OSHA 3170/56 pgs.

OSHA 3080/32 pgs.

OSHA 3151/48 pgs.

OSHA 3071

The American Backflow Prevention Association is an organization whose members have a common interest in protecting drinking water from contamination through cross-connections. ABPA is an organization dedicated to education and technical assistance. Through its network of regions and chapters, local needs and interests are supported with the resources of the national organization. ABPA is committed to advancing all aspects of backflow prevention for the continued protection of all water users.

Having the specialized tools of consistent, standard-conforming products and having qualified personnel to install, inspect and maintain those products and connected systems protects public health and safety. Deep knowledge and constant improvement of nearly 50 product performance standards for plumbing components, most notably backflow prevention devices and temperature actuated mixing valves, as well as eight personnel qualification standards puts ASSE in a class of its own. Its mission, in the spirit of the organization’s motto “Prevention Rather Than Cure,” is to continually improve the performance, reliability and safety of plumbing systems.

An indispensable resource, the American Supply Association (ASA) is committed to giving its members the ability to adapt, grow and succeed. Serving wholesaler-distributors and their supply chain partners in the plumbing-heating-cooling-piping (PHCP) and industrial pipe-valve-fitting (PVF) industry, ASA is a one-stop-shop for legislative and regulatory advocacy, ongoing business intelligence, employee training and education and peer-to-peer networking. We’re on the pulse of economic, social and political trends affecting your business, giving us the ABILITY to provide your employees confidence in their abilities….and your customers confidence in your company.

Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific
and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s most important
resource.

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials has been protecting the public’s health and safety for more than eighty five years by working in concert with government and industry to implement comprehensive plumbing and mechanical systems around the world.

The International Code Council is a member-focused association. It is dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures.

Founded in 1944, our mission is to protect and improve global human health. Manufacturers, regulators and consumers look to us to develop public health standards and certifications that help protect food, water, consumer products and the environment. As an independent, accredited organization, we test, audit and certify products and systems as well as provide education and risk management.

With a vision of Safe, Responsible Plumbing – Always, Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) established this website to advocate for water-efficient products meeting high safety and performance standards. Here, you can find the facts about plumbing industry issues, products, challenges and solutions, as well as information about the PMI organization, membership and events.

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters career information from the Occupational Outlook Handbook online by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.