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Plumbing
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FEATURES
2009 Plumbing Systems Specification Guide
It's back! ASPE's official Plumbing Systems Specification Guide for 2009 is the sole feature
of the December 2008 issue. Once again we've brought you the most comprehensive
directory of plumbing manufacturers, product suppliers, and organizations in the industry.
Browse the product categories and then look up the contact information for relevant
suppliers in the alphabetical listing. It couldn't be easier!
18 Manufacturer List
39 Manufacturers by Category
VOLUME 7, NUMBER 10 • DECEMBER 2008
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G ETTING TECHNICAL
10 Lessons Learned........................................... J. Joe Scott II, CPD, FASPE
Know Your Products!
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Large opening, single access cover for easier
maintenance. If the seal is damaged, it can
be replaced without removing the device
from the line. There are no sliding o-rings.
3
Lightweight epoxy coated ductile iron
grooved body allows lighter weight,
grooved gate or butterfly valves.
Because they are epoxy coated,
our assembly can be painted.
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remove either check valve from
the body thru 6” and no special
tools for the larger valves.
Wilkins check assemblies use
captured springs. There is no
need to remove the spring as-
sembly for any service function.
Our springs cannot accidently
unwind, creating safety concerns
like other check assemblies.
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Wilkins poppet design is much simpler than
most and is the easiest to service. The repair
kits are very low cost. The rubber seal ring
and poppet are held in place with 4 large
bolts which firmly seat the rubber against
the seat profile.
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Closed Check Open Check
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As with all Wilkins 300/400 Series Backflow Preventers, the innovative lighter weight, grooved body
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Specify the Wilkins 300/400 Series or the new 300A Series for your next installation or retrofit.
8 Speaking Out
60 The World of Design/Build.............................. Michael Smith, CPD M A G A Z I N E
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ASPE Board of Directors 2008–2010
President Vice President, Technical Vice President, Education Vice President, Legislative Vice President, Membership Vice President, Affiliate Secretary
Julius A. Ballanco, PE, CPD, FASPE Norman Parks, CET, CPD Diane M. Wingard, CPD Greg A. Farmer, PE Jeffrey Ingertson, CPD William M. Smith Gregory L. Mahoney, CPD, FASPE
JB Engineering and Code Consulting PC The Wooten Company KTD Consulting Engineers Michael Brady Inc. Engineering Titeflex Corp., Gastite Division Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. TLC Engineering for Architecture
Munster, IN Raleigh, NC Altamonte Springs, FL Knoxville, TN Sierra Vista, AZ Montgomery, AL Brentwood, TN
Treasurer Region 1 Director Region 2 Director Region 3 Director Region 4 Director Region 5 Director Executive Director
Gregory L. Mahoney, CPD, FASPE R. Paul Silvestre Mitchell J. Clemente, CPD David H. Anelli Matthew R. Bell, CPD Timothy A. Smith, CPD Stanley M. Wolfson
TLC Engineering for Architecture B.J. Terroni Co. Inc. Westlake Reed Leskosky Heery Design Plumbing Systems Design Metro Design Associates Chicago, IL
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also have heightened the air pressure attenuator (PAPA)? The code official will need to
administrative powers evaluate its conformity to the intent of the code, i.e. the pneu-
Sun
of the code official. This matic pressure differential is not more than 1 inch of water
acutely raises the ques- column for each trap. The valuation now turns to principles of
tion concerning the code engineering and the mechanics of the devices themselves. (It
for Dom estic wAte r heAt ing official’s qualifications is not my intent to evaluate the AAV or PAPA, only to illustrate
to make such judg- the qualitative knowledge needed by the code official to make
ments, particularly as an engineering judgment.)
Are All PeX Plumbing
systems the sAme? designs and methods In determining the alternative design of AAVs with or
are based on engineer- without PAPAs in lieu of a vent pipe system to the open atmo-
leArn how to over com e ing practices and as sphere, the code official will need to have basic knowledge of
retrofit chAllenges materials and equip- the physics of positive and negative air pressures (pressure
ment are becoming transients) and the conditions of occurrence within the drain-
more technologically age and vent system. The code official also will need to inter-
advanced. As a code PSDMAGAZINE.ORG
pret and understand technical submissions, including iden-
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specifiers, code officials, contractors, manufacturers,
master plumbers, and plumbing professionals tifying the approval agencies, interpreting the performance
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aware of the responsi- standard criteria for AAVs, and looking for the testing criteria.
ble charge of interpret- If the testing criteria is lacking, the code official has the power
ing and enforcing the plumbing code. Being able to interpret to order testing of the device to meet performance standards
is to know the meaning of the established principles behind as intended by the code and satisfactory to the code official.
the codification. Such principles take the code official into the This requires the code official to know the applicable agency
realm of physics and mathematics upon which engineering to perform the testing and what the testing shall substantiate.
practices are based. For the code official rightly to discern the Data test results and the manufacturer’s instructions also
intent of the code as well as to make judgments on alternative need to be interpreted to apply sound technical judgment and
render a verdict for equivalent performance.
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DESIGNER’S NOTEBOOK
running through studs and joists. The Figure 3 Acoustical protection for piping through metal stud EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION
plumbing designer should not allow this Hot water running through copper
method and instead should specify an or plastic piping can cause the piping
inexpensive and proven method with to expand and contract. The expansion
the use of rubber isolators that are man- and contraction causes the piping to
ufactured and tested for the application move, thus making a popping or crack-
(see Figures 4 and 5). ling noise. This noise is because the
To prevent noise transfer when water piping is in contact with the building’s
piping is passing through the wood, structure. The use of rubber padding
metal, or concrete floor system, the between the piping and structure can
common approach is to place rubber alleviate the noise. Expansion and
neoprene pads under the ears of the contraction also can occur with storm
floor riser clamps (see Figure 2). These water or sanitary water running through
pads come in various thicknesses, plastic piping.
from ¼ inch to ¾ inch or even thicker.
The piping also must be isolated from FIXTURES, FAUCETS, AND
contact with the edge of the floor pen- APPLIANCES
etration, whether it is wood, concrete, Plumbing fixtures should be chosen
or metal decking. This can be accom- for their sound qualities. Vitreous china
plished by the use of acoustical sealant Source: Hubbard Enterprises–Holdrite and cast iron offer good sound quality,
in the annular space between the piping as do stainless steel and fiberglass if the
and structure as done with storm and bottoms of the basins are coated with
sanitary drainage piping (see Figure 1). a material that make the sink quiet when water is turned on. For
When hangers are used, noise reduction can be accomplished the water connection between the fixture and the water supply,
with the use of spring-isolated hangers attached at the structure flexible tubing made of corrugated stainless steel or braided nylon
or hangers lined with felt or rubber material to break the direct will perform better than chrome-plated copper or rigid brass
contact between the hanger and water piping. supply lines. Always keep the supply piping to a fixture from direct
contact with the wall surface by providing rubber or dense foam
WATER HAMMER isolation spacers between the stub-outs and the wall surface.
As mentioned in Part 1, water hammer is another annoying Tub and shower fixtures and faucets are the worst regarding
cause of noise and vibration. Air-filled stubs referred to as air noise generation, so they should be treated the same as water
chambers have been used, but they are effective only for a short stub-outs to fixtures. The showerhead arm, tub spout, and all
period because they fill with water, which makes them ineffec- supply lines must be kept from contact with wall surfaces (see
tive. The most effective way to prevent water hammer is a shock Figure 6). This can be accomplished by providing a ¼-inch space
arrestor, which is a mechanical manufactured device. The arrestor between the pipe and wall surface. Installing a ¼-inch rubber pad
should be installed in the piping as recommended by the arres- or neoprene liner between the building’s structure and a cast iron
tor manufacturer and located near the equipment or fast-closing tub can eliminate noise and vibration transfer as water enters the
valve such as washing machines, flush valves, and ball valves. tub.
next project.
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DESIGNER’S NOTEBOOK
Figure 6 Acoustical isolator for shower mixing valve
Other Tips
A plumbing designer can use several other methods to allevi-
ate noise and vibration in a plumbing system. First, work with the
architect to ensure that plumbing walls are not located anywhere
Source: Hubbard Enterprises–Holdrite
near quiet rooms such as conference rooms, private offices, and
work stations. If this cannot be avoided, then the walls around
VALVES, PUMPS, AND EQUIPMENT plumbing should be constructed to minimize sound transfer. The
Valves are a major contributor of noise in a plumbing system. plumbing designer also should avoid running piping above the
Choosing valves with smooth flow characteristics can alleviate ceilings of these quiet rooms.
noise. Valve manufacturers offer flow and turbulence data to assist Second, know and understand the building and its spaces and
in your choice of a valve. Full-way ball valves and full-way gate be sensitive to the conditions of the building. In seismic regions,
valves have smooth waterways and are the quietest valves. avoid the use of rigid seismic or sway bracing where possible. Use
Pumps and some equipment can be very loud and usually are systems that include aircraft-type cable and accessories that are
isolated by a foam rubber shield placed over the impeller of a designed to allow minimal swaying under seismic movement.
RESOURCES
Plumbing Engineering Design Hand-
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• IAPMO Classified
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800-488-8999
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Oil Equipment
Noble Co., The 4 Hershey Dr., Ansonia, CT 06401
P.O. Box 350, Grand Haven, MI 49417-0350 P: 203-736-8886 • F: 800-532-3073
P: 231-799-8000 • TFP: 800-878-5788 • F: 231-799-8850
E-mail: sales@oil-equip-mfg.com
E-mail: sales@noblecompany.com www.oil-equip-mfg.com
www.noblecompany.com Patterson Pump Company
Olsonite Corporation 2129 Ayersville Rd., Toccoa, GA 30577
Nomaco Insulation 25 Dart Rd., Newnan, GA 30265 P: 706-297-2852, F: 706-886-0023
203 Capcom Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587 P: 770-253-3930 • TFP: 800-521-8266 • F: 770-253-0152 E-mail: bhenry@pattersonpumps.com
P: 919-435-5370 • TFP: 866-876-2684 • F: 919-554-4253 www.olsonite.com www.pattersonpumps.com
E-mail: tstephans@nomaco.com
www.nomacoinsulation.com Omni Brass Inc. Company Description
127 Limestone Cres., Toronto, ON M3J 2R1 Canada Patterson proudly produces centrifugal pumps and
Noritz America P: 416-650-9900 • F: 416-650-9901 package systems for the following markets: fire,
11160 Grace Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708 E-mail: mail@omnibrass.com plumbing, HVAC, municipal, and industrial. Offices
P: 714-433-2905 • TFP: 866-766-7489 • F: 714-241-2514 www.omnibrass.com in Athens, Greece and Chiang Mai, Thailand, and
E-mail: info@noritzamerica.com manufacturing in Mullingar, Ireland, serve Patterson
www.noritzamerica.com around the world. The Gorman-Rupp Company will also
show their 6x6-foot pressure booster system along with
a T-Series.
Western Enterprises
875 Bassett Rd., Westlake, OH 44145
P: 440-871-2160 • TFP: 800-783-7890 • F: 440-835-8283
www.westernenterprises.com
Company Description Wilkins, a Zurn Company
For over 50 years, Western has been supplying products 1747 Commerce Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Woodford Manufacturing Co.
for the control, storage, and transmission of compressed P: 877-222-5356 • F: 805-238-5766 2121 Waynoka Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80915
gases to the industrial, medical, and helium gas markets. E : wilkins@zurnwilkins.com
-mail P: 719-574-1101 • TFP: 800-621-6032 • F: 719-574-7621
www.zurn.com E-mail: sales@wcmind.com
Contacts www.wcmind.com
Innovator National Sales: Brian M. Forgach Company Description
Business Development Manager: Kristy Wielkiewicz Wilkins manufactures a broad line of backflow Company Description
Technical Sales Representative: Larry A. Decamp preventors, pressure regulators, and other water control Woodford is a manufacturer of quality wall faucets,
products for industrial and residential applications. wall hydrants, and yard hydrants for residential and
Western Water Products commercial use
6060 Enterprise Dr, ., Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Trade Marks
P: 530-621-0255 • TFP: 800-828-2005 • F: 530-626-7178 Wilkins, Aqua-Gard Contacts
E-mail: watpro@aol.com National Sales Manager: Jim Engard
Contacts VP/Dir Sales & Marketing: Steve Woodford
Wheatland Tube Co. VP Marketing Sales: Rick Fields
900 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108-2114 WP Industries (Western)
P: 856-854-5400 • TFP: 800-257-8182 • F: 856-854-0616 14405 Best Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650
E-mail: info@wheatland.com P: 562.229.0910 • F: 562.229.0930
www.wheatland.com E-mail: syoung@wpindustries.com
www.wpindustries.com
Wheeler-Rex
3744 Jefferson Road, P.O. Box 688, Ashtabula, OH 44005 Xerxes Corporation
7901 Xerxes Ave. SO., Suite 201, Minneapolis, MN 55431-
Whirlpool 1288
2000 N. M-63, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 P: 952-887-1892 • F: 952-887-1882
TFP: 800-253-1301 • F: 616-923-7095 E-mail: info@xerxescorp.com
www.xerxescorp.com
Yard Hydrant Companion
813 Hempstead Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
P: 314-231-8738 • F: 314-231-2820
E-mail: danm@hydrants.com
www.hydrants.com
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MANUFACTURERS by CATEGORY
Viega LLC Viega LLC Noble Co., The Leslie Controls Hangers (see also Brackets)
Fittings, Pipe Steel Flow Control Systems Lochinvar Corporation Anvil International Inc.
Anaco/Husky Anvil International Inc. Anvil International Inc. Hot Water Cooper B-Line
Canplas LLC Union Neoperl Inc. Bryan Boilers, a division of Bryan Empire Industries Inc.
Dae Hung Precision Co. Ltd. Anvil International Inc. SeeWater Inc. Steam LLC Erico
FlowGuard Gold & Corzan Piping Systems Shurjoint Piping Products Sensors Steam Hubbard Enterprises/HOLDRITE
Freedom Plastics Inc. Welded DynaQuip Controls Bryan Boilers, a division of Bryan ITW Buildex / Sammy Super Screw
Great Lakes International Inc. Anvil International Inc. Froet Industries LLC Steam LLC Miro Industries Inc.
Josam Co. Zinc Cemline Corporation Nibco Inc.
Flow Switches
LDR Industries Inc. Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Acorn Safety Graham Corp. Heads
Lubrizol Advanced Materials Inc. ITT Residential & Commercial Water Generators Central Brass
Mercury Plastics Inc.
Fixture Trim (see also Faucets)
Advanced Modern Technologies McDonnell & Miller Steam Ondine
Mueller Industries Potter Electric Signal Company Parker Boiler Co. Strom Plumbing by Sign of the Crab
Corporation
Robert Manufacturing Company Wolverine Brass Inc.
Central Brass Fluids, Heat Transfer Glycol Make-Up Package
Schott North America Inc. Shower
Transair Fixtures, Plumbing Hercules Chemical Co. Hoffman Specialty
Noble Co., The ITT Residential & Commercial Water Acorn Safety
Tyler Pipe Co. Acryline
Wessels Co. California Heads
Aluminum Advanced Modern Technologies Cooling
Corporation Grundfos Pumps Corp. Shower
Transair Grab Bars Central Brass
American Standard Patterson Pump Company Best Bath Systems
Asbestos Cement Sloan Valve Company
Best Bath Systems Heating Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc.
Anderson Metals Corp. Inc. Willoughby Industries Inc.
Bradley Corp. Grundfos Pumps Corp. Connecticut Stamping & Bending Co.
Brass Caroma USA Wolverine Brass Inc.
Patterson Pump Company Leonard Valve Company
Anderson Metals Corp. Inc. Central Brass Spray, Shower Bath
Flush Valves Willoughby Industries Inc.
Mid-America Fittings Eljer Plumbingware Inc. California Wolverine Brass Inc.
Mueller/B&K Industries Inc. Acorn Engineering Company Grease/Oil Removal Units, Automatic Sprinkler, Fire
Elkay Manufacturing Advanced Modern Technologies Ashland Trap Distribution Co.
Transair Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Viking Group Inc.
Cast Iron Corporation Drain-Net
Griffin Products Inc. Central Brass Grease Removal Systems Inc. Heat Exchangers
Anvil International Inc. Josam Co. Hoffman Specialty
Mid-America Fittings Chicago Faucets/Geberit Highland Tank
Just Manufacturing Co. Coyne & Delany Company International GRD ITT Residential & Commercial Water
Ward Manufacturing Inc. Laboratory Enterprises Kohler Co. Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Shell and Tube
Compression Lasco Bathware Bryan Boilers, a division of Bryan
Lavelle Industries Josam Co.
IPEX Mansfield Plumbing Products Steam LLC
Mansfield Plumbing Products MIFAB
Mid-America Fittings Metcraft Industries Parker Boiler Co.
Moen Inc. PEP Plastic Engineered Products
Copper Neoperl Inc. Sloan Valve Company Schier Products Co. Thrush Company Inc.
Anvil International Inc. NSF International Town & Country Plastics Inc.
Zurn Engineered Water Solutions Heat Pump Water Heater
Mueller/B&K Industries Inc. Plumberex Specialty Products
Battery Operated Grease/Oil/Solids Interceptors Parker Boiler Co.
Nibco Inc. Reelcraft Industries
Advanced Modern Technologies ABT Inc. PolyDrain - TrenchFormer Heat Tracing Systems
NVENT LLC Sloan Valve Company
Corporation Ashland Trap Distribution Co. Easy Heat Inc.
Shurjoint Piping Products Sunroc LLC
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Big Dipper Thermaco Inc. Thermon Manufacturing Company
T-Drill Industries Inc. Toto USA
Tyco Fire & Building Products Truebro Inc. Flushometers Bio-Microbics Inc. Heat Transfer Equipment, Boilers
Viega LLC Vitra USA Coyne & Delany Company Burt Process Equipment Inc. Graham Corp.
Waterless Co. LLC Kohler Co. Canplas LLC Lochinvar Corporation
Dielectric
Whitehall Manufacturing Sloan Valve Company Drain-Net Parker Boiler Co.
Anvil International Inc.
WP Industries (Western) Fluxes, Soldering, Welding & Brazing GK & L Inc.
Drainage Grease Removal Systems Inc. Heaters
Canplas LLC Zurn Engineered Water Solutions Hercules Chemical Co. Burnham Hydronics
J.W. Harris Co. Inc. Green Turtle
Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Hospital Chronomite Laboratories
RectorSeal Highland Tank
Nibco Inc. Aqua Bath Company Inc. Lochinvar Corporation
International GRD
Fiberglass Neoperl Inc. Fountains PVI Industries LLC
Josam Co.
PEP Plastic Engineered Products Truebro Inc. Acorn Aqua Rinnai Corporation
MIFAB
Galvanized Whitehall Manufacturing Central Brass Runtal North America Inc.
NSF International
Anvil International Inc. Willoughby Industries Inc. Elkay Manufacturing Temp-Air
Park Environmental Equipment
Mid-America Fittings Flanges Stern-Williams Co. PEP Plastic Engineered Products Thrush Company Inc.
Shurjoint Piping Products Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Drinking Plumbing & Drainage Institute Ceiling
Grooved IPS/Weld-On Acorn Aqua PS International Runtal North America Inc.
Anvil International Inc. Closet Central Brass Rockford Separators Electric
Shurjoint Piping Products Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Hoeptner Perfected Products Schier Products Co. Acorn Safety
Tyco Fire & Building Products MIFAB Stern-Williams Co. Thermon Manufacturing Company AO Smith
Iron NVENT LLC Willoughby Industries Inc. Tyler Pipe Co. Chronomite Laboratories
Mid-America Fittings Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co. Eye Wash Zurn Engineered Water Solutions Runtal North America Inc.
Shurjoint Piping Products Pipe Bradley Corp. Grooving Machines Temp-Air
Malleable IPEX Guardian Equipment Anvil International Inc. Gas
Anvil International Inc. Lasco Fittings Inc. Water Saver Faucet Shurjoint Piping Products AO Smith
Mid-America Fittings Nibco Inc. Lead Free Drinking Parker Boiler Co.
Central Brass
Guides, Pipe Sellers Engineering Co.
Ward Manufacturing Inc. Transair
Empire Industries Inc.
Plastic Pipe, Galvanized Hoeptner Perfected Products Temp-Air
Anvil International Inc. Stern-Williams Co. Halon Replacements Indirect Fired
Canplas LLC Fike Corp.
FlowGuard Gold & Corzan Piping Systems Toilet Wash Amtrol Inc.
IPEX Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Bradley Corp. Hand Cleaners Burnham Hydronics
John Guest USA Intersan Hercules Chemical Co. Parker Boiler Co.
Flapper Valves, Toilets J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Company
Lasco Fittings Inc. Lavelle Industries Willoughby Industries Inc. Sellers Engineering Co.
Lubrizol Advanced Materials Inc. Wolverine Brass Inc. Freeze Equipment, Pipe Hand Dryers Temp-Air
Mercury Plastics Inc. Rothenberger USA Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc. Infrared
Flashings, Ventstack Advanced Modern Technologies
Mid-America Fittings ITW Buildex / Sammy Super Screw Gaskets and Packing Sensor Operated
Mueller/B&K Industries Inc. Advance Products & Systems Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc. Corporation
Nibco Inc. Floats Bradley Corp. Radiant
Robert Manufacturing Company Anvil International Inc.
PEP Plastic Engineered Products Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute Sloan Valve Company Lochinvar Corporation
Viega LLC SeeWater Inc. Stiebel Eltron
Shurjoint Piping Products Steam, Packaged
Stainless Steel Liquid Level Control Warm Air Leslie Controls
SJE Rhombus Gauges
Anvil International Inc. Allied Healthcare Products Inc. Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc. Sellers Engineering Co.
Falcon Stainless Inc. Sump Pump Temp-Air
Mid-West Instrument Hand Trucks
IPEX Glentronics Inc. Swimming Pool, Solar
Pressure Pipe Tytes Inc.
Mid-America Fittings SJE Rhombus Lochinvar Corporation
Watts Handles, Faucet
Shurjoint Piping Products Floor Underlayments Central Brass Tank Storage
Tyco Fire & Building Products Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Generators Sellers Engineering Co.
Graham Corp.
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Rules of Thumb
Designers frequently use rules of thumb for estimating The total head loss in this system is simply the length multi-
component size. These rules are based on engineering facts, plied by the friction head loss rate:
assumptions, and approximations about the way things work. Pump head = System length (feet) × Unit friction loss rate
It’s wise to know the basis of these shortcuts to judge the (foot pounds per pound of head loss per unit length)
amount of uncertainty in the rule of thumb analysis.
Many HVAC professionals use the following rule of thumb Pump head = 5,000 feet × 1.56 feet of head loss
100 feet of length
for estimating the flow required to provide comfortable condi- Thus, the pump head equals 78 feet of head.
tions in heating or cooling systems. Figure 1 is a typical end-suction pump selected for 1,000
Q = ṁcp ∆t gpm and 78 feet of head. The system curve shows that the
where pump actually will provide more than 1,000 gpm because the
Q = Heat transfer rate (British thermal units per hour) constant revolutions per minute (rpm) impeller is trimmed in
ṁ = Mass flow rate (pounds of liquid per hour) ⅛-inch increments, and the 10-inch impeller shown is slightly
cp = Specific heat of the liquid (Btu/lb-°F) larger than required.
∆t = Temperature change of the liquid (°F) This analysis assumes that the system uses 60°F water, and
that’s not very useful in an HVAC system. While it could cool
If flow is measured in gallons per minute (gpm), the rule of
very hot air, it probably couldn’t dehumidify it. In a heating
thumb becomes:
Q = 500 gpm ∆t system, 60°F water is too cool to keep people comfortable.
Thus, let’s assume a chilled water temperature of 40°F or
In this equation, the constant assumes specific gravity, and a hot water temperature of 200°F and see the effect on the
the specific heat of the liquid equals one. In other words, the system and pump.
liquid is water at standard conditions (60°F), with no additives. At 40°F, water is more viscous. The friction loss rate for 1,000
There isn’t much uncertainty in applying it, at least not as gpm in 8-inch pipe rises to 1.61 feet per 100 feet. For the 5,000-
much uncertainty as exists in rules of thumb for determining foot system, the total head loss increases to 80.5 feet.
pump head, for example. At 200°F, water is less viscous. The friction loss rate for 1,000
gpm in 8-inch pipe is only 1.42 feet per 100 feet. Thus, system
Is that Really True? head loss drops to 71 feet.
Assume a closed system of 5,000 feet total equivalent length.
The cooling and heating system heads have been plotted
That’s the same as saying everything in the system—real things
on the pump curve showing that the actual cooling system
such as heat exchangers or elbows—has the same head loss as
flow for this pump will be approximately 975 gpm, about 2.5
5,000 feet of straight pipe, an approximation in itself. Applying
the rule of thumb at a 20 degree
delta tee, we find that 1,000 Figure 1 Typical end-suction pump for 1,000 gpm and 78 feet of head
gpm is required to provide 10
million Btuh. If the delta tee
were only 10°F, the required
flow would be doubled.
Now select a pump. A flow of
1,000 gpm at 60°F in standard
8-inch steel pipe will require
1.56 foot-pounds of work per
pound of liquid. This friction Cooling
head loss rate is available in
tables, charts, and calculators Heating
available from many sources.
What About Other Carbon Sources in Winston Huff, CPD, LEED AP, is a project manager, plumbing fire
protection designer, and sustainable coordinator
Plumbing Systems? with Smith Seckman Reid Consulting Engineers in
One example is the amount of carbon released from sewer Nashville, Tenn. He is on the U.S. Green Building
Council’s Water Efficiency (WE) Technical Advisory
systems. This includes the carbon and methane gas in the Group (TAG). He was the founding editor of Life
Support and Biosphere Science and has served as its
sewer piping and the methods used to treat wastewater by editor-in-chief. He is president of Science Interactive,
treatment plants. an organization promoting biosphere science. For
more information or to comment on this article,
On-site wastewater treatment systems are available that e-mail articles@psdmagazine.org.
treat wastewater using a biological system of plants and micro-
organisms, which copy the ways nature treats waste. Such
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ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left) ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left)
presents a Certificate of Appreciation to presents a Certificate of Appreciation
Jay R. Smith for its Bronze Sponsorship at to Mueller Industries for its Bronze
ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left) pres- the Monday, October 27, 2008, Opening Sponsorship.
ents a Certificate of Appreciation to IAPMO Awards Program.
for its Silver Sponsorship.
Bronze
Companies
Halsey Taylor
Jay R. Smith
Mueller
RBI Water Heaters
Symmons Industries Inc. ASPE President Julius Ballanco (second ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left) pres-
from right) presents a Certificate of Appre- ents a Certificate of Appreciation to Sym-
SyncroFlo ciation to RBI Water Heaters for its Bronze mons Industries for its Bronze Sponsorship.
T&S Brass & Bronze Works Sponsorship.
ASPE President Julius Ballanco (right) ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left) presents
presents a Certificate of Appreciation to a Certificate of Appreciation to T&S Brass and
SyncroFlo for its Bronze Sponsorship. Bronze Works for its Bronze Sponsorship.
Silver
ASPE Chapters
Connecticut Chapter
Montreal Chapter
North Florida Chapter
Quebec Chapter
ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left) presents
a Certificate of Appreciation to Capital Re- ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left) presents
gion NY Chapter for its Gold Sponsorship. a Certificate of Appreciation to Ottawa Re-
gion Chapter for its Gold Sponsorship.
ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left) ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left) pres- ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left)
presents a Certificate of Appreciation to ents a Certificate of Appreciation to Central presents a Certificate of Appreciation to
Quebec Chapter for its Silver Sponsorship. Florida Chapter for its Bronze Sponsorship. Southwestern Ohio Chapter for its Bronze
Sponsorship.
Bronze
ASPE Chapters
Alabama Chapter
Atlanta Chapter
Central Florida Chapter
Greenville Chapter
Kansas City Chapter
Omaha Chapter
ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left) pres- ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left) pres-
Rochester Chapter ents a Certificate of Appreciation to Kansas ents a Certificate of Appreciation to Roch-
Southwestern Ohio Chapter City Chapter for its Bronze Sponsorship. ester Chapter for its Bronze Sponsorship.
ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left) presents ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left) pres- ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left) pres-
a Certificate of Appreciation to Alabama ents a Certificate of Appreciation to Omaha ents a Certificate of Appreciation to Atlanta
Chapter for its Bronze Sponsorship. Chapter for its Bronze Sponsorship. Chapter for its Bronze Sponsorship.
An ASPE Business Meeting is required to meet at each biennial The major business of this meeting is to discuss and vote on
Convention. The business of the Society is conducted by approxi- any proposed bylaw amendments, nominate and elect the
mately 320 delegates chosen by each chapter’s membership. The next ASPE board of directors, and conduct any other business
number of delegates from each chapter varies, but in no event are of the Society as brought forth by the delegates on behalf of
there less than three official delegates from each chapter. In addi- the membership.
tion, the ASPE board, region chairs, past presidents, and Research
Foundation president are official delegates.
Delegates receive
hundreds of pages of
Every ASPE Business Meeting begins with the posting of material to be used
the colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem, during the Business
and an invocation. Convention Co-chair Greg Each board member gives Meeting.
Farmer provides delegates a verbal report to the
with a daily update of infor- delegates.
mation.
With the passage of bylaw amendment #6, which modified Article 4 — Convention, the voting for officers could be done
utilizing a “suitable and secure voting method.” With secret written ballots no longer required, the time necessary for the
election of officers was greatly reduced.
As for all ASPE Business Meetings, a number of members who are present for the meeting but are not delegates are
chosen to be the official tellers for the meeting. The tellers are responsible for collecting and handing out information,
overseeing all votes, verifying the correctness of each vote, and when necessary, counting hands or paper ballots.
This year, the 2008 ASPE Business Meeting tellers were Patrick McClellan, CPD, Gary Mohr, CPD, Natalie Kizelewicz, CPD,
Richard Lingo, Kelvin Kennedy, and Jeff Cochran. Patrick McClellan was appointed to be the head teller.
In accordance with bylaw amendment #13, and in accordance with the laws of California governing the Society, the posi-
tion of secretary/treasurer was separated into two positions: secretary and treasurer. Following the ASPE Convention, the
president, with the approval of the board of directors, named Gregory L. Mahoney, CPD, FASPE, to serve both positions
for the coming year.
Due to space restrictions, the second half of the 2008 Convention and En-
gineered Plumbing Expositions highlights, including all the award winners
and social events, will be published in the January/February 2009 issue.
President, Julius A. Ballanco, PE, Vice President, Technical, John Vice President, Education, Diane M. Vice President, Legislative, Gregory
CPD, FASPE Norman Parks, CPD, CET Wingard, CPD A. Farmer, PE
Vice President, Membership, Jeffrey Vice President, Affiliate, William M. Secretary/Treasurer, Gregory L. Region 1 Director,
L. Ingertson, CPD Smith Mahoney, CPD, FASPE R. Paul Silvestre
From right: Diane Wingard, VP education; Paul 2008–2010 ASPE board of directors, from right: Julius Ballanco, president (partially blocked); Diane Wingard,
Silvestre, Region 1 director; Greg Farmer, VP leg- VP education (partially blocked); Greg Farmer, VP legislative; Jeffrey Ingertson, VP membership; Billy Smith,
islative (blocked from view); Jeffrey Ingertson, VP VP affiliate; Gary Mahoney, secretary/treasurer (partially hidden); Paul Silvestre, Region 1 director; Mitch
membership; Billy Smith, VP affiliate; Gary Ma- Clemente, Region 2 director (partially hidden); Dave Anelli, Region 3 director (partially hidden); Matt Bell, Re-
honey, secretary/treasurer gion 4 director; Tim Smith, Region 5 director. (Norman Parks, VP technical, was unavailable for this picture.)
Julius Ballanco, president (right), and Billy Smith, VP affiliate (right); Julius Ballanco, After swearing in, 2008–2010 board members
Diane Wingard, VP education president; and Diane Wingard, VP education congratulate each other.
Greg Farmer, VP legislative (right) and Jeffrey Ing- Julius Ballanco, president (right) and Greg Farmer,
Julius Ballanco, president (right); Diane
ertson, VP membership VP legislative
Wingard, VP education; and Mitch Clem-
ente, Region 2 director
74 Plumbing Systems & Design DECEMBER 2008 WWW.PSDMAGAZINE.ORG
2008 ASPE Engineered Plumbing Exposition
The 2008 ASPE Convention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition brings together, under one roof, the world’s
largest gathering of plumbing engineering and design products, equipment, and services—three football
fields of exhibits. More than 300 manufacturers, suppliers, and consultants have technical exhibits featuring
everything from pipes to pumps to fixtures, from compressors to consulting services. It is a unique opportunity
to view and examine the equipment, products, and services you’ll be recommending and specifying.
It starts with the snip of the ribbon, and the 2008 Engineered
Plumbing Exposition is underway. Officiating at the opening are
(from the left) ASPE President Julius Ballanco; ASPE Convention
Co-chair Greg Farmer; ASPE Convention Co-chair Frank Heine;
Southern California Host Committee Secretary Rod Koepke; Los
Angeles Chapter President Vivian Enriquez; Orange County Chap-
ter President Jeff Reed; and San Diego Chapter President Scott
Newton.
Jammed right from the get-go, both days of the Exposition saw record crowds. Exhibitors remarked on
how much more crowded the floors seemed to be this year. Exhibitors loved the traffic; most of all they
loved the quality of the attendees. The director of a “competing” show was amazed at the size, quality, and
traffic at the ASPE EPE. “I had no idea,” he said. “Is it always like this?”
How did exhibitors rate the show? More than 93 percent of exhibitors, representing 609 booths on
the 2008 EPE floor, have re-signed for the 2010 EPE in Philadelphia, November 1–2, 2010. Due to the
continued unprecedented growth and demand for space on the EPE floor and attendee concerns
about spending quality time at all booths, ASPE may again freeze the total 2010 EPE floor size to a
maximum of 650 booths.
Congratulations to all.
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CONGRATULATIONS
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ROBERT CHOBY!
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The grand prize for the 2008 ASPE Convention and Engineered Plumbing
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Exposition was a ruby red 2009 Saturn Sky. The winner of the 2009 Sky was
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Robert is ready to go. Later Tuesday, he and the car went to the dealer where
the car was titled in his name and in his home state of Pennsylvania. All sales ASPE President Julius Ballanco (left) congratulates
taxes and title fees were included as part of the prize. John is “only” respon- Robert Choby and hands over keys to the car.
sible for state and federal sales taxes.
Gail Wentink
(right) with Russ
I would like to thank the delegates as well as the mem- One of the questions I am always confronted with
bership for their support in electing me to a second term is, “How are the finances?” Good, actually. ASPE has
as president of ASPE. It has been an honor serving as turned the corner and is almost out of debt. Actually, as I
your president, and I pledge to continue to do my best in start my second term, the Society is in approximately the
the next two years. same debt as when I first joined the board eight years
I set a number of goals for my first term, a few of ago. That may not sound good, but actually it is great. We
which I discussed in my last column. Some of those sunk into significant debt over a four-year period, but
goals continue into my second term, and I also have set during the last four years, we have paid back that same
some new goals for the Society. amount of debt.
We have significantly increased our presence in We need to continue to watch every dollar and make
providing top-of-the-line educational programs. The sound investments for the future. During these tough
webinar series has been very well received and will con- economic times, it is especially important for ASPE to be
tinue into the future. Whenever possible, we will seek fiscally wise. I can assure you that will occur.
sponsors for these webinars so we can offer them free to We have published one plumbing engineering design
the members. standard, and a number of other standards are under
In addition to the webinars, in the near future we will development. We need to complete these standards and
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offer other educational programs on the Internet. These get them out to the industry. However, we need volun-
programs, for which ASPE will issue continuing educa- teers to help. Some of the standards under development
tion units (CEUs), will be available at any time. You will are hot water temperature control, water pipe sizing,
be able to go online and view an educational program at and venting systems. Volunteer to serve on one of the
your leisure. committees to help develop these documents. Every
Of course, one of my goals is to increase attendance plumbing engineer and designer has something to offer
to ASPE’s premier educational program, the Techni- in standards development.
cal Symposium. Next year’s Symposium will be held We also can use volunteers to serve as chair or vice
in Dearborn, Michigan. Mark your calendar for Oct. chair of new standard committees that are getting orga-
22–25, 2009. I can assure you that this is one of the finest nized. Being involved, especially by serving as a chair
programs in the industry. It also remains extremely or vice chair, is extremely educational and helps you in
economical. your profession.
After hearing presentations from the International Within the next two years I hope to see the comple-
Code Council (ICC) and International Association of tion of a second-level certification program for plumb-
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), I will con- ing designers. This program will certify designers and
tinue to pursue a single plumbing code for the United engineers who have less than eight years of education
States. Canada already has moved to a single code. It is and experience. Our Certified in Plumbing Design
time for the United States to do the same. There is no (CPD) Committee will be working hard to complete this
reason for not having a combined plumbing code in program.
the United States. ASPE will continue to push for this to ASPE will continue to promote and advance the cur-
occur. rent CPD certification program. The CPD certification
Membership service always will be an important issue is the best way to show your competence as a plumbing
for ASPE. If you are reading this and are not a member, engineer.
fill out the membership form in this magazine and send The next two years also will be a turning point for
it in or sign up online at www.aspe.org. It is time for you the Society as we begin our search for the next execu-
to join ASPE. If you are a member and know someone tive director. With the approaching retirement of Stan
who is not, give them a membership application to fill Wolfson, we will need to find another individual to fill
out. his shoes. They don’t make them multitalented like Stan
Some areas in the United States and Canada do not anymore, so we will need to adjust to a different style of
have ASPE chapters. I would like to see that change. executive director.
We need chapters in cities such as Seattle, Toronto, and I look forward to serving another two years. If you
Anchorage, to name a few. If you live in one of these have any comments or questions, always feel free to
www.aspe.org areas and would like to help start a chapter, contact e-mail me. The board of directors is here to serve the
ASPE’s headquarters. It only takes a few interested engi- members, and we are always interested in what you have
neers to get a chapter going. Once the chapter is started, to say.
others join in and help out.
I hope that everyone who attended the Convention and with the purpose of generating larger, externally funded
Engineered Plumbing Exposition (EPE) in Long Beach, research then become a proportional investment in future
California, had a wonderful time. It certainly was an excel- royalties rather than a recurring, unrecoverable expense. This
lent event, and it was good to see old friends and make new is the direction in which the RF is proceeding.
acquaintances. The RF was excited about handing out our
two new white papers that are part of the new direction in Our New White Papers
In conjunction with the University of Wisconsin–Madison,
which the RF is moving. We were disappointed and surprised,
we have developed two white papers that reflect the basic
however, in how few people stopped by our spot in the ASPE
research that the RF is conducting. One is “Scalding Tempera-
Pavilion to pick up these pieces of basic research.
ture Susceptibility” and the other is “Tepid Water/Emergency
The Foundation’s Role in Research Wash and Shower Equipment.” If you did not get your copy
These white papers reflect the direction in which the Foun- of these papers, we have a limited supply remaining and will
dation is moving to be involved in conducting basic research provide them to those who are interested in reviewing and
on topics that are of interest to ASPE members and others commenting on them. You may request them through our
who are involved in the arena of plumbing engineering. The e-mail address asperf@aspe.org.
RF board spent some time assessing the Foundation and
what it can and cannot do. We are a very small, very resource-
Other News
At the Convention, we were proud and honored to present
limited player in the wide world of earth-shaking research
the Foundation’s Special Acknowledgment of Leadership
publications, but that’s not to say that Foundation projects
Award, posthumously, to Ken Wentink for his years of service
should be diminished in anyone’s eyes. Past, present, and
and his dedication, insight, support, innovation, and leader-
future projects have a continuing and very important role to
ship of the Foundation.
play in the development of knowledge essential to our profes-
As we do at all major Society functions, we raffled off a
sion and industry.
week at a condo in Pompano Beach, Florida. The winner this
The RF is not an organization that should be undertaking
time was Mark Figurski from Bradley Corp. I sure hope he
major definitive research involving huge financial obligations
enjoys his fun in the sun! Also, we hope to have our website
and years of coordinated effort from geographically and pro-
up and running sometime after the first of the year.
fessionally dispersed participants to the end that published
As always, the RF board wants to extend a huge thank you
results have no direct, timely, or even foreseeable return to
to each and every member, chapter, and organization that
individual ASPE members or RF coffers. However, all major
has provided their financial support to the Foundation. We
definitive research has its basis in basic research conducted
believe that with the above-mentioned white papers and
for the purpose of stimulating interest and obtaining fund-
other projects that we are pursuing, you will see that your
ing. Typically, basic research references existing literature
donations are being put to good use. We will continue to pro-
and illustrates questions, contradictions, and inconsistencies
vide timely reports in PS&D on new projects and initiatives on
in a particular topic with the purpose of focusing further on
which the RF is working. Your suggestions are greatly appreci-
resolving (definitive) research. Your Research Foundation is
ated, so please send them to our e-mail address. ✻
ideally suited to the generation of such basic research and
subsequent funding pursuits. Expenditures for basic research
V4
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Coming Soon…Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook, Volume 4, the latest edition of ASPE’s premier technical handbook.
A number of bylaws amendments that were defeated magazine, who will publish it. That will help garner the
at the 2008 ASPE Business Meeting concerned com- attention needed.
munication between the Society’s leadership and the
members. During the discussion of these amendments, Speaking of Communication Lapses!
the delegates made it clear that the membership feels We had a major breakdown in communications
out of touch with what is happening at the national level, during the 2008 Convention and Engineered Plumbing
such as what the Society’s committees are doing and Exposition regarding the exhibitors and the social events
what the region directors are accomplishing on behalf of to which they were invited. Generally, all of the program
their regions. Delegates also were greatly concerned that material stated that all attendees to the Convention and
the national vice presidents seemed to be invisible to EPE were welcome to all of the social events. This com-
the majority of the membership. Typically, these officers muniqué could be found in the
occasionally attend chapter or region meetings, appear on-site program book and in
at Technical Symposia and Conventions, and, with a few the on-site newsletter. The com-
words, attempt to summarize a year’s worth of activities munication also was careful
in a few pages in the ASPE Annual Report. to state that while everyone in
Although the amendments were defeated, the mes- attendance was welcome, you
must have a special security
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During the ASPE Business Meeting, the process for Bylaw Amendment #3, ARTICLE 2–MEMBERSHIP, shown with underline and strikeout):
entering each bylaw into discussion, discussing, and Remove all references to the term CIPE from the
3.4 Disbursements: At the end of each financial quarter month
voting followed Roberts Rules of Order. For many of membership requirement and as a requirement for
the Secretary/Treasurer shall forward to each chapter 20% of all
the first-time delegates, their introduction into the board members. The board had previously discon-
monies received from dues of members attached to that chapter.
process and the intimate use of Roberts Rules of tinued and notified the membership that the use of
Dues of members not attached to any existing chapter shall be
Order created some confusion, but after a couple of the term and suffix CIPE would be replaced by CPD.
totally disbursed to the Society’s treasury.
hours of rule maneuvering, points of order, tabling This modification was more of an editing change but
motions, objections to the chair, and other regular was offered to the delegates for full disclosure. The Bylaw Amendment #5, ARTICLE 3–DUES, A one-
and arcane challenges, big and small, everyone left change affected two areas of the bylaws. time interim bylaw that would provide for a delegate
the meeting with a high regard for the political pro- vote to forgive any old, unpaid dues rebates from
cess the Society follows. The bylaw amendment was approved by the delegates the Society to any chapter to which there is any out-
(For: 277; Against: 13) and shall now read (changes standing balance.
The chair initially allotted the same amount of time shown with underline and strikeout):
for every bylaw. When a bylaw was more swiftly This was proposed as a new bylaw without any current
dispensed with than others, any available time was 2.2 Membership Classifications: Members shall be assigned existing bylaw to amend. The bylaw was discussed in-
re-allotted to the remaining bylaws. Three timing a membership category. Category shall be assigned by the Society tensively. At the end of all discussion and prior to the
clocks were use to track the time allotted for the Vice President, Membership, who shall make assignments based vote, the proposer of the amendment asked for it to be
on the following classification criteria:
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main amendment, discussion for the amendment, withdrawn. The chair ruled in favor of the removal, and
and each individual’s time to address the issue. (a) Full Member: Eight (8) years of experience in plumbing no vote was taken.
engineering or related engineering field, a minimum of four (4)
Discussion for each bylaw was divided into discus- years of which must have been in a position of responsibility for Bylaw Amendment #6, ARTICLE 4–CONVENTION,
sion for the amendment, against the amendment, the design of plumbing systems or in a position of responsibility for Permit voting of elective officers to occur by elec-
rebuttal for and rebuttal against, and re-rebuttal for the design of systems and components related to, or incorporated tronic balloting on the delegate floor and clearly
and against. All amendments to the amendments within, plumbing engineered and designed systems. eliminate the need for having a secret written ballot
were handled in the same manner. A maximum of four (4) years of experience may be waived by and clarify any language that could be interpreted
the Society Vice President, Membership for: (a) Education: one-half otherwise.
The final results of the bylaws amendments follow.
(2) year for each completed year in a curriculum related to plumb- The success of electronic balloting for the bylaw
Bylaw Amendment #1, ARTICLE 1–ORGANIZA- ing engineering; (b) Engineering Registration: four (4) years for amendments was clear and obvious and with a prac-
TION, Modify Section 1.1 to permit the board to es- Professional Engineer registration in a field that includes plumbing tice that clearly separated the vote taking and tally-
tablish the corporation in a state other than California. engineering; (c) CIPE or CPD certification: two (2) years. ing from the presentation of the final vote, moving to
This amendment had lots of discussion. The main 5.1 Officers: The officers of this Society shall be: a complete electronic voting system presented more
concern was whether there was any immediate need
•
President efficient time management for a delegate meeting.
to move the corporate organization to another state.
•
Vice President, Technical
The bylaw amendment failed (For: 141; Against: 145).
•
Vice President, Education The bylaw amendment was approved by the delegates
This bylaw shall continue to read:
•
Vice President, Legislative (For: 259; Against: 24) and shall now read (changes
•
Vice President, Membership shown with underline and strikeout):
1.1 Name: This mutual benefit non-profit corporation duly orga- •
Vice President, Affiliate
nized under the Corporation Laws of the State of California shall 4.5 Voting: Voting for officers shall be secret written ballot or other
•
Secretary/Treasurer
be known by the name of American Society of Plumbing Engineers suitable and secure voting method as determined by the chair, except
•
Region 1 Director
(A.S.P.E.), and is hereafter called the “Society.” in such case where there is but one candidate for an office, that office
•
Region 2 Director
may be elected by acclamation. All other business shall be voted upon
Bylaw Amendment #2, ARTICLE 2–MEMBERSHIP,
•
Region 3 Director
in accordance with standard parliamentary procedures.
Modify Section 2.7 to take into account the current
•
Region 4 Director
In the event a mail ballot is required to conduct the business of
practice of invoicing members
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Region 5 Director
the Society, mail ballots shall be printed and posted by the Society
All elective officers, except for Region Directors and the Vice Presi-
The main discussion surrounding this amendment was office and mailed to current selected delegates and shall include a
dent, Affiliate, shall be Full Members in good standing, holding
to continue to ensure that a member received enough special marked return envelope indicating the final return date and
either the Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, the Certified in
notification regarding any lack of payment before any that the contents are an official ballot and not to be opened.
Plumbing Engineering (CIPE) certification or the Certified in
member was dropped from the membership rolls. With In the event an alternate suitable and secure voting method of
Plumbing Design (CPD) certification, and have been active mem-
the original amendment, a member would continue to the delegates is required all such arrangements shall be reviewed
bers in good standing for a continuous period of not less than the
receive services from the Society up to 90 days after and approved by the ASPE Board of Directors and the Nominating
immediately preceding twelve (12) months.
their membership lapsed due to nonpayment of dues. Committee.
All Region Directors shall be Full Members in good standing
With the amendment, every member would continue The Nominating Committee shall act as an Election Ballot
of a Chapter within the Region he or she is serving and shall have
to receive a minimum of 90 days notice prior to his/ Tabulation Committee. All ballot counting shall be conducted at
held a position(s) as a Chapter Officer for not less than four years.
her anniversary date after which the member would the Society office within fifteen (15) days of the published official
The Vice President, Affiliate, shall be a Full Member or
be removed from the membership rolls within 30 days candidate ballot return date. The ballot results shall be distributed
an Affiliate Member in good standing for not less than eight
of his/her anniversary date. to all Chapters within thirty (30) days of the tabulation of votes
consecutive membership years.
and the results published to the entire membership in the next is-
The bylaw amendment was approved by the delegates Bylaw Amendment #4, ARTICLE 3–DUES, Modify sue of the Society magazine or other appropriate communication
(For: 224; Against: 65) and shall now read (changes Section 3 regarding dues rebate disbursements to to the Society membership.
shown with underline and strikeout): the chapters based on current practices. Although
Bylaw Amendment #7, ARTICLE 5–OFFICERS, Re-
2.7 Nonpayment of Dues: Membership of any member who the current bylaw did not prohibit the paying of dues
quire election of region directors by all delegates vot-
shall fail to pay the annual dues after being duly notified by the rebates sooner than quarterly (as stated in the by-
ing. The proposer of this bylaw believed that without
Society with three reminders and/or invoices in the three months law), this change would reflect current practices and
a modification there was conflict between bylaws.
prior to the member’s anniversary date shall expire on the member’s help the Society overall with its cash flow manage-
anniversary date after a lapse of three (3) months subsequent to ment. In a parliamentary move, amendments #7, #8, and #9
the date that dues become due, and all membership privileges were put up for simultaneous discussion.
The bylaw amendment was approved by the delegates
shall thereupon cease. (For: 267; Against: 20) and shall now read (changes After significant discussion and the realization that the
•
Region 4 Director
collection and disbursement of all Society monies. The Secretary/ dent.
•
Region 5 Director
Treasurer shall also be responsible for keeping minutes of the (g) Secretary/Treasurer: The Secretary/Treasurer shall be the
All elective officers, except for Region Directors and the Vice Presi-
convention and Board of Directors meetings and all intra-Society Chief Financial Officer of the Society, and shall be responsible for the
dent, Affiliate, shall be Full Members in good standing, holding
correspondence. This officer shall be responsible for notifying each collection and disbursement of all Society monies. The Secretary/
either the Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, the Certified in
member of the Board of Directors and/or chapters, by mail, of all Treasurer shall also be responsible for keeping minutes of the
Plumbing Engineering (CIPE) certification or the Certified in
meetings or official activities at least seven (7) days prior thereto, convention and Board of Directors meetings and all intra-Society
Plumbing Design (CPD) certification, and have been active mem-
setting forth therein the time, place and program. The Secretary/ correspondence. This officer shall be responsible for notifying each
bers in good standing for a continuous period of not less than the
Treasurer shall distribute to each Board Member copies of the minutes member of the Board of Directors and/or chapters, by mail, of all
immediately preceding twelve (12) months.
of all Board Meetings including all reports made to the Board within meetings or official activities at least seven (7) days prior thereto,
All Region Directors shall be Full Members in good standing
fifteen (15) days following each Board Meeting. setting forth therein the time, place and program. The Secretary/
of a Chapter within the Region he or she is serving and shall have
(hi) Region 1 Director: The Region 1 Director shall be respon- Treasurer shall distribute to each Board Member copies of the minutes
held a position(s) as a Chapter Officer for not less than four years.
sible for overseeing the activities within the Region and other du- of all Board Meetings including all reports made to the Board within
The Vice President, Affiliate, shall be a Full Member or
ties as directed by the President. fifteen (15) days following each Board Meeting.
an Affiliate Member in good standing for not less than eight
(ij) Region 2 Director: The Region 2 Director shall be respon- (h) Region 1 Director: The Region 1 Director shall be respon-
consecutive membership years.
sible for overseeing the activities within the Region and other du- sible for overseeing the activities within the Region and other du-
5.2 Election and Term of Office: All Officers, except for Region
ties as directed by the President. ties as directed by the President.
Directors shall be elected at the convention, on an at-large basis
(jk) Region 3 Director: The Region 3 Director shall be respon- (i) Region 2 Director: The Region 2 Director shall be respon-
by all delegates. Region Directors shall be elected at the convention
sible for overseeing the activities within the Region and other du- sible for overseeing the activities within the Region and other du-
by a majority of the chapters comprising the appropriate region,
ties as directed by the President. ties as directed by the President.
whereby each chapter is given one vote. All Officers shall be elected
(kl) Region 4 Director: The Region 4 Director shall be respon- (j) Region 3 Director: The Region 3 Director shall be respon-
for a term of two (2) years.
sible for overseeing the activities within the Region and other du- sible for overseeing the activities within the Region and other du-
Each officer shall hold office until a successor shall be installed
ties as directed by the President. ties as directed by the President.
or until the officer shall resign or shall be removed or otherwise
(lm) Region 5 Director: The Region 5 Director shall be respon- (k) Region 4 Director: The Region 4 Director shall be respon-
disqualified to serve.
sible for overseeing the activities within the Region and other du- sible for overseeing the activities within the Region and other du-
All candidates for office shall be required to complete and
ties as directed by the President. ties as directed by the President.
submit an application indicating candidates interest; a state-
(l) Region 5 Director: The Region 5 Director shall be respon-
ment of inclinations, interests and affiliations; and a complete Bylaw Amendment #14, ARTICLE 5–OFFICERS, this
sible for overseeing the activities within the Region and other du-
biographical record. amendment is intended to ensure that there is con-
ties as directed by the President.
Officers shall take office immediately upon installation fol- tinual communications between the Society and its
lowing election. chapters. It would require that all board officers re- Bylaw Amendment #15, ARTICLE 5–OFFICERS, this
No President shall serve more than two terms consecutively. port on a bimonthly basis to each of their counterpart amendment is intended to ensure that there is con-
5.5 Duties of the Officers: vice presidents at the chapter level. tinual communications between the Society and the
(a) President: It shall be the duty of the President to preside at chapters regarding the annual Society budget.
There was a good amount of discussion with lots
all conventions; to call all special meetings of the Board of Directors,
of agreement that there currently was not the best It was noted during discussion that it is the Society
and to serve as chairman of the Board of Directors; to administer
communication from the board of directors. It was president and not the Society secretary/treasurer
the affairs of the Society in conformity with these Bylaws; to
noted that similar wording to this amendment was who is actually responsible for submitting the budget
appoint all committees not otherwise provided for and to serve
present in the ASPE Policy & Operations Manual and, to the board. Furthermore, the Society budget is not
as ex-officio member of such committees except the Nominating
despite that, still did not result in any better commu- required to be approved or reviewed by the chap-
Committee; and to perform such other duties as their office may
nication. Furthermore, it was noted that this would ters but is the operating financial document for the
require. The President shall submit the proposed budget for the
alter the intent of the bylaws to be the policy direc- Society.
next fiscal year to the Board of Directors on or before May 1st of
tion for the Society and not the operations detail for
the current fiscal year. The approved budget shall be used by the The bylaw amendment failed (For: 116; Against: 167).
its board of directors’ actions.
Secretary/Treasurer and the Board for allocations of funds for the This bylaw shall continue to read:
appropriate fiscal year. The bylaw amendment failed (For: 73; Against: 205).
5.5 Duties of the Officers:
(b) Vice President, Technical: In the absence of the President, the This bylaw shall continue to read:
(g) Secretary/Treasurer: The Secretary/Treasurer shall be the
Vice President, Technical shall perform all the duties of the President,
5.5 Duties of the Officers: Chief Financial Officer of the Society, and shall be responsible
and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to
(a) President: It shall be the duty of the President to preside at for the collection and disbursement of all Society monies. The
all the restrictions of, the President. The Vice President, Technical
all conventions; to call all special meetings of the Board of Directors, Secretary/Treasurer shall also be responsible for keeping minutes
shall also be responsible for planning, organizing and directing the
and to serve as chairman of the Board of Directors; to administer of the convention and Board of Directors meetings and all intra-
technical activities of the Society.
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