Articles by Jim Kendzel

ASA distributor members reported a -7 % year-over-year sales drop when comparing August 2023 to August 24.

The first half of 2024 has been a busy time for the ASA's Codes and Standards department. This article aims to provide an overview of these activities, as well as anticipated activities for the remainder of 2024.

ASA's Advocacy initiatives focus on representing its members and the entire PHCC and PVF supply chains in developing model codes that impact those supply chains.

Some of you are probably aware of the model code process and how it impacts the supply chains we are involved, but I thought I would take the time to explain how it may impact your business.

By now, all ASA members in the HVAC sector should be up to date on the transition to low-global Warming Potential (LGWP) refrigerants.

During this last quarter, I have had the opportunity to be part of an aggressive development project related to revisions to existing Product Category Rules (PCRs) for the following plumbing fixtures: electronic bidet seats, residential toilets, commercial lavatory faucets, commercial toilets, and commercial urinals.

I have participated in both U.S. and international codes and standards development for over 40 years and, although the process can be cumbersome, and, yes, a bit frustrating, I believe in the basic principles of consensus and due process which are the foundation of all valid standards and codes development processes.

The ASA Advocacy team has been busy over the last quarter representing ASA membership. In addition, through our partnership with HARDI, we also represented HARDI members in codes and standards activities.  The following provides updates on those activities.

There have been strong collaborative efforts by various industry associations, including ACCA, ASA, ASHRAE, HARDI, PHCC and others.

In October 2021, OSHA released preliminary data for the top 10 most-cited standards in fiscal year 2021. The data includes violations cited between Oct. 1, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021. The preliminary data was presented at the 2021 NSC Safety Congress and Expo by Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs at OSHA.