NASSCO returns to Indianapolis for the WWETT Show in February where its members will present on a variety of topics related to building sewers and drains.
The session will kick off on Feb. 17 with the introduction of NASSCO’s new Building Sewer and Drain Inspection certification program, presented by Carl Marc Aurel of Formadrain and James Kicklighter of MaxLiner. Attendees will learn how BSDI assists plumbers, sewer and drain contractors, and inspectors in the proper inspection and assessment of private property sewer and drains for the benefit of real estate transactions and general best practices. Attendees will review specific details to be recorded during an inspection including property location, inspector information, point of access/pipe characteristics, general inspection details and inflow characteristics including downspouts, floor drains, sump pumps, etc.
With BSDI as a baseline, NASSCO member Ed Ho from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission will share how to set up a building sewer and drain section program for system owners. Municipal employees will learn the basics of proper building sewer and drain inspections and will understand the importance of the role these drain inspections play as a holistic part of an entire system. They will also be introduced to ways to develop programs for their jurisdiction.
David Hamberlin of Hydromax USA and Jerry Weimer of Jerry Weimer Consulting will then present on the topic of drain cleaning. Attendees will learn the best practices, including unique considerations and challenges, in the proper cleaning of drains. Presenters will deliver a preview of NASSCO’s new drain cleaning certification program (to be launched in the spring of 2025), including proper steps and expected outcomes.
NASSCO Technical Advisory Council Member Chris Macey, P.E., will bring his expertise to present on the topic of trenchless and other rehabilitation methods for building sewers and drains. Specifically, he will share how progressively, once a building sewer or drain has been inspected and cleaned, rehabilitation may be the logical next step. Attendees will learn about various trenchless technologies and other methods to renew building sewers and drains and extend the life of pipes.
NASSCO’s Education Day at WWETT will close out with a special session on building sewer and drain safety considerations. Co-presented by NASSCO member Travis Savy of Savy & Sons and Dennis Pivin, CSP, NASSCO’s director of health, safety and environmental, they will share safety best practices with a special focus on the inspection, cleaning, maintenance and rehabilitation of building sewers and drains. The presentation will include a safety precautions review and discussion about hazard assessment of the process and ways to protect workers using PPE.
To learn more about NASSCO, visit nassco.org. To register for NASSCO’s Education Day at WWETT, visit wwettshow.com.
Sheila Joy is executive director of NASSCO. She can be reached at director@nassco.org.
