WE BRING THE INDUSTRY TOGETHER
We develop standards. We certify professionals. We certify products.
For more than 115 years, ASSE International has been bringing the industry together to improve the performance and reliability of products and professionals. By working together, we protect the health and safety of the public.
ASSE International is an ANSI-accredited standards developer and ANAB-accredited product certification body composed of members representing all disciplines of the plumbing and mechanical industries. ASSE’s product performance standards, professional qualifications standards, professional certification, and product certification programs aim to improve the performance and safety of plumbing and mechanical systems.
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
The ASSE Product Listing Program is an ANAB- and SCC-accredited third-party product certification body with a strong focus on backflow prevention and thermostatic mixing.
PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION
Professional certification programs for the specialized segments of backflow prevention, service plumbing, infection control, fire protection, rainwater harvesting, hydronic heating and cooling, and more.
STANDARDS
ASSE product and professional qualifications standards are developed and revised through true industry consensus under the ANSI-accredited standards development process.
ASSE MEMBERSHIP
Give back to your profession and learn from each other. Members of ASSE belong to an organization represented by all disciplines of the plumbing, piping, and mechanical industries.
NEWS
LATEST ASSE UPDATES
ASSE Seeks Working Group Members for Development of Four Professional Qualification Standards
ASSE International is seeking working group members to update four professional qualification standards: ASSE 13000 Standard for Service Plumber and Residential Mechanical Service Technician; ASSE 15000 Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems; ASSE 27000 Standard for Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems Personnel; and ASSE 29000 Standard for Personnel Related to Safe Pressure Testing of Piping Systems.
ASSE Seeks Working Group Members for Development of Five National Product Standards
ASSE International is seeking members to update or create the following product standards: ASSE 1012, ASSE 1023, ASSE 1051, ASSE 1376, and ASSE 1391. Working group members will be assisting the Product Standards Committee (PSC) with the continued development of these existing and prospective American National Standards. (ASSE 1376 and 1391 are new standards.)
ASSE Seeks Working Group Members for Development of Three Professional Qualification National Standards
ASSE International is seeking working group members to update three professional qualification standards — ASSE 12000 Standard for Water Management and Infection Control Risk Assessment for Building Systems; ASSE 13000 Standard for Service Plumber and Residential Mechanical Service Technician; and ASSE 27000 Standard for Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems Personnel.
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ASSE Mid-Year Meeting
April 14-15, 2026 | St. Louis, MO
Local 562 Training Center