Braxton Harris Company is a manufacturer of over 10,000 quality plumbing products
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Listed below are associations, organizations, laboratories, institutes, engineers and industries that test and approve or certify certain products in this catalog according to their stringent quality requirements: ADA (American Disability Act) - Assures that products fully comply with the provisions of the act to ensure equal access for physically challenged users. AGA (American Gas Association) - Develops standards, tests and qualifies products used in gas lines and gas appliance installations. ISO (International Standard Organization) - A worldwide standards coordinating organization. An internationally recognized certification for manufacturers that comply with high standards of quality control. Developed standards ISO-9000 through 1S0-9004. IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials) - Qualifies and lists products suitable for use in plumbing installations. ASSE (American Society of Sanitary Engineering) - Develops standards and qualifies products for plumbing and sanitary installations. NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) - A non-profit organization best known for its role in developing standards for equipment, products and services. Many standards govern products for residential use. CGA (Canadian Gas Association) - Canadian Association that develops standards, tests and qualifies products used in gas lines and gas appliance installations. UL (Underwriter’s Laboratory) - Tests and qualifies valve and fitting products under UL standards for safety. FM (Factory Mutual) - Develops standards and qualifies products for use by the general public. AWWA (American Water Works Association) - Promotes public health through improvement of the quality of water. Develops standards for valves, fittings and other equipment. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Develops standards for materials and testing as well as finished products. ASTM (American Society for Testing of Materials) - Develops standards for materials, products, systems and services. ANSI (American National Standards Institute) - Organization that coordinates the work amongst U.S. Standards writing groups. Works in conjunction with other groups such as ISO, ASME, ASTM, etc. MSS (Mechanical Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.) - A committee of manufacturers that develops technical codes and standards for the Valve & Fitting industry.