ASSE Seeks Industry Experts to Update Hydronic Systems Qualification Standard
Key Highlights
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Direct Industry Input: Contractors and designers can help shape national qualification requirements for hydronic and solar water heating work
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Standards That Impact the Field: ASSE 19000 influences how hydronic professionals are qualified across the industry
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Accessible Participation: Virtual meetings and a broad call for stakeholders make it easier for working professionals to get involved
MOKENA, IL — ASSE International is seeking industry professionals to serve on a working group supporting the update of ASSE 19000, Hydronic Systems Professional Qualifications Standard, which establishes minimum requirements for qualified installers and designers of hydronic heating and cooling systems, as well as installers of solar water heaters.
Working group members will assist ASSE’s Professional Qualifications Standards Committee (PQSC) with the continued development of this American National Standard. The group will operate under ASSE’s accredited consensus procedures for standards development, IAPMO/ASSE PP-1 (Policies and Procedures for Consensus Development of American National Standards).
Defining Minimum Qualifications for Hydronic Professionals
ASSE 19000 is intended to provide consistent, industry-recognized qualification requirements for professionals working on hydronic heating and cooling systems and solar water heating installations.
“The subject standard provides uniform minimum requirements for qualified installers and designers of hydronic heating and cooling systems, as well as for qualified installers of solar water heaters,” said Terry Burger, Senior Director of Standards Development at IAPMO.
Meeting Schedule and Participation
The first working group meeting will be held virtually on Feb. 3, with additional meetings scheduled approximately every three to four weeks.
ASSE encourages participation from a broad range of industry stakeholders, including installers, manufacturers, plumbing professionals, engineers, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), building owners and managers, and members of the general public.
Application Details
Interested individuals can apply online at asse-plumbing.org/membership/committees/working-group-application. The application deadline is Feb. 26.
After submitting an application, interested parties should contact ASSE Standards at [email protected] and include a copy of their résumé by the Feb. 26 deadline. Questions may also be directed to John Higdon at 909/218-8123 or [email protected].