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Plumbing News
UL joins
Plumbing Manufacturers International.
The board of directors of
Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) announced today the
addition of UL, a leading global safety science company, as the
latest allied member of PMI. With facilities accredited around the
world, UL evaluates, tests and certifies products for many
industries, including plumbing manufacturing.
“At UL, we work every day to make the world a safer place. We
applaud PMI’s commitment to safe, responsible plumbing and
protecting public health. This common purpose is why it’s such an
honor to become a part of PMI,” said Amanda Fisher, global business
development manager for UL’s Water Systems, commercial and
industrial. “We look forward to taking an active role in PMI’s
committees and to further our organizations’ mutual commitment to
safety. We offer a unique perspective with our membership because we
can leverage our expertise to evaluate risk from many different
attributes.”
When plumbing manufacturers earn the UL Plumbing Mark for their
products, it verifies compliance with applicable U.S. and Canadian
recognized health-effects and performance-testing standards in the
International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).
UL also certifies WaterSense plumbing products, including lavatory
faucets, showerheads, tank-type toilets, flushing urinals, and
flushometer-valve toilets. A partnership program sponsored by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), WaterSense certifies and
promotes products that meet performance standards while being at
least 20% more water efficient than those meeting federal water
efficiency standards.
As an allied member of PMI, UL will get the chance to support PMI’s
advocacy efforts for plumbing product performance and innovation in
water efficiency and savings, sustainability, public health and
safety, consumer satisfaction, and a clean environment.
“We’re thrilled to welcome UL as our latest allied member and
anticipate their strong contributions to support our vision of safe,
responsible plumbing,” said Kerry Stackpole, PMI CEO/executive
director.
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To
learn more about the value of PMI membership, eligibility,
and how to join, visit PMI’s website at
https://www.safeplumbing.org/become-member/overview.
About Plumbing Manufacturers International
Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) is the trade
association of plumbing product manufacturers that produce
more than 90% of the United States’ plumbing products,
represent more than 150 iconic brands, and develop safe,
reliable and innovative water-efficient plumbing
technologies. PMI members contribute more than 464,000 jobs
and $85.5 billion in economic impact to America's economy.
With a vision of safe, responsible plumbing – always, PMI
advocates for plumbing product performance contributing to
water efficiency and savings, sustainability, public health
and safety, and consumer satisfaction. PMI members
manufacture water-efficient toilets, urinals, faucets,
showerheads and other products at more than 70 locations
across the country and market them online and in more than
24,000 home improvement stores, hardware stores and
showrooms in all 50 states. For more information on PMI,
contact the organization at 1750 Tysons Blvd., Ste. 1500,
McLean, Va., 22102; tel.: 847-481-5500; fax: 847-481-5501.
www.safeplumbing.org.
About UL
UL helps create a better world by applying science to solve
safety, security and sustainability challenges. We empower
trust by enabling the safe adoption of innovative new
products and technologies. Everyone at UL shares a passion
to make the world a safer place. All of our work, from
independent research and standards development, to testing
and certification, to providing analytical and digital
solutions, helps improve global well-being. Businesses,
industries, governments, regulatory authorities and the
public put their trust in us so they can make smarter
decisions. To learn more, visit
UL.com.
To learn more about our nonprofit activities, visit
UL.org.
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