ASSE LEC 2012
Listing Evaluation Criteria for Packaged Plumbing and Mechanical Systems for Continuous Microbiological Mitigation
| Organization: | ASSE |
| Publication Date: | 1 February 2021 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 24 |
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Description
This LEC covers PPMS's that are designed to inactivate and disinfect waterborne pathogens and microorganisms within hot water distribution systems from replicating and infecting humans. These PPMS's include a water heater and distribution mixing valve, or water heater with integral temperature control device, an ultraviolet treatment system that treats incoming and recirculating water, filters, an anti-scaling device, chemical injection connections, and a connection to drain.
NOTE: The temperature and pressure relief valve required for water heater installations is a part of the water heater sub-assembly.
The PPMS shall include a programmable controller that manages the disinfection and control of the PPMS. The controller includes:
- Ability to send regular and as-needed maintenance alerts;
- Ability to send local and remote alerts;
- Connectivity to external building automation systems (e.g. MODBUS and BACnet).
Connections
Pipe threads and other connections shall conform to the applicable standards.
• Tapered pipe threads shall comply with ASME B1.20.1.
• Dry seal pipe threads shall comply with ASME B1.20.3.
• Compression assemblies shall comply with SAE J512.
• Soldered connections shall comply with ASME B16.18 or ASME B16.22.
• Push fit connections shall comply with ASSE 1061.
• Press connections shall comply with ASME B16.51.
Minimum Heating Capacity
Integral water heaters capacities shall be 399,000 BTU/hr (118kW) and greater. Heating output shall be determined by ANSI Z21.10.3/CSA 4.3 or UL1995.
Minimum Flow
Minimum hot water delivery flow rate is 5 gpm (18.9 L/min) at a temperature rise of +70 °F (+40 °C).
Minimum Inlet Temperature
The PPMS shall operate with a minimum cold water inlet temperature of 33 °F (0.5 °C).
Working Pressure
The safety design shall be rated with a maximum allowable working pressure of 150 psi (1034 kPa) or greater.
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