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Codes, Standards & Conformity Assessment

Codes, Standards & Conformity Assessment. GP Russ Chaney CEO, The IAPMO Group russ.chaney@iapmo.org. Objective. Provide an overview and the interrelationships of :. Why it should matter to industry and consumers?. Plumbing Codes & Regulations .

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Codes, Standards & Conformity Assessment

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  1. Codes, Standards & Conformity Assessment GP Russ Chaney CEO, The IAPMO Group russ.chaney@iapmo.org
  2. Objective Provide an overview and the interrelationships of : Why it should matter to industry and consumers?
  3. Plumbing Codes & Regulations Provide the legal framework for setting mandatory plumbing product requirements Enacted with: Various degrees of application Various degrees of enforcement responsibility Variety of update mechanisms Many different schemes in use throughout the world today...
  4. Scope (typical) ~ The code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement and maintenance of plumbing systems within the jurisdiction... Plumbing Code – Common Provisions
  5. Approval – All products used in the plumbing system shall conform to the applicable standards referenced in the code and approved by the governing jurisdiction... Plumbing Code – Common Provisions
  6. What is a Plumbing Product Standard? An acknowledged measure of comparison for quantitative or qualitative characteristics of a product... Examples of organizations that develop product standards... SA CSA IAPMO BIS BSI DIN
  7. Product Standards Ensure that products are consistent and safe Reduce antitrust and product liability exposure Reduce trade barriers Referenced in plumbing codes and building specifications Essential part of product approval process...
  8. Product Standards... Voluntary documents unless... Mandatory when adopted by government Must produce reproducible and repeatable results Must comply with well accepted engineering standards Latest edition used by certifiers/CABs...
  9. Plumbing Industry ANSI Accredited SDOs
  10. Principles of Standards Development Internationally Cardinal Principles of the U.S. System Due Process Consensus Openness Transparency
  11. Industry Consumers and Labor Interests Trade Associations Government Professional Societies Academic Institutions Standards Developers Other Stakeholders
  12. What is Conformity Assessment? A process used to show that a product, process or system meets specified requirements
  13. Why is Conformity Assessment Important? Demonstrates compliance to customers and regulators Gives specifiers, customers and end-users confidence when selecting products Allows manufacturers and consumers to distinguish products from competitors Creates a level playing field And in many cases, CA is required by law...
  14. Types or Levels ofConformity Assessment First Party Certification: Manufacturers self declaration Customers frequently rely on this Acceptable to regulators in some instances once authorization has been granted...
  15. Types or Levels ofConformity Assessment... Second Party Certification: Product purchaser's declaration of compliance
  16. Types or Levels ofConformity Assessment... Third Party Certification: Declaration from authoritative, independent, and objective party ISO Guide 65 (17065) utilized as criteria by which third-parties are evaluated and accredited...
  17. Where is Third-PartyAccreditation Required? Most plumbing codes require that CABs Be third-party accredited The CAB must: Perform initial and ongoing testing Perform periodic inspections & witness audits Make their listings publically available Must themselves submit to audits of their processes Renew their accreditations annually...
  18. Third-Party Accreditation in Accordance with ISO 17065 Establishes minimum acceptable level of performance Identifies competent product certifiers Ensures highest level of confidence of compliance Levels playing field for certifiers and manufacturers alike...
  19. The Process of Third-Party Certification of Products? Accreditation of third-party agency Testing of product Examination of test reports, drawings, calculations, physical dimensions literature, etc. Initial and ongoing audits/inspections Certificate of Compliance issuance Legal recognition of certification...
  20. Interrelationship Each plays a vital role Effective framework Level playing field Substantial industry involvement
  21. Summary Codes and Regulations are intended to protect health and safety Standards dictate specific product performance requirements within the codes. Conformity assessment is a process to help to ensure the mandates within the codes, standards and regulations are met...
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