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Mike Miazga: A is for advocacy

ASA’s continues fighting for our industry through dogged legislative and codes and standards efforts.

March 29, 2021

Before I get into this month’s key thoughts related to important ASA efforts, I would like to bring to further light the recent unexpected death of longtime respected industry trade journalist Bob Mader.

ASA opposes proposed amendments to California Article 6, Clear and Reasonable Warnings Short-form Warnings

March 23, 2021

The ASA Plumbing Division Executive Council approved a position statement on the issue which was documented in a March 22, 2021 letter to the California OEHHA.

ASA's Jim Kendzel appointed voting member for important IAPMO committee

New standard covers alternate water source systems for multi-family, residential and commercial use.

March 19, 2021

American Supply Association Director of Codes and Standards Jim Kendzel, MPH, CAE, has been appointed as a voting member to the new International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Technical Subcommittee Z1324.

ASA joins appeal on DOE rule to change showerhead water-flow limit

New standard would allow 2.5 gpm on each showerhead nozzle.

February 22, 2021

The American Supply Association (ASA) recently joined the Alliance for Water Efficiency in its appeal to the United States Department of Energy related to allowable flow-rate changes for multi-head showers, and the subsequent negative affects it will have on business operations for ASA members, as well as overall negative water-efficiency consequences that will result.