DRAFT ASSE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
held prior to September 15
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
1:00 PM (EST)
IAPMO Plumbing Standards Committee
Online - Friday, September 4
IAPMO Plumbing Standards Committee
Online - Friday, September 4
1:00 PM (EST)
ASSE Product Standards Committee
Online - Saturday, September 5
ASSE Product Standards Committee
Online - Saturday, September 5
12:30 PM (EST)
ASSE Seal Control Board
Online - Thursday, September 11
ASSE Seal Control Board
Online - Thursday, September 11
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 16th
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration
Smoketree F
Registration
Smoketree F
8:30 AM
IAPMO Association Technical Meeting Convention
Oasis 2, (Members who wish to vote at this meeting must be IAPMO Individual, Life, Senior, or Organizational* members in good standing for at least 365 days prior to September 16 who registered for a full conference registration or the free Technical Convention Meeting only.)
*Organizational memberships have one vote, that can be cast by the main representative.
IAPMO Association Technical Meeting Convention
Oasis 2, (Members who wish to vote at this meeting must be IAPMO Individual, Life, Senior, or Organizational* members in good standing for at least 365 days prior to September 16 who registered for a full conference registration or the free Technical Convention Meeting only.)
*Organizational memberships have one vote, that can be cast by the main representative.
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
ARCSA Open House: Networking Reception
Oasis 3A, Join ARCSA for an Open House Reception with light appetizers, drinks, and a chance to learn more about ARCSA. Open to all attendees!
ARCSA Open House: Networking Reception
Oasis 3A, Join ARCSA for an Open House Reception with light appetizers, drinks, and a chance to learn more about ARCSA. Open to all attendees!
WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 17th
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration
Smoketree F
Registration
Smoketree F
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
ASSE First Timers Breakfast (INVITE ONLY)
Chino, First time ASSE Annual Meeting attendees are invited for a breakfast to welcome them to their first meeting, provide an overview of the meetings and events in the coming days, and explain some of the offerings and programs that ASSE has to offer.
ASSE First Timers Breakfast (INVITE ONLY)
Chino, First time ASSE Annual Meeting attendees are invited for a breakfast to welcome them to their first meeting, provide an overview of the meetings and events in the coming days, and explain some of the offerings and programs that ASSE has to offer.
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Coffee
Convention Center Lobby, Attendees will enjoy a breakfast spread each morning with a variety of options.
Breakfast & Coffee
Convention Center Lobby, Attendees will enjoy a breakfast spread each morning with a variety of options.
ASSE MEETINGS
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Service Plumber (13000) Technical Committee (CLOSED SESSION)
Mesquite A-C, The SPTC (13000) is an advisory committee that provides technical guidance for the ASSE Service Plumber Certification program.
Service Plumber (13000) Technical Committee (CLOSED SESSION)
Mesquite A-C, The SPTC (13000) is an advisory committee that provides technical guidance for the ASSE Service Plumber Certification program.
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Manufacturers’ Forum (by invitation only)
Pasadena, Participants will have the opportunity to give their constructive input to ASSE’s Product Listing Program, discuss issues affecting their industries, and exchange ideas for future progress with staff involved in the listing program.
Manufacturers’ Forum (by invitation only)
Pasadena, Participants will have the opportunity to give their constructive input to ASSE’s Product Listing Program, discuss issues affecting their industries, and exchange ideas for future progress with staff involved in the listing program.
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Cross-Connection Control (5000) Technical Committee (CLOSED SESSION)
Mesquite A-C, The CCCTC is advisory to the ASSE International backflow certification program, based on the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 5000.
Cross-Connection Control (5000) Technical Committee (CLOSED SESSION)
Mesquite A-C, The CCCTC is advisory to the ASSE International backflow certification program, based on the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 5000.
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
President's Luncheon/Government Relations Update
Madera, Enjoy lunch hosted by International President Vincent Gallo IV. Current public policy initiatives impacting the industry, along with updates on policy efforts and strategies moving forward, will be presented by the IAPMO Government Relations team.
President's Luncheon/Government Relations Update
Madera, Enjoy lunch hosted by International President Vincent Gallo IV. Current public policy initiatives impacting the industry, along with updates on policy efforts and strategies moving forward, will be presented by the IAPMO Government Relations team.
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Business Session #1
Primrose C-D, The first Business Session includes year-end reports from ASSE International’s officers and directors, chapters, and committees, and includes nominations for the upcoming year’s Board of Directors.
Business Session #1
Primrose C-D, The first Business Session includes year-end reports from ASSE International’s officers and directors, chapters, and committees, and includes nominations for the upcoming year’s Board of Directors.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Membership Committee / Al Cohen Memorial Chapter Presidents’ Liaison Conference
Primrose C-D, The Membership Committee suggests measures for increasing the value of and numbers in the membership of ASSE International.
Membership Committee / Al Cohen Memorial Chapter Presidents’ Liaison Conference
Primrose C-D, The Membership Committee suggests measures for increasing the value of and numbers in the membership of ASSE International.
EDUCATION SESSIONS
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Heat Pump Water Heaters: Functionality, Installation, and Inspection Essentials (0.15 CEUs)
IAPMO Education/ASSE EJ Zimmer Seminar #1
Primrose B, Explore the essentials of Heat Pump Water Heaters in this informative session. Understand how these systems work, learn the best practices for installation, and discover critical inspection procedures that plumbing inspectors should follow to ensure compliance and optimal performance. This session is perfect for plumbing inspectors, installers, and anyone interested in energy-efficient water heating solutions.
Presenter: Gregg Holladay
Heat Pump Water Heaters: Functionality, Installation, and Inspection Essentials (0.15 CEUs)
IAPMO Education/ASSE EJ Zimmer Seminar #1
Primrose B, Explore the essentials of Heat Pump Water Heaters in this informative session. Understand how these systems work, learn the best practices for installation, and discover critical inspection procedures that plumbing inspectors should follow to ensure compliance and optimal performance. This session is perfect for plumbing inspectors, installers, and anyone interested in energy-efficient water heating solutions.
Presenter: Gregg Holladay
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Preventing Legionella: Essential Insights for Plumbing Professionals (0.15 CEUs)
Primrose A, This presentation shares field observations from Legionella public health investigations. It will cover what building owners, plumbing inspectors, engineers, plumbers, apprentices, and instructors can do to prevent Legionella growth and spread. The presenter will provide an overview of Legionella, associated diseases, factors leading to its growth and spread, and preventative actions. Additionally, the presentation will touch on his experience with public health investigation procedures, from notification to onsite environmental assessment and sample collection.
Presenter: Bruce Meiners
Preventing Legionella: Essential Insights for Plumbing Professionals (0.15 CEUs)
Primrose A, This presentation shares field observations from Legionella public health investigations. It will cover what building owners, plumbing inspectors, engineers, plumbers, apprentices, and instructors can do to prevent Legionella growth and spread. The presenter will provide an overview of Legionella, associated diseases, factors leading to its growth and spread, and preventative actions. Additionally, the presentation will touch on his experience with public health investigation procedures, from notification to onsite environmental assessment and sample collection.
Presenter: Bruce Meiners
11:00 AM – 12:15 AM
Firestop Protection and Compliance (0.15 CEUs)
IAPMO Education/ ASSE EJ Zimmer Seminar #2
Primrose B, This session is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of firestop protection, focusing on the latest building code requirements, test standards, and practical applications. The course will link these concepts to the Uniform Building Code (UMC) and Chapter 14 - Firestop Protection of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), ensuring that attendees are well-versed in the relevant regulations and best practices.
Presenter: Brent Johnson
Firestop Protection and Compliance (0.15 CEUs)
IAPMO Education/ ASSE EJ Zimmer Seminar #2
Primrose B, This session is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of firestop protection, focusing on the latest building code requirements, test standards, and practical applications. The course will link these concepts to the Uniform Building Code (UMC) and Chapter 14 - Firestop Protection of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), ensuring that attendees are well-versed in the relevant regulations and best practices.
Presenter: Brent Johnson
11:00 AM – 12:15 AM
Demystifying Grease Interceptors: Expert Panel on Best Practices and Code Compliance (0.15 CEUs)
Primrose A, This presentation will address common misunderstandings about grease interceptors, including sizing, material selection, plumbing practices, installation, maintenance, and venting. It highlights the lack of specific guidelines for Grain Impact (GI) systems in commercial kitchens and emphasizes the need for expert evaluation to improve FOG management practices. Presented by a water physicist, plumbing industry educator, and plumbing installer, it will provide a comprehensive evaluation and improved guidance.
Presenters: Markus Langer; Dean Petersen; Nick Lopez
Demystifying Grease Interceptors: Expert Panel on Best Practices and Code Compliance (0.15 CEUs)
Primrose A, This presentation will address common misunderstandings about grease interceptors, including sizing, material selection, plumbing practices, installation, maintenance, and venting. It highlights the lack of specific guidelines for Grain Impact (GI) systems in commercial kitchens and emphasizes the need for expert evaluation to improve FOG management practices. Presented by a water physicist, plumbing industry educator, and plumbing installer, it will provide a comprehensive evaluation and improved guidance.
Presenters: Markus Langer; Dean Petersen; Nick Lopez
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
IAPMO Education UPC/UMC Workshops (0.3 CEUs)
Smoketree A-E
IAPMO Education UPC/UMC Workshops (0.3 CEUs)
Smoketree A-E
COMPANION PROGRAM
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
IAPMO/ASSE/ARCSA Co-Located Companion Program
San Jacinto, Join us for a thoughtfully curated Thursday companion program designed to nourish the mind, body, and senses. The day begins with a peaceful Reiki Sound Bath experience led by the talented Betty Colombo. Come in comfortable clothing and prepare to unwind—towels will be provided for your relaxation. After the morning session, companions are invited to enjoy lunch on their own, with a variety of nearby dining options available. The afternoon brings a creative twist with a custom fragrance-making class, where each participant will blend their own signature scent to take home—perfect as a personal keepsake or a unique gift.
IAPMO/ASSE/ARCSA Co-Located Companion Program
San Jacinto, Join us for a thoughtfully curated Thursday companion program designed to nourish the mind, body, and senses. The day begins with a peaceful Reiki Sound Bath experience led by the talented Betty Colombo. Come in comfortable clothing and prepare to unwind—towels will be provided for your relaxation. After the morning session, companions are invited to enjoy lunch on their own, with a variety of nearby dining options available. The afternoon brings a creative twist with a custom fragrance-making class, where each participant will blend their own signature scent to take home—perfect as a personal keepsake or a unique gift.
EVENING EVENT
5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
IAPMO/ASSE/ARCSA Co-Located Evening Outing at the Palm Springs Air Museum
Meet in the Convention Center Lobby at 5:30 PM to board buses departing at 5:45pm to the Palm Springs Air Museum, where we'll have live music, dinner and fun activities.
IAPMO/ASSE/ARCSA Co-Located Evening Outing at the Palm Springs Air Museum
Meet in the Convention Center Lobby at 5:30 PM to board buses departing at 5:45pm to the Palm Springs Air Museum, where we'll have live music, dinner and fun activities.
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 18th
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration
Smoketree F
Registration
Smoketree F
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Coffee
Convention Center Lobby, Attendees will enjoy a breakfast spread each morning with a variety of options.
Breakfast & Coffee
Convention Center Lobby, Attendees will enjoy a breakfast spread each morning with a variety of options.
ASSE MEETINGS
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Cross-Connection Control (5000) Technical Committee
Mesquite A-C, The CCCTC is advisory to the ASSE International backflow certification program, based on the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 5000.
Cross-Connection Control (5000) Technical Committee
Mesquite A-C, The CCCTC is advisory to the ASSE International backflow certification program, based on the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 5000.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fire Protection (15000/27000) Technical Committee
Primrose B, The FPTC (15000/27000) is an advisory committee that provides technical guidance for two ASSE International Fire Protection certifications: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, and Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems Personnel.
Fire Protection (15000/27000) Technical Committee
Primrose B, The FPTC (15000/27000) is an advisory committee that provides technical guidance for two ASSE International Fire Protection certifications: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, and Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems Personnel.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
Attendees are free to enjoy lunch at a location of their choosing.
Lunch Break
Attendees are free to enjoy lunch at a location of their choosing.
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Professional Qualifications Standards Committee
Mesquite A-C, The PQSC is the committee that is involved in the development and issuance of ASSE International’s professional qualifications standards.
Professional Qualifications Standards Committee
Mesquite A-C, The PQSC is the committee that is involved in the development and issuance of ASSE International’s professional qualifications standards.
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
School Forum
Primrose C-D, At the School Forum, participants will have the opportunity to give their constructive input to ASSE’s Professional Certification Program, discuss issues affecting their training centers, and exchange ideas for future progress with staff involved in the certification program.
School Forum
Primrose C-D, At the School Forum, participants will have the opportunity to give their constructive input to ASSE’s Professional Certification Program, discuss issues affecting their training centers, and exchange ideas for future progress with staff involved in the certification program.
EDUCATION SESSIONS
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Young Professionals Committee
Primrose A
Young Professionals Committee
Primrose A
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
The Water Demand Calculator in Practice (0.15 CEUs)
Primrose A, The IAPMO Water Demand Calculator® has been available since 2017. In the interim, many buildings have been built using its revised estimates of peak water demand. While there is clear evidence that the revised predictions are more in line with what should be expected based on current flow rates and patterns of use, there is limited data on what is going on in plumbing systems that have been built using the Water Demand Calculator as the basis of design. In this presentation, we will share field data that compares measured flow rates to the Water Demand Calculator and traditional Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) predictions in some of these buildings. We will also share data on the critical path piping for a 90-unit, mid-rise apartment building, looking at the flow rates, velocities, and pressure loss experienced in the different segments along this critical path. The newly released Water Demand Calculator Pro or WDC Pro software will also be discussed. Through detailed presentations and analysis, attendees will gain valuable insights into the performance and design considerations of water distribution systems.
Presenters: Gary Klein; Dean Petersen; John Lansing; Markus Langer
The Water Demand Calculator in Practice (0.15 CEUs)
Primrose A, The IAPMO Water Demand Calculator® has been available since 2017. In the interim, many buildings have been built using its revised estimates of peak water demand. While there is clear evidence that the revised predictions are more in line with what should be expected based on current flow rates and patterns of use, there is limited data on what is going on in plumbing systems that have been built using the Water Demand Calculator as the basis of design. In this presentation, we will share field data that compares measured flow rates to the Water Demand Calculator and traditional Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) predictions in some of these buildings. We will also share data on the critical path piping for a 90-unit, mid-rise apartment building, looking at the flow rates, velocities, and pressure loss experienced in the different segments along this critical path. The newly released Water Demand Calculator Pro or WDC Pro software will also be discussed. Through detailed presentations and analysis, attendees will gain valuable insights into the performance and design considerations of water distribution systems.
Presenters: Gary Klein; Dean Petersen; John Lansing; Markus Langer
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 19th
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Registration
Smoketree F
Registration
Smoketree F
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Breakfast & Coffee
Convention Center Lobby, Attendees will enjoy a breakfast spread each morning with a variety of options.
Breakfast & Coffee
Convention Center Lobby, Attendees will enjoy a breakfast spread each morning with a variety of options.
ASSE MEETINGS
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Service Plumber (13000) Technical Committee
Primrose B, The SPTC (13000) is an advisory committee that provides technical guidance for the ASSE Service Plumber Certification program.
Service Plumber (13000) Technical Committee
Primrose B, The SPTC (13000) is an advisory committee that provides technical guidance for the ASSE Service Plumber Certification program.
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
NFPA Sub-Committee
Mesquite A-C, The NFPA Sub-Committee reviews proposed changes to NFPA codes and recommends voting positions for ASSE International.
NFPA Sub-Committee
Mesquite A-C, The NFPA Sub-Committee reviews proposed changes to NFPA codes and recommends voting positions for ASSE International.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Code Development Committee
Mesquite A-C, The Code Committee reviews proposed changes to model codes and recommends voting positions for ASSE International.
Code Development Committee
Mesquite A-C, The Code Committee reviews proposed changes to model codes and recommends voting positions for ASSE International.
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Primrose C-D, The open ASSE International Board of Directors Meeting typically includes reports from technical committee chairmen regarding their meetings held earlier in the week.
Board of Directors Meeting
Primrose C-D, The open ASSE International Board of Directors Meeting typically includes reports from technical committee chairmen regarding their meetings held earlier in the week.
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Lunch Break
Attendees are free to enjoy lunch at a location of their choosing.
Lunch Break
Attendees are free to enjoy lunch at a location of their choosing.
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Business Session #2 and Award Ceremony
Primrose C-D, The second Business Session includes an election of the ASSE International Officers and Directors, and the International President’s address. ASSE International awards will also be presented.
Business Session #2 and Award Ceremony
Primrose C-D, The second Business Session includes an election of the ASSE International Officers and Directors, and the International President’s address. ASSE International awards will also be presented.
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Fire Protection (15000/27000) Technical Committee (CLOSED SESSION)
Mesquite A-C, The FPTC (15000/27000) is an advisory committee that provides technical guidance for two ASSE International Fire Protection certifications: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, and Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems Personnel.
Fire Protection (15000/27000) Technical Committee (CLOSED SESSION)
Mesquite A-C, The FPTC (15000/27000) is an advisory committee that provides technical guidance for two ASSE International Fire Protection certifications: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, and Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems Personnel.
EVENING EVENT
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
ASSE Closing Celebration
Smoketree A-E, Join us for the ASSE Closing Celebration featuring dinner, dancing, and networking — an unforgettable evening to wrap up the conference!
ASSE Closing Celebration
Smoketree A-E, Join us for the ASSE Closing Celebration featuring dinner, dancing, and networking — an unforgettable evening to wrap up the conference!