Contech Rainwater Harvesting Tank Certified to Uniform Plumbing Code

Contech Engineered Solutions' UrbanGreen steel reinforced polyethylene rainwater harvesting tank has been certified to be in compliance with the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) by the International Assn. of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Research and Testing. Contech is one of two companies that have received IAPMO/UPC certification for rainwater harvesting tanks.

Designated as an American National Standard, the UPC is a model code developed by IAPMO to govern the installation and inspection of plumbing systems as a means of promoting the public's health, safety and welfare.

IAPMO Research and Testing Inc. is a product certification body that tests and inspects samples taken from the supplier's stock, from the market, or a combination of both to verify compliance with the requirements of applicable codes and standards. This activity is coupled with periodic surveillance of the supplier's factory and warehouses, as well as the assessment of the supplier's Quality Assurance System.

"Engineers can now write specifications for rainwater harvesting tanks based on a nationally recognized standard that address issues such as structural design, leakage and repeatable manufacturing processes," said Michael Hunter, vice president of Stormwater Product Management.

Source: Contech Engineered Solutions