ICC-ES Partners with EPA to Promote Water Conservation
December 31, 2008 // Published as a news service by IHS
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The International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) was approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to certify products for the WaterSense Program, which identifies and promotes high-performance, water-efficient products.
To earn certification, manufacturers must first enter into a partnership agreement with the EPA. The applicant then submits an application form and independent lab product test reports for ICC-ES review.
ICC-ES requires that all products achieve compliance with the International Plumbing Code (IPC) or Uniform Plumbing Code and standards before they can be evaluated under the WaterSense Program.
When a manufacturer achieves compliance with the WaterSense requirements, it also will receive an ICC-ES Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) Listing based on codes and referenced standards.
According to the EPA, the program has saved more than 277 million gallons of water a year and saves millions in energy costs to supply, heat and treat that water.
High-efficiency toilets and high-efficiency bathroom sink faucets, both listed under the ICC-ES PMG Program, qualify for the WaterSense Program.
"Products carrying the WaterSense label are independently tested and certified by ICC-ES to perform 20% more efficiently than traditional products," said Bernie Soesilo, ICC-ES director of listing programs.
"The WaterSense label shows customers that products will not only help save money, but also the environment," he said.
Source: International Code Council (ICC).