THE INDEPENDENT P r e s i d e n t ‘ s M e s s a g e TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE A Publication of The Independent Master Plumbers of Westchester _______________________________________________ Volume X SEPTEMBER 2019 Issue VIII IMPW EXECUTIVE COMMITEE Anthony Schiavo President George Bassolino Vice-President Steve Spano Secretary Pat Sementa Treasurer Mario Bruni James DeMaria Board Members Karen Dimitriou Executive Director NEXT MEETING: SPONSORED BY: SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Peter Giasemis THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 6:30 PM THE CABIN RESTAURANT 914-592-6682 1172 Knollwood Rd White Plains, NY Dear Westchester Licensed Master Plumber: I hope everyone has had a great summer. It’s time to get busy. I hope the new season will be a successful one for all members. Non-members not so much. Many of us are still struggling to keep up with all the new regulations including the federal requirement for Sexual Harassment training. Remember you must have this done by October 9, 2019. It applies to all companies - NO MINIMUM employees. It seems the never-ending stream of regulations never stops. The most important thing is this an annual event. Con Edison has been implementing the requirements for Operator Qualification Covered Task 87. The Yellow Book has been updated and some forms have been changed. There has been some movement on the Con Edison embargo front. National Grid in NYC is attempting to also have a new pipeline brought into their territory. They have imposed an embargo in NYC. Con Edison has publically stated that if the National Grid pipeline is not approved they may extend their embargo southward into NYC. The Westchester County Board of Plumbing examiners has seen a shakeup in its composition. One of our Board members has been removed and replaced by another licensed plumber. We believe we should have at least two seats on the Board. At the last meeting there were some indications that there may be an attempt to enforce the journeyman “rule” again. The last time this was done did not have the desired effect of curbing unlicensed plumbing. It was a major inconvenience for all licensed master plumbers. We also discussed ways the Board could combat the plague that is cover-up plumbing and the use of unlicensed plumbers. Come to the meeting to hear the latest updates and to have your voice heard. The next membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 26 th at The Cabin Restaurant at 6:30pm. IMPORTANT!!!! Meetings have been very well attended so we will now be taking advanced reservations to secure a seat for dinner! Meeting cost including dinner is $40.00 per person. In order to confirm your attendance, please email Karen Dimitriou at [email protected]! This will be on a first-come/first-served basis! See you all then! Sincerely, Anthony Schiavo, President
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THE INDEPENDENT
P r e s i d e n t ‘ s M e s s a g e
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCEA Publication of The Independent Master Plumbers of Westchester_______________________________________________
Volume X SEPTEMBER 2019 Issue VIII
IMPW EXECUTIVE COMMITEE
Anthony SchiavoPresident
George BassolinoVice-PresidentSteve Spano
SecretaryPat Sementa
TreasurerMario Bruni
James DeMariaBoard MembersKaren Dimitriou
Executive Director
NEXT MEETING:
SPONSORED BY:
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER:Peter Giasemis
THURSDAY � SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 � 6:30 PMTHE CABIN RESTAURANT
914-592-6682 � 1172 Knollwood Rd � White Plains, NY
Dear Westchester Licensed Master Plumber:
I hope everyone has had a great summer. It’s time to get busy. I hope the new season will be a successful onefor all members. Non-members not so much. Many of us are still struggling to keep up with all the newregulations including the federal requirement for Sexual Harassment training. Remember you must have thisdone by October 9, 2019. It applies to all companies - NO MINIMUM employees. It seems the never-endingstream of regulations never stops. The most important thing is this an annual event.
Con Edison has been implementing the requirements for Operator Qualification Covered Task 87. The YellowBook has been updated and some forms have been changed. There has been some movement on the ConEdison embargo front. National Grid in NYC is attempting to also have a new pipeline brought into theirterritory. They have imposed an embargo in NYC. Con Edison has publically stated that if the National Gridpipeline is not approved they may extend their embargo southward into NYC.
The Westchester County Board of Plumbing examiners has seen a shakeup in its composition.One of our Board members has been removed and replaced by another licensed plumber. We believe weshould have at least two seats on the Board. At the last meeting there were some indications that there maybe an attempt to enforce the journeyman “rule” again. The last time this was done did not have the desiredeffect of curbing unlicensed plumbing. It was a major inconvenience for all licensed master plumbers. Wealso discussed ways the Board could combat the plague that is cover-up plumbing and the use of unlicensedplumbers. Come to the meeting to hear the latest updates and to have your voice heard.
The next membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 26th at The Cabin Restaurant at 6:30pm.IMPORTANT!!!! Meetings have been very well attended so we will now be taking advanced reservations to secure aseat for dinner! Meeting cost including dinner is $40.00 per person. In order to confirm your attendance, please emailKaren Dimitriou at [email protected]! This will be on a first-come/first-served basis!
See you all then!Sincerely,Anthony Schiavo, President
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Mark Your Calendars! 2019 Meeting Dates
January 31 May 30February 28 June 27March 28 September 26April 25 October 24
No meetings in July, August, November & December
SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR 2020!PLEASE CONTACT KAREN DIMITRIOU FOR DETAILS
We are pleased to inform you that Con Edison will be making aspecial presentation at the September 26, 2019 membershipmeeting. The main topic of the meeting will be theenforcement of the new Operator Qualifications requirements.They will also discuss other issues with scheduling and Con Edresponse times for all projects.
The presentation shall include:
• Define the Service Line
• Define above ground and below ground sections of theservice line
• Define which Operator Qualifications are required for eachsection of pipe
• What OQ’s are required?
• Latest Yellow Book Updates
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DOT OPERATOR QUALIFICATION UPDATES:
OPERATOR QUALIFICATION FOR DOT INTERIOR GAS PIPE
Compliance Required: April 15, 2019
The NGA has set up a website, NYOQPlumbers.com. All persons who aremembers of the Plumbing Foundation GOQ group will be included on thewebsite. The site will be updated frequently.
Con Edison has brought some issues to our attention. They are receivingaffidavits from plumbers for operator qualification work that are not listed onthe case. We responded stating that it should be acceptable for a licensedplumber who does not have an operator qualified technician to hire a licensedplumber who does to do the work.
We have heard that this is not always the case and some persons may be“lending” their qualifications. We had a meeting with the gas working groupand determined that if you try and game the system and are caught you will beremoved from the program. You will not get a warning, a suspension oranything along those lines. You will be out and so will all of the peopleassociated with your company. Participation in this program is a privilege andyou must follow the rules and regulations to participate.
Message from the Utilities regarding compliance:“You do what you are supposed to do, and we will do what we need to do.”
Those of you who are not yet qualified should get busy.
Please be advised that we only schedule training and testing when theminimum amount of required candidates are enrolled. You are consideredenrolled when your paperwork is accepted and you have paid in full. The entirequalification can be completed within a 4-6, or fewer, weeks if there is anadequate demand. However, that demand does not exist at this time and wecannot guarantee that you will be able to be qualified ahead of the proposedstart date. Con Edison is aware that we have made this program available andthat every Westchester plumber has had the opportunity to obtain thisqualification. The bottom line is if you are not qualified, you have no one toblame but yourself.
REMINDER - BELOW ARE THE STEPS TO OBTAIN DOT INTERIOR GASOPERATOR QUALIFICATION:
• Obtain required training.• Pass a written (minimum score 80) and practical test
(pass/fail).• Enroll in an approved Drug and Alcohol monitoring program.
Operator Qualification by the numbers as of 09-16-19
58 people have started the process and not completed it.
IMPW MEMBERSHIP If you aren’t already a member, this is your opportunity to join. Don’t Delay—Changes are taking place in the industry that WILL affect your business. You don’t want to be left out in the cold! What the IMPW does for you:
� Represents Independent Westchester Plumbers to the Westchester County Plumbing Board, County and State Government and Utilities
� Supports our local Apprentice Program @ W.C.C. � Provides training, support and informative meetings with manufacturers and vendors � Our Political Action Committee supports political candidates that support us � Keeps you informed regarding local, State or national issues effecting industry licensing
requirements, etc. � Provides networking opportunities at 10 local meetings per year. � Monthly newsletter � Annual golf outing
“TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE…”
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Note: Current events dictate it would be beneficial for all licensed Master Plumbers to get involved.
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All opinions expressed herein are those of the individual IMPW newsletter or itseditors. The IMPW does not guarantee the accuracy or the correctness of advertisingarticles or references to information sources herein, nor does the IMPW intend toendorse, rate or otherwise officially comment on products available. Therefore, thereaders are cautioned to rely on information contained herein at their own risk.
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