The National Association of Sewer Service Companies or NASSCO is a not-for-profit North American trade organization, established in 1976 "to increase the awareness of aging underground infrastructure and to provide viable solutions through education, technical resources and industry advocacy". NASSCO's intent is to research, train and educate members and non-members on rehabilitation of underground
utilities
A public utility company (usually just utility) is an organization that maintains the infrastructure for a public service (often also providing a service using that infrastructure). Public utilities are subject to forms of public control and r ...
using
trenchless technology
Trenchless technology is a type of subsurface construction work that requires few trenches or no continuous trenches. It is a rapidly growing sector of the construction and civil engineering industry. It can be defined as "a family of methods, mate ...
. Ultimately, NASSCO is committed to set the "industry standards for the rehabilitation of underground pipelines, and to assure the continued acceptance and growth of
trenchless technologies".
Publications
NASSCO has developed multiple publications covering varied topics. The following is the list of current publications.
* Manual of Practices
* Inspector's Handbook
* Specification Guidelines
* Trenchless Assessment Guide for Rehabilitation
* Pipeline Assessment & Certification Program (PACP) Reference Manual
* Inspector Training Certification Program (ITCP) for Cured-in-Place Pipes (CIPP)
* Inspector Training Certification Program (ITCP) for Manhole Rehabilitation
* Jetter Code of Practices
* RehabZone
References
External links
National Association of Sewer Service Companies
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Tunnelling organizations
Trenchless technology