
into auto fuel, but the water byproduct must
be treated.
Hydrogenation is another process that can
be employed, Weiss says. Simply put, the
material is percolated at a very high pressure

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and temperature, agitated with hydrogen gas


and condensed into a liquid. That liquid is
referred to as bio-oil, and Weiss describes it
as being very similar in physical and chemical
structure in terms of viscosity, lubricity
and cetane content (a measurement of the
combustion quality of diesel fuel) to light,
sweet crude.
Other methods that Weiss suggests include
depolymerization, which is good for such
complex carbon feedstocks as FOGs with
cleaning materials in them, paints and even
plastic bottles; and pyrolysis, which uses
anaerobic heating and produces a liquid
bio-oil.

Ecorefining
For FOG-to-fuel advocates such as Weiss, a
partnership between Honeywell subsidiary
UOP and Italian energy giant Eni S.p.A. must
provide a reason for optimism: The two have
combined to develop a process they call

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A method of FOG
conversion to fuel.
Illustration courtesy of
Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.
www.jrsmith.com

Ecofining, which, according to UOPs


Website, helps refiners produce a highquality drop-in green diesel that is compatible
with vehicle engines and the existing fuel
infrastructure.
UOP describes the process as being feedstock
flexible, meaning it can produce high-quality
green diesel from such items as vegetable oils,
tallow, animal fats, greases and algal oils.

Industry Cooperation
A spokesman with the National Restaurant
Association, which represents more than
380,000 businesses, said the industry is open
to suggestions on ways to deal with the
expensive and time-consuming issue of FOG
disposal. Weiss proposals could be beneficial
to the industry, he said, if they provide
restaurant operators with a way to dispose
of their grease in a way that is cost effective
but also helpful to the environment.
We have heard from restaurants who are
looking for ways to make good use of this,
turn it into biofuel, so that it is not only a
question of limiting their costs, but also a
question of sustainability, said Michael
Donohue, vice president of Media Relations
for the association. Its win-win on both
counts. This could help many more restaurants
take advantage of the green effort.

Donohue said the technology that emerges


to make FOG to fuel conversion widespread
would be key. Advances like Weiss proposals,
he said, could be very helpful because this is
not something that restaurateurs can do on
their own.

Immediate Dividends
Once FOG makes its way through the conversion
process into green diesel, businesses and
consumers are free to begin using it in their
diesel engines and reaping the benefits without
making any changes.
UOP touts green diesel as having superior
product properties to other options available
today with higher cetane levels, lower
cloud point and lower emissions. It is
indistinguishable from traditional diesel fuel
and can work as a drop-in replacement or as
a valuable blend stock that will enhance
the quality of the existing diesel pool.
Because it is chemically similar to
traditional diesel fuel, green diesel
can be used in today's tanks, pipelines, trucks, pumps and automobiles
without changes, which will save significant
expense as demand for renewables grows.
Given that most of the diesel engines in use
are for commercial purposes, such as trains,
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businesses initially stand to benefit the
most from this technology.
Because diesel engines are more thermodynamically efficient than gas-powered
engines, they produce more British thermal
units (BTUs) than gas-powered engines
using the same amount of fuel. They also
emit less pollution into the environment.
They are, however, more expensive to
manufacture, which leads to a higher sticker
price. Coupled with the fact that diesel fuel
costs relatively the same amount as gasoline
in the United States, there simply isnt the
demand for them that there is in such places
as Europe, where nearly half of passenger
car and light truck sales involve diesel
engines. In the United States, that number
is around 5 percent.
Rumors have surfaced about Japanese
automakers bringing diesel-powered
versions of their popular passenger cars to
the United States, but so far none has come
to fruition. Green diesel produced from
such readily available feedstocks as FOG
could be the catalyst for helping dieselpowered passenger cars and light trucks
become as common in the United States
as in much of the rest of the world.

Sludge to Energy
uch progress has been made in terms
of treating wastewater so that it can be
reused for non-drinking purposes
thus saving the potable water supply but
work remains to be done on the best use of a
major byproduct: sludge.

In fact, wastewater treatment creates about 7.1


million dry tons of sludge in the United States
each year, according to Paul OCallaghan, CEO
of O2 Environmental Inc., a water technology
consulting firm. And while it only represents
about 1 percent of total flow, the handling/
management of that sludge can consume as
much as half of a treatment facilitys operational
costs.
One possible use for sludge, converting it
into energy, was the topic of a Webinar that
OCallaghan recently moderated. The online
discussion included panelists from water
technology companies and a venture capital
firm and explored possible technologies and
investment strategies.
Of those 7.1 million dry tons of sludge, Callaghan
said, about 45 percent goes to disposal and 49
percent to such beneficial reuse purposes as
agriculture. Of the amount that is disposed of,
nearly two-thirds goes to landfills.
Western Europe also produces about 7 million
dry tons of sludge annually and Spain, Ireland
and the United Kingdom all convert at least 60
percent of it to biosolids for beneficial use in
agriculture.
Pressure from consumer groups opposed to
the use of sludge converted to biosolids for
agricultural purposes, however, has led countries
such as Sweden to explore alternative uses for
the byproduct.
Converting sludge into energy is one of the
proposed alternatives. OCallaghan estimated
that sludge possesses between 6,000 and
10,000 British thermal units (BTUs) per
pound of dry sludge, and that it would take
about 3,600 BTUs to produce a pound of dry
solids from sludge with an 80-percent moisture
content.

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Theres potentially more energy in the sludge


than is required to evaporate it, he said, but you
have to look for conversion efficiency losses.
Joe Zuback, founder and president of Global
Water Advisors, said that while the common
belief of the major water technology providers
which he referred to as Big Water is that there
do not figure to be any major shifts in how sludge
is handled that will affect their research and
development investment, opportunities may exist
to improve upon existing applications and
technologies.
In general, these companies view sludge treatment
as a component business that fits their core
interests and their profitability guidelines more so
than standalone large technologies or complete
treatment solutions, Zuback said. Generally, they
all look for what most of them would refer to as
tuck-in technologies or acquisitions that would
come from entrepreneurial-driven new companies,
and they look for technologies that would fit their
existing expertise and product distribution
channels.

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Companies looking to enter this market need to focus


on the 20-year life cycle cost factor, Zuback said.
You really need a significant reduction to be able
to overcome the typical new technology hurdles for
acceptance in the marketplace, he said.
Zuback added that it is also crucial to be aware of
such key factors as who are the marketplace leaders
and any local regulations that could come into play.
Additionally, it is important to develop a market
rollout strategy in places where there are verifiable
advantages and to start the process of identifying
beta site testing opportunities, locations and
customers as early as possible.
One of the most common challenges for new
technology companies is that they dont understand
or they underestimate the competitive landscape
that theyre trying to enter, particularly what drives
the selection for new technology, he said, so its
important to really understand up front what the
competition is that youll be facing.
Mike Flenniken

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How Plumbing and


Mechanical Systems Can
Help Save the World
StorybyjasonReid

FIRST PRIZE WINNER

jASONREID
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA

he world has grown rapidly in the


last century. A world once so big has
become so small due to globalization.
We have the automobile, we have television and
radio, and most recently we have computers
and the Internet. While many may think these
are the most important inventions or technical
achievements of recent history, they would be
sadly mistaken. The single greatest technical
achievement of human history is sanitary
plumbing systems. With sanitary systems,
in combination with our advanced medical
science, we are able to extend the human life
expectancy from what was once the mid-20s
to now more than 80 years.
Plumbing is by no means a new concept; it has
been around since before the Roman Empire.
Sanitation via the use of aqueducts and piping
allowed the Roman Empire to provide sanitary
water to the popular public baths. Without
this level of sanitation, the Roman Empire
certainly would have had difficulty with all
sorts of parasites and infections. Sadly, the
downfall of the Roman Empire caused the
dark ages, which set back public sanitation for
hundreds of years. It was not until recently
that plumbing has become a true standard
or a requirement for living.
Sanitary plumbing systems may now have
saved millions of lives by improving our
personal hygiene. Due to sanitary plumbing
systems, we have drastically reduced the
number of infectious materials in both our
drinking water and our food supply. Plumbing
and mechanical systems of today are the only
industries that can pride themselves on saving

the world on a day-by-day basis. Although we


have come to take plumbing and mechanical
systems for granted, we rely on them far more
than any individual would be willing to admit.
In addition to protecting our own health,
plumbing has allowed humanity to become
cleaner. Cleaner not just in a sense of hygiene,
but in a sense of environmental responsibility.
Theres no mistaking that humanity is a burden
on the Earth; we have an overwhelming
population that on a day-by-day basis is slowly
killing this great planet. Inventions such as
water and sewage treatment not only protect
us, but they protect our environment. No
longer do we put human feces directly into
rivers and waterways; rather we purify and
cleanse it making it safe for not only us, but
our planet. Without inventions such as this,
humanity will be responsible for its undoing.
More recently, plumbing systems have been
looked at as a source of alternative energy.
Methane and other powerful gases that are
created by bacteria in our feces are now being
used to power homes and buildings all over
the world. In fact, every year more than 14
million metric tons of oil are not used because
of biogas. Plumbing and mechanical systems
have taken a natural process that has existed
for millions of years and are using the power
of biodegradation to feed humanitys growing
energy needs.
We are seeing a worldwide effort to fix the
damaged environment. The way we can do this
is by fixing all the negative impacts we have on
the planet. We can accomplish this by taking
existing systems and modifying them to make
this happen. Future homes and businesses
may begin to use gray water for irrigation.

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Right: These toilet pipes


and supply lines are spray
painted purple to indicate
they will be used with
reclaimed water.
Bottom Right: Aeration
tank used in the water
reclamation process.
Far Right: Solar panel
using collector tubes for
hot water heating.

Purification of graywater may be built into


newer homes, taking a load off the sewage
plants. Maybe even in the near future we will
see dams retrofitted with scrubbers to clean
the water as it passes, turning polluted lakes,
rivers and streams into clean ones. Maybe
even one day mechanical systems will be
invented that allow the intake of polluted air
and produce clean air in
enormous
quantities
allowing us to
repair the
damage society
has made on
the planet.
The plumbing
and mechanical
industry is already
further along in
respect to other
industries. Portable
purification systems
now can be rushed
to disaster zones
to supply water to
people in need.
Desalination plants
can take seawater and
convert it into potable
water for those in

dryer climates. Houses close to the ocean have


the capability to use the power of gravity and
the pressure of the ocean to cycle very cold
water from deep within the ocean throughout
the house as a free source of air conditioning.
In the future, we may see turbines of all sizes
implanted within plumbing and air movement
systems to generate electricity. Imagine
thousands of rainwater sewers with turbines
built in every time it rained, we would have
clean electricity. Solar and geothermal power
will play more important roles as we try to get
away from fossil fuels. Hydrogen fuel cells will
become more abundant and plumbing systems
will be built to supply this energy.

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ESSAY COMPETITION

t IAPMOs 2009 conference in San Diego, former


Board Member Doug Fredericksen introduced an
exciting new venture for the association, the first annual
IAPMO Scholarship Essay Competition. Open to members and
their children of IAPMO and many of our industry partners,
the competition was designed as a way to reach out to the next
generation of plumbing and mechanical specialists while assisting
the winners with the cost of their education.

Although the advancements in plumbing


and mechanical systems have made the Earth
a better place to live, its clear that there is
definitely room for improvement. Many
factories, mills and refineries cause an
enormous amount of pollution; as plumbing
and mechanical advancements increase, we
will see great strides into reducing the output
of harmful chemicals and materials through
the use of better technology. We need to ensure
that we protect our water supply, as it truly is
our source of life 60 percent of our bodies
are composed of this life giving liquid and its
essential that we keep it clean and free from
impurities.
By continually expanding our understanding
in the fields of plumbing and mechanical
systems, we will slowly but surely save
humanity; not only from itself, but from the
harsh reality of Mother Nature. Humanity
may not realize it yet, but we are, in fact, slowly
dying. We have overpopulated the planet;
we continually pollute and damage the
environment. As big as the planet may be,
we have managed to destroy so much of her
in such a short period of time. Every day we
make this planet a little more toxic to human
life, every day humanity gets closer to making
this planet uninhabitable, and every day
humanity gets closer to losing its existence.
We have the power to recover from the
mistakes of not only our generation, but those
of our forefathers. Only by taking huge leaps in
plumbing and mechanical systems are we going
to be able to fix this planet only by taking
huge leaps are we going to save ourselves.

Writing on the topic How Plumbing and Mechanical Systems


Can Help Save the World, IAPMO received an impressive number
of highly conceptualized and strongly written entries from students
all over the world. With help from a committee of IAPMO staff
and board members, the Board of Directors selected five winners
three $100 third-place winners, one $250 second-place winner and
one $500 first-place winner.
The winners are:

First Place Second Place

Jason Reid

Summer Higdon

Third Place
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David Frank

Rebecca Rogers

Afton Halloran

Each of the winning essays will be published in OFFICIAL


magazine over several issues this year. Congratulations to all of
our winners!
IAPMO wishes to thank everybody who submitted an entry and
raised the level of this competition to something truly exceptional.
The popularity of this contest has convinced the Board of Directors
to continue it in 2011 and a topic will be announced soon. Watch for
more information in OFFICIAL, on IAPMOnline and in IAPMOs
electronic newsletters in the months ahead.

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WHATSYOUR QUESTION?

ANAPPRENTICE SERIESON THE CODES

Cleanouts in Drainage
Systems, Part One
Based on UPC
Section 707.0

StorybyAnneV.Sonner

s everyone who has indoor plumbing


knows, drainage pipes can get clogged
from time to time. Many substances
that go down the drain, such as waste from a
toilet and food and grease from a kitchen sink,
can produce clogs or stoppages that threaten
to back up the plumbing system.

This series is for apprentices


learning the plumbing and
mechanical professions and for
experienced tradespeople who
want to revisit certain code issues.
In this article we reference the
2009 Uniform Plumbing Code.
Let us know if there is a subject
you would like to see covered in
future editions of this magazine.

Cleanouts are needed to clean out clogs.


A cleanout is a fitting on an opening in a pipe,
into which the plumber or homeowner can
insert a drain-cleaning tool such as an auger,
commonly called a snake. A snake is a long
metal cable with a rotating head that breaks
through clogs and cleans out debris in the
pipe. Cleanouts have removable plugs, caps,
or covers to keep them closed when not in use.
A plug that screws into the opening is the most
common.

Section 707.4 states that Each horizontal


drainage pipe shall be provided with a
cleanout . It does not require cleanouts
on vertical drainage pipe.
Section 210.0 defines horizontal as any pipe
or fitting that is installed in a horizontal
position or which makes an angle of less
than 45 degrees with the horizontal.
Similarly, vertical pipe is defined in 224.0
as any pipe or fitting that is installed in a
vertical position or that makes an angle of
not more than 45 degrees with the vertical.
Section 707.4, Exception 2 goes farther,
considering a horizontal pipe installed on
a slope of 72 degrees or less from the vertical
angle (angle of 1/5 bend) as sufficiently
vertical not to require a cleanout.

Upper Terminals and the Building


Drain/Building Sewer Connection

The first of this two-part series will focus on


location of cleanouts, including the exceptions
to Section 707.4. The second part will cover
aggregate change of horizontal direction, sizing,
accessibility, and cleanout extensions. Both
articles will include questions on cleanouts
from the 2009 UPC Answers & Analysis
Manual, plus several unpublished A&A
questions. (New A&A questions will be added
to the 2012 manual, based on content of the
questions and space available).

Section 707.4 requires that each horizontal


drain pipe have a cleanout at its upper
terminal. Upper terminal, as defined in
A&A 707.4, Item 9, is the end that is higher
in physical position. Piping is sloped so the
waste flows downstream. The upper terminals
are at the high end; the building drain is at
the low end where it connects to the sewer.
A plumbing system may have many branches
of drain pipe and therefore many upper
terminals which need cleanouts.

Location of Cleanouts

Cleanouts are also required at the other end


of the drain pipe (sort of the lower terminal).
Section 719.1 (located in Chapter 7, Part II on
building sewers) states: Cleanouts shall be
placed inside the building near the connection
between the building drain and the building
sewer or installed outside the building at the

Horizontal vs. Vertical


To state the obvious, flow through a vertical
pipe is influenced most by gravity. When a
pipe is horizontal, the velocity slows down and
waste is more likely to clog the pipe.

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Exception 4 does not apply if the pipe is


longer than 100 feet. A&A 707.4, Item 3 says,
A two-way cleanout could be a substitute for
an upper terminal cleanout, but was not
intended to be an alternative to the cleanout
required at the 100-foot internal downstream
of the upper terminal cleanout.

Exceptions
Which One to Use?
There are four exceptions to Section 707.4,
which may seem to conflict in some situations.
The code is clear, but it requires some logical
analysis to avoid confusion.

Figure 7-19 Minimum


Size Cleanout 3-1/2.
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lower end of the building drain and extended


to grade. Cleanouts are very effective at this
location because it is the lowest portion of
piping where clogging is most likely to occur.
There is one circumstance where the upper
terminal can be omitted. Section 707.4,
Exception 4 states that an approved type of
two-way cleanout fitting, installed inside the
building wall near the connection between the
building drain and building sewer or installed
outside of a building at the lower end of a
building drain and extended to grade, shall
be permitted to be substituted for an upper
terminal cleanout. The reason for this is that
with a two-way cleanout fitting, the pipe can
be cleaned out both upstream and downstream, as opposed to ordinary cleanout
fittings, which allow cleaning only in one
direction.

Every 100 Feet of Horizontal Piping


Section 707.4 requires that a cleanout be
installed for each 100 feet of horizontal
piping: Each run of piping, that is more
than 100 feet in total developed length, shall
be provided with a cleanout for each 100 feet,
or fraction thereof, in length of such piping.
Cleanouts every 100 feet are necessary so
drain-cleaning tools can reach all possible
clogs in the length of pipe.

Exception 1 says cleanouts are not


required on horizontal drainlines less
than 5 feet long, unless they serve
a sink or urinal. The reason for this
exception is that short lengths of pipe
are less likely to get clogged than longer
lengths. An unpublished A&A question
explains the reason for the exception to
the exception: The effluent from kitchen
sinks (grease) and urinals (minerals) has
a tendency to leave residual amounts of the
aforementioned substances inside waste
piping, especially horizontal waste piping
installed at 2 percent grade.
Exception 2 is about the slope of the pipe,
discussed earlier in this article. It says
cleanouts are not required on horizontal
pipe which is 72 degrees or less from the
vertical.
Exception 3 requires no cleanouts on
piping above the floor level of the lowest
floor of the building, except the building
drain and its horizontal branches.
An unpublished A&A question asks for
clarification on why cleanouts are not required
in multi-story building systems above the first
floor. The answer discusses efficient and less
efficient design of plumbing systems:
Building drains and connecting branches
often times consist of extensive horizontal
piping systems. The inability to access piping
installed below grade along with longer
horizontal lengths of pipe and an increased
number of offsets and fittings required for
fixture connections and associated water
piping increase the probability of stoppages,
attributing to the number of cleanouts

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required in Section 707.4. Conversely, with


strategically located vertical waste stacks for
upper floor fixtures, the length of horizontal
piping should be held to a minimum and the
number of offsets and fittings reduced,
decreasing the probability of stoppages
thereby, theoretically, eliminating the need
for cleanouts.
Exception 4, discussed earlier in this
article, says the upper terminal cleanout
can be omitted if a two-way cleanout
fitting is used near the connection
between the building drain and building
sewer, inside or outside of the building.
Each exception to Section 707.4 is separate
and stands alone. These are minimum
requirements. Therefore the exception that
requires the least number of cleanouts is the
one to be used. (Of course, you can always add
extra cleanouts that are not required by code,
if you want to.)
Here are some examples:
A&A 707.4, Item 4 asks, Section 707.4,
Exception 1, allows upper terminal cleanouts
to be omitted for horizontal waste lines of 5
feet or less in length, except for sink and
urinals. Exception 2 allows cleanouts to be
omitted on all horizontal lines with a slope

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of 72 degrees from vertical or less. Would


Exception 2 eliminate the requirements for
cleanouts on sinks and urinal lines?
Answer: Yes. Exception 1 and Exception 2
are applied independently. In other words, if
your horizontal line has a slope of 72 degrees
from the vertical or less, no cleanouts are
required, regardless of other factors like the
length of the line or whether it has a sink or
urinal. In this case, Exception 2 rules.
An unpublished A&A question asks: Do I still
need to install a cleanout on a sink or urinal
even though its above the floor level of the
lowest floor of the building? The answer: No,
Exception 3 of Section 707.4 specifically
states that a cleanout shall not be required on
any pipe or piping that is above the floor level
of the lowest floor of the building. In other
words, if you have plumbing above the floor
level, no cleanouts are required, even if there
is a sink or urinal. In this case, Exception 3
rules.
Thanks to Bob Shepherd for assistance with
this article.

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Figure 7-20 Cleanout


Requirements.
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Going Beyond the Minimum


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STUASAY
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BACKFLOW
PREVENTION

lumbing professionals appreciate


the importance of an air gap. This
separation between the potable
water supply and a receiving vessel is taught
as the most basic and effective form of
backflow prevention. Did you learn that an
air gap should be two times the diameter of
the discharge pipe between the outlet pipe
and the flood level rim? This school of thought
will always work, but its not the entire air-gap
separation story.
By January 1942, the American Standards
Association approved a regulation developed
by the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers for air gaps and backflow
preventers. This document included water
inlets to tanks having overflows and drinking
water bubblers.
The air-gap separation standard (ASME/ANSI
A112.1.2) included details now incorporated
into modern plumbing codes. For example,
the separation is determined from a dimension
known as the effective opening. This dimension
is the minimum cross sectional area at the
point of water supply discharge, control port
or the supply pipe, whichever is less. Therefore,
if the supply pipe to a faucet is 3/8-inch and
the faucet outlet is 1 inch, the required air gap
is 1 inch. (See Fig. A)

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If youd read the plumbing code requirements


regarding obstructions, such as walls in close
proximity to potable water outlets, you know
the separation dimension increases with one
wall or more. These requirements were
established in the standard decades ago.
Are there more air-gap requirements in the
standard not adopted in the plumbing code?
Yes.
Lets consider the notion that an air-gap shall
never be less than one inch. Not true. According
to the standard, a drinking fountain nozzle
can extend 3/4-inch above the water surface.
Why? Because if a siphon were to occur in the
potable water system, atmosphere can be
drawn in from above the orifice to satisfy the
demand and the siphon is less apt to lift water
from a basin.
Is there a limitation for the drinking fountain
nozzle? Yes. The orifice diameter cannot
exceed 7/16-inch. Can there be multiple
nozzles? Yes, as long as the combined
discharge area of the nozzles does not have
an equivalent diameter of 7/16-inch.
Do you know of any receptors that have multiple
water outlets? Assume a unit has a 1-inch
supply and a half-inch supply. Is this issue
discussed in the standard?
The requirement
FIG. A Yes.
provides that all air gaps
must be at least equal to
that required for the
largest opening. In
this case, each air-gap
separation must be
2 inches, even for the
half-inch supply.
Lets consider another
example. Frequently,
maintenance personnel
will cut a discharge pipe
outlet at an angle. This
practice allows a directed
flow downward versus
a straight or horizontal
cut pipe that allows an
umbrella shape flow
characteristic at the outlet.

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FIG. B

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The minimum air gap for this tank arrangement


is measured from the lowest point of the supply
outlet and it shall be 1-1/2 times the minimum
air gap specified in the standard.
You will note from the graphic that the overflow
pipe has an air break. The standards appendix
requires that this break in the piping be as close
to the tank as possible. It is necessary that the
area of the free opening be at least equal to that
of the overflow pipe. And one last note: the tank
and overflow piping must be protected against
freezing. The standard does not consider
corrosion build up to restrict flow or other
obstructions.
There is so much more to learn beyond the
minimum requirements of the plumbing code.
If you havent taken a class to further your
personal knowledge or expand your credentials,
do so today. Your craft becomes much more
gratifying when you know more of the how
and why.

Assume you discover a 2-inch water supply pipe


cut at an angle during a cross-connection survey.
The bottom of the pipe cut is 3-1/4 inches above
the flood level rim. The top of the cut is 4 inches
above the rim. Is this correct for the air gap? No.
The proper air gap must be measured from the
lowest point of the discharge pipe. The air gap at
this location must be raised 3/4 inch to be safe.
(See Fig. B)
Within the standard, Appendix A provides a
Method of Providing an Air Gap for Tanks or
Vats with Water Inlets Below the Flood-Level
Rim. Remember, this practice was part of the
original consideration for the air-gap standard.
We know what a flood level rim is for a vessel.
The spill level, as defined in the air-gap standard,
is not the same as the flood level rim. As you look
at the tank graphic, note the level that water
rises in order to flow toward the outlet pipe with
the air break. This is the spill level. The height of
the spill level is determined from the maximum
flow rate of the potable water outlet. The spill
level elevation must not exceed more than half
the minimum required air gap measured from
the water outlet to the top of the overflow pipe.
(See Fig. C)

For more information on air-gap separations


and mechanical backflow preventers, order your
copy of the Backflow Prevention Reference
Manual, second edition. You can place your
order online by visiting www.iapmo.org, call
1-800-85-IAPMO, or e-mail puborders@iapmo.org.
If you have questions regarding professional
certification classes in the field of backflow
prevention, contact Maria Bazan at
1-877-IAPMO-01 or send an e-mail to
Maria.Bazan@iapmo.org.

FIG. C

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EDUCATION UPC/UMC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 OFFICIAL

Answers & Analysis


Takenfromthe2009Editionsofthe
UPC&UMCAnswers&Analysis
SUBJECT: Use of Table 14-1
SECTION: 301.0, see also Table 14-1
(2003/2006/2009 UPC)

for deleting these requirements when replacing or


installing furnaces in crawl spaces. If underfloor furnaces
are still allowed, what code requirements do we use?

Q
A

2. Is there a particular reason(s) that IAPMO does not


recognize factory-built, listed, wood-burning fireplaces?

Question: Do the standards listed in


Table 14-1 of Chapter 14 constitute
mandatory code requirements of
jurisdictions adopting the UPC, or
is their application optional at the discretion of the
local Authority Having Jurisdiction?
Answer: The UPC formerly required
that all plumbing components be
submitted to the local Authority Having
Jurisdiction for approval. Plumbing
products also had to conform to the applicable
standards of Table 14-1.

The following Q&As


have been taken from the
2009 UPC Answers &
Analysis Manual and the
2009 UMC Answers
and Analysis Manual.
These manuals contain
interpretations created
by the UPC and UMC
Answers & Analysis
Committees.

To make the UPC eligible for local adoption by


reference in many areas, three copies of each
standard cited had to be made available to the
adopting agency for its files. This became impractical
because of the mass of supporting documents that
was required to be submitted. Although these
standards were being applied and met nationally,
they were often unavailable and were commonly
cross- referenced to other complementary standards.
Section 301.1.1 (2003/2006/2009) requires that all
plumbing materials shall be submitted to the
Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval and shall
conform to approved applicable recognized standards
and shall be free from defects. This leaves the final
acceptance of plumbing materials and the choice of
standards strictly up to the local enforcement agency.
The standards in Table 14-1 are, in most instances,
the only nationally-recognized standards covering the
subject item. They have been painstakingly developed
by the plumbing industry and most of the plumbing
components now in general use conform to one or
more of these standards. The standards listed in
Table 14-1 provide adequate guidelines by which to
judge the acceptability of plumbing materials.

SUBJECT: Furnaces Prohibited


Locations, etc.
SECTION: Chapter 3, see also Chapter 9
(2003/2006/2009 UMC)

Questions: 1. Are we to assume that


furnaces shall no longer be installed in
underfloor spaces for new construction?
We are a little confused on the reasoning

3. If the 2006 UMC does not address the past requirements of "return air," especially prohibited locations, what
resource does IAPMO rely on for these requirements?
Answers: 1. No. Furnaces are not
specifically prohibited from being
installed in under floor spaces. The
applicable code sections for furnaces
installed under floor are:
Sections 304.1 (303.1, 2009) & 902.0(A) requires
appliances to be installed according to their listing;
Sections 305.0 & 305.1 (304.0 & 304.1, 2009)
specifies requirements for access;
Section 604.0 (2003/2006/2009) applies to ducts
in crawl spaces;
Chapter 7 (2003/2006/2009) specifies combustion
air and ventilation requirements; and
Sections 904.2 and 904.7 (2003/2006/2009) also
have provisions for furnace installation.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

2. Typically, factory-built wood-burning fireplaces are


regulated by the Building code. Chapter 17 of the
UMC does recognize wood-burning fire-places by
referencing NFPA 211-03 (NFPA 211-06).
3. Furnaces shall be installed per the manufacturers
installation instructions in regards to prohibited
locations.

SUBJECT: Condensate Drain Line Traps


SECTION: 304.1 (2003/2006/2009 UMC)

Q
A

Question: Is a trap required for cooling


coil condensate line from a comfort cooling
unit or a refrigeration unit typically found in
grocery store? If yes, where can I find it in
the 2006 UMC?

Answer: Condensate drain line traps


are not required by the UMC. However,
the appliance installation instructions
may require the condensate drain line
to be trapped at the equipment and shall conform
to the conditions of the listing of the appliance as
per Section 304.1.

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Questionsrelatedtothe
2009UPCStudyGuide,
Chapter3

Questionsrelatedtothe
2009UMC StudyGuide,
Chapter3

1. Roofs, inner courts, vent shafts, light wells


or similar areas having rainwater drains shall
discharge to a __________________________.

5. The distance between the 120 volt


receptacle for service and maintenance
purposes and any equipment shall be within
__________________________.

(A) sanitary sewer system


(B) private sewage system
(C) sump with pump discharge into the
house drain
(D) outside of the building or to the gutter
2. All trenches deeper than the footing of any
building or structure and paralleling the same
shall be at least __________________________.
(A) 45 degrees therefrom
(B) 90 degress therefrom
(C) 4 feet therefrom
(D) 12 feet therefrom
3. Copper tubing installed vertically shall be
supported at each story or at maximum
intervals of __________________________.
(A) 4 feet
(B) 10 feet
(C) 8 feet
(D) 6 feet
4. Wiped joints are permitted with
__________________________.
(A) lead
(B) steel
(C) plastic
(D) cast iron

(A) 5 feet
(B) 10 feet

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(C) 25 feet
(D) 50 feet

6. All forced-air and gravity-type warm air


furnaces shall be equipped with a listed air
outlet temperature control, which cannot be
set for temperatures higher than
__________________________.
(A) 60F
(B) 150F

(C) 200F
(D) 250F

7. The minimum clearance for a single-wall


metal vent connector serving a listed gas
appliance with a draft hood from combustible
material is __________________________.

The following questions


have been taken from
the 2009 UPC & UMC
Study Guides

(A) 1 inch
(B) 6 inches
(C) 12 inches
(D) 18 inches
8. A furnace installed in a separate compartment
adjacent to a garage and having access only
from outside of the garage may be
__________________________.
(A) a minimum 18 inches below ground
(B) installed at floor level
(C) provided with combustion air from the
garage
(D) installed without combustion air supply
(Answers on Page 79)

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INTERNATIONAL UPC-INDIA

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 OFFICIAL

IAPMO Highlights
Extraordinary
Opportunity in India
StorybyMikeFlenniken

Association (IPA) to publish the Uniform


Plumbing Code-India.

irector of Business Development


Megan Lehtonen recently traveled to
India to deliver a speech on IAPMOs
dedication to the delivery of safe water
through the development and implementation
of the Uniform Plumbing Code-India.

With almost a century in focused code


development and model codes that protect
half the worlds population, IAPMO and its
Indian branch are the natural choice in
developing codes and code-based training
models that will equip our industry with
the tools to build a better, more sustainable
co-existence on the planet, Lehtonen said.

Lehtonen appeared Oct. 4 as a guest of honor


at Bangalore Universitys international
conference and exhibition titled Water,
Plumbing Sanitation and Health: Issues and
Challenges A Transdisciplinary Approach.

CONTACT INFO:

Bengaluru Office
No. 22, 12th B Main,
HAL 2nd Stage
Indiranagar, Bengaluru 560038
Karnataka, India
Abdul Matheen
Ph: +91 80- 30714502
Email:
abdul.matheen@iapmo.org
Poona Office
8, Ankur Apartments
10, Sanewadi, Aundh
Poona 411 007
Subhash Deshpande
Ph: +91 98223 91942
Email:
subhash.deshpande
@iapmo.org

India is facing a water crisis, Lehtonen said,


and the situation requires a combination
of technology, innovation, investment,
collaboration and education.
Municipalities in urban areas are unable to
keep up with the demand for water and in rural
areas there is frequently no access to clean
drinking water at all, she said. Additionally,
only about half of the population has access
to sanitation and waterborne diseases affect
37 million Indians each year.
Along with creating a means by which to
deliver clean water to Indians everywhere,
conserving the water the country already has
is a key component of solving the nations
water crisis.
Through its emphasis on clean air, water
and sustainable energy, IAPMO has helped
develop plumbing and mechanical codes
throughout the world. IAPMO-India
collaborated with the Indian Plumbing

Crises frequently present opportunities and


this situation is no different.
As access to clean, safe plumbing spreads
throughout India, the need for qualified
plumbing professionals only figures to
increase, Lehtonen said. In fact, Indian
labor statistics show that job prospects for
highly skilled plumbing system designers,
construction managers and building servicerelated professionals are excellent.
To meet this increasing demand of plumbing
professionals, IAPMO-India and the IPA
have developed curriculum suitable for the
engineers, supervisors, master plumbers and
apprentices under the Plumbing Education to
Employment Program.
IAPMO-India and the IPA also have brought
the GreenPlumbers program, which started
10 years ago in Australia, to the Indian
population. Since being implemented in
March, the program has trained more than
100 GreenPlumbers as accredited specialists,
Lehtonen said.
An extraordinary opportunity exists to define

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INTERNATIONAL

41

Megan Lehtonen, IAPMOs


director of Business
Development, (center)
appeared as a guest of honor
at Bangalore Universitys
conference and exposition
on Oct. 4 and 5.
Below: Lehtonen also
assisted in the MoU
agreement between
IAPMO-India and ISHRAE.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF
IAPMO-INDIA

the plumbing industry in India, Lehtonen


said, and by adopting green parameters, we
stand to protect the health of nations while
conserving natural resources through the
adoption of codes and standards in every new
building design and construction.
I believe this industry can change the world
through conservation, she continued. And
we need your help to do it.

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CODEADOPTION SOUTH DAKOTA

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 OFFICIAL

South Dakota Adopts 2009


UPC, Green Supplement
MOUNTRUSHMORESTATEBECOMESFIRSTINUNIONTO
ADOPTIAPMOSGREENPLUMBINGANDMECHANICALCODE
StorybyGeoffBilau
he state of South Dakota, home of
Mount Rushmore and the Black
Hills, has formally adopted the 2009
edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code
(UPC), as well as the new IAPMO Green
Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement
(GPMCS) the first state to do so.

Updating from the 2003 edition of the UPC,


South Dakotas first statewide adoption of
IAPMOs code, the provisions of the 2009
UPC will govern the design, installation and
maintenance of plumbing systems throughout
the predominantly rural state and protect the
health and safety of the more than 800,000
South Dakotans who utilize them.

The GPMCS is the first and only


one publication that spells out the
best sustainable plumbing and
mechanical building practices
in simple, straightforward code
language. The Green Supplement
is not a greener version of
the Uniform Codes, but rather a
separate document establishing
requirements for green building
and water efficiency applicable to
plumbing and mechanical systems.

After receiving authority from the South


Dakota legislature and subsequent public
hearings, the South Dakota State Plumbing
Commission adopted the 2009 UPC with state
amendments, all of which became effective
Sept. 21, 2010. Part of the adoption process
also included the 2010 GPMCS; however,
the supplement was deemed to be a nonmandatory referenced standard and is
applicable only when plumbing systems or
installation methods are not referenced in the
2009 UPC. Recognizing the GPMCS is a step
toward allowing the new technology in water
reuse systems to be utilized while maintaining
public health and safety.
South Dakota will benefit greatly from the
adoption of the GPMCS as it bridges the gap
between the UPC and green construction
practices while upholding IAPMOs high
standards for protecting public health and
safety, said Dave Viola, IAPMO director of
special services and staff liason to the Green
Technical Committee that developed the code.

South Dakota's choice to continue with the


UPC is a tool to continue licensing reciprocity
agreements with neighboring states and states
afar that also utilize the UPC, as well as to
assure conformity among in-state and out-ofstate engineers designing projects in South
Dakota according to Mike Richards, executive
director of the South Dakota State Plumbing
Commission. The commission recognizes the
fact that the UPC is adopted, written and
revised by plumbers and inspectors who best
know installation practices and maintenance
of plumbing systems.
South Dakota requires continuing education
for its tradespeople, so as a user of the UPC
and a member of IAPMO, we have been able
to utilize code training from IAPMO, as well as
utilizing IAPMOs on-site training programs,
Richards said. With the UPC in place, South
Dakota will continue to provide consumers
with safe and sanitary plumbing systems while
at the same time allowing for future latitude
for innovation and new technologies.
Introduced in Los Angeles in 1928 and formally
published as the Uniform Plumbing Code in
1945, the UPC is developed to govern the
installation and inspection of plumbing
systems as a means of promoting the publics
health, safety and welfare.
Released in February, the IAPMO GPMCS
serves as a complement to any adopted
plumbing and mechanical code, smoothly
bridging the previously troublesome gap
between existing codes and established green
building programs. Where code language and
green building concepts lack cohesion, the
GPMCS creates harmony by addressing such
areas as alternate water sources, high-efficiency
plumbing products, conservation of hot water
and training/education.

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CODEADOPTION

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CODEDEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 OFFICIAL

IAPMO Advances
Development of 2012
Uniform Solar and
Swimming Pool Codes
StorybyGeoffBilau
he International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
(IAPMO) in late October concluded
Technical Committee meetings toward the
ANSI-accredited consensus development of
the 2012 editions of the Uniform Solar
Energy Code (USEC) and Uniform Swimming
Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC). The
meetings were held at IAPMOs new World
Headquarters West building in Ontario, Calif.

The technical committees, consisting of


a broad coalition of industry experts
installers, inspection officials, contractors,
engineers and manufacturers considered
public proposals to amend the USEC and
USPSHTC in advance of the release of the
2012 editions. Their actions to accept, modify
or reject these proposals now go to ballots
mailed to each technical committee member
for formal voting between Nov. 11 and Dec. 10.
The results of these votes will be published in
the Report on Proposals to be published for
review in February 2011 and opened for public
comment in April 2011.

Chemical storage and handling


Safety requirements, including means
of entry and exit, signage, barriers, life
safety and rescue equipment, and
lightning protection systems
Indoor pool and spa HVAC and ventilation
More in-depth design and material
provisions for pools, spas and hot tubs
The USPSHTC governs the installation and
inspection of both public and private swimming
pools, spas and hot tubs to ensure the safety
of their operation.
The USEC Technical Committee considered
proposals seeking to amend the code in
such areas as:
Regulations of the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP) and the flood
resistant provisions of ASCE 24
Definition of Essentially Nontoxic
Transfer Fluid
Clarification on vacuum relief valve used
in solar systems
Freeze protection that correlates with
other industry standards

The USPSHTC Technical Committee


considered proposals seeking to amend
the code in such areas as:

Classification of fluids recognized as safe


as grade food by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA)

Public swimming pool and spa facilities


Decks, diving boards and slides
More in-depth water chemistry provisions

Prohibition of galvanized steel where in


contact with glycol heat transfer fluid
Plastic thermal storage (non-fiberglass

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CODEDEVELOPMENT

45

46

CODEDEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS


storage tanks and fiber-reinforced
storage tanks)

Below, from left, IAPMO staff


liaisons Anthony Mancha
and Adam Muliawan assist
Uniform Solar Energy Code
Technical Committee
Chairman Skip Fralick in
presiding over the meeting.
Bottom, the USEC Technical
Committee. (Back row)
Grayson Omans, Arnie
Rodio, John Taecker,
Paul Outram, P.E. and
staff liaison Adam Muliawan.
(Front row) Larry Mapes,
Edmond Murray, Chairman
Skip Fralick, Amir Tabakh
and Tim Merrigan
PHOTOS BY JEFF ORTIZ

Thermal insulation in R-value


Solar systems for swimming pools, spas,
and hot tubs
Solar photovoltaic installation guidelines
Requirements for battery room
location and ventilation
The USEC is a model code developed by IAPMO
to govern the installation and inspection of
solar energy systems as a means of promoting
the public's health, safety and welfare.
For questions about the USPSHTC, contact
Matt Sigler by phone at (909) 230-5535 or by
e-mail at matt.sigler@iapmo.org. For questions
about the USEC, contact Adam Muliawan,
by phone at (909) 472-4111 or by e-mail at
adam.muliawan@iapmo.org.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 OFFICIAL

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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS

CODEDEVELOPMENT

47

Bottom right, the Uniform


Swimming Pool, Spa and
Hot Tub Code Technical
Committee. (Back row)
Alison Osinski, Ph.D.,
Ken Osborne. (Middle row)
Timothy Smith, Chairman
Arnie Rodio, Mike Stinson.
(Front row) Penny Shaver,
staff liaison Matt Sigler.
PHOTOS BY JEFF ORTIZ

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NEW PLUMBING
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FOR THE PERIOD
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OCT. 31, 2010

Victor S. Eagan
Tillamook, Ore.

James R. Marcentile
Coshocton, Ohio

Vernon W. Smith
Albuquerque, N.M.

Roy G. Arias
Indio, Calif.

Buck W. Eklund
Bay Point, Calif.

Robert J. Mesquit
Bisbee, Ariz.

Robert C. Thornton
Austin, Texas

Robert A. Buck
Kingwood, Texas

Lynn D. Eldred Jr.


Las Vegas, Nev.

James W. Miller
San Diego, Calif.

David L. Troup
Henderson, Nev.

Christopher R. Bullock
Las Vegas, Nev.

Ayla G. Erfigen
Fontana, Calif.

Mike Minnick
Des Moines, Iowa

Donald W. Verrue
Florence, Mt.

Jerry A. Burgess
Gunnison, Colo.

Rickey N. Evans
Glendale, Ariz.

Patrick S. Moniasque
Willard, Utah

William K. Walker
Lebanon, Ore.

Charles L. Chalk Jr.


Baltimore, Md.

Robert L. Faust
Las Vegas, Nev.

Robert K. Mori
San Jose, Calif.

Bradley Ward
Spicewood, Texas

Larry J. Close
Richmond, Texas

Gregory R. Gerlach
Arcadia, Calif.

Michael L. OBrien
Ceres, Calif.

Richard E. Watson
Alamo, Calif.

Barry E. Cox
Joshua Tree, Calif.

Edic Alaverdian
La Crescenta, Calif.

Mark A. Green
Orcutt, Calif.

Lester W. Page
Alviso, Calif.

Steven R. Wheele
Austin, Texas

Peter Donahue
Anaheim Hills,
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Arland S. Anderson
Las Vegas, Nev.

Gene A. Gomes
Turlock, Calif.

Martin L. Peres
Emporia, Kan.

Bryan P. Zuppiger
Big Bear, Calif.

Virgil E. Bench
Whitefish, Mt.

John F. Harrington
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Bill S. Peters
Olympia, Wash.

Jerry A. Burgess
Gunnison, Colo.

Kevin Hinsdale
Emmett, Idaho

John C. Polliard
Torrance, Calif.

Ronald Cabral
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John M. Hirsbrunner
Burl, Iowa

Eric R. Reinhardt
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Topeka, Kan.

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Bozeman, Mt.

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Fremont, Calif.

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Mason City, Iowa
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Grants Pass, Ore.

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Mesquite, N.M.
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Scotts Valley, Calif.
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Santa Fe, N.M.
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OCT. 31, 2010

Lynn D. Eldred Jr.


Las Vegas, Nev.
Kenneth R. Ellis
Henderson, Nev.
Mark A. Farrell
Henderson, Nev.
Dean A. Gesualdo
Las Vegas, Nev.
James W. Grimes
Goldendale, Wash.
Steven A. Grote
Missoula, Mt.
Brian F. Gumpert
Moreno Valley, Calif.
Warren L. Krause
Fremont, Calif.
Joe Martinez Jr.
Santa Paula, Calif.

Rex M. Kuhl
Ignacio, Colo.

Joel L. Segura
Colorado Springs,
Colo.

Edic Alaverdian
La Crescenta, Calif.

Lawrence S. McAffee
San Rafael, Calif.

Valarie S. Loper
Las Vegas, Nev.

Charles D. Sheldon
San Jose, Calif.

Harold Andrews
Houston, Texas

James W. Miller
San Diego, Calif.

OFFICIAL JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011

NEWLY ISSUED CERTIFICATIONS


NEW CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING
INSPECTOR
CERTIFICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD
OF SEPT. 1 TO
OCT. 31, 2010

Patrick S. Moniasque
Willard, Utah

James K. Schooley
Beaumont, Calif.

Albert Montes
San Antonio, Texas

Robert L. Shepherd
Wichita, Kan.

James B. Morris
Greeley, Colo.

Greg Shoemaker
Las Vegas, Nev.

Michael L. OBrien
Ceres, Calif.

Michael J. Smith
Roseburg, Ore.

Juan A. Ortiz
Channelview, Texas

David L. Troup
Henderson, Nev.

Lester W. Page
Alviso, Calif.

Matthew R. Wagy
Greeley, Colo

NEW ACCESSIBILITY
INSPECTOR
CERTIFICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD
OF SEPT. 1 TO
OCT. 31, 2010

John C. Polliard
Torrance, Calif.

John J. Werbick
Las Vegas, Nev.

Gary M. Rogers
Las Vegas, Nev.

Dawn M. Raia
Rio Rancho, N.M.

Felix Zaragosa
Houston, Texas

Francisco D. Rivera
Pioneer, Calif.

Richard Harlan
Oakland, Calif.

PERSONNELCERTIFICATION

PLUMBING PLANS
EXAMINER
CERTIFICATION
RENEWALS
CERTIFICATION
FOR THE PERIOD
OF SEPT. 1 TO
OCT. 31, 2010

David L. Troup
Henderson, Nev.

51

MEMBERSHIP

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

OFFICIAL JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011

53

APPLICATION for MEMBERSHIP

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS


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o Senior* ............................................................................................................................................15.00
o Organization....................................................................................................................................425.00
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MEMBERSHIP NEW MEMBERS AND MILESTONES

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 OFFICIAL

NEWMEMBERS&MILESTONES
See previous page for membership application or get it online at http://www.iapmo.org/pages/becomeamember.aspx

MEMBERSHIP
MILESTONES
42+ YEARS

15 YEARS

City of Torrance
Torrance, Calif.

City of Anthony
Anthony, Kan.

City of Salina
Salina, Kan.

Ryan Casserly
Camarillo, Calif.

41+ YEARS

Jay Chase
Los Angeles, Calif.

City of Chino
Chino, Calif.
36+ YEARS
City of Visalia
Visalia, Calif.
31+ YEARS

Jim Dingman
Northbrook, Ill.
Lyman Meacham
Anchorage, Alaska
Thomas Pitcherello
Bordentown, N.J.

Bruce Bowater
Smyrna, Tenn.

Pueblo Regional
Building Department
Pueblo, Colo.

County of
Los Angeles
Alhambra, Calif.

John A. Rogers
Albuquerque, N.M.

Dale Towne
Ventura, Calif.
26+ YEARS
Jim Kirkman
South San Francisco, Calif.
Kevin Jones
Seattle, Wash.
James R. Lane
Saratoga, Wyo.

10 YEARS
Laura Biggie
Marina Del Rey,
Calif.
Timothy Cowan
Pacifica, Calif.
Paul H. Jones
Santa Clarita, Calif.
Vince Radosevich
Martinez, Calif.

20 YEARS

Tyrone Riggle
Kennewick, Wash.

Kenneth E. Douglas
Douglas, N.M.

Ralph R. Saragina
Shoreline, Wash.

County of Ferry
Republic, Wash.

Laura Siemsen
Lincoln, Neb.

City of Helena
Helena, Mt.

Luahn Simms
Portland, Ore.

Joe Jones
N. Highland, Calif.

5 YEARS

William Kenney
Corona, Calif.
Dave Waggoner
Kearney, Neb.

Leon Benton
Kittery, Maine

Richard S. Morris
Wiscasset, Maine

Bob Brecke
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Todd Nielsen
Fremont, Neb.

City of Calabasas
Calabasas, Calif.

Thomas Pressler
Bothell, Wash.

Steve Carey
Missoula, Mont.

Richard Reed
Phoenix, Ariz.

Margaret Cavin
Sparks, Nev.

Greg Rehn
Mead, Wash.

Bernard Clarke
Newhall, Calif.

Doug Reilly
Randolph, Mass.

Claudia Daw
Santa Clara, Calif.

Randy Sprague
Bar Harbor, Maine

Richard Dustin
Corona, Calif.

John Szczawinski
Elko, Nev.

Andrew French
Amherst, Mass.

Paul Traylor
Irvine, Calif.

Wayne Grout
Iowa City, Iowa
Dave Hanson
Iowa City, Iowa
John Hardesty
San Clemente, Calif.
Robert Hardina
Damariscotta, Maine

NEW MEMBERS
GOVERNMENT
City of Oakland, CA
Oakland, Calif.
City of Washington
Washington, Iowa
INDIVIDUAL
Chirag Amin
Gardena, Calif.
Joseph Bellio
Sylmar, Calif.
James Bickford
Pompano Beach,
Fla.
Marguerite Carroll
San Jose, Calif.
Soniya Chopada
San Jose, Calif.
John Comly
High Springs, Fla.
Peter Donahue
Anaheim, Calif.

Charles R. Hartwell
Farmington, Maine

Jerry Donnell
Norway, Iowa

Leo R. Hauschildt
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Daniel Driebel
New London, Wis.

Arnold D. Hill
Warren, Maine

Ronald Dymek
Fullerton, Calif.

Jeffrey Hutchinson
Brunswick, Maine
Montrii
Kiatkulpiboone
Long Beach, Calif.
Patrick Latta
Riverside, Iowa
Thomas L. Liston
Los Altos, Calif.

Phil Egbert
Bozeman, Mt.
Farhad Fariman
Marina Del Rey,
Calif.
Christopher
Fazendin
Las Vegas, Nev.
Terry Fletcher
Fresno, Calif.

Thomas Alexander
Austin, Texas

Alan MacPhee
Bristol, Maine

Timothy Anthony
Fairbanks, Alaska

David Miller
Chattaroy, Wash.

Michael Gaedke
Colo, Iowa

Jimmy A. Baker III


Huntington Bch, Calif.

Kirk W. Miller Sr.


Havensville, Kan.

Brad Geinzer
Las Vegas, Nev.

Tim Greene
Boulder Creek,
Calif.
Melissa Hawthorne
Austin, Texas
Darrel R. Homer
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Paula Hubbs
St. Louis, Mo.
Todd Locco
Pearland, Texas
Jason Issacs
Highland, Calif.
Walter Jeffrey
Fallbrook, Calif.
Kelly Jensen
Centralia, Wash.
Mary Kimlinger
St. Paul, Minn.
Benny King
Spokane, Wash.
Patrick Leddy
Omaha, Neb.
William Lewis
Portland, Maine
Larry Lloyd
Whittier, Calif.
Jack Morgan
Pryor, Okla.
Kevin Nguyen
Hayward, Calif.
Robert ODonnell
Davidson, N.C.
Sandra Ortega
Houston, Texas
John Pint
Walker, Iowa
Kent Robison
Las Vegas, Nev.
Ralph Segarra
Orlando, Fla.

OFFICIAL JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011

MILESTONES, NEW AND RENEWED MEMBERS

Robert Walker
Wichita, Kan.

David Kutzmann
Fremont, Calif.

Ruben A. Salazar
Pico Rivera, Calif.

Daniel White
Mount Pleasant,
Iowa

Alan Mills
Sutherland, Iowa

Arthur Sanchez
El Monte, Calif.

Mike Sedar
Santa Cruz, Calif.

Jeremiah J. Schneider
Downey, Calif.

Art G. Atchinson
Garibaldi, Ore.

Dennis Setzer
Pleasant Hill, Ore.

Casey J. Schnyder
San Dimas, Calif.

Bob Bailey
Paramount, Calif.

David Willburn
Taos, N.M.
Eric Worthington
Boulder, Colo.
INTERNATIONAL
Andre Dique
Cape Town,
South Africa
Ronald Gomeseria
Doha, Qatar, UAE
Heo Jihaeng
Seoul, South Korea
George Khalasci
Givat Shmuel, Israel
Mohammad Sallam
Makkah al
Moukarramah,
Saudi Arabia

Steve Ussyk
White Rock, B.C.,
Canada

Javier A. Solis-Ortiz
Alhambra, Calif.
STUDENT
Adrian C. Chavez
Pinon Hills, Calif.
Volodimer Czerniuk
Lake Forest, Calif.
Nelson D. Diaz
Lynwood, Calif.
Narcisco Ediberto
Los Angeles, Calif.
Daniel Ilagan
Riverside, Calif.

ORGANIZATIONAL

Brian John
Anaheim, Calif.

Homewerks
Worldwide, LLC
Wheeling, Ill.

Steven John
Anaheim, Calif.

KZCO
Ashland, Neb.

Dutch Linden
Vernon, Calif.

MCA of Northeastern
Pennsylvania
Middletown, Pa.

Adria Noll
Belgium, Wis.

National Propane
Gas Association
Washington, D.C.
Saf-T-Spa, Inc.
Madison, Tenn.

Simeon J. Siders
Upland, Calif.

Andrew Olson
Anchorage, Alaska
Hasani Payne
St. Thomas, Virgin
Islands
Jose Arturo Perez
Las Vegas, Nev.

SENIOR

Dwaine M. Steinmetz
La Verne, Calif.
James M. Torres
Chino, Calif.
Quintin Tracchia
La Habra, Calif.
Richard J. Trujillo
Glendora, Calif.
David Valadez
Pomona, Calif.
Nicholas J. Villalobos
Fontana, Calif.
Mario A. Villalpando
Lake Elsinore, Calif.
Todd M. Wartman
Claremont, Calif.

LIFETIME MEMBERS

Donald Dickerson
Sunland, Calif.
Mario J. Fala
West Los Angeles
Gene Mullinax
Diamond Bar, Calif.
Edward Saltzberg
Van Nuys, Calif.
Del S. Willburn
Fairfield, Calif.

HONORARY
MEMBERS

John Watt
Scotts Valley, Calif.

Robert M. Moser
San Bernardino,
Calif.

Roger Davidson
Sunnyvale, Texas

Frank White
Columbus, Miss.
Vincent A. Canzano
Queen Creek, Ariz.
Elmer Stoops
Spring Valley, Calif.
Vern L. Eder
Indianapolis, Ind.
Sivert Hendrickson
Burnsville, Minn.

Joe Tapsak
Minneapolis, Minn.

Lee Dailey
Laguna Niguel,
Calif.

Joseph F. Salberg
San Jose, Calif.

Glenn Gearhard
Boise, Idaho

Charles A. Kirby
Meadview, Ariz.

Ray Maggard
Grants Pass, Ore.

Charles C. Lunt
Redondo Beach,
Calif.

Jack Allen
Carmichael, Calif.

Dan McEvilly
Paradise, Calif.
Vincent Marchetti
Cypress, Calif.
Elden Huntling
Lebanon, Ore.

Darren Williams
N. Las Vegas, Nev.

John Canestro
Castro Valley, Calif.

Ronnie P. Williams
Pasadena, Calif.

Dick Woods
La Mirada, Calif.

Ethan R. Wright
Murrieta, Calif.

James A. Fry
Torrance, Calif.

Kent Condon
Palm Desert, Calif.
Harvey J. Day
Santa Paula, Calif.
Elmer Flitter
San Diego, Calif.
John W. Meacham
Littlerock, Calif.
Carl C. Barnhart
Paradise, Calif.
Ed Wachter
San Clemente,
Calif.
Jerry Hansen
Salt Lake City, Utah

Raul A. Repreza
Santa Ana, Calif.

Dan McCullough
Plano, Texas

Terry Faircloth
Riverside, Calif.

Fernando Robles
Rancho Cucamonga,
Calif.

Bill C. Maynard
Fair Oaks, Calif.

Tom Gilbertson
Moraga, Calif.

Sergio Rocha
Pomona, Calif.

Arthur Hollingsworth
Tucson, Ariz.

Shawn A. Romska
Arcadia, Calif.

Pete Espinosa
Dallas, Texas

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LIFETIME AND
HONORARY MEMBERS

Ian Welke
Murrieta, Calif.

Thomas E. Wilson
Mira Loma, Calif.

MEMBERSHIP

David McCluskey
Modesto, Calif.
Louis Pinto
Wailuku, Hawaii

Edward Brownstein
Los Angeles, Calif.
E.W. Dressel
Arlington, Wash.
Ralph Shick
Decatur, Ill.
James E. Arvan
Anchorage, Alaska
John W. Carter
Alameda, Calif.
Howard E. Jessen
Long View, Wash.
Clarence Easter
Vancouver, Wash.
Robert G. Kennedy
San Diego, Calif.
Robert Pageau
Tucson, Ariz.
John Noonan
South San
Francisco, Calif.
James Finn
Seal Beach, Calif.
Doug Schwab
Roseville, Minn.

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CHAPTERDIRECTORY

CHAPTER CONTACT AND MEETING INFORMATION

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 OFFICIAL

CHAPTERDIRECTORY

Listed below are the people to contact for information on an


IAPMO chapter. Please let us know about any additions or changes

ALASKA
ALASKA (CENTRAL)
Jim Gadomski Chair
4700 South Bragaw
Anchorage, AK 99519
(: (907) 343-8313
*: gadomskijo@
ci.anchorage.ak.us
Meeting location varies.
Contact chapter for location
and time.

ARIZONA
ARIZONA (CENTRAL)
Dwight Perkins,
Director of Field Operations
702 Tukwila Dr.
Woodburn, OR 97071
(: (503) 982-1193
*: dwight.perkins@
iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.
ARIZONA (SOUTHERN)
Dwight Perkins,
Director of Field Operations
702 Tukwila Dr.
Woodburn, OR 97071
(: (503) 982-1193
*: dwight.perkins@
iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.

CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA (CENTRAL)
Don Wadsworth Chair
2368 W. Hedding St.
San Jose, CA 95128
(: (408) 249-7575
*: chairman@ccciapmo.org
Meetings on third Thurs.
of each month. Contact
chapter for location and
time. Chapter website:
www.ccciapmo.org.
CALIFORNIA
(CENTRAL COAST)
Dwight Perkins,
Director of Field Operations
702 Tukwila Dr.
Woodburn, OR 97071
(: (503) 982-1193
*: dwight.perkins@
iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.
CALIFORNIA (CENTRAL)
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
Steve Zimmerman Chair
1715 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(: (661) 326-3798
Meetings on last Thurs. of
each month, except June
and July. Contact chapter for
location and time. View
minutes at www.iapmo.org/
iapmo/chapters.html
CALIFORNIA (NORTHERN)
SACRAMENTO VALLEY
Roger Fuller Chair
4101 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento CA 95827
(: (916) 616-3151
*: fullerr@saccounty.net
Meetings on third Thurs. of
each month. Contact
chapter for location and time.

CALIFORNIA (SOUTHERN)
CHANNEL ISLAND
J Trini Mendoza Chair
800 S. Victoria Ave. #L1720
Ventura, CA 93009
(: (805) 654-2711
*: trini.mendoza@ventura.org
Meetings last Tues. of each
month, 11:30am2pm,
Carrows Restaurant, 2401
Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA
CALIFORNIA (SOUTHERN)
EVENING CHAPTER
Kook Dean Chair
156 West Longden Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(: (213) 280-1691
*: kkdean@excite.com
Meetings on second Tues.
of Jan., April, July, & Oct.,
6:00pm-8:30pm. Contact
chapter for location.

CALIFORNIA (SOUTHERN)
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
David Gans Chair
6438 Live Oaks Drive
Carlsbad, CA. 92009
(: (760) 695-8723
*: dgans@ci.oceanside.ca.us
Meetings on the 1st Tues.
of the month, 11:30am
Hunter Steak House
1221 Vista Way,
Oceanside, CA

COLORADO
Joseph Montoya Chair
633 17th Street Suite 500
Denver CO 80202-3660
(: (303) 318-8508
*: joseph.montoya@state.co.us
Meetings on third Thurs. of
each month, except June
and July. Contact chapter for
location and time.

CALIFORNIA (SOUTHERN)
INLAND EMPIRE
Ed Cooke Chair
12389 Kern River Rd.
Mira Loma, CA 91752
(: (951) 735-7988
*: manof8th@gmail.com
Meetings on fourth Sat. of
each month, 8am-10am,
Hometown Buffet, 390
McKinley Ave., Corona, CA

FLORIDA

CALIFORNIA (SOUTHERN)
LONG BEACH UPPA
Jim Dimit Chair
911 Groveton Ave.,
Glendora, CA 91740
(: (626) 963-6811
*: jdimit88@roadrunner.com
Meetings on second Sat.
of each month, 8am-10am,
Golden Sails Restaurant,
6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy,
Long Beach, CA

FLORIDA (SOUTH FLORIDA)


Bob Carpenter
Regional Manager
5003 Abbey Lane SW
Liburn, GA 30047
(: (678) 380-8488
*: bob.carpenter@
iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.

CALIFORNIA (SOUTHERN)
ORANGE EMPIRE
Doug Fredericksen Chair
1463 Woodway Court,
Corona, CA 92879
*: aquahoop_99@yahoo.com
Meetings on second Thurs.
of each month, 11:30am2:00pm, Hometown Buffet,
1008 E. 17th St.,
Santa Ana, CA.
CALIFORNIA (SOUTHERN)
PLUMBING & MECHANICAL
Shane Peters Chair
1685 Main St., Rm. 111
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(: (310) 458-2201 Ext. 5603
*: shane.peters@smgov.net
Meetings on third Tues.
of each month, 11:30am,
Stevens Steakhouse, 5332
Stevens Pl., Commerce, CA
CALIFORNIA (SOUTHERN)
SAN DIEGO CITY
Ed Avila Chair

FLORIDA (MIAMI)
Bob Carpenter
Regional Manager
5003 Abbey Lane SW
Liburn, GA 30047
(: (678) 380-8488
*: bob.carpenter@
iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.

to this list. (Contact Member ServicesChapters at IAPMO


Headquarters at 909-472-4109 / E-Mail: chapters@iapmo.org)

IDAHO (SOUTHERN)
Kevin Hinsdale Chair
P.O. Box 638
Nampa, ID 83653
(: (208) 781-0044
*: hinsdalekevin@yahoo.com
Meeting location varies.
Contact chapter for location
and time.

IOWA
Rick Coffman
220 Clay Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50163
(: (319) 268-5178
*: rick.coffman@
ci.cedar-falls.ia.us

Meetings held various times


of the month at 9am,
Holiday Inn (Downtown)
1050 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA
(515) 283-0151

KANSAS/
MISSOURI
Robert Brunell Jr. Chair
202 N. Orchard
El Dorado, KS 67042
(: (316) 321-1725
*: rbrunelljr@yahoo.com
Meetings on third Tues.
of each month at 6pm.
Meeting location varies,
contact chapter for info.
KANSAS
(HIAWATHA-ATCHISON)
Rick Fay
1017 Price Blvd.
Atchison, KS 66002
*: rickf@cityofatchison.com
Meetings held 4 times per
year at 6pm. Contact chapter

for location.

GEORGIA
GEORGIA (ATLANTA)
Shane Strickland Chair
5675 Tulane Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30336
(: 404-696-7121
*: vsstrickland@mindspring.com
Contact chapter for location
and time.
GEORGIA
(COASTAL GEORGIA)
Bob Carpenter
Regional Manager
5003 Abbey Lane SW
Liburn, GA 30047
(: (678) 380-8488
*: bob.carpenter@
iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.

HAWAII
Reggie Castanares Chair
1109 Bethel St., Lower Level
Honolulu, HI 96813
(: (808) 536-5454
Meeting location varies.
Contact chapter for info.

9601 Ridgehaven Ct. Ste. 220


San Diego, CA 92123

IDAHO

(: (619) 990-2678
*: eavila@sandiego.gov
Meetings on the 2nd Weds.
of the Month, 11am.
9601 Ridgehaven Court,
Rm 222, San Diego, CA

IDAHO (SOUTH EASTERN)


Mike Breed
456 N. Arthur Ave., Suite 4
Pocatello, ID 83204
(: (208) 232-6806
*: idahobreed@yahoo.com
Meetings on the 3rd Weds.
of the month, Meeting
location varies. Contact
chapter for location and
time.

KANSAS (SALINA)
Gene Blaske Chair
430 N. Santa Fe
Salina, KS 67401
(: (785) 822-8266
*: geneblaske@msn.com
Meetings held quarterly at
6pm. Contact chapter for
location.
KANSAS (HAYS)
Curtis Deines
1002 Vine Street
Hays, KS 67601
(: (785) 628-7310
*: cdeines@haysusa.com
Contact chapter for meeting
location and time.
KANSAS (PITTSBURG)
Paul Keys Chair
1302 N. Michigan
Pittsburg, KS 6662
(: (620) 231-6366
*: sewersdrainsandmore@yahoo.com
Contact chapter for location
and time.
KANSAS (SOUTH CENTRAL)
Darrell Boger Chair
6110 N. Hydraulic
Park City, KS 67219
(: (316) 744-2026
Fax: (316) 744-3865
Contact chapter for location
and time.

LOUISIANA
Dana Colombo
3515 I-10 Service Road
North Metairie, LA 70002
(: (504) 885-3054
*: dana@nationalitc.com
Meetings held in March,
June, September, and
December, 6:30pm at
2540 Severn Ave. Ste. 211,
Metairie, LA 70002
Call contact for specific day.

NEVADA (SOUTHERN)
Allen Becker Chair
240 Water St. #200
Henderson, NV 89015
(: (702) 267-3900
*: allen.becker@cityof
henderson.com
Meetings every fourth
Thurs. of the month,
11:30am at Desert Pines
Golf Club, 3415 E Bonanza
Las Vegas, NV 89101

MASSACHUSETTS

NEW jERSEY

Gordon MacEwan
Regional Manager
P.O. Box 2801
Duxbury, MA 02331
(: (781) 834-8900
*: gordon.macewan@
iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.

MICHIGAN
MICHIGAN PIPE TRADES
Dan Nixon Chair
555 Horace Brown Drive
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(: (248) 752-3702
*: dnixon98@ualocal98.org
Meeting location varies,
contact chapter for location
and time.

MINNESOTA
Jerry Hanson
375 Jackson St., Ste. 220
St. Paul, MN 55101
(: (651) 266-9044
*: jerry.hanson@
ci.stpaul.mn.us
Meeting location varies,
contact chapter for location
and time.

MONTANA
MONTANA (BIG SKY)
Olaf Stimac
300 7th Ave. South
Great Falls, MT 59404
(: (406) 452-1973
*: lu41ba@qwestoffice.net

NEBRASKA
Rex Crawford
900 Robert Rd.
Lincoln, NE 68510
(: (402) 441-6411
*: pipechaser8@msn.com
Meetings held quarterly.
Contact chapter for location
and time.
NEBRASKA (CENTRAL)
Dave Waggoner
2617-1/2 W. 24th Street
Kearney, NE 68845
(: (308) 236-6850
*: dwaggonerplbg@
frontiernet.net
Meeting location varies,
contact chapter for location
and time.

NEVADA
NEVADA (NORTHERN)
Jeff Karhohs Chair
P.O. Box 106
Sparks, NV 89432
(: (775) 771-3144
*: gbms@sbcglobal.net
Meetings every second
Weds. of the month, except
July and Aug. Contact chapter
for location and time.

NEW JERSEY
(ALLIANCE OF MASTER
PLUMBERS)
Sean Cleary,
Regional Manager
102 Abby Way
Scranton, PA 18504
(: (570) 341-0370
*: sean.cleary@iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.
NEW JERSEY
(PLUMBING INSPECTORS
ASSOCIATION OF NJ)
Sal Del Corso
3334 Deep River Ln.
Toms River, NJ. 08753
(: (732) 886-6440
Meetings every third Wed.
of the month (except July)
at Ye Cottage Inn 149 W.
Front St. Keypoint, NJ
07735 (732) 261-1263
Contact chapter for time.

NEWMExICO
Tamara Lopez Chair
1069 Bernalito Ct.
Bernalito, NM 87004
(: (505) 795-1627
*: tamara.lopez@state.nm.us
Meetings on last Weds. of
each month. Contact chapter
for location and time.

OHIO
OHIO STATE JATC
Jason Shank Chair
980 Keynote Circle
Cleveland, OH 44131
(: (216) 459-2900
*: jshank@plumbers55.com
Contact chapter for location
and time.

OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA (TULSA)
John Mata,
Regional Manager
18062 FM 529 Rd - PMB
196, Cypress, TX 7433
(: (281) 856-2029
*: john.mata@iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.

OREGON
OREGON (CASCADE)
Mike Baird Chair
P.O. Box 929
Carlton, OR 97111
(: (503) 537-4637
*: Baird2@hotmail.com
Meetings third Thursday of
every odd month, 6:30pm
at Crown Plaza Hotel,
14811 Kruse Oaks Dr.,
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

OFFICIAL JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011

OREGON (CENTRAL)
Dwight Perkins,
Director of Field Operations
702 Tukwila Dr.
Woodburn, OR 97071
(: (503) 982-1193
*: dwight.perkins@
iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.
OREGON (LANE COUNTY)
Dwight Perkins,
Director of Field Operations
702 Tukwila Dr.
Woodburn, OR 97071
(: (503) 982-1193
*: dwight.perkins@
iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.
OREGON (SOUTHERN)
Dwight Perkins,
Director of Field Operations
702 Tukwila Dr.
Woodburn, OR 97071
(: (503) 982-1193
*: dwight.perkins@
iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.

PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA (EASTERN)
Tim Brinks
2250 Hickory Rd. Ste. 100
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(: (614) 940-4999
*: tbrink@mcaepa.org
Contact chapter for location
and time.
PENNSYLVANIA
(NORTHEASTERN)
Ralph Yanora Chair
23 Winter Street
Pittston, PA 18640-3372
(: (570) 237-0978
*: rvy55@aol.com
Meetings held at the
Pennsylvania Water
Specialties Company
141 R South Main St
Pittston, PA. Contact chapter
for date and time.
PENNSYLVANIA
(NORTHWEST PIPING
PROFESSIONALS)
Sean Cleary,
Regional Manager
102 Abby Way
Scranton, PA 18504
(: (570) 341-0370
*: sean.cleary@iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.
PENNSYLVANIA (WESTERN)
John Inks Chair
1040 Montour Industrial
Blvd., Coraopolis, PA 15108
(: (724) 695-9047
*: john@ua27.org
Meeting location varies,
contact chapter for location
and time.

TENNESSEE
TENNESSEE
(CHATTANOOGA)
Bob Carpenter
Regional Manager
5003 Abbey Lane SW
Liburn, GA 30047
(: (678) 380-8488
*: bob.carpenter@
iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.
TENNESSEE (MEMPHIS)
Bob Carpenter
Regional Manager
5003 Abbey Lane SW
Liburn, GA 30047
(: (678) 380-8488
*: bob.carpenter@
iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.

CHAPTER CONTACT AND MEETING INFORMATION

TENNESSEE (NASHVILLE)
Bob Carpenter
Regional Manager
5003 Abbey Lane SW
Liburn, GA 30047
(: (678) 380-8488
*: bob.carpenter@
iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.

TExAS
TEXAS (PAN HANDLE)
Jim Powell Chair
P.O. Box 849
Perryton, TX 79070
(: (806) 435-4014
*: jpowell@perryton.net
TEXAS (NORTH)
John Mata,
Regional Manager
18062 FM 529 Rd - PMB
196, Cypress, TX 7433
(: (281) 856-2029
*: john.mata@iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.
TEXAS (SOUTH EASTERN)
GULF COAST
Alfred Ortega Chair
3300 Main
Houston, TX 75040
(: (713) 535-7803
*: alfred.ortega@
cityofhouston.net
Contact chapter for meeting
location and time.

U.S.VIRGIN
ISLANDS
Marylyn Stapleton
P.O. Box 303739
St. Thomas, VI 00803
(: (340) 775-9443
*:
marlyn.stapleton@iapmo.org
Meetings on last Sun. of each
month at Percys Bus & Stop,
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

UTAH
Troy Johnson Chair
Old Main Hill UMC 6600
Logan, UT 84332
(: (435) 797-1965
*: troy.johnson@usu.edu
Meetings on fourth Wed. of
January, March, May, and
Sept. Contact chapter for
location and time.

WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON
(INLAND NORTHWEST)
Jim Cooley Jr. Chair
608 E. 9th Street
Spokane, WA 99202
(: (509) 951-7518
Meetings on third Thursday
of each month.
WASHINGTON
(NORTHWEST)
Fred Volkers Chair
Plumbing Inspector
City of Bellevue
4241 S. 176th St.
Seattle, WA 98188
(: (206) 246-9982
*: fvolkers@juno.com
Meeting location varies.
Contact chapter for location
and time.
WASHINGTON (SOUTHERN)
Pete Crow
2214 Three Sisters Ct. NE
Olympia, WA 98506
(: (360) 628-9434
*: pete.crow@iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.

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WESTVIRGINIA
WEST VIRGINIA STATE
PIPE TRADES
Tim Rucker Chair
2584-86 Guyan Ave.
Huntington, WV 25703
(: (304) 654-2681
*: jatc@ua521.com
Meeting location varies,
contact chapter for location
and time.

WISCONSIN
WISCONSIN
Scott Hamilton Chair
Plumbers Local 75
11175 W. Parkland Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(: (414) 359-1318
Fax: (414) 359-1323
*: shamilton@lumbers75.com

INTERNATIONAL

FIjIISLANDS
Luke Ravula Diloi Chair
Fiji Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 3722, Samabula,
Suva, Fiji Islands
(: +679 338-9393
Mobile: +679 938-8213
*: diloi_l@fit.ac.fj
Meeting location varies.
Contact chapter for location
and time.

PHILIPPINES
Allen Inlow
Senior Director of IAPMO
Business and Product
Development
5708 Hollow Oak Lane
#204, Centreville, VA 20121
(: (703) 934-0115
*: allen.inlow@iapmo.org
Contact for chapter info.

HONORIAPMO
MEMBERSWHOHAVE
RECENTLYPASSEDON
If you know of an IAPMO member or IAPMO
chapter member who has passed away
during the past year, wed like to know so
that we can honor their memory during the
opening session of our next Annual Education
and Business Conference.
Please forward the deceaseds name,
chapter, job title and any other relevant
information to the editors and well make
sure this person is recognized for his or her
contribution to IAPMOs work.
Geoff.Bilau@iapmo.org
or Jeff.Ortiz@iapmo.org

CHAPTER NEWS

ONLINE

All minutes can be viewed online at


http://forms.iapmo.org/
iapmo/chapters/chapter_list.asp
Please notify us of any additions or changes by
contacting Johnni Brown at IAPMO Headquarters at
909-472-4109 or by e-mail: chapters@iapmo.org

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COLUMN IAPMO R&T LAB

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 OFFICIAL

IAPMO R&T Lab Expands Service


H

appy New Year to you all. It seems


that 2010 went by quickly. That is
what happens when your daily life is
fully occupied.

KEN
WIjAYA
SENIOR
DIRECTOR,
IAPMO
R&T LAB

It was another good year for all of us at


IAPMO R&T Lab in both locations Ontario,
Calif., and Guangzhou, China. Both labs
continued to experience growth, not only in
our lab testing capabilities, but also in new
clientele.
For many years, both IAPMO R&T, Inc., and
IAPMO R&T Lab have been promoting OneStop Shopping for testing and certification.
Product certification and ISO programs,
testing of mechanical and electrical for
products with both functions, testing for
performance and material/toxicity/
dezincification, testing to USA-CanadianAustralian standards all can be handled
under one roof.
The entire IAPMO Group has experienced
growth. This resulted in the move of several
departments to the new IAPMO West building,
which provided our lab with a more spacious
facility for testing.
For 2011, IAPMO R&T Lab will continue to
increase our services and testing capabilities
in several new areas.
The lab is experiencing significant growth in
electrical testing. This new facility expansion
arrives just in time to provide our service to
our clients in the area of product certification
and conformance to the EPAs ENERGY STAR
specifications. We are offering the fastest and
most efficient path so manufacturers can go
to the market with the important ENERGY
STAR Label.

CONTACT INFO:

5001 E. Philadelphia St.


Ontario, CA 91761 USA
Ph: 909-472-4135
Fax: 909-472-4177
Email:
ken.wijaya@iapmortl.org

A new testing laboratory for gas appliances is


being constructed and should open in the
spring of 2011. Check our Website frequently
for updates on the new Gas Appliance Lab.
Customer service has been the driving force
behind the continued growth of The IAPMO
Group. This year, we are emphasizing
customer service even more. Clients will have

a choice for one contact person for both testing


and certification. If a client is comfortable
working with any one staff member, please feel
free to continue to work with that particular
staff member. We also welcome your input on
how we can improve in servicing your testing
and certification needs.
Several existing test standards will be updated
or harmonized with Canadian Standards this
year. ASSE is working with CSA on several
standards that will be harmonized and
released shortly. ASME is also working on
updating several standards to bring them in
line with current industry and governmental
requirements. IAPMO R&T Lab is ready to
meet your testing needs once these are
finalized.
The new CALGreen Code becomes effective
in 2011 in California and will affect many
plumbing products. IAPMO R&T Lab can
offer testing of these products to not only the
CALGreen Code, but also to the IAPMO Green
Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement
and the LEED program. Working with IAPMO
R&T Inc. testing and certification can be
achieved quickly thus ensuring your products
will be accepted by local jurisdictions in
California and the rest of the United States.
As the need for other areas of testing become
important to the plumbing and mechanical
industry, IAPMO R&T Lab will continue to
expand to meet the demand for testing.
For further information on IAPMO R&T Labs
testing capabilities, contact Ken Wijaya at
ken.wijaya@iapmortl.org or Jeff Huang at
jeff.huang@iapmortl.org.

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INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REGISTRATION

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 OFFICIAL

IAPMO R&T Opens


New Doors in Indonesia
MANAGEMENTREGISTRATIONSERVICESCOURTSCLIENTS
OUTSIDEOFTHEPLUMBINGINDUSTRY
StorybyMikeFlenniken

I
R&T
ISO REGISTRAR

5001 E. Philadelphia St.


Ontario, CA 91761 USA
Ph: 909-230-5530
877-4-MY-ISO-1 (toll free)
Email: isoinfo@iapmort.org
Web: www.isoiapmort.org

ndonesia continues to open doors to


business opportunities for IAPMO,
and not just in the plumbing industry.

Dozens of organizations attended the free


event, which also drew TV and newspaper
coverage. The open house was an opportunity
for existing clients to spread the word about
how IAPMO had helped them and the benefits
that come with ISO 9001 implementation and
certification.

Under the leadership of Shirley Dewi, director


of Management System Registration Services
for IAPMO R&T, IAPMO has secured contracts
with a number of high-profile clients in the
Southeast Asian nation, including the government-owned Pertamina, which dominates the
countrys oil and gas market.

IAPMOs presence in Indonesia and relationship


with the government date back more than a
decade to when it signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Badan
Standardisasi Nasional (BSN) to help the
country adopt the Uniform Plumbing Code.

Dewi recently returned from a successful trip


to Indonesia in which IAPMO sponsored an
open house for current and prospective clients.

Since then, IAPMO has established an office in


Jakarta with four full-time employees and
three auditors. The government mandates that

OFFICIAL JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REGISTRATION

INTERNATIONAL

61

certain industries be ISO 9001 certified, and


that is where IAPMO has focused its efforts.
The majority of IAPMOs clients, in fact, are
not involved in plumbing. They include the
government agency that certifies drivers
licenses (the U.S. equivalent of the Department
of Motor Vehicles); government-owned
schools; construction agencies; and an
environmental conservation agency in the
West Java province.
GP Russ Chaney, chief executive officer of
The IAPMO Group, said the success IAPMO
has had in Indonesia is due in large part to
the 84-year-old organizations credibility and
international stature. In addition to the office
in Jakarta, IAPMO has locations in the Asian
nations of China and India.

Above: Umi Fadilla


and Shirley Dewi are
interviewed by TVRI
(Republic of Indonesia
Television Network) during
the open house.

We continue to work on establishing a


presence in Indonesia and being recognized
as a major provider of quality management
system registration services within the
country, Chaney said.

Left: Dewi presents an


ISO 9001:2008 certificate
to one of the new clients
during the event.

The work that IAPMO R&T is doing in


Indonesia with ISO 9001 promises to pay
great dividends to companies and, by
extension, the citizens there because it will
ensure that the services that become certified
are of a much higher quality than before.
As IAPMO becomes more of a household name
in Indonesia with ISO 9001 certification, Dewi
says the organization will look to expand to
product certification and laboratory testing.
Were going to try to become a one-stop
shop, Dewi said. Theres a lot of room to
grow, but the foundation is the ISO 9001.
Product certification is a relatively new
concept for Indonesians, she says, explaining
that in the United States, companies typically
look to get their products certified before
obtaining such benchmarks as ISO 9001.
In Indonesia, its the other way around, she
says, as customers historically have not had
much recourse if the products they bought
were defective or did not meet their needs.
Consequently, there was little motivation for
businesses to focus on quality, instead putting
their efforts toward complying with mandatory
government standards.
However, with globalization and more
Indonesian companies looking to export their

products, that figures to change, Dewi said.


The requirements are getting tougher to
create a level playing field for everybody, she
said. Theyre starting to catch up with the
Western world. The culture is changing.
Thats why this all is new for them theyre
learning about this.

Above: Some of the staff


members from IAPMO R&Ts
new Indonesia office.
IMAGES COURTESY
OF IAPMO R&T

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IAPMOR&T ENERGY STAR

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 OFFICIAL

IAPMO R&T Recognized to


Certify ENERGY STAR
MANUFACTURERSMAYUSECERTIFICATIONBODY
FORTHEIRENERGYEFFICIENTPRODUCTS
StorybyGeoffBilau

APMO R&T, one of North Americas


premier product certification
agencies, is now an EPA-recognized
certification body to the ENERGY STAR
product labeling system. A joint program of
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
the U.S. Department of Energy, ENERGY
STAR qualified products help consumers save
money and protect the environment through
energy efficient products and practices.
Manufacturers wishing to promote the
energy-saving benefits of their products by
labeling them as ENERGY STAR qualified
can apply to do so now through IAPMO R&T,
long recognized as a leader in third-party
certification for its efficiency and commitment
to customer service. As of Jan. 1, qualifying
manufacturers are able to display their
IAPMO R&T certified ENERGY STAR
qualification for the following products:

5001 E. Philadelphia St.


Ontario, CA 91761 USA
Ph: 909-472-4100
877-4UPCMARK (toll free)
Email: info@iapmort.org
Web: www.iapmort.org

APPLIANCES: clothes washers, dishwashers,


refrigerators and/or freezers

HVAC EQUIPMENT: boilers, room air


conditioners, central air conditioners, air source
heat pumps, water heaters, furnaces, residential
ceiling fans

COMMERCIAL FOOD EQUIPMENT:


dishwashers, fryers, griddles, hot food holding
cabinets, ice machines, ovens, refrigerators
and/or freezers, steam cookers

BATTERY CHARGING STATIONS (BCSs)

LUMINAIRES AND DECORATIVE


LIGHT STRINGS

ROOF PRODUCTS

The process is made simple to understand and


easy to complete through the IAPMO R&T and

ENERGY STAR partnership. Manufacturers


need merely to have their products tested at
an EPA-recognized third party laboratory.
If testing proves the product complies with
ENERGY STAR standards, IAPMO R&T
will confirm the results and certify that the
product can bear the ENERGY STAR label
for energy efficiency.
Launched in 1992 as a voluntary labeling
program, ENERGY STAR was expanded in
1995 to include residential heating and cooling
equipment and later major appliances and
lighting. Users of ENERGY STAR qualified
products saved around $17 billion on their
energy bills in 2009, eliminating greenhouse
gas emissions equivalent to those from 30
million cars.
IAPMO R&T is honored to partner with
ENERGY STAR and help manufacturers
demonstrate the energy-saving innovation
of their product lines, said GP Russ Chaney,
CEO of The IAPMO Group. Our firmly
established expertise with many of these
products makes us a natural choice for these
forward-thinking product manufacturers.
For more information on having products
ENERGY STAR certified, direct your Web
browser to www.iapmort.org or contact
Karen Snowden or Brenda Madonna at
(909) 472-4100. For more information
on the ENERGY STAR program visit
www.energystar.gov.

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INDUSTRYNEWS KEEPING YOU CONNECTED WITH OUR INDUSTRY

INDUSTRY
NEWS

IAPMO R&T Expands


Green Product Certification
Program
[COURTESY OF IAPMO]

In response to unprecedented demand


from the plumbing industry, IAPMO R&T,
North Americas premier third party
plumbing product certification agency, has
revamped its Green Certification Program.
With the Jan. 1, 2011, deadline for product
compliance to CALGreen reached,
manufacturers are urgently seeking ways
to achieve and document to California
inspectors, architects and designers their
products compliance with the requirements
of the new Code.
The following FAQ about IAPMO R&Ts
program may aid manufacturers in their
decision-making:
What is it? An optional IAPMO R&T Green
Product Listing Certification to Green
Codes, Standards and Rating Systems.
Why should I open another file for a
Green Listing with IAPMO R&T? First
and foremost, opening such a file is
completely optional. As you know, there
is a great deal of confusion in the marketplace regarding the requirements in
various Green codes, standards and
rating systems. IAPMO R&T seeks to
provide an easy solution for manufacturers
to demonstrate compliance to the programs
of their choosing with a certificate of listing
from IAPMO R&T, an ANSI-accredited
independent third party certification body.

From conversations weve had with some


of our clients, weve learned such a
certificate would be very valuable for the
sale and marketing of Green-compliant
products. The listing is a great way to
demonstrate to your customers and
inspectors that your products meet the
respective Green code, standard or rating
system in question.
What will it cover? To start, the program
will offer manufacturers a certificate of
listing showing their products to be
compliant with any or all of the following:
2010 California Green Building Standards
Code CALGreen; The IAPMO Green
Plumbing and Mechanical Code
Supplement; USGBCs LEED Rating
System; and GBIs Green Globes. Listing
to additional programs will be made
available when published and based
on demand for such services.
How will it work? Only one file for all
programs. The listee will advise which
of the above programs they want their
products to undergo for Green certification.
IAPMO R&T will review the test data on
file or a test report submitted by a
recognized laboratory that determines
the percent reduction from the applicable
baseline for that particular product.
Can I combine this listing with my EPA
WaterSense file? No. The EPA requires
explicit ongoing compliance requirements
for all products shown in a WaterSense
listing. As such, combining these files is
not possible.
How much does it cost? The fee
schedule will be finalized shortly and will
be based on the number of options you
choose. For more information on fees,
please contact Karen Snowden at karen.
snowden@iapmort.org or Brenda Madonna
at brenda.madonna@iapmort.org.
Will I incur additional inspections as a
result of opening these files? No. As a
prerequisite to an IAPMO R&T Listing for
Green Codes, Standards and Rating

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 OFFICIAL

Systems listing, all products must be listed


by IAPMO R&T to baseline requirements
contained in the applicable industry
standards. As such, continuous compliance
of Green listed products will be carried out
in accordance with that listing and no
additional inspections will be required.

IAPMO Marketing and


Communications Staff Wins
Two MarCom Awards
[COURTESY OF IAPMO]

IAPMOs publications staff in the


Marketing and Communications
department collected two honors
in the 2010 MarCom Awards,
an international creative
competition that recognizes
outstanding achievement by marketing
and communications professionals.
OFFICIAL Magazine's Summer 2009
issue, featuring an in-depth look behind
the scenes of Houstons code enforcement
division as its cover story, was bestowed
a Gold Award in the category of Magazine/
Association. IAPMOs Green Newsletter
won an Honorable Mention in the category
of E-Newsletter.
There were nearly 5,000 entries in the
competition, with only about 18 percent
receiving Gold Awards. (Platinum, with 15
percent named winners, was the highest
honor in the competition.) Ten percent
received Honorable Mention.
MarCom Awards is administered and
judged by the Association of Marketing
and Communication Professionals.
In June communications staff received
three Silver Communicator Awards of
Excellence in the International Academy
of the Visual Arts 16th Annual
Communicator Awards for writing,
magazine design and Web publishing
and in July the staff received four Awards
for Publication Excellence in the 2010
APEX Awards.

OFFICIAL JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011

California's First Passive


House Named 'Green House
of the Week' by USA Today
[COURTESY OF SOLAR KNIGHTS CONSTRUCTION]

SONOMA, CALIF. The newly complete


ONeill Passive House, Californias first
certified passive house and the first
retrofit passive house in the United
States, was named This Weeks Green
House by USA Today last October.
(OFFICIAL featured the ONeill home in
the September/October 2010 issue of the
magazine.)
Passive design reduces energy usage
by up to 90 percent of a traditional home
by combining high levels of insulation,
efficient windows, optimized passive solar
gain, airtight construction, heat recovery
ventilation and energy modeling. In fact, a
passive house uses no more energy than
it takes to run an ordinary hair dryer.
In July 2010, the ONeill project was
certified as the first passive house in
California and the first retrofit passive
project in the country. A retrofit passive
house refers to replacing an existing
homes active heating and cooling
systems with voluntary, ultra-low energy
standards even lower than the LEED
standards.
I am thrilled with the house and I am so
happy to have worked with a team of
professionals who are so passionate and
knowledgeable about passive house
design, said Cathy ONeill, owner of the
Sonoma home. This house is not only
highly energy efficient; its also beautiful,
inviting and comfortable. It really is an
heirloom that I will be proud to pass down
to the next generation.

KEEPING YOU CONNECTED WITH OUR INDUSTRY

The ONeill home was designed by Jarrod


Denton, AIA, of LDG Architecture of St.
Helena, and retrofitted by Napa-based
construction company Solar Knights
Construction, Inc. Solar Knights owner
and builder Rick Milburn is the first builder
in California to earn certification by the
Passive House Institute in the U.S. (PHIUS).
Denton, who has been practicing
architecture in Northern California for 15
years, is also a certified Passive House
consultant.
There is really nothing passive about
a passive house, said Milburn. These
kinds of homes and buildings are the
future of energy efficiency. Building and
remodeling with the passive house nearzero standard is the most practical and
ultimately cost-effective way for all of us to
reduce our daily energy consumption and
live in a more sustainable, conservationminded way.
Despite the ONeill homes dedication to
extreme energy efficiency, O'Neill, Milburn,
Denton and interior designer Jann Blazona
did not sacrifice design aesthetic or
comfort. The group remodeled the homeowners existing structure to create a
modern farmhouse architectural style.
The passive house approach to
architecture takes us back to the
fundamental principles of shelter:
orientation, seamless enclosure,
insulation, says Denton Our forbearers
utilized these principles instinctively.
As technology has advanced we have
used it to replace smart thinking instead
of enhance it. Passive house does just the
opposite. Plus, the technology is not only
unobtrusive but it promotes a simple,
timeless beauty.
The interiors have a soft, neutral palette
of creams, blacks, grays and aged greenblues, and open, airy spaces with wideplank reclaimed oak floors and painted
millwork. Furnishings include curated
antiques, cozy linens and sophisticated
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For more information about the home,


please visit www.solar-knights.com.
Operation Crooked Code
Busts Chicago Plumbing
Inspector
A Chicago plumbing
inspector described by
the prosecutor as a
major league bribe taker
has been sentenced to 41
months in prison, making him the most
recent city employee imprisoned as part
of Operation Crooked Code.
Mario Olivella received the sentence Nov.
5 after being convicted in January of two
counts of bribery and conspiracy for taking
a bribe of about $8,000 paid in cash in
a restaurant parking lot to overlook
plumbing code violations at a condominium.
Mr. Olivella is in the big leagues. He is
a major league bribe taker in the city,
Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher
Hotaling said, according to the Chicago
Sun-Times.
Prosecutors said Olivella, 42, took more
than $50,000 in bribes from expediters
and contractors so that he would look the
other way when violations were found at
residential properties throughout the city.
Judge Joan Lefkow, who handed down
the sentence, said she was also aware of
a contractor who had taken Olivella to a
Chicago Bulls game at the United Center
with skybox seats.
You are upholding the public trust or at
least you were supposed to be upholding
the public trust, Lefkow told Olivella, the
Sun-Times reported.
Operation Crooked Code, a probe being
conducted by the federal government and
Chicagos inspector generals office, so far
has led to charges being brought against
29 people and 21 convictions.
Mike Flenniken

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EPA Announces WaterSense


Partners of the Year
[COURTESY OF U.S. EPA]

WASHINGTON, D.C.
The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA)
has named three organizations and one
individual as WaterSense Partners of
the Year for their exceptional efforts in
promoting water efficiency and Water
Sense labeled products. The WaterSense
program helps protect the future of our
nations water supply by offering people
a simple way to use less water with
water-efficient products, new homes,
and services.
These partners contributed significantly
to our efforts to make WaterSense labeled
products a household fixture in 2009,
said Peter S. Silva, assistant administrator
for EPAs Office of Water. They also
helped consumers who purchased these
products save 36 billion gallons of water
and more than $267 million in water and
sewer bills in 2009.
The partners of the year are:
Promotional Partner of the Year:
Cascade Water Alliance,
King County, Wash.
Manufacturer Partner of the Year:
Moen Inc.
Retailer Partner of the Year:
Lowes Companies, Inc.
Irrigation Partner of the Year:
Judy Benson of Clear Water Products and
Services, Inc. (Clear Water PSI), Fla.
Here are a few of the ways that
WaterSense Partners of the Year helped
consumers save water in 2009:
n Cascade

Water Alliance collaborated


with retailers and plumbers to promote
water efficiency in the Puget Sound region
and issued rebates for more than 3,000
WaterSense labeled toilets for households
and local businesses.

n Moen

earned the WaterSense label


for all of its 267 bathroom faucet fixtures,

ensuring availability of water-saving


faucets for consumers at every price
point, and garnered significant national
media attention for WaterSense.
n Lowes launched a Build Your Savings
program to help customers select products
that save energy, water, and money, winning
WaterSense Retail/Distributor Partner of
the Year for the second year in a row.
n Judy

Benson educated businesses and


consumers on outdoor water efficiency and
encouraged other irrigation professionals
in the central Florida region to partner with
WaterSense.
This year, WaterSense expanded its
Partner of the Year awards program to
include its first ever Excellence Awards,
which recognize additional organizations
and individuals whose WaterSense
support stood out in one or more of the
evaluation categories. Winners of the
Excellence Awards are listed on the
WaterSense Website.
For more information on all of the
WaterSense award winners, visit
www.epa.gov/watersense.

North America Regional


Water Stewardship Initiative
to be Based in Milwaukee
[COURTESY OF THE ALLIANCE FOR WATER
STEWARDSHIP]

MILWAUKEE, WIS. The Milwaukee


Water Council and The Nature
Conservancy announced the launch of the
Alliance for Water Stewardships North
America Regional Initiative. The initiative,
to be based in Milwaukee, is part of the
Alliance for Water Stewardships global
effort to advance freshwater stewardship
by helping develop sustainability standards
for water use and management.
The Alliance for Water Stewardship was
established two years ago by leading
business, social development and
environmental organizations to build the

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first global water certification program


for businesses, cities and other major
water users and managers. The effort is
comparable to other voluntary certification
systems including standards that
encourage energy-efficient buildings (such
as the U.S. Green Building Councils
LEED program) and sustainable forestry.
Regional programs connected with the
Alliance for Water Stewardship are already
under way in Europe, Australia and Latin
America, and are currently being explored
in Asia and Africa.
The decision by the Milwaukee Water
Council to host the North America
Regional Initiative is expected to
accelerate the Milwaukee regions 4-yearold campaign to establish itself as
a hub for the freshwater industry, water
research and freshwater stewardship. In
2009, the UN recognized Milwaukee as a
member of the UN Global Compact Cities
Program for its global contributions to
water quality. In 2009, the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee won state support
for establishing North Americas first school
of freshwater science, which enrolled its
first graduate students this fall.
Through the Regional Initiative, water
experts from businesses, cities,
universities and nonprofit organizations in
the United States and Canada will gather
in Milwaukee over the next three years to
gain and share knowledge in professional
meetings, reviews and roundtables. They
will work to develop voluntary water
certification standards for North America
and contribute to the development of
a new international water stewardship
program.
Wisconsin has always been defined
by water and innovation, and we have
worked hard to make the state and
especially Milwaukee a worldwide fresh
water hub, Governor Jim Doyle said.
Wisconsin has the water resources,
the experience, the businesses, the
infrastructure, the research and the

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technologies to continue our global


leadership in the water industry. The North
American Regional Initiative will build on
our states leadership by seizing new
opportunities for collaboration, research
and growth.
The governor added that the Department
of Commerce is providing a $50,000 grant
to support the initiative.
Mary Jean Huston, director of The Nature
Conservancy in Wisconsin and a member
of the board overseeing the Milwaukee
Water Council, said determining how to
provide water for people now and in the
future means protecting our rivers, lakes
and aquifers by better managing our
water use.
Efforts to address this global challenge
have been undermined by the fact that no
common water stewardship standards
exist, Huston said. The time has come for
us to determine how we can best meet our
needs today and in the future while also
ensuring environmental sustainability.
In partnership with the Alliance for
Water Stewardship and the Milwaukee
Water Council, The Nature Conservancy
will hire a program coordinator for the
North America Regional Initiative in the
next few months. That position, which
will be based in Milwaukee, will be tasked
with bringing stakeholders together in
order to develop voluntary water
certification standards and to assist
with the development of the Alliance for
Water Stewardships international water
stewardship program.
To support the North America Regional
Initiative, The Nature Conservancy and
the Water Council will secure $1.2 million
in funding. The following companies have
pledged contributions: A. O. Smith Corp.,
Badger Meter, Bucyrus International, Diversy, MillerCoors, and Veolia Water
North America. The State of Wisconsin
has also agreed to support the effort in its
initial year.

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This is another key step in establishing


the Milwaukee region as a global leader
on water issues, said Paul Jones, CEO
of A. O. Smith Corp. and co-chair of the
Milwaukee Water Council.
The Alliance for Water Stewardship,
working with stakeholders from around
the world, is providing a platform for the
development of a global water
stewardship program. Visit the Alliance
for Water Stewardship on the Web at
www.allianceforwaterstewardship.org.
The Milwaukee Water Council pursues
its mission to make the Milwaukee Region
the world water hub for freshwater
research, economic development and
talent development. Developed in 2007,
the Water Council consists of members
from business, academia and government
working in collaboration to accomplish the
mission and vision. Visit the Milwaukee
Water Council on the Web at
www.thewatercouncil.com.
The Nature Conservancy is a leading
conservation organization working around
the world to protect ecologically important
lands and waters for nature and people.
The Conservancy and its more than 1
million members have protected nearly
120 million acres worldwide. Visit The
Nature Conservancy on the Web at
www.nature.org.

ASSE Releases a White Paper


to Address Scald Hazards
Associated with Low-Flow
Showerheads
[COURTESY OF ASSE]

WESTLAKE, OHIO
The American Society
of Sanitary Engineering
(ASSE) has released a white paper
intended to bring attention to safety
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valves. Scald Hazards Associated with


Low-Flow Showerheads: A White Paper
was developed by the American Society
of Sanitary Engineering Scald Awareness
Task Group; a group comprised of 24
industry professionals who have
dedicated their time and expertise to this
potentially lifesaving awareness effort.
In support of the Societys motto,
Prevention Rather Than Cure, this white
paper is issued with the goal of preventing
serious scald-related injuries, rather than
deal with these injuries after the pain and
damage has already been inflicted. Scald
Hazards Associated with Low-Flow
Showerheads: A White Paper covers the
problems and hazards of using low-flow
showerheads with non-automatic
compensating type shower valves,
examples of these problems, solutions
to these problems, illustrative tables and
graphs, statistics, and associated
definitions.
Scald Hazards Associated with Low-Flow
Showerheads: A White Paper can be
viewed and downloaded online at:
http://www.asse-plumbing.org/Scald
Hazards.pdf.
The American Society of Sanitary
Engineering strongly encourages all
industry professionals, industry
associations, members of the media and
those with a desire to protect the general
public to join ASSE in disseminating this
white paper and the important safety
information it contains.
For further information, contact Richard J.
Prospal, ASSE Scald Awareness Task
Group Chairman, via e-mail at:
RJProspal@asse-plumbing.org.

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EPA Recognizes Nations First


WaterSense Labeled Homes
[COURTESY OF U.S. EPA]

WASHINGTON, D.C.
The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA)
announced the first WaterSense labeled
homes in the country. WaterSense is a
partnership program sponsored by EPA
that seeks to protect the future of our
nations water supply by offering people
a simple way to use less water.
The program is helping homebuyers
cut their water and energy use while at
the same time saving money on utility
bills. Four WaterSense labeled new
homes have been built by KB Home in
Roseville, Calif., and will help families
save an average of 10,000 gallons of
water and at least $100 on utility costs
each year.
To meet the environmental and economic
needs of homes and communities, its
important that were doing everything we
can to conserve water and energy and
shrink costs for American consumers,
said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson.
The construction of the first WaterSense
labeled homes, and the plans to build
more, mark the beginning of an innovative
approach that gives homeowners the
chance to cut their water and energy bills
and protect a vital environmental resource.
Since signing on as the first national builder
to partner with WaterSense, KB Home has
agreed to build three communities of homes
that will earn the WaterSense label, which
will be the first in the nation to meet Water
Sense criteria for newly built homes. Each
house includes WaterSense labeled
plumbing fixtures, an efficient hot water
delivery system, water-efficient landscape
design, and other features.
Each WaterSense labeled new home is
independently inspected and certified to
ensure EPAs criteria are met for both
water efficiency and performance.

A WaterSense labeled new home is built


to use about 20 percent less water than
a typical new home.
EPA estimates that if the approximately
500,000 new homes built last year had
met WaterSense criteria, the homes
would save Americans 5 billion gallons of
water and more than $50 million in utility
bills annually.

Water For People


Launches New Mobile
Application For
Monitoring Water
and Sanitation Projects
in Developing Countries
[COURTESY OF WATER FOR PEOPLE]

DENVER Water For People,


(www.waterforpeople.org), a U.S.-based
international development organization,
introduced a visual, open-source mobilebased data monitoring and mapping tool
called Field Level Operations Watch
(FLOW) today at the annual Pop!Tech
conference. This new mobile application
baseline and monitoring tool allows the
organization to capture, report and
analyze real time and historical data on
water-point and sanitation-project status
in developing countries over time.
http://watermapmonitordev.appspot.com/

At the touch of a button, community


members, entrepreneurs, industry
professionals, partners, staff and
volunteers can quickly report on the
status of their projects showing the
world that water is in fact flowing or
indicating that the water system is not
working properly. This rapid feedback of
information will allow Water For People
to understand the long-term status of their
work, build on programmatic strengths
and proactively address weaknesses so
that investments truly can transform lives
with sustainable services.
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and celebrate the number of people with


access to clean water on that particular
day. We need to be accountable for the
projects we put in place and ensure that
they are operating for at least 10 years,
said Ned Breslin, CEO, Water For People.
With FLOW, Water For People will be
better able to evaluate its work, share the
results and work toward more effective
and sustainable programming. FLOW
enables a faster response when problems
arise and gives a voice to community
members on the ground.
Utilizing cutting edge technology, including
Android cell phone technology and
Google Earth, FLOW enables Water For
People to demonstrate real data as soon
as it's reported. This wide-spectrum view
into the organization's work will allow
Water For People to be flexible and
quickly respond when problems arise.
According to the International Water and
Sanitation Centre in the Netherlands, of
the 600,000 to 800,000 hand pumps
installed in Sub-Saharan Africa over the
past 20 years, approximately one third
failed prematurely, resulting in a wasted
investment of more than $1 billion. FLOW
provides the technology needed to
transparently and accurately assess
the status of programs to avoid future
unsuccessful commitments. Water For
People will utilize FLOW to move toward
its goal of measuring the efficacy of
programming results three, six, and 10
years from the project completion date.
FLOW truly demonstrates Water For
People's commitment to its strategic
plan that calls for accountability and
transparency in every project. I am
excited about what that means for our
local programming, said Kate Fogelberg,
Water For People regional manager,
South America. By opening up our
reporting, were flagging our own project
failures to the world. It's this level of
honesty that is necessary if were going
to drive progress toward future, sustainable
programming successes.

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IAPMOIndia Comes of Age


chance meeting between Indian
Plumbing Association (IPA) President
Sudhakaran Nair and IAPMO CEO
GP Russ Chaney in 2005 has resulted in an
impact on both organizations that few would
have imagined possible in five short years. They
began a conversation that quickly encompassed
the goals, objectives and experiences of both
memberships, and then evolved into discussion
of how a working relationship may be of
benefit to both organizations. All of that
while standing outside of the hotel!

ALLEN
INLOW
SENIOR
DIRECTOR,
BUSINESS AND
PRODUCT
DEVELOPMENT

The conversation continued over the next few


days, during the World Plumbing Conference
meeting, and soon invitations were extended
and accepted to attend and speak at the
upcoming IPA Conference in New Delhi. Russ
and I attended the event, and participated in
numerous meetings about IPA and the plumbing
industry in India. There were other meetings,
but it was rapidly becoming apparent that there
was a need to begin a formal relationship to
work together.
In response to that need, a formal proposal
was drafted, a presentation created and I was
invited to appear before the IPA National
Executive Committee, who would consider
the matter. The short presentation evolved
into a meeting lasting several hours. Before
the meeting ended, it was agreed that we
would work together, and by the Oct. 16,
2007, a workable plan had been agreed to and
a formal agreement had been signed. A short
time after that the IPA Technical Committee,
working in concert with the IAPMO Code
Development Department, released the 2008
Uniform Plumbing Code India. The UPC-I
Illustrated Training Manual of India
accompanied it and a complete Indian
industry training and education program,
the release of the 2010 Green Plumbing Code
Supplement India, and the GreenPlumbers
India program followed those publications; an
amazing accomplishment in so few years a
credit to both organizations and the strength
of their relationship.
In the last issue of OFFICIAL magazine, I did
relate a number of things that I anticipated
would be happening over the next 45 days in
India. They all came true and more! I believe

every member of IAPMO would have been


proud if they had seen the good we have done
and will continue to do with our partners,
the IPA.
So I have decided to provide (with the capable
assistance of the OFFICIAL staff) a short
summary of what has occurred.
The trip began with the 14th Indian Plumbing
Conference IPA has conducted, this one in
Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta). Why
the name changes? Since regaining their
independence shortly after World War II,
the Indians are slowly changing the names
of their cities back to their former Indian
names.
In Kolkata, the Uniform Plumbing Code
India was a major focus of the conference and
it was announced that the next edition would
be released in 2011. It was also announced
that in February, at their annual expo event,
Plumbex, the Uniform Swimming Pool Code
India would be released!
At a major event in Goa, India, with Abdul
Matheen, director, Mechanical HVACR Codes
and Education (who prefers to be called by his
last name), representing IAPMOIndia, the
Indian Society of Heating Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration Engineers (ISHRAE)
announced an agreement with IAPMOIndia
to provide Mechanical Education and
Training, and that ISHRAE would assist and
participate in establishing an all-industry
committee to create the Uniform Mechanical
Code India. Shortly after the IPA event in
Kolkata ended, Matheen and I attended a
meeting in Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore)
at the ISHRAE office, where ISHRAE
National President Shah and I signed the
formal agreement.
A few days later, Bangalore University (no
name change yet!) hosted an International
Conference on Water, Sanitation and Health
Issues. IAPMOs Megan Lehtonen was a guest
of honor and spoke on the GreenPlumbers
India program and sustainability as a necessity.
Ranjini Venugopal, manager of GreenPlumbers
India, as well as Matheen and Subhash,
represented IAPMOIndia and presented

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technical papers. The university announced


it is working on a Memorandum of Understanding with IAPMOIndia and IPA to
include the PEEP training programs in its
engineering curriculum. I believe this will
be the seventh university or college to do this.
During this same time, I met with IPA
President Nair about the best ways to
continue to work together in the future
and the new projects we would undertake.
It was an excellent meeting.
The Indian Green Building Conference was
conducted in Chennai beginning the next
day. IAPMO and IAPMOIndia exhibited
all of the codes, with an emphasis on the
Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code
Supplement, created by IPA and IAPMO
India, and the GreenPlumbers India
program. We received lots of acknowledgement for our efforts during the course of
the event and in a surprise move, the IGBC
President, Dr. Jain, arranged for a meeting
between the Confederation of Indian
Industry, the chairman of the National
Building Code Committee of the Government
of India, the IGBC Code Committee, IAPMO
India and the Indian offices of the NSF
and UL. The discussions evolved around
developing a sustainable chapter in the
National Building Code, which would
reference the UPC-I and the IPA/IAPMO
India green programs, as well as working
on a product labeling method for defined
Green products.
From the IGBC, Megan returned to IAPMO
World Headquarters to continue work on
the programs and put the things we had
gained in place. Matheen and Ranjini
returned to Bengaluru to work on the
ISHRAE program and GreenPlumbers
India, respectively, and Subhash and I
traveled to Poona (formerly Pune) to meet
with the College of Engineering Pune
(COEP) and other schools that are
implementing or desire to implement the
IPA/IAPMOIndia programs. The meeting
with the COEP president was gratifying, as
he expressed his satisfaction with IAPMO
India and our efforts and suggested
continuing cooperation throughout future
years. We did agree.
Bhaskar Publishing is a highly successful
newspaper publisher in India. It has created

the Bhaskar Foundation to do charitable


work in improving India. The foundation is
the prime contractor with the Ministry of
Rural Development of the Government of
India, who is providing the funding to
improve water and sanitation and train
local people to operate the systems in the
rural areas of five states. IAPMOIndia has
contracted to develop the program training
materials and train the trainers for the
foundation, as well as some follow-up
activity. Subhash has completed the first
training session for the Bhaskar instructors.
I returned to Bengaluru for a meeting with
Matheen and the Indian Satellite Research
Organization (ISRO), which is a military
organization of scientists that works with
the military and government to develop
science and recommended policy. In our
meeting, ISRO agreed to supply a
representative to the industry committee,
who will work with IAPMOIndia in the
development of the UMC-India, and
related codes and educational programs.
President Deokar of the Builders
Association of India hosted a meeting in
the BAI offices in Mumbai (formerly
Bombay) in which IAPMOIndia and IPA
signed a Memorandum of Understanding
to provide training to the association
chapters and members on the UPC-I,
Green programs and future programs.
BAI has nearly 70 chapters and more
10,000 members this is a significant
opportunity.

The MoU signing ceremony


between IAPMO-India and
ISHRAE.
Pictured left to right: Abdul
Matheen, Allen Inlow, Sarooj
Kumar (president IAHRAEBangalore Chapter), Pankaj
Shah (president ISHRAE)
and C Subramanian, past
president ISHRAE Bangalore
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The next day, back in Bengaluru, Matheen


and I met with the president and executive
secretary of the Fire and Security Association of
India. We agreed upon several projects to
jointly investigate and they will poll
their Executive Committee members about
participating on the committee to develop the
UMC-I.
Two days after that, Matheen and I met with
the All India Air Conditioning
Refrigeration Association (AIACRA)
National Executive Committee, the second
largest HVACR organization in India (to
ISHRAE), about participation in the
development committee for the UMC-I and
the other projects. The meeting was most
favorable; the NEC agreed to take it to their
membership with a favorable recommendation
then provide IAPMOIndia with their formal
response in early November.
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Trade
Development Agency, wants standards
conformity between the United States and
India, particularly in areas deemed to be of
future importance to both countries. It
committed funds for grants to foment such
programs and then contracted with ANSI
to administer the program with them. Jointly,
they approached the Government of India
Department of Commerce and Development,
the Bureau of Indian Standards and the
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
(similar to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce),
all of which agreed to participate. IAPMO
submitted an application to participate, which
was funded to cover all meeting expenses,
including lunch and dinner for the participants.
The meeting simply could not have gone any
better.

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Burke, VA 22015 USA
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Email:
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IAPMOIndia, IPA and ISHRAE spoke in


all three sessions and were well received.
Ministers and officials from every department
and agency of the Government of India were
present and stayed until the very end of the
meeting, which did surprise both CII and
ANSI. We will now need to press to keep the
momentum moving forward to achieve our
plans. We will have assistance from CII, ANSI
and many of those in attendance.
CII did ask IAPMOIndia to sit as a member
on its Standards Compliance Task Force and

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I accepted. The task force will determine


priorities and strategy for moving standards
forward in every aspect of India. It was
suggested and agreed that water and
plumbing should be one of the top three
priorities to be acted upon immediately.
Natin Pandit, CEO of the International
Institute of Energy Conservation, was in
attendance at the meeting and asked for a
short meeting following the standards
meeting. As background, he had already
signed an agreement between IIEC and
IAPMOIndia with Megan to cooperate on
conservation programs. In this meeting, he
inquired as to our interest in working together
in three specific programs, for which he has
funding from the Asian Development Bank
and/or World Bank. We did reach agreement
that it was feasible and he will submit formal
project proposals to IAPMO/IAPMOIndia
for our consideration and response.
The Government of India has contracted with
the Center for Science and the Environment
(CSE) to develop a product rating and
marking scheme for Green products in India.
Both IPA and IAPMOIndia have been
working with CSE to develop a government
accredited, third-party rating system similar
to what we use in the United States and
Australia. CSE is now scheduling meetings
with IPA and us for further development of
the system.
The National Skills Development Council of
the Government of India has announced a
multi-million dollar fund (thats U.S. dollars!)
for accredited non-governmental organizations
to provide programs and set up training in
India for each skill sector. In our initial
meetings, NSDC would look favorably upon
a skill sector application from IAPMOIndia
and IPA in plumbing and from IAPMOIndia
in HVACR, accompanied by industry
involvement. I anticipate we will be making
formal applications for both.
That was the last 40 days in India! Five short
years ago, we could barely find anyone other
than IPA who would even talk to us! I do
believe IAPMOIndia has come of age.

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Midterm Elections Offer New


Challenges, Opportunities for IAPMO
T
DAIN
HANSEN
DIRECTOR OF
GOVERNMENTAL
RELATIONS

CONTACT INFO:

101 Constitution Avenue, NW


Suite L110
Washington, DC 20001 USA
Ph: 202-414-6177
Fax: 202-289-3792
Email:
dain.hansen@iapmo.org

his past November, we experienced


an election with political shifting the
likes of which many of us may never
again witness. Not since 1938 has there been
such a drastic change in the congressional makeup. In that year, Democrats lost more than 70
seats in the House of Representatives alone.
As the House races currently stand in the wake
of the 2010 midterm elections, Republicans
have won well more than 60 seats previous held
by Democrats, with several House and Senate
seats still undecided at time of publication.
Furthermore, after accounting for the Republican
wins and newly elected Republicans backfilling
a previous-filled Republicans seat, the United
States Congress will have more than 80 new
Republican lawmakers in Washington, D.C.,
in the 112th Congress.

the industry overall? First, federal legislative


policy will slow greatly, as this election has
instituted even further checks and balances.
Before November, Democrats controlled the
House, Senate and the White House all
three of the legislation-producing bodies.
Therefore, it was much easier and required
less compromise to pass legislation. This will
certainly change. All federal legislation will
require affirmation of both parties to be
successful. However, a tool of any sitting
president is the power of federal regulations.
These have near-statutory impact and can be
enacted void of congressional consent. The
administration already has many rulemakings
in the queue, so these will continue, even
under the threat of Republican oversight
hearings.

In addition to the monumental shift in Congress,


there have been comparable changes in state
legislatures and governorships across the
country. Republicans have gained control of
at least 19 previously Democratic-held state
legislatures. According to the National
Conference of State Legislatures, Republicans
have gained more than 680 seats nationwide.
It was 1928 when Republicans last controlled
this many state legislatures.

Even though these changes will require a


concerted effort to educate these many new
federal and state policymakers, many of the
IAPMO supporters, including the congressman
representing IAPMOs world headquarters,
Representative Joe Baca, were successful in
their reelection effort.

An interesting and much overlooked aspect


of this election are the ramifications the
governors races and state races will have on
congressional redistricting. As you may know,
in most states independent commissions
under the direction of the state legislature
determine congressional districts. However,
if controlled heavily by a certain party, these
commissions may have substantial impact
on the newly drawn congressional districts
to favor one party. Gerrymandering, as it is
called, is the process of redrawing congressional
districts to favor one particular party with the
hope of having one party maintain control of a
congressional seat. This will inevitably happen
in the states where Republicans have gained
trifecta-control, or in other words now have
control of both chambers of the state legislature
and the governorship.
So, how do these changes affect IAPMO and

With any substantial change also provides


great opportunity. This holds especially true
for IAPMO. In areas where IAPMO was not
well known, or not particularly active, the
changes we have seen may provide great
prospects for success for our many credible
and worthwhile initiatives.
This is the time for IAPMO, its members
and allied associations across industries to
come together and assert their expertise,
showcase their superior products and educate
these newly minted policymakers of the
importance we hold to the foundation of this
great country. Not only do we provide an
invaluable and irreplaceable service to public
health, but the success of our industry also
means jobs not foreign jobs, but those
jobs in Main Street America that have been
so prevalently discussed over the past few
years.

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COLUMN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 OFFICIAL

(Continued from page 82)

school aged children in an effort to teach them


the importance of plumbing. To that end, the
WPC developed a presentation and materials
that could be used by anyone who wishes to
promote World Plumbing Day in their local
community. All of the materials and additional
information is available at www.WorldPlumbing
Day.org.
The World Plumbing Council encourages
everyone to celebrate this Day and to share
other ways to recognize March 11. There are
many jokes about plumbers, some that Ive
heard one too many times. However, all
joking aside, a sound plumbing system helps
maintain a persons hygiene, delivers fresh
water and removes dirty water that should not
be in your home or place of work. The
plumber truly protects the health of the
nation. Join IAPMO, the WPC and many
others worldwide in the celebration of World
Plumbing Day on March 11.

CONTACT INFO:

5001 E. Philadelphia St.


Ontario, CA 91761 USA
Ph: 909-230-5525
Fax: 909-472-4221
Email:
russ.chaney@iapmo.org

A new year brings with it great promise.


On a personal level, many people create
New Years resolutions, some on which they
actually follow through! For many businesses,
new budgets and strategies are developed and
implemented at the start of a new year. This
is the case for The IAPMO Group. On a global
scale, the staff directors across all business
units have revisited the mission and goals of
the organization, as well as the needs of the
members and clients. In doing this, some
important discoveries were made. Listening
to your requests and your concerns, the
demands of the industry and understanding
the economic climate have helped the staff
directors come to an important conclusion
focus on the basics. One example:
communication. Communication is such
an important element of any relationship.
In recognition of this, all business units are
focusing on ways to improve their
communication channels. The IAPMO
Group staff will make every effort to move
forward in this method and, in turn,
encourage you to do the same. The products
and services offered by this organization are
available for you whether you are in the
United States, Canada, India, Australia,
China or in the Middle East. I encourage
you to call or write to your IAPMO Group
liaison, whomever that may be, to share your
thoughts, ideas or concerns. This is your
organization.

The year 2011 also brings with it a renewed


focus on membership. Director of Membership
Alan Wald has been in contact with the
chapter chairs to discuss the membership
recruitment campaign. Many of you are
already involved in introducing new members
to IAPMO. Thank you! Remember that the
IAPMO chapter that recruits the greatest
amount of new members to the national
association will win three complimentary
registrations to the 82nd Annual Education
and Business Conference, which will be held
in San Antonio, Texas, in September 2011.
Additionally, the winning chapter will have
its very own chapter logo shirts. I thank all of
you who are promoting the many benefits of
the IAPMO membership and introducing new
members to this great association. Its not too
late to participate in this campaign. I look
forward to announcing the winning chapter
this summer.
One more thing; I am very pleased to
announce that the International Association
of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
(IAPMO) and American Society of Plumbing
Engineers (ASPE) have signed a Memorandum
of Understanding. This historic Memorandum
of Understanding outlines specific ways in
which IAPMO and ASPE will work together to
jointly advance and promote the mutual
interests of regulations, design, specifications,
installation and inspection of plumbing
systems.
Once again, Happy New Year!

OFFICIAL JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011

UP-TO-DATE MEETINGS, SHOWS AND CONFERENCES

Advertisers
Index
AHR Expo . . . . . . . . . .2

INDUSTRY CALENDAR

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INDUSTRY
CALENDAR

2010 California Plumbing


and Mechanical Codes
Now Available . . . . . .21
IAPMO/NITC
Certification Testing . .49
IAPMO ES . . . . . . . . .51
IAPMO Membership . .52

jANUARY 2011

IAPMO R&T Lab


Electrical Testing . . . .59

2011 International Builders' Show


January 12-15, 2011
Orlando, Florida
http://www.buildersshow.com

IAPMO Standards . . .63


IAPMOs 2011 Education
and Business Conference
San Antonio, TX . . .69
PlumbEx India 11 . . .73

ASHRAE 2010 Winter Conference


January 29 - February 2, 2011
Las Vegas, Nevada
http://www.ashrae.org/

ASSEDictionary . . . .77

2011 AHR Expo


January 31 - February 2, 2011
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
http://www.ahrexpo.com

GreenPlumbers . . . . .78

FEBRUARY 2011

United Association
V.I.P. Program . . . . . .75

IAPMO Green e-News .79


Green Plumb. & Mech.
Code Supplement . . .84

PlumbexIndia
February 11-13, 2011
Bombay Exhibition Centre(BEC)
Mumbai, India
http://www.plumbexindia.in/index_4.htm

MAY 2011

CODE QUIZ
ANSWERS
(Questions located on page 39)

Uniform Plumbing Code


1. D Sec. 306.2
2. A Sec. 315.1
3. B Table 3-2
4. A Sec. 316.1.2
Uniform Mechanical Code
5. C Sec. 308.0
6. D Sec. 305.0
7. B Table 3-4
8. B Sec. 307.1

Join us on...

http://www.face
book.com/IAPMO

Uniform Codes
Technical Committee
Meeting
May 2-6, 2011
St. Louis, Missouri - Hilton St. Louis
at the Ballpark
http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/Meetings
andConferences.aspx

jUNE 2011
SkillsUSA Plumbing and
HVACR Contest
June 20-24, 2011
Kansas City, Mo.

SEPTEMBER 2011
IAPMO 82nd Annual
Education and
Business Conference
Sept. 25-29, 2011
San Antonio, Texas Hilton Palacio Del Rio
http://www.iapmo.org/ Pages/Meetings
andConferences.aspx

Changes or additions to this


calendar may be requested by
sending an e-mail to the editors at:
geoff.bilau@iapmo.org or
jeff.ortiz@iapmo.org

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WORLDWIDE SERVICES REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

REGIONAL
REPRESENTATIVES

WORLD
HEADQUARTERS
IAPMO Group World HQ West
GP Russ Chaney,
IAPMO Chief Executive Officer
4755 E Philadelphia St.
Ontario, CA 91761
Ph: (909) 472-4100
E-Mail: iapmo@iapmo.org
IAPMO Group World HQ East
5001 E Philadelphia St.
Ontario, CA 91761
Ph: (909) 472-4100
E-Mail: iapmo@iapmo.org

U.S. REGIONAL
OFFICES
IAPMO Chicago
Regional Office
Kathleen Mihelich, Director of Program
Development
Dave Viola, Director of Special Services
9500 Bormet Drive, Suite 201
Mokena, IL 60448
Ph: (708) 995-3000
Fax: (708) 479-6023
E-Mail: kathleen.mihelich@iapmo.org
E-Mail: dave.viola@iapmo.org
Backflow Prevention Institute
Training/Certification Programs
Stuart F. Asay, P.E., Ph.D
Director, Backflow Prevention
1687 W. 115 Circle
Westminster, CO 80234
Ph: (303) 451-0978
Fax: (303) 452-9776
E-Mail: stu.asay@iapmo.org
IAPMO Special Programs
Pete DeMarco, Director of
Special Programs
66 Liberty Drive
Dayton, New Jersey 08810
Ph: (909) 996-0220
Fax: (732) 274-0183
E-Mail: pete.demarco@iapmo.org
IAPMO Government Relations
Dain Hansen, Director of
Government Relations
101 Constitution Ave, NW,
Suite L110
Washington, D.C. 20001
Ph: (202) 414-6177
Fax: (202) 289-3792
E-Mail: dain.hansen@iapmo.org

IAPMO Region 1
Dwight Perkins,
Director of Field Operations
702 Tukwila Drive
Woodburn, Oregon 97071
Ph: (503) 982-1193
Fax: (503) 982-1193
E-Mail: dwight.perkins@iapmo.org
States Represented: AK, AZ, CA, HI,
NV, OR
IAPMO Region 2
Pete Crow,
Regional Manager
2214 Three Sisters Ct NE.
Olympia, WA 98506
Ph: (360) 628-9434
Fax: (360) 753-1345
E-Mail: pete.crow@iapmo.org
States Represented: CO, ID, MT, UT,
WA, WY
IAPMO Region 3
Matthew Marciniak,
Regional Manager
4528 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53219
Ph: (414) 329-4244
Fax: (414) 329-4245
E-Mail:
matthew.marciniak@iapmo.org
States Represented: IL, IN, MN, ND,
SD, WI
IAPMO Region 4
Bill Schweitzer,
Regional Manager
14255 N 123 Lane
Hoyt, KS 66440
Ph: (785) 986-6623
Fax: (785) 986-6624
E-Mail: bill.schweitzer@iapmo.org
States Represented: IA, KS, MO, NE
IAPMO Region 5
Sean Cleary, Regional Manager
102 Abby Way
Scranton PA 18504
Ph: (570) 341-0370
Fax: (570) 341-0371
E-Mail: sean.cleary@iapmo.org
States Represented: MI, NY, NJ,
OH, PA
IAPMO Region 6
Gordon MacEwan,
Regional Manager
PO Box 2801
Duxbury, MA 02331
Ph: (781) 834-8900
Fax: (781) 834-1770
E-Mail: gordon.macewan@iapmo.org
States Represented: CT, ME, MA,
NH, RI, VT
IAPMO Region 7
Ron C. Lord,
Regional Manager
2776 S. Arlington Mill Dr., Ste 549
Arlington, VA 22206

Ph: (443) 458-5958


Fax: (443) 458-5798
E-Mail: ron.lord@iapmo.org
States Represented: DC, DE, MD,
VA, WV
IAPMO Region 8
Bob Carpenter,
Regional Manager
5003 Abbey Lane, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Ph: (678) 380-8488
Fax: (678) 380-3531
E-Mail: bob.carpenter@iapmo.org
States Represented: AL, FL, GA, KY,
NC, SC, TN
IAPMO Region 9
John Mata, Regional Manager
18062 FM 529 Rd. PMB 196
Cypress, TX 77433
Phone: (281) 856-2029
Fax: (281) 856-2042
E-Mail: john.mata@iapmo.org
States Represented: AR, LA, MS,
NM, OK, TX
IAPMO Region 10
Marylyn Stapleton,
Regional Manager
PO Box 303739
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00803
Ph: (340) 775-9443
Fax: (340) 777-7832
E-Mail: marylyn.stapleton@iapmo.org
Territory Represented:
US Virgin Islands, Caribbean
IAPMO Polynesia Region 11
David Parish, Consultant
P.O. Box 2641
Government Buildings
Suva, Fiji Islands
Ph: +679-992-0140
E-Mail: david.parish@ iapmo.org
Territory Represented: Fiji
IAPMO Region 12
Allen Inlow, Senior Director,
IAPMO Business and Product
Development,
Laura Curtis, IAPMO Business Unit
Operations Administrator
9878 Burke Pond Court
Burke, VA 22015
Ph: (703) 934-0115
Fax: (703) 934-0119
E-Mail: allen.inlow@iapmo.org
laura.curtis@iapmo.org
Territory Represented: International

INTERNATIONAL
OFFICES
IAPMO Canada
Edwin Ho, P.Eng.,
Director of Canadian
Certification Programs
11 Sarum Crescent Markham,
Ontario L6C 2N1, Canada
Ph: (905) 927-1999
Fax: (905) 927-0100
E-Mail: edwin.ho@iapmort.org

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 OFFICIAL

IAPMO Germany
Guenter Schieweck,
Director of European
Certification Programs
Talstr 23 A
D-58739 Wickede (Ruhr)
Germany
Ph: +49 23 777 853 715
Fx: +49 23 777 853 715
E-Mail: guenter.schieweck@
iapmort.org
IAPMO India (Bengaluru)
Abdul Matheen,
Director of IAPMO India
No. 22, HAL, 2nd Stage
12th "B" Main
Indiranagar Bengaluru 560 008
Karnataka, India
Ph: +91 79 3251 5588
E-Mail: abdul.matheen@iapmo.org
IAPMO India (Poona)
Subhash Deshpande,
Director of IAPMO India
Training and Certification
8, Ankur Apartments
10, Sanewadi, Aundh
Maharastra, India
Poona 411 007
Ph: +91 020 2588 3914
E-Mail:
subhash.deshpande@iapmo.org
IAPMO Mexico
Dr. Donato Lozano,
Manager of Mexican
Certification Programs
Burgos 4041 Col Las Torres,
Monterrey, NL, CP,
Mexico, 64 930
Ph: 011-52-81-8357-80-68
E-Mail: donato.lozano@iapmort.org
IAPMO R&T Oceana
Michael Kefford, Director
Glenn Tate, Manager of Product
Certification Services
4 Florence Street
Burwood Victoria 3125, Australia
Ph: (+61) 3 8684 9580
Fax: (+61) 3 9835 5581
Web: www.iapmooceana.org
E-Mail:
michael.kefford@iapmooceana.org
glenn.tate@iapmooceana.org
IAPMO R&T Beijing
Jin Luo, Senior of Lab Recognition
and Asia Pacific Programs
Room 503/504, Fangqun Building #C
Nansanhuan East Road
Fengtai District, Beijing 100078,
China
Ph: 8610 - 6768 - 0181
Fax: 8610 - 6768 - 0209
E-Mail: iapmoasia@ iapmo.org

IAPMOGROUPREGIONALANDINTERNAT

IAPMO R&T Lab Guangzhou


Jeff Huang, General Manager
No. 201, Building A, Yushu Industrial
Park, Science City, Guangzhou
Economic & Technological
Development District,
Guangzhou, Guangdong,
510663, China
Ph: 86-20-82260960
Fax: 86-20-82260856
E-Mail: jeff.huang@iapmortl.org

IAPMO R&T Latin America


Oscar M. Zanoni, Director of Latin
American Certification Programs
Vicente Lpez 132, 4 B
CP 1640 Martinez
Pcia de Bs. As. Argentina
Ph: 011-54-11-4733-6523
Fax: 011-54-11-4733-6524
USA Fax: (732) 909-2224
E-Mail: oscar.zanoni@iapmort.org

N
O

IAPMO Indonesia
Patria Park Office, Suite MZ 09,
Jln. Mayjen D.I. Panjaitan Kav.57,
Jakarta Timur 13340, Indonesia
Ph: 021-8591 8466
Fax: 021-859 8872
E-Mail: indonesia@iapmort.org

D E G
F

IAPMO Singapore, Malaysia,


Indonesia
Peter Placidus Petrus,
Asia Pacific Rep.
Jl. Jatinegara Barat 126, Block GG
Jakarta Timur 13320, Indonesia
Ph: (6221) 819-6141
Fax: (6221) 765-2123
E-Mail: peter.petrus@iapmort.org

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REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

OFFICIAL JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011

U
L
M

T
W

Global Use of the IAPMO Groups


Codes and Services
IAPMO Group Locations

A. World Headquarters
Ontario, California
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.

Portland, Oregon
Olympia, Washington
Denver, Colorado
Wichita, Kansas
Houston, Texas
Chicago, Illinois

H.
I.
J.
K.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Toronto, Canada
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Boston,
Massachusetts
L. Dayton, New Jersey
M. Washington D.C.
N. Atlanta, Georgia

O. Monterrey, Mexico
P. St. Thomas,
US Virgin Islands
Q. Buenos Aires,
Argentina

U.
V.
W.
X.
Y.

Beijing, China
Guangzhou, China
Jakarta, Indonesia
Suva, Fiji
Melbourne, Australia

R. Ruhr, Germany
S. Poona, India
T. Bengaluru, India

TIONALOFFICES WORLDWIDE SERVICES

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COLUMN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 OFFICIAL

A Quick Glance back at 2010


Before We Launch Into 2011
H
appy New Year, everyone! Id like to
start 2011 with a short recap of the
events from the latter part of 2010
followed by the plans The IAPMO Group has
in store for the new year.

GPRUSS
CHANEY
CHIEF
EXECUTIVE
OFFICER

peer recognition by others outside of the built


industry and, I must say, I am not surprised.
Congratulations to this excellent team.

In November, a dedication ceremony was


held to provide local dignitaries, members,
customers and vendors of The IAPMO Group
the opportunity to tour the World Headquarters
West building. With President Dan Daniels
and I presiding over the ceremony, the Board
of Directors were proud to welcome many
important guests to the facility. During the
ceremony, held in the new Ron Ridenour
Training Center, President Daniels dedicated
the Kenneth C. Carlson Board Room in honor
of the many years of service that IAPMOs
dear friend Ken has contributed to the
association. (Ken and Cathy Carlson were
unable to attend the ceremony, but arrived a
few days later to tour the facility.) It was
a pleasure to see so many IAPMO members
there. For those of you who were unable to
attend, I welcome you to visit both the World
Headquarters East and West facilities when
you are next in the Southern California area.
The East facility houses the IAPMO R&T, ES,
ISO and Standards staff, the state-of-the-art
testing laboratory and the P.J. Higgins Child
Development Center. Both facilities are
something to see.

On the code development front, by the time


you receive this magazine, the Jan. 4, 2011,
deadline may have come and gone for the
submission of comments to the proposed
changes to the 2012 editions of the Uniform
Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical
Code. The Code Development Department,
led by Lynne Simnick, will organize all
comments in preparation for the Technical
Committees review. Their next scheduled
meeting is the week of May 2, 2011, at the
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark in St. Louis,
Mo. The week will begin with the Plumbing
Technical Committee reviewing all comments
to the UPC Report on Proposals (ROP),
followed by the Mechanical Technical
Committee, which will review all comments
to the UMC ROP. At the St. Louis meeting,
the committees will discuss all comments in
an effort to finalize the proposed language of
the 2012 editions of both the UPC and UMC.
Anyone wishing to share their view either for
or against a proposed code change should make
plans to attend this meeting. If you are unable
to attend, the process allows for other methods
to share your views with the committees;
simply contact the Code Department to speak
with them about this option.

Also in November, I learned that the Marketing


and Communications Department earned two
more awards! OFFICIAL magazines Summer
2009 issue, with the cover story titled
Plumbing A City: Houston, was bestowed
a MarCom Gold Award in the category of
Magazine/Association. The IAPMO Green
Newsletter won an Honorable Mention in the
category of E-Newsletter. The IAPMO Board
of Directors and I are so proud of the work
that this excellent staff develops and distributes
to the members and industry. For those of you
who have met Director of Marketing and
Communications Duane Huisken and his
staff, you know just how very hard working
and dedicated they are to the mission and
goals of The IAPMO Group. These two
additional awards represent international

Another major event that occurred in the


latter part of 2010 was the meeting of the
World Plumbing Council in Buenos Aires,
Argentina. Among other things, the WPC
discussed and finalized plans to celebrate
World Plumbing Day on March 11, 2011.
As you may recall, WPC Chairman Robert
Burgon introduced World Plumbing Day last
year. Held on March 11 every year,
everywhere World Plumbing Day was
established to help the general public better
understand the vital role that the plumbing
industry plays in protecting the publics health
and safety. In discussing plans to celebrate
the day worldwide, the WPC recognized that
numerous requests have been made over the
past year by schools, plumbers and others for
a presentation that can be given to elementary
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IAPMOGROUPCORPORATEDIRECTORY
HQ Main Phone Number: (909) 472-4100 Publications Orders: (800) 85-IAPMO HQ Main Fax Number: (909) 472-4150
GP Russ Chaney . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5525
Executive and Administrative Offices
Neil Bogatz . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4204
Gaby Davis . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4203
Monte Bogatz . . . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5537
Tricia Schwenke . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5525
Leticia Wilson . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4217
Alicia Rozen . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4101
Lynne Nagel . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4141
April Arnold . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4420
Business and Product Development
Allen Inlow . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 934-0115
Megan Lehtonen . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4133
Laura Curtis . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 934-0115
Government Relations
Dain Hansen . . . . . . . . . .(202) 414-6177
Code Development
Lynne Simnick . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4110
Alma Ramos . . . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5528
Adam Muliawan . . . . . . .(909) 472-4111
Matt Sigler . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5535
Anthony Mancha .(909) 472-4100 Ext.4411
Angela Cote . . . .(909) 472-4100 Ext.4421
Angela Juarez . . . .(909) 472-4100 Ext.4412
Bob Shepherd . . . . . . . . .(316) 773-3338
Code Questions . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 201-0335*
*This line cannot transfer to other extensions.

R&T Toll Free Number


1-877-4-UPC-MARK / (877) 487-2627
Product Certification Department
Charles Gross . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4136
Christa Carli . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4131
Philip Cheng . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4113
Crystal Geringer . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4132
Juan Gutierrez . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4115
Rinda Komora . . . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5539
Lyle Mpati . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4127
Carrie Roberts . . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5526
Arturo Robles . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4137
Gina Vargas . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5531
Daniel Woodcock . . . . . . .(909) 472-4129

Special Programs and Services


Dave Viola . . . . . . . . . . . .(708) 995-3004
Pete DeMarco . . . . . . . . .(909) 996-0220
Membership
Alan Wald . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4211
Johnni Brown . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4109

Meetings and Travel


Tina Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4122
Genelle Gonzales . . . . . . .(909) 472-4207
Liz Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4123

Program Development
Kathleen Mihelich . . . . . . .(708) 995-3003
Sol Alba . . . . . . . . . . . . .(708) 995-3005
Peter DeFreitas . . . . . . . . .(508) 394-3572
Sherard Jones . . . . . . . . .(708) 995-3008
Tony Marcello . . . . . . . . . .(708) 995-3002
Maria Bazan . . . . . . . . . .(708) 995-3000

Information Systems
Mitch Morris . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4118
Pedro Morales . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4117
Jack Yuen . . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4114
Ed Rossmango . . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5532
Justin Sigrist . . .(909) 472-4100 Ext. 6065

Publications Fulfillment and Customer Service


Rich St. Angelo . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4145
Blanca Martinez . . . . . . .(909) 472-4208
Myra Hernandez . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4107
Shipping & Receiving . . . . .(909) 472-4144

Finance and Accounting


Cesar Monzon . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4205
Carol Taylan . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4209
Maria Wilson . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4210
Pari Bunyasai . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4212
Gina Soriano . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4216
Jo Paraiso . . . . . .(909) 472-4100 Ext.4452
Ray Weigand . . . .(909) 472-4100 Ext.4450

Customer Service and Order Desk


Toll Free Phone . . . . . . . . .(800) 85-IAPMO
Toll Free Fax . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 85-CODES

Fixture Testing/Quality Assurance


Kris Adilukito . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4124
Regional Technical Manager
Dale Hollyway . . . . . . . . . .(918) 286-2904

Michael Kefford . . . . .(+61) 0447 383318


Glenn Tate . . . . . . . . .(+61) 0447 383318
Georgia Kokosoulis . . .(+61) 0447 383318
Gary Dalton . . . . . . . .(+61) 0447 383318
Brian Hedger . . . . . . .(+61) 0447 383318

Human Resources
Cathy Burks . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4206
Jennifer Fuentes . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4214
ISO Services Toll Free Number
1-877-4-MY-ISO1 / (877) 469-4761

Continuous Compliance Department


Ohannes Dembekjian . . . .(909) 472-4126
Jamella Hardy . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4128
Jenny Bituin . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4149
Amber Hidalgo . . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5521
Jose Madrigal . . . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5529

Management ISO/Registration Services


Shirley Dewi . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5530
Jon Vann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4132
Evangelina Varela . . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5538

Standards Department
Maribel Campos . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4106
Kacy Contreras . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4130

Global Sales and Customer Service


Karen Snowden . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4105
Brenda Madonna . . . . . . .(909) 472-4116

Labratory Recognition/Asia Pacific


Jin Luo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4125

Post Listing Activities


Hari Ramanathan . . . . . . .(909) 472-4112

Ken Wijaya . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4135


Administrative/Customer Service
Donna Estrada . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4134
JoAnn Castillo . . .(909) 472-4100 Ext.4442

Marketing and Communications


Duane Huisken . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4215
Jeff Ortiz . . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4119
Geoff Bilau . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4218
Angela Han . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4120
Tim denHartog . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4219
Mike Flenniken .(909) 472-4100 Ext. 6052

Fittings Testing and Asia Pacific


Andy Ho . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4138
Chemical Testing
Michael Briggs . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4142
Lin Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4140
Karis Dominski-Ray . . . . . .(508) 842-2917

Backflow Prevention Institute Training/


Certification Programs
Stu Asay . . . . . . . . . . . . .(303) 451-0978

Engineering and Testing


Hanks Ninh . . . .(909) 472-4100 Ext. 4448
Andy Ho . . . . . . .(909) 472-4100 Ext.4443
Norm Smith . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4139
David Williams . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4147
Specialty Products
Sean Vuu . . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4143
Electrical Testing
Tony Zhou . . . . . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5536

Amir Zamanian . . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5533


Rafael Donado . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4108
Kyle Thompson . . . . . . . . .(909) 230-5534
Arturo Robles . . . . . . . . . .(909) 472-4137

Drinking Water & Backflow Prevention Magazine


Cindy Most . . . . . . . . . . . .(540) 539-8163
Laura Curtis . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 934-0115

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