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The Society disseminates technical data and information, sponsors activities that facilitate interaction with fellow professionals, and, through research and education, expands the base of knowledge of the plumbing engineering industry. ASPE members are leaders in innovative plumbing design, effective materials and energy use, and the application of advanced techniques throughout the world.

ASPE was founded in 1964 and currently has 6,500 members. Internationally, ASPE members are located in the United States, Canada, Asia, Mexico, South and Central America, the South Pacific, Australia and Europe. They represent an extensive network of experienced engineers, designers, contractors, code officials, manufacturers and manufacturer representatives interested in advancing their careers, their profession and the industry. ASPE is at the forefront of technology. In addition, ASPE represents members and promotes the profession among all segments of the construction industry.

All members belong to ASPE worldwide and have the opportunity to belong and participate in one of the 53 state, provincial or local chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada. ASPE chapters provide the major communication links and the first line of services and programs for the individual member. At chapter functions, members can network with others who represent all segments of the plumbing engineering, design, construction and services industry. Chapters produce newsletters, conduct monthly technical meetings and provide opportunities for education, professional development and information sharing to help the membership stay abreast of current trends, code changes and technologies in the plumbing engineering profession.

The Society shall be open to anyone involved in, or having a special interest in the design specification or drawing of plumbing systems. You can enjoy many benefits as a member of the Central Florida Chapter of ASPE. Contact us at info@cfaspe.com or call Matt Clark, VP Membership at (407) 291-6035 if you are interested in joining us, fill out the Online Membership Application, or download the Membership Application in PDF format, fill, sign and mail to: American Society of Plumbing Engineers,  8614 W. Catalpa Avenue, Suite 1007 • Chicago, IL. 60656–1116.

Membership Communication

Communications with the membership is enhanced through the Society's bi-monthly newsletter, the ASPE Report, and the by-monthly magazine, Plumbing Systems & Design.

Technical Publications

The Society maintains a comprehensive publishing program, spearheaded by the profession's basic reference text, the Plumbing Engineering Design Handbooks (formerly known as Data Books). The Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook, published in four volumes, encompasses forty-six chapters, provides comprehensive details of the accepted practices and design criteria used in the field of plumbing engineering. The ASPE published library of professional technical manuals and handbooks includes the Domestic Water Heating Design Manual and Model Plumbing Codes: A Comparison Study, the only plumbing engineer's and designer's plumbing code tool of its kind.

Convention and Technical Symposium

The Society hosts biennial Conventions on even numbered years and Technical Symposia on odd number years for professional plumbing engineers, designers and contractors to improve their skills, learn original design concepts and make important networking contacts to help them stay abreast of current trends, codes and technologies. In conjunction with each Convention there is the Engineered Plumbing Exposition, the greatest, largest gathering of plumbing engineering and design products, equipment and services. Everything from pipes to pumps to fixtures, from compressor to computers to consulting services is on display to allow engineers and specifiers to view the newest and most innovative design materials available to them. In addition, the Society conducts a number of one- and two-day technical and professional development seminars in conjunction with the Chapters, each year

Certified in Plumbing Engineering

ASPE sponsors a national certification program for engineers and designers of plumbing systems, which carries the designation "Certified in Plumbing Engineering" or CIPE. The certification program, provides the profession, the plumbing industry, and the general public with a single, comprehensive qualification of professional competence for engineers and designers of plumbing systems. The CIPE, designed exclusively by and for plumbing engineers, tests hundreds of engineers and designers at centers throughout the United States biennially. The examination is held in the month of April of even numbered years. Created to provide a single, uniform national credential in the field of engineered plumbing systems, the CIPE program is not in any way connected to any state-regulated Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration.

Codes and Legislation

The Society maintains liaisons with all plumbing industry and engineering related organizations, as well as providing code and representative liaisons with various federal, state and local governmental agencies and departments. ASPE code and legislative liaisons are members of the coordinating committees for the many organizations promulgating national model codes and, when appropriate, coordinate code and legislative representation at the state and local level.

ASPE Research Foundation

The ASPE Research Foundation, established in 1976, is the only independent, impartial organization involved in plumbing engineering and design research. The science of plumbing engineering affects everyone . . . from the quality of our drinking water to the conservation of our water resources to the building codes for plumbing systems . . . our lives are impacted daily by the advances made in plumbing engineering technology through the Foundation's research and development.

Membership Classifications

Full Member

Associate Member

Affiliate Member

Special Member

Governmental Member

Student Member

Full Member

Eight (8) years of experience of plumbing engineering, a minimum of four (4) years of which must have been in a position of responsibility for the design of plumbing systems. A maximum of four (4) years of experience may be waived by the Society Membership Committee for: (a) Education: one-half (1/2) year for each completed year in a curriculum related to plumbing engineering; (b) Engineering Registration: four (4) years for Professional Engineer registration in a field that includes plumbing engineering; (c) CIPE certification: two (2) years.  Dues: $110.00

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Associate Member

Any individual involved in the design of plumbing systems or in plumbing engineering and not meeting the requirements for Full Membership. Dues: $95.00.

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Affiliate Member

Any individual involved in producing or marketing a plumbing product who does not meet any of the qualifications for membership in any other grade.  Dues: $110.00.

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Special Member

Anyone employed by or doing business as a contractor or having a special interest in plumbing design who does not meet any of the qualifications for membership in any other grade.

Exceptions: Persons employed by contractors or separate divisions of contractors for the exclusive purpose of designing and/or specifying plumbing systems shall be eligible for membership as Full Members or Associate Members, provided they have fulfilled the experience required as outlined for each respective classification. Dues: $95.00.

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Governmental Member

Anyone employed by municipal, state, or federal governments for one of the following reasons:

A. Checking and/or inspection of plumbing and/or inspection of plumbing plans and installations.

B. The formulation of codes, rules, requirements and regulations pertaining to the planning, designing and installation of plumbing systems, or any portion of a plumbing system.

C. Research and development of plumbing systems design criteria.

Exception: Persons employed by a government agency for the purpose of designing and/or specifying plumbing systems, who shall be eligible to be Full or Associate Members, provided they have fulfilled the experience required as outlined for each respective classification.  Dues: $95.00.

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Student Member

Any individual attending a recognized University or college full time (12 credit hours per term minimum) in a curriculum related to plumbing design.  Dues: $10.00.

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