Code Consulting has moved  [2008-08-06]
Code Consulting has a new postal address:

Revisions to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 - 2007a  [2007-11-21]
Implementations Plas for Revisions to NSF/ANSI Standard 61

Rubber in hot water systems, a risky business, or?  [2007-05-24]
Regarding this question (for further information please download the article) KIWA built up a working group which had its first meeting in the middle of March. We will keep you informed about the results.

SVGW Switzerland: Regulation changes concerning pipes  [2007-05-24]
In the area of composite pipes, SVGW is continuing to follow the demands of W 542 and system inspection W 534.

New European Standards for Heating and Cooling Systems prEN1264 and prEN15377  [2007-03-27]
The increasing popularity of water systems integrated into surfaces for heating buildings and more recently also for cooling them has necessitated revision of the existing European standard EN1264 for hot water underfloor heating. At the same time, a new set of standards EN15377 is being developed for such systems, in conjunction with the numerous CEN standards for meeting the Energy Efficient Directive for buildings.

New DIN standards for water pressure pipes recognise PP-RCT  [2007-03-20]
During 2006, the German standards for polypropylene (PP) pressure pipes have been revised.

KIWA Presentation: Rubber in hot water systems  [2007-03-13]
It becomes more and more clear that the requirements used today for rubber in hot water water systems are not suffiecient to guarantee

A short description about the European technical approval (ETA)  [2007-03-05]
This description summarizes the basics of the ETA

PE-X Standards for Pressure Pipe Applications  [2007-02-15]
Please find attached with the a clear overview about PE-X Standards for Pressure Pipe Applications

Editorial article about standards in China published in the globalpipe  [2007-01-15]
Standards in China: What is the actual situation for exporters of multilayer pipes to China?

Cooperation with CodeConsulting  [2006-08-17]
If you are interested in the services of CodeConsulting

European Acceptance Scheme (EAS) - a clear graphical presentation  [2006-05-02]


Editorial article in the Globalpipe about CodeConsulting  [2006-04-19]
On the occasion of a meeting between NSF and CodeConsulting at the IFH/Intherm in Nuremberg please have a look on the editorial article published in the Globalpipe.

Facts and data about plastic pipes  [2005-08-31]
Read a presenation about plastic pipes and standardisation as presented at the Cincinnati symposium in Vienna, June 2005.

New drinking water regulations in Germany  [2005-01-27]
Since 1 January 2003 new drinking water regulations have come into force in Germany and European guidelines have been implemented. The requirements have become more stringent for water suppliers, house owners and plumbing engineers. Lower thresholds apply for e.g. lead, nickel and copper. In addition, health departments have been given more inspection power.

IRAN IMPORT REGULATIONS  [2005-01-27]
The ISIRI Mandatory Standards Program Verification of Conformity (VoC) – Trade Guideline

CE Marking on rubber sealing rings for soil and waste discharge piping systems  [2005-01-26]
Producers of elastomeric sealing rings for waste water pipes should mark their rings with CE since 1 January 2004. CE marking is a producer’s own declaration saying its rubber is tested in a certain way according to European Standards, it does not say much about quality.

Strategic Significance of Standardization  [2004-11-11]
Many companies are generally unaware of the strategic significance of standards. Participation in standard work more frequently results in advantages regarding costs and competitive status.

Potential Competitive Advantage through Standards  [2004-08-18]
A major motivation for those businesses which participate in the standardization process is their edge over non-participating companies in terms of insider knowledge and time advantage.

Standards in Global Markets  [2004-08-18]
The export strategy of businesses is to conform national standards to European and international standards.

Solvay Padanaplast Invests  [2004-08-18]
In New Capacity For The Production Of PEXb Compounds

Report in the Globalpipe 04/2004  [2004-08-18]
You are manufacturer of plastic pipes, plastic pipe systems or fittings? You would like to place your products on the international market? You are looking for a competent and economical solution?

Small Dimensions - Great Effect  [2004-08-18]
New, improved Cincinnati pipe co-extrusion dies