Adoption and Enforcementof NSF 372

What Devices Need to ComplyPresented by: Julius Ballanco, P.E.

EPA Recognizes NSF 372

• US EPA made reference to NSF 372 in their FAQ

• EPA indicated compliance with NSF 372 would be a means for indicating compliance with the lead free legislation.

ICC Adoption of NSF 372

• NSF 372 has been added to the 2015 edition of the International Plumbing Code and the International Residential Code.

• This will result in enforcement by the local plumbing inspector.

IAPMO Adoption of NSF 372

• IAPMO is in the middle of their code change cycle.

• NSF 372 has been proposed for adoption in the 2015 edition.

• The Technical Committee recommended approval.

• Will be enforced by the AHJ.

Currently No Guidance

• The Scope provides no guidelines in NSF 372 for code enforcement officials.

• There are also no guidelines for certification agencies.

• This results in inconsistencies with the Federal regulations.

• NSF 372 should have scoping requirements similar to NSF 61.

Proposed Revision To Scope

1.2 ScopeThis standard applies to any drinking water system component that conveys or dispenses water for human consumption through drinking or cooking drinking, teeth brushing, food preparation, dishwashing, or maintaining oral hygiene.

(As defined in EPA FAQ.)

Proposed Revision To Scope

1.2.1 Exempt ProductsDevices specifically exempted from the coverage of this standard are:

– bath and shower valves, shower heads of all types, and bathtub fill valves;

– fire sprinklers (heads);– all drains;– backflow prevention devices not supplying water used for drinking, teeth brushing, food

preparation, dishwashing, or maintaining oral hygiene;

Proposed Revision To Scope– flexible plumbing connectors and flexible risers not intended for potable water applications (for example: washing

machines.);– service saddles, or water distribution main gate valves that are 2 inches in diameter or larger; and– all endpoint devices that are not specifically intended to dispense water for drinking, teeth brushing, food preparation, dishwashing, or maintaining oral hygiene, for example:– utility, laundry, laboratory, bidet, and shampoo

faucets;– faucets that are self-closing or metering;– electronically activated non-kitchen faucets; or

– hand wash stations.