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CONTENTS

Spring 2014 x Volume 10 x Number 1

Plumbing / Heating / Ventilating / Air Conditioning / Refrigeration

MPMCA President’s Message - Jim Bruner...................06 Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractor Magazine

MPMCA Membership Application...............................16

The Official Publication of the Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association PO Box 13100 Lansing, MI 48901 517-484-5500 Fax 517-484-5225 Email: info@mpmca.org Website: www.mpmca.org

MPMCA Associate Membership Application...............17 Michigan Plumbing Code Update..............................18 Plumbing Code Seminar Schedule.............................19 Plumbing Code Book Order Form...............................20 Mechanical/PHC Expo 2014 Registration...............21-22

LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS Greater Michigan PMCA.....................07 Edited and published quarterly under the direction and supervision of the Board of Directors of the MPMCA. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement of products, services, or statements, nor does the publisher assume any responsibility for claims made by the advertisers. Copyright 2014 Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association. For inquiries concerning this publication contact the following: Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association, PO Box 13100, Lansing, MI 48901. Some products advertised may not meet Michigan Plumbing Code requirements.

Executive Director Cynthia H. Maher, CAE Editor Cynthia H. Maher, CAE MPMCA Executive Committee President: James Bruner Vice President: Nancy Cummins Secretary: Chad Myers Treasurer: Bill Christ

MPMCA Board of Directors Bay Area Association: Mark Katz Flint: Greg Pfeiffer Greater MI PMCA: Jim Dornbrock MCA Detroit: James Bruner Mid-MI MCA: Chad Myers MAMP: Bill Christ Northwestern: Cliff Sedlacek South Macomb: Paul Bradley Southwestern: To Be Appointed West MI MCA: Rick Ekkens West MI PHCCA: William Feenstra Western Wayne: Mike Bergstrom NAPHCC (National): Brad Isley

MMCA Officers President: Dominic Goyette Vice President: Patrick Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer: Rick Ekkens

Mid-Michigan MCA.............................08 MCA Detroit................................... 10-11 West Michigan MCA...................... 12-13 Bay Area Association...........................15

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE [6]

Jim Bruner

his will be my last opportunity as President to invite you to the 2014 MPMCA Expo at the Soaring Eagle Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The Michigan Mechanical Plumbing Heating Cooling Expo in Mt. Pleasant is one of the biggest expositions of plumbing, heating, cooling products in the state. There will be thousands of products and more than 400 manufactures on display. The best part about the expo is it’s FREE of charge. That’s the best price in the world. So mark your calendars for March 26, 2014 and come out and meet Cindy Maher, the Executive Director of MPMCA , Sharon Bianchi, Administrative Assistant, the members of the executive committee and your new President Nancy Cummins of Hutzel Plumbing and Heating from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Join MPMCA and take advantage of the membership discounts on the classes, seminars, and services offered by the Association. For information on membership and services call 517-484-5500 or send an email to info@MPMCA.org I would like to thank you for your support over the last couple of years, especially the GREAT staff of MPMCA who made my job as President very easy. I will soon join the list of past Presidents dating all the way back to Robert McGurin of Grand Rapids, who in 1895 became the First President to lend his leadership to the industry. I would like for you to know that while serving as our Associations President, I prayed daily and will continue to pray God’s blessing over you, your families, and your businesses. May the Peace of God be yours as He continues to prosper and keep you.

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LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS

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Mid-Michigan MCA Ele’s Place New Teen Zone Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 for Ele’s Place Teen Zone located at 1145 West Oakland in Lansing. Thanks to four years of hard work and $75,000 worth of donations and volunteer labor, Ele’s Place can now offer the teens their own space to hang out and do some hands on activities. The renovated space in the lower level of their facility offers a place for the teens to interact, role play, use technology-based communications and express themselves through art and music. The healing center for grieving kids has been working for years to create the perfect environ-

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ment for teens. Managing Director of Lansing’s Ele Place Lori Bosch stated that “It’s very exciting and our teens are thrilled.” She continued to state that “All of those physical experiences, gives them a way to express themselves with other teens who understand what they’re going through. They form strong relationships and trust while they’re interacting together.” T.H. Eifert Mechanical Contractors and the MidMichigan Mechanical Contractors Association (3MCA) donated to this very worthwhile cause and both Tom Eifert and Becky Brimley were present for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

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MCA Detroit MCA Detroit Celebrates the Holidays And the Successes Experienced in 2013 It’s good to gather with friends during the holiday season and with the close of 2013 near, the contractors, their families and friends gathered at the Plumber Local 98 Training Center to celebrate surviving another year of success during a particularly difficult economic comeback in Southeast Michigan. Management and union alike, have seen their difficulties this year, but it’s always nice to put the stresses away for a few hours and just be happy together in an atmosphere that makes you smile.

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MCA’s Managing Director, Carl Evans, was on hand to greet his guests. Staff member, Cassandra Mudloff organized the party this year and did a superb job. Larry D’Ascenzo and his wife, Leslie and their fellow musicians provided the music for the evening, which moved from background Christmas music to great dance music as the evening progressed. As evidenced in the photos below, the Holiday Open House is great fun each year, with delicious food and the opportunity to relax with old friends and new.

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LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS

West Michigan MCA

2013 MSCA CONFERENCE UPDATE MSCA’s annual convention was held Oct. 13-16 in Boca Raton, FL with over 600 attendees. This well attended event highlighted ‘Going beyond Limits’. Russ Borst, Hurst Mechanical, led a round table discussion titled “Energy Sales 101”.Jack Berry, Andy Egan Co., enjoyed some networking time at the conference. FERRIS STATE HVACR STUDENTS TOUR LOCAL 174 TRAINING CENTER Seventeen Ferris State HVACR Students and advisor Mike Feutz from the Greater Michigan MSCA Student Chapter toured the Local 174 Training Center Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Mark Mangione: Local 174 Business Manager, Ryan Bennett: Local 174 Business Agent, and Nate Phillips: Local 174 Organizer, welcomed and encouraged students to connect with the Local throughout their career. Local 174 Apprenticeship Instructors, Bob Barnett and Eric Fradette, discussed Local 174’s apprenticeship program. West Michigan contractor representatives from AMR, Hurst, JCI, and Lascko met with the students to discuss career possibilities. This was a great opportunity for West Michigan Local 174 representatives and WMMCA contractors to network with future service oriented employees.

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WMMCA ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY A SUCCESS The WMMCA Christmas Party was held Wed., December 4, at the University Club, downtown Grand Rapids, with contractors, spouses and special guests including UA174 Management- Mark Mangione, Jeff Wilkerson, Ryan and Danielle Bennett, and Bob Derby, and MPMCA Executive Director Cindy and Mitch Maher. This event is a great opportunity for contractors, spouses and UA174 management to network. A special thanks to Ruth Ekkens for selecting the Christmas gifts! ANDY J. EGAN COMPANY HIGHLIGHTED IN THE BUILDING TRADESMAN WMMCA member, Andy J. Egan Company, was highlighted in the November 29, 2013 issue of The Building Tradesman with the article titled “Diverse, quality work moves Egan’s products worldwide”. The West Michigan Mechanical Contractors Association was established to represent and service its members in Grand Rapids, Muskegon and the Lakeshore areas of Michigan. Association members dedicate themselves to quality, dependability, safety, education and community.

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Smart contractors pick the smartest pump: the ECM Bumble Bee. American hydronic systems are based on Delta-T, the actual temperature differential between supply and return. We designed the Bumble Bee® to take optimal advantage of that fact. The result is a very smart pump that delivers infinite variable speed for profound system efficiency.

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ART’S PLUMBING SUPPLY Warren ............................................................ 586-776-5138 Westland ........................................................ 734-729-3110 BEHLER-YOUNG Ann Arbor ...................................................... 734-761-5511 Bloomfiels Hills ............................................ 248-335-6527 Flint .................................................................. 810-743-1160 Grand Rapids................................................ 616-531-4400 Jackson ........................................................... 517-789-7191 Kalamazoo .................................................... 269-343-5504 Lansing ........................................................... 517-371-1770 Livonia ............................................................ 734-524-0623 Muskegon ..................................................... 231-733-4421 New Hudson................................................. 248-437-3070 Taylor............................................................... 734-374-8231 Saginaw.......................................................... 989-799-4805 Toledo, OH..................................................... 419-727-8700 Traverse City ................................................. 231-946-7391 Warren ............................................................ 886-779-1730 CARRIER GREAT LAKES Flint/Burton .................................................. 810-715-9000 Grand Rapids................................................ 616-406-1645 Lansing ........................................................... 517-882-3722 Livonia ............................................................ 734-552-5000 Madison Heights......................................... 248-585-3910 Toledo, OH..................................................... 419-537-9424

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DECEMBER MEETING December meeting of the Bay Area Association members enjoying a delicious meal while taking care of business.

DELWOOD Livonia ............................................................ 734-261-8700 Royal Oak....................................................... 248-280-2880 H.L. CLAEY’S Oxford ............................................................ 248-628-2666 Warren ........................................................... 586-264-2561 HODGES SUPPLY Flint .................................................................. 810-239-9421 Pontiac............................................................ 248-858-2605 JOCK & MELDROM Mt. Clemens.................................................. 586-463-0547

(l. to r.) Harold Richter; Carl Gohm; and Rick Wenzlick.

MADISON HEIGHTS PLUMBING Madison Heights......................................... 248-588-4690 MAUMEE PLUMBING SUPPLY Perrysburg, OH ............................................ 419-874-7991 MAUMEE EQUIPMENT / TTI Perrysburg, OH ............................................ 419-874-7968 PEERLESS SUPPLY Adrian ............................................................. 517-263-2158 Monroe ........................................................... 734-242-3655 PROGRESSIVE PLUMBING Detroit ............................................................ 313-469-1883 Warren ............................................................ 586-756-8662 T.A.GENTRY Holland ........................................................... 616-392-1535 Kalamazoo .................................................... 269-226-6500 Lansing ........................................................... 517-371-6911 WHITTOCK SUPPLY Gaylord ........................................................... 989-732-1690 Imlay City ....................................................... 810-721-8000 Shelby Township ......................................... 586-731-4111 Traverse City ................................................. 231-946-5160 WILLIAMS DISTRIBUTING Grand Rapids................................................ 616-456-1613 Howell............................................................. 517-548-1500 Kalamazoo .................................................... 269-488-3383 Lansing ........................................................... 517-882-6611 Pontiac............................................................ 248-745-6900 Shelby ............................................................. 586-566-9696 Southfeld ....................................................... 248-537-5900 Taylor............................................................... 734-946-1190 Toledo, OH..................................................... 419-897-9027 Traverse City ................................................. 231-933-0755

COATS FOR KIDS Bay Area Association Executive Director, Jane Thocher, standing in line at Meijer check-out to pay for the over 40 coats that were purchased by the Bay Area Association, Meijer and the Bay Area Association Contractors to donate to the “Coats for Kids” drive. The coats were delivered to the Salvation Army for distribution.

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2012 MICHIGAN PLUMBING CODE UPDATES Required For All Master and Journey Plumbing Licensees The 2012 Michigan Plumbing Code is now in Effect If you are a licensed Journey or Master plumber, you must attend a State Plumbing Board approved four-hour code update class for the 2012 Code Edition and be able to verify your attendance to the Plumbing Division before your license can be renewed in the future. Inspectors will also receive four hours of technical credit under the inspector’s registration law, Act 54. After the code update class, all attendees who complete the four-hour class will have a certificate to take with them for their records. Inspectors will also receive four hours of technical credit under the inspector’s registration law, Act 54. The Chief of the Plumbing Division for the State of Michigan, Joe Madziar, will conduct the sessions. Registration is open to all masters, journeymen, inspectors,

contractors, and suppliers who need to meet these licensing requirements. Each session is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their personal copy of the 2012 Michigan Plumbing Code. Order forms for the code books are included in this magazine. To purchase books and pay online please visit MPMCA’s website at www.mpmca.org, click on the shopping cart on the left to complete orders or mail in a check with your registrations. Advance registration is required, attendance is limited. See registration fees below and return your registration to MPMCA right away.

REMEMBER: THE PLUMBING LAW REQUIRES ALL LICENSEES TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED FOUR HOUR CLASS WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE CODE UPDATE (Before Jan. 17, 2015) .

The Plumbing Division will strictly enforce this section of the law. Don’t delay and be unable to find a class. Sign up today!

MPMCA Member Contractors, their employees, & Associate Members $50 / person Non-Member Contractors, their employees, and Inspectors $100 / person

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Questions? Call MPMCA (517) 484-5500 or email us at info@mpmca.org Fill in online at www.mpmca.org or FAX form with credit card information to (517) 484-5225 or mail form & check to MPMCA, PO Box 13100, Lansing, MI 48901

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