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International Standard Organizations and Certifications |
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(ADA) |
American Disability Act - Assures that products fully comply with the provisions of the act to ensure equal access for physically challenged users. |
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(AGA) |
American Gas Association - Develops standards, tests and qualifies products used in gas lines and gas appliance installations. |
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(ASSE) |
American Society of Sanitary Engineering - Develops standards and qualifies products for plumbing and sanitary installations.. |
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(AWWA) |
American Water Works Association - Promotes public health through improvement of the quality of water. Develops standards for valves, fittings and other equipment. |
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(CGA) |
Canadian Gas Association - Develops standards, tests and qualifies products used in gas lines and gas appliance installations. |
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(FM) |
Factory Mutual - Develops standards and qualifies products for use by the general public. |
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(IAPMO) |
International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials - Qualifies and list products suitable for use in plumbing installations. |
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International Organization for Standardization Developed ISO-9000 through ISO-9004 |
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(MSS) |
Mechanical Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc. - A committee of manufacturers that develops technical codes and standards for the valve & fitting industry. |
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(NSF) |
National Sanitation Foundation - A non-profit organization best known for its role in developing standards for equipment, products and services. Many standards govern products for residential use. |
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(UL) |
Underwriter's Laboratory - Test and qualifies valve and fitting products under UL standards for safety. |