ASSE (Plumbing) /IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Series 12000-2024

This unique standard series sets minimum criteria for the training and certification of pipe trades craftspeople, and other construction and maintenance personnel, on how to safely work in an environment with the potentially deadly diseases that may be present within their worksites. These standards address the need for all construction and maintenance personnel and employers, especially within the pipe trades, to become proficient in identifying and managing potential situations where they, or other occupants of a building, may be exposed to bloodborne, waterborne, and airborne pathogens.

ASSE 12025 certifications qualify Engineers, Designers, Inspectors and Commissioning Agents conducting construction risk assessment. These certifications afford a verification and validation path to compliance with standards and guidelines related to minimizing exposure of pathogens, biohazards and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) in the workplace.

ASSE 12050 and 12051 certifications qualify employers, designated Representatives, pipe fitters and HVAC Technicians developing and implementing an air quality systems risk management program. These certifications afford a verification and validation path to compliance with standards and guidelines related to developing and implementing an air quality systems risk management program.

ASSE 12060-12063 certifications qualify contractors and tradespersons to participate on building water management teams. These certifications afford a verification and validation path to compliance with standards and guidelines related to cooling towers, water features, potable water systems, fire protection, ice machines, humidifiers, and all piped systems which currently reside in all occupied buildings.

ASSE 12080 sets minimum criteria for the training and certification of persons involved in the development, administration, and execution of risk assessment and water safety and management programs for Legionella in building water systems.

Standard #12005 — Professional Qualifications Standard for the Health and Safety of the Construction and Maintenance Generalist

Provides general knowledge of pathogens, biohazards and infectious diseases for plumbing, piping, and mechanical systems workers, or any individual who has the potential for exposure to pathogens, biohazards or Other Potentially Infectious Material (OPIM), with the objective of providing continuing education.

Standard #12010 — Environment of Care, Infection Control and Construction Risk Assessment Professional Qualification Standard

Provides general knowledge of the environment of care, infection control and construction risk assessment procedures to protect facility operations, occupants, workers or any individual who has the potential for harm caused by construction activities.

Standard #12020 — Environment of Care, Infection Control and Construction Risk Assessment Professional Qualification Standard for Construction and Maintenance Employers 

Provides general knowledge of the environment of care, infection control and construction risk assessment requirements and procedures to protect facility operations, occupants, workers, or any individual who has the potential for harm caused by construction activities.

Standard #12025 — Construction Risk Assessment Professional Qualification Standard for Engineers, Designers, Inspectors and Commissioning Agents

Provides general knowledge of the environment of care and construction risk assessment requirements and procedures to protect facility occupants, operations, workers, or any individual who has the potential for harm caused by pre-construction and construction activities.

Standard #12050 — Air Quality Program Professional Qualifications Standard for Employers and Designated Representatives

Provides general knowledge of developing and implementing an air quality systems risk management program. The objective is to provide training, education and certification to employers or designated representatives.

Standard #12051 — Air Quality Program Professional Qualifications Standard for Pipefitters and HVAC Technicians

Provides general knowledge of developing and implementing an air quality systems risk management program. The objective is to provide training, education and certification to pipefitters and HVAC technicians herein referred to as a certified 12051 technician.

Standard #12060 — Water Quality Program Professional Qualifications Standard for Employers and Designated Representatives

Provides general knowledge of developing and implementing a water management program along with conducting an incident response.

Standard #12061 — Water Quality Program Professional Qualifications Standard for Plumbers

Provides general knowledge of developing and implementing a water management plan for plumbing systems along with conducting an incident response.

Standard #12062 — Water Quality Program Professional Qualifications Standard for Pipefitters and HVAC Technicians

Provides general knowledge of developing and implementing a water management plan along with conducting an incident response for mechanical systems.

Standard #12063 — Water Quality Program Professional Qualifications Standard for Sprinkler Fitters

Provides general knowledge of developing and implementing a water management plan along with conducting an incident response for water-based fire protection systems.

Standard #12080 — Professional Qualification Standard for Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist

Outlines the minimum qualifications needed, including the knowledge and competency to become a member of a water safety team involved in the development of a risk assessment analysis and a water management and sampling plan for protection from Legionella and other waterborne pathogens.

Appendix A — Vocabulary and Definitions (Normative)

Appendix B — Supplemental Information (Informative)

Appendix C — Personal Protective Equipment (Informative)

Appendix D — Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Forms (Informative)

Appendix E — Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA) Forms (Informative)