water quality and system

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Construction Specifications Institute

601 Madison Street

Alexandria, VA 22314-1791

Phone (703) 684-0300

Toll Free (800) 689-2900

Fax (703) 684-0465

Studies the interaction of various construction disciplines and the standardizaton of construction documents, conducts educational programs and sponsors local, regional and national conferences and trade shows. Prepares master construction specifications for all types of building construction work.

Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association

245 Riverchase Parkway East, Suite O

Birmingham, AL 35244

Phone (205) 988-9870

Fax (205) 988-9822

Foundation For Cross-Connection Control And Hydraulic Research

KAP 200 University Park MC 2531

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA 90089-2531

Phone (213) 740-2032

Fax (213) 740-8399

Internet: fccchr@usc.edu

Instrument Society of America

67 Alexander Drive

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

International Association Of Plumbing And Mechanical Officials

20001 Walnut Drive South

Walnut, CA 91789-2825

Phone (909) 595-8449

Publications (800) 85-IAPMO

Fax (909) 594-3690

Publishes the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Swimming

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Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code as well as other materials relating to model codes and training. Maintains a complete plumbing product listing service, which includes product testing, compliance, inspections and a test laboratory. Develops standards, presents educational seminars on plumbing and tests journeymen, and certifies inspectors.

International Conference Of Building Officials

5360 South Workman Mill Road

Whittier, California 90601

Phone (310) 699-0541

Develops and publishes model building codes and standards, including the Uniform Mechanical Code and the Uniform Building Code. Publishes books and technical manuals about building technology and conducts training and seminars.

International National Association Of Corrosion Engineers

1440 South Creek Drive

Houston, TX 77084-4906

Phone (713) 492-0535

Fax (713) 492-8254

NACE educates members of the public and technical professions about corrosion and materials performance and protection. NACE also works to find better ways of addressing safety, life of materials, and designs for corrosion prevention and control.

National Association Of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors

180 S. Washington Street

P.O. Box 6808

Falls Church, VA 22046-2919

Phone (703) 237-8100

Toll Free (800) 533-7694

This is an association of plumbing, heating and cooling contractors dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education and training of the industry for the protection of the health, safety and comfort of society and the environment.

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National Fire Protection Association

1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101

Quincy, MA 02269-9101

Phone (617) 770-3000

Toll Free (800) 344-3555

The NFPA produces fire safety codes, standards, handbooks, training and safety materials. Conducts seminars and training for fire protection designers, firefighters and other safety professionals.

National Fire Sprinker Association

P.O. Box 1000

Patterson, NY 12563

Phone (914) 878-4200

Fax (914) 878-4125

The NFSA promotes the manufacture and installation of fire sprinkler systems and fire sprinkler devices. The NFSA also promotes the recognition of the fire sprinkler industry as a unique identity. Conducts various educational programs and seminars. Publishes Sprinkler Quarterly and assorted guides and information pamphlets.

National Sanitation Foundation 3475 Plymouth Road

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Phone (313) 769-0109 Toll Free (800) 673-6275 Fax (313) 769-8010

Internet: http://www.nsf.com

Non-profit organization providing programs on public health and environmental quality. Develops and maintains consensus standards, tests and certifies products, inspects production facilities, registers quality systems and conducts special studies.

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National Swimming Pool And Spa Institute 2111 Eisenhower Ave

Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone (703) 838-0083 Toll Free (800) 548-NSPI Fax (703) 549-0493

Internet: http://nspi.resourcecenter.com

email: TBECKMAN.NSPI@MCIMAIL.COM

This institute publishes standards and promotes swimming pool and spa safety. It is comprised of public health officals and of pool manufacturers and swimming pool contractors.

National Swimming Pool Foundation

10803 Gulfdale, Suite 300

San Antonio, TX 78216

Phone (210) 525-122 7

A non-profit educational organization that initiates and supports research to improve aquatic facility safety, design, construction, operations and management.

Plastic Pipe And Fittings Assocation

800 Roosevelt Road

Building C, Suite 20

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Phone (708) 858-6540

Fax (708) 790-3095, (209) 673-1680

National trade association of manufacturers of plastic piping products used for plumbing applications. Promotes the use of plastic piping products in plumbing applications for water service, water distribution, disposal waste vent, building drainage and sprinkler applications, installed in structures or on premises in accordance with applicable codes.

Plumbing And Drainage Institute

1106 West 77th Street, South Drive

Indianapolis, Indiana 46260-3318

Phone (317) 251-6970

Fax (317) 243-8295

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Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Information Bureau

303 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 711

Chicago, IL 60601

Phone (312) 372-7331

Toll Free (800) 342-8598

Fax (312) 819-3666

Creates sales and merchandising matrerials to help contractors promote themselves and their businesses. Works to act as the consumer information and promotion arm of the plumbing, heating and cooling industry, providing newspapers and magazines with stories and information on plumbing, heating and cooling topics. Educates consumers about the professionalism and knowledge of licensed P-H-C contractors.

Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc.

900 Montclair Road

Birmingham, AL 35213

Phone (205) 591 - 1853

Fax (205) 591-0775

A model code organization which publishes the Standard Building Code and the Standard Mechanical Code. The SBCC also provides technical and educational support services.

Water Quality Association

4151 Naperville Rd

Lisle, IL 60532

Phone (708) 505-0160

Fax (708) 505-9637

The Water Quality Association seeks to assure the right of users of water to modify or enhance the quality of water to meet specific needs or desires. Focuses on industry issues, educations and idea exchange. Commissions various technical studies.

In addition to this abbreviated list, the Engineers Joint Council of New York publishes a Directory of Engineering Societies and Related Organizations which is available at some local libraries.

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Government

United States Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. EPA 4O24

401 M. Street NW

Washington, DC 20460

WAVE (Water Alliance To Save Energy)

Water Alliance to Save Energy Wave Program Director

U.S. EPA 4024 401 M. Street NW

Washington, DC 20460

Phone (202) 260-1827 Fax (202) 260-1827

WAVE is a joint government and industry effort in the hotel and motel lodging industry to reduce and conserve both energy and water. WAVE includes many of the largest hotel chains and several large utilities and manufacturers.

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Appendix I

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Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 29 (CFR 29 1910), Occupational Safety And Heath OSHA Standards.

Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 40 (CFR 40), EPA Environmental Standards And Laws.

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Frame, J. Davidson, Managing Projects in Organizations, San Francisco: Jossey-Wales Co., 1987.

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Lane, Russell W. Control of Scale And Corrosion in Building Water Systems, New York: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 1993. Lyons, Jerry L., PE and Askland, Jr., Carl L. Lyons' Encyclopedia of Valves, New York: Van Nostrand-Reinhold Company, 1975. Nayyar, Mohninder L., PE, Editor-in-Chief. Piping Handbook, 6th Edition, New York: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 1992.

Stein, Benjamin and Reynolds, John S. Mechanical And Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 8th Edition, New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1992.

Step by Step Guide Book on Home Plumbing, West Valley City, UT: Step by Step Guide Book Co., 1981.

Tortora, Gerard J., Funke, Berdell R. and Chase, Christine L., Microbiology: An Introduction, 4th Edition, Menlo Park, CA: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Co. Inc.

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Appendix II

Primary Drinking Water Standards, Community Systems

Courtesy: HDR Engineering, Inc. (adapted for use)