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A new ASTM International standard will help measure how well wall-mounted kitchen range hoods capture indoor air pollutants. This could help organizations that rate the products and, in turn, consumers who buy them. “Cooking has been identified as a major source of indoor air pollutants in homes,” says ASTM International member Iain Walker, a scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org Release #10434
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Today, ASTM International debuted a new learning management system (LMS) designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Existing customers will begin seeing a seamless transition to the new platform. The migration will be completed by August 31. Since 2012, the number of learners has grown from 500 to over 4,000. Usage increased by over 174 per cent last year alone, prompting the need for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10362
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ASTM International’s committee on amusement rides and devices ( F24 ) has updated its standard on parasailing in efforts to continually enhance safety in the parasailing industry. The revision to “Standard Practices for Parasailing” (F3099) provides guidelines and procedures for the operation, maintenance, and inspection of parasail vessels, equipment, and associated activities. This includes…, Committee on Amusement Rides and Devices (F24) Next Meeting:, Oct. 11-14, 2017, Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, Arizona (USA), Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Matt Dvorak, tel +1.386.383.4458; daytonaparasaling@hotmail.com, Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org R elease #10339
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ASTM International’s Committee on Performance of Buildings ( E06 ) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Jeffrey L. Erdly, of Masonry Preservation Services, Inc., in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10304
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ASTM International’s committee on amusement rides and devices, and its subcommittee on adventure attractions are developing a standard that will provide guidelines for building and operating obstacle racing courses. Anyone interested in helping develop this standard is welcome to join and get involved. The obstacle course racing community has grown significantly in recent years. Designers, owners…, ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Next Meeting:, October 11-14, 2017, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel. +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org R elease #10282
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will help determine how well a kitchen range hood exhausts pollutants from a stovetop. These pollutants include moisture, odors, and chemicals and particles that are health hazards. The proposed standard (WK55797, Test Method for Measuring Capture Efficiency of Domestic Range Hoods) is being developed by ASTM International’s committee on performance of…, ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings Next Meeting:, April 2-5, 2017, April Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Iain Walker, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, Calif., tel +1.510.486.4692; iswalker@lbl.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org Release #10252
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Irving S. Scher, Ph.D., P.E., a principal and biomechanical engineer at Guidance Engineering and Applied Research, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Scher is based in Seattle, Washington. Guidance Engineering and Applied Research is an engineering and scientific consulting company that performs in-depth research and analysis for its clients. Scher holds…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10241
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ASTM International’s committee on performance of buildings ( E06 ) is creating a standard that will help determine qualifications of people who want to serve as inspectors of certain fire resistive materials. The committee welcomes input from people with knowledge of spray-applied fire resistive materials (SFRM) and intumescent fire resistive materials (IFRM). “Having a standard that outlines…, ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings Next Meeting:, April 2-5, 2017, April Committee Week, Toronto, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, John D. Nicholas, Perceptive Solutions LLC, Selma, Texas, tel +1.210.601.1119; john@perceptivesolutionsllc.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org Release #10220
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The green building industry’s first and leading consortium of program operators announced today the addition of two new affiliate members: NRMCA (National Ready Mixed Concrete Association), a leading concrete advocate organization and Sustainable Solutions Corporation, an environmental consulting firm. This announcement and other progress to date will be covered in a webinar on December 14, at…, About NRMCA, Founded in 1930, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association is the leading industry advocate. Our mission is to provide exceptional value for our members by responsibly representing and serving the entire ready mixed concrete industry through leadership, promotion, education and partnering to ensure ready mixed concrete is the building material of choice., About Sustainable Solutions Corporation, Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) is a firm with the vision of empowering every business to be a driver of positive global change. To achieve this, we develop practical solutions to create opportunities for businesses to thrive while implementing sustainability on a global scale. Utilizing over 25 years of experience and industry leading expertise, SSC is recognized as a trusted advisor…, About the Program Operator Consortium, We are five standards developers and certifiers and one technology, design and innovation company – and growing. With the proliferation of program operators, complex reporting requirements and an increased demand for these services, our members recognized the value of pooling resources, jointly conducting outreach, education, and communications and promoting the overall use of PCRs, LCAs, and…
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ASTM International’s committee on amusement rides and devices ( F24 ) has developed the first standard specifically for conveyors used in water parks. The new standard is soon to be published as F3158, Practice for Water Slide Conveyors for Rafts, Tubes, and Guests. The focus of the new standard is on the safety of conveyors used for transportation used for water-related amusement rides. “This…, ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Next Meeting:, Feb. 1-4, 2017, New Orleans, La., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Harlan Bryant, Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, Federal Heights, Colo., tel +1.303.589.5389; hbryant@hylandhills.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10214