Leveraging Your NSF Certification: Now that you've received NSF Certification ... why not leverage the Mark to your advantage.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2010
CONTACT: Greta Houlahan
NSF International
Phone: 734.913.5723
Email: houlahan@nsf.org
Zurn Pex meets NSF Certification requirements, NFPA and IRC that mandates third-party testing and certification for fire sprinkler pipes and fittings
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – NSF International recently certified Zurn Pex’s fire sprinkler piping system for meeting applicable fire protection requirements. Zurn Pex, Inc.’s piping and fittings met NSF’s fire protection testing and certification requirements for multi-purpose piping as identified in the International Residential Code (IRC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard.
Recent changes to the IRC require the installation of fire sprinklers in newly constructed homes. The IRC defines building, plumbing, mechanical, energy and electrical regulations for one- and two-family residences, and is adhered to in 41 U.S. States. The IRC code also specifies that fire sprinkler pipes and fittings must be certified and tested by an accredited third-party organization such as NSF International.
In achieving NSF certification, Zurn Pex Inc., a manufacturer of plumbing products and accessories, met the requirements of UL 1821: Standard for Safety Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service as well as NSF’s stringent fire protection testing and certification requirements.
Zurn Pex’s pipe and fittings comply with NSF/ANSI Standard 61: Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects and NSF/ANSI Standard 14: Plastic Piping System Components and other standards for residential use. The NSF Certification process includes:
After initial certification, NSF International conducts ongoing testing and unannounced inspections to verify that the pipes continue to comply with all requirements. Any changes to the registered formulation must be approved by NSF via testing or engineer review.
For successfully meeting all certification requirements, Zurn Pex’s fire sprinkler pipe and fittings will bear the NSFpw (potable water) Mark and UL 1821 standard designation and appear on NSF International’s online listings.
“We know our customers will feel confident knowing that our products are tested to the highest standards for water distribution, potable water, heating and residential fire protection by NSF International,” said Brian Fiorisi, Zurn Pex, Inc. Product Manager.
NSF International is designated as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and is accredited by the International Accreditation Service to test fire sprinkler piping and fittings to UL 1821: Standard for Safety Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service. NSF also tests fire sprinkler pipe and fittings against UL 1821 in NSF’s engineering laboratories.
“Fire sprinklers can be the difference between life and death in a fire. NSF’s third-party certification provides regulators and consumers peace of mind that these components meet national standards for safety and quality purposes,” said Nasrin Kashefi, General Manager of NSF International’s Plumbing Program.
For additional information on NSF International’s Plumbing Program, visit NSF’s website or contact NSF Business Development Manager Ellen Van Buren at vanburen@nsf.org or 734-827-3822.
About NSF International: NSF International, an independent not-for-profit organization, certifies products and writes standards for food, water and consumer goods to minimize adverse health effects and protect the environment (www.nsf.org). Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting public health and safety worldwide and operates in more than 120 countries. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment.
NSF International offers conformity assessment programs for water distribution and plumbing components, which includes performance and health effects testing, certification, and production facility inspections to verify compliance. NSF developed NSF/ANSI Standard 14: Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials, which establishes minimum physical, performance, health effects, quality assurance, marking, and record keeping requirements for plastic piping components and related materials. NSF also developed NSF/ANSI Standard 61, the American national health effects standard for all devices, components and materials which contact drinking water.
Additional services include: Training and Education, safety audits for the food and water industries, management systems registrations (e.g. ISO 14001) delivered through NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd., and dietary and nutritional supplement certification.
About Zurn Pex, Inc.: Zurn Pex, Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacturer of PEX systems and components used in plumbing, radiant heating, and fire sprinkler systems (www.zurn.com). It is one of several business units owned and operated by Zurn Industries, originally founded in 1900 and based in Erie, PA. Zurn product specialties include virtually every facet of commercial and residential plumbing applications, from plumbing fixtures to waste water control. Its products are distributed worldwide.
