P-H-C Contractor Magazine - Fall 2015

Volume 10, Number 3 • Fall 2015

The official publication of the PHCC Wisconsin Association and Master Plumbers/Heating & Cooling Contractors of Wisconsin

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Northwest Wisconsin Plumbing Seminar

Master Plumbers/Heating & Cooling Contractors of Wisconsin

What Attendees Are Saying:

Friday, October 23, 2015 The Plaza Hotel • 1202 W. Clairmont Avenue Eau Claire, Wisconsin

“Put together very well. Very informative with good information.”

“Jim Davis was exceptional.”

“Very well done program. LOVED the voting technology!”

SIGN UP TODAY AT phcc-wi.org/upcoming-events Time

Program Schedule

Credit*

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Registration

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Product Displays

1.0 CE Credit

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Product Showcase & Safety Update

1.0 CE Credit

10:00 - 10:15 a.m.

Break & Product Displays

10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Code: Combination Drain & Vent Systems

11:45 - 12:30 p.m.

Luncheon & Product Displays

12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Code: Combination Drain & Vent Systems (Continued)

2:00 - 2:15 p.m.

Break & Product Displays

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

Water Testing Requirements In Wisconsin

1.0 CE Credit

3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Industry Update

1.0 CE Credit

4:15 p.m.

Door Prize Drawings

3.0 CE Credit

Don’t miss this great program and great chance to earn CE credits*!

Questions? Contact PHCC & MP/HC Wisconsin Association at (888) 782-6815.

About The Program/Instructors

Code is the foundation of everything we do in the plumbing industry. This year, PHCC-Wisconsin is beginning a series of coderelated programs designed to get back to the basics of our trade. For this session, we will be focusing on Combination Drain & Vent Systems. Leading the discussion is Jim Davis, a Master Plumber and an experienced plumbing instructor. Jim has taught apprentices for 20+ years and has experience teaching continuing education programs for groups such as the Water Quality Association and the Madison Plumbing Inspectors. Additional programs include a discussion about Water Testing Requirements in Wisconsin presented by Mike Hanten of Clean Water Testing and an Industry Update by Jeff Beiriger of PHCC-Wisconsin. The program also features time to interact with vendors, our vendor showcase, and a brief safety presentation by Federated Insurance.

*Continuing Education Credits

Please note that the number of hours of approved continuing education may vary depending upon the credential you hold. MP and JP will receive 7.0 hours of credit for attending the entire day of program. For other credentials, contact the PHCC & MP/HC at (888) 782-6815 or mail@phcc-wi.org.

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contents // Fall 2015 Features

2015/16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PHCC WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION Master Plumbers/Heating & Cooling Contractors of Wisconsin

9 How to Protect Your Information Online 14 Coming Soon: Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems 18 Green Is Here to Stay

Reports 6 President’s Letter Make Attracting and Retaining Good Employees Your Priority 8 Executive Director’s Report Quality Continuing Education Pays Big

PHCC Wisconsin Association P.O. Box 833 Germantown, WI 53022 888-782-6815 • Fax: 888-287-4116 mail@phcc-wi.org

10 Zone Director’s Report PHCC-NA’s Positive Course of Action President Greg Jones (District #4) Dave Jones Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 2225 Kilgust Road Madison, WI 53713 608-222-8490 • Fax: 608-222-8503 gjones@davejonesplumbing.com

Inside 3 Northwest Wisconsin Plumbing Seminar 12 Wisconsin Housing Starts 30 News Briefs

Reed Street Yards - Zurn’s Milwaukee Headquarters Site

32 Pipeline News

Credit Card Changes – A Big Deal or Not? Plumbing Code Waiver for Certain Religious Sects By the Numbers QSC Power Meeting Grand Opening of Hot Water Products New Facility PHCC-WI Announces New Business Partner PHCC-Wisconsin Requests Code Committee Meeting

37 Wisconsin Code Book & POWTS 38 Membership Application

Fred Gardner (District #9) Badger State Plumbing 2507 Fortune Drive Eau Claire, WI 54703-3898 715-874-7777 • Fax: 715-874-7778 fred@badgerstateinc.com

Cover photo courtesy of Uponor

Cal Watters (District #6) Watters Plumbing 1303 Midway Road, P.O. Box 118 Menasha, WI 54952 920-733-8125 • Fax: 920-733-2713 cwatters@wattersplumbing.net Industry Partner Reps Rob Spence Rundle-Spence 2800 Industrial Drive Madison, WI 53713 608-222-0636 • Fax 608-222-4164 robs@rundle-spence.com PHCC National Zone Director Jeffrey Kuhn (District #1) S&K Pump & Plumbing, Inc. 20880 W. Enterprise Avenue Brookfield, WI 53045 262-782-7190 • Fax: 262-782-9642 jeff@snkpump.com Executive Director Jeffrey J. Beiriger P.O. Box 833 Germantown, WI 53022 414-331-2059 • Fax: 888-287-4116 jeff@assocmgmtservices.com

Jeffrey Kuhn (District #1) S&K Pump & Plumbing, Inc. 20880 W. Enterprise Avenue Brookfield, WI 53045 262-782-7190 • Fax: 262-782-9642 jeff@snkpump.com

The Wisconsin P-H-C Contractor is published four times a year for the Wisconsin Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors

Senior Editor Jeff Beiriger Advertising and Editorial Office:

Ron Sonntag Public Relations Master Plumbers/Heating & Cooling Contractors of Wisconsin

Advertising Inquiries: Patty Johnson, Ron Sonntag Public Relations, (800) 969-0200, ext. 103, E-mail: patty@rspr.com. Editorial Submissions: Cynthia Marsh, Ron Sonntag Public Relations, (800) 969-0200, ext. 104, E-mail: cynthia@rspr.com.

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Immediate Past President Keith Schedler (District #5) Don’s Plumbing Service, Inc. 1003 Clifton Street Tomah, WI 54660 608-372-4219 • Fax: 608-372-2303 keithschedler@centurytel.net Directors Larry Bayer (District #1) Bayer Plumbing 2295 Continental Drive West Bend, WI 53095 262-335-0300 • Fax: 262-335-4180 bayerplumbing@yahoo.com

36 Advertiser Index/Calendar of Events

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Vice President Carol De Young (District #10) Countryside Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 321 Wisconsin Drive New Richmond, WI 54017-2614 715-246-2660 • Fax: 715-246-2676 carol@countrysideph.com

Steve Schneider (District #3) Tweet/Garot Mechanical 2545 Larsen Road, P.O. Box 11767 Green Bay, WI 54307-1767 920-498-7656 • Fax: 920-498-8130 Steve.Schneider@tweetgarot.com

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President’s Letter

Greg Jones

// MAKE ATTRACTING AND RETAINING GOOD EMPLOYEES YOUR PRIORITY Are you struggling to find enough qualified people in your business? If so, you’re not alone.

The Great Recession certainly took its toll on the trades. There are many factors that have surfaced, essentially creating a perfect storm. Workers were laid off in large numbers and many of those never returned to our workforce. With the layoffs came an impression that the trades were a dead-end career option, unstable and non-essential. Parents who were once in the trades, possibly multi-generational, were now becoming reluctant to steer their children into these careers.

All of this has caused a natural pipeline of talent into the trades to slow to a trickle, or in some areas, dry up completely. We are also seeing the effects of an aging generation. As the baby boomers, the largest generational group, are beginning to exit the workforce in record numbers, there are fewer numbers within the newer Y and Z generations to fill those roles.

Contributing to this further, is the reality that many

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school programs or classes focused on the trades are becoming extinct and many of those influential in the decision-making process of post-secondary students (teachers, parents, counselors) are pushing students to careers in which they need to attend a two- or four-year college. With school-age individuals having less focus and exposure to the trades, our job to fill these seats is becoming more challenging.

The scariest statistic of all comes from the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards. In the last 10 years, the number of apprentices is down over 50 percent and, similarly, only about half as many plumbing contractors are supporting the apprentices we have. To make matters worse, the numbers in 2015 versus 2014 (through May) have declined again, by four percent. We haven’t seen the numbers yet, but at PHCC-WI, we have been selling code books as fast as we can put them together, so we are hopeful that’s a positive sign for a bump in new apprentices being introduced to the program.

Great candidates will not just show up at your door – you will need to search for new pipelines of talent.

Recruiting the newer generation of workers will take more than posting an employment ad in the local newspaper or putting a sign out in front of your building. Involvement with local schools, community groups, and business associations will be a vital piece to attracting talent. It is

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important to go into the schools and start spreading the message of the career options that exist in the trades today.

Four-year college degrees are great, but they are not great for everyone. The trades can offer new workers an opportunity for hands-on learning, physical work, a different day every day, and the opportunity for workplace advancement through apprenticeship opportunities. Many states are also opening up opportunities for high school students to participate in programs such as youth apprenticeship or “ride and drive” programs which are created to give students a glimpse of career options within all trades. Community groups and cultural groups are also creating programs, or boot camps, to give individuals who are in transitional stages of their careers, the opportunity to get immersed into the trades.

It is even more important that you retain and reward your current stars. It’s simple. Having stars on your team will help you recruit other stars. The best people want to play on the best team. Create opportunities and growth within your business, because if you don’t, they will find them elsewhere.

Look for ways to incentivize your top performers and look for ways to encourage those referrals of other great workers like themselves!

“If you build it, they will come,” so build a culture of growth, training, and opportunity through your actions with your current base. Look at training and development opportunities to allow individuals to grow. Keep your workforce involved in the changes and challenges that you are facing. Those that are in the trenches every day may have innovative solutions to situations they encounter. Don’t be

afraid to open your eyes to their thoughts and ideas. Allow those new, entering workers to start off on the right foot.

Remember what it was like for you on your first day?

We cannot assume that new workers are coming to the table with the tools and knowledge to hit the ground running. Remember, they will ask a lot of questions, and that will start day one. Look for ways to strengthen your onboarding process to ensure they are provided with the skills to be successful, training to make them a valuable part of the team, essential communication, and involvement within the company. It’s unlikely they will have the skills of your veteran workers, so create a culture of caring and training.

As a business, you cannot sit on the sideline waiting for these candidates to come to you. It is vital that you get involved and active with these groups and your communities.

Network and form relationships to find new pipelines of talent. As you begin to make connections, you will see there is a wide variety of interest in the trades and the opportunities are endless. You will begin to build a bench of valuable workers to help your business grow. It is time to rekindle the passion you have for your industry and get out and spread the word: The plumbing and HVAC industry has been, is, and always will be open for business!

Sincerely, Greg Jones Greg Jones is CEO and owner of Dave Jones Plumbing & Heating, Inc. He can be reached at (608) 222-8490 or gjones@davejonesplumbing.com

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Executive Director’s Report

JEFF BEIRIGER

// QUALITY CONTINUING EDUCATION PAYS BIG As I write, we are preparing for our upcoming continuing education seminars. If you live in either the northeast or the northwest part of the state, you’ve no doubt seen information about the programs that we will be doing this fall. We’ve reached out by email, mailed postcards, put ads on Facebook, made presentations, and enlisted the help of our industry partners to promote the program.

But when I say that we are “preparing for our upcoming continuing education seminars,” I’m talking about something with a longer time horizon. We’re talking about our programs for 2016 and beyond!

As we dig into our programming options, we know that there are well over 8,000 licensed plumbers in the state and we could make it our goal to reach every one of you.

Imagine that? Grinding the industry to a halt for a day so that everyone could come to the Kohl Center in Madison and attend a 7-hour continuing education program? To me, that might sound efficient, but I just don’t think it would be effective. Similarly, holding four sessions a day, every work day of every week for the year, with a handful of people at each, might make for a good, hands-on learning experience, but it’s not efficient. So we strike a balance….

In business, they say that your options are to be good, fast, or cheap. You can choose any two you’d like, but you can’t choose all three. By way of example, fast food places are indeed fast and they’re cheap, but are they as good as the competition? The high-end restaurant can make great food, but fast? Cheap? Hardly.

The good news is that the competitive marketplace has a place for everyone. Fast food and high-end restaurants can coexist because they appeal to different customers. For that matter, they may both appeal to the same customer, but that customer places greater value on speed, or quality, or expense in a given moment. I know I’m not thinking about anything but speed when I’m stopping for food along the highway.

So what to do about continuing education? Well, we can’t do much about speed. There’s just not much we can do to squeeze two hours into a single hour. We can – and will – bring the classes closer to where you are so you don’t have to travel. That helps. But when class is in session, an hour is an hour.

I don’t know about you, but sometimes that same 60 minute period can feel like it is passing more quickly or more slowly. What makes for that difference? I think it’s my level of engagement. Ask me to watch a three-hour hockey game and the time flies by. Ask me to watch a three-hour soccer match and I’m probably ready to leave after the first hour.

That level of engagement is a big part of our educational planning. We are working hard to make sure that the time spent in one of our training sessions is not just time spent, but time invested. We want it to have a payback. That’s why we invest in quality instructors. That’s why we mix teaching

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methods. That’s why we use interactive technologies. That’s why we include a vendor/product show. That’s why we leave time for you to network with your peers. There are lots of ways to learn and to make learning enjoyable. We want you to enjoy the time spent with us and walk away with more than you expected.

I can’t really ignore the pricing issue so I might as well address it here. We can’t provide education for free. We’d love to do that, but it’s probably not in the cards. We’re an association, but we’re a business too. We love that the industry has a giving heart, but if every home was a Habitat for Humanity home, there wouldn’t be a way to cover the expenses it takes to have the materials, trucks, and personnel to do the work in the first place. So we charge for our programs. And we work very hard to make them worth every penny.

I’m familiar with a group that charges members nearly $700 to attend a four-hour seminar. Depending on the time of the program, that $700 doesn’t even get you lunch or dinner. You get the program and that’s it. But here’s the thing. That program provides real payback. If one of the techs attending were to miss a proper diagnosis, a disaster could result. The stakes are high! On the other hand, a proper diagnosis not only serves the customer by alerting them to a dangerous situation, it also serves the company with a new sale and the tech with additional hours to do the work. That $700 investment can pay off in a big way.

Our programs run $80 for a non-member. That’s for a full day and that includes a meal, occasionally a drink ticket, and even some door prizes. That’s a lot of value for the money and we haven’t even factored in the benefit to the tech who is more knowledgeable than his or her peers and gets more hours. Or the benefit to a contractor who avoids a costly mistake and the rework that comes with it. Or the customer who benefits by getting the job done right, the first time (and then tells his friends about the good job that was done and creates additional hours and sales!).

So having dealt with fast and cheap, we come to good.

At PHCC-Wisconsin, we’ve decided to make code training the foundation of what we do. And why wouldn’t we?

As apprentices begin their training, the first thing they do is order a code book that they will use throughout their five years of schooling. Code is the backbone of our industry. And yet we seemed to have abandoned the code in our continuing education. Sure, it will get covered occasionally if there’s a change made, and that’s good, but it’s not enough. We need to go back to the code, again and again, to make certain that we’ve got it right. Yes, there’s room in the marketplace for product training. We love that our industry partners are there to fill this niche and they do a fine job with it. But there’s more needed and what’s needed is the code. That’s what makes PHCC’s particular brand of continuing education good.

We know you’ve got options. We hope you like what we can offer: Quality training, provided in an engaging way, covering the right topics, with value based on everything you get and everything you can give to your customers in the way of good service.

If you have ideas about how we can better serve your educational needs, give us a call!

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION ONLINE

Information-technology security is of great importance for everyone; however, it becomes even more important when you are operating your business online.

The largest and the smallest businesses can be affected by cybercrime or fraud, so it is critical for business owners to protect their information online. Here are some measures that business owners can implement to prevent against cybercrime.

Secure IT Infrastructure

One of the most common security mistakes is installing a machine or software out of the box without reconfiguring it for security. This can be easily corrected by changing default passwords and account names when your computer system is being installed.

Hackers can easily determine original settings, so failing to reconfigure the system will allow them to easily access it.

Another way to protect against hackers is by upgrading your computer operating system and signing up for automatic updates from computer software manufacturing companies.

Hackers often look for systems that do not have the latest safeguards, so look into anti-virus software and software that detects spyware.

Protect Your Bank Accounts

As a business owner, you should separate your personal banking and credit cards from your business accounts to ensure hackers cannot access all of your money. This will also allow you to track your business expenses more

easily and to report deductions on your tax returns. Make sure you are using your credit card wisely (i.e., do not give your card number to employees or companies with which you do not have a good relationship). Check your online banking daily to ensure there are not any suspicious charges and use a secure mailbox for receiving and sending bills.

Protecting your clients’ and customers’ financial information from theft during transactions should be a top priority.

Visa USA and MasterCard International require most businesses operating online to verify that they have data encryption software to protect customers who use their credit cards. Smaller companies often do not have the resources to comply with some of these standards, so it may be a good idea to outsource payment processing to a company such as PayPal. Further, ensuring that your inhouse payment processing is compliant can cost at least twice as much as outsourcing the payment.

Using a dedicated computer for all your online financial transactions is another way to prevent against fraud.

Limit Access of Information

Another thing to be mindful of is limiting sensitive information to only those who need to see it. Special software can detect unusual patterns of activity in computer systems and monitor outbound communication to make sure certain information is not getting out.

Think about requiring more than just a password to gain access to information.

Changing passwords regularly (every 60

to 90 days) and setting rules to ensure passwords are complex is another way to prevent against hackers. Lastly, make sure you are using different passwords for different accounts.

Protect Your Name

Make sure that no one is using your name or trademark in a way that can damage your business or confuse customers. Protect your personal information by: keeping an eye out for phony emails, not responding to emails that ask for personal information, and steering clear of websites that ask for personal information. It is important to pay attention to privacy policies for websites and software to make sure that they are not collecting your personal information before you share it with them. Many spammers send millions of emails to addresses in hopes that they can find a victim. Guard your email address by not responding or even downloading images from an unfamiliar email address. Take caution when posting your email address online in newsgroups, blogs, or online communities.

Educate Your Employees

Employees can be your first line of defense when it comes to protecting against hackers. So, business owners should be holding their employees accountable for security. Host training sessions on basic security threats to help employees adopt safe security habits.

Consider putting a formal cyber-security policy into effect and enforce training sessions by implementing policies that guide employees on the proper use and handling of confidential information.

Use the Best Security Providers and Insure Your Business

Choose the security providers that will provide the best sound security services. Since it is not possible to completely protect against cybercrime and fraud, purchase an insurance policy that protects your business against any losses that may incur from crime or fraud. Learn about the policies at your bank and find out if they are willing to help you out if your credit card or bank account is compromised.

There is no way to completely ensure that you’re information will be protected online; however, implementing these measures into your business will greatly reduce your risk of cybercrime and fraud.

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Zone Director’s Report

JEFF KUHN

// PHCC-NA’s positive course of action At the national level, your board of directors, committee members, and association staff have made a lot of progress in the past year on National President Kevin Tindall’s theme of “Building a Better Future Together.”

As the zone director representing Wisconsin, I am pleased to be part of the progress our association is making on behalf of its members. I truly believe that PHCC members are the best in the business – the best people, the best practices.

It’s a different world we live in today. There are constantly changing technologies, a growing focus on new regulations, environmental concerns, and a need to meet the critical shortage of skilled workers. But change may be the one constant and maybe that’s why PHCC is the oldest constructionoriented association in the country.

For more than 120 years, PHCC has been there to respond to changes in our industry and you can rest assured that we are doing the same today. Change creates opportunity and PHCC is capitalizing on that opportunity, building on our strengths and keeping our members ahead of the competition.

Among the highlights this year: • PHCC reinforced our reputation on Capitol Hill and with

regulatory agencies, making a concrete impact on the

issues and laws affecting our members, their businesses,

and their families.

• PHCC continued to build brand awareness with the help

of our chapters and the p-h-c community.

• PHCC constructed a solid plan – including tools,

resources, and even a designed web page – to address

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the crucial workforce development challenge.

• PHCC met our members’ growing education needs

with targeted business management programs and

training opportunities.

We’re seeing signs of industry recovery and also a renewed recognition of the value that comes from being a member. National membership numbers (including associate memberships) increased this year, and registrations for the annual conference in Hollywood, Fla. – Connect 2015 – are higher than last year’s count.

We also had solid turnout for our Quality Service Contractors (QSC) Power Meeting in Minneapolis. The theme was communication and it was well worth the time to think about the many ways we communicate with our customers, techs, wholesalers, and family. All I can say is that if you weren’t there, you should have been and if you don’t know about QSC, you should. There’s simply no better way to become one of the best service contractors in the nation than to be among the best service contractors in the nation!

Before long, members will be receiving the PHCC Annual Report and I’ll highlight some of that in a future article too.

When the report arrives, take a look and learn more about the ways PHCC is advancing the industry.

Successfully, Jeff Kuhn -- PHCC-NA Zone 3 Director and President of S&K Pump & Plumbing, Inc., Brookfield. He can be reached at (262) 782-7190 or jeff@snkpump.com.

Wisconsin Housing Starts

MAY THRU JULY 2015 Data for August was not available at press time.

Single Family Dwellings Building Permits

Number of Dwelling Units City Appleton

Eau Claire

Fond du Lac

Green Bay

Janesville/Beloit

LaCrosse/Onalaska

Madison

Milwaukee-WaukeshaWest Allis

Oshkosh-Neenah

Racine

Sheboygan

Wausau

Average Value per Dwelling Unit

Units

Percent Change

Value ($)

Percent Change

May

41

-31.7

227,900

8.8

June

30

-37.5

247,400

-0.3

July

43

2.4

237,600

2.1

May

50

51.5

189,500

-0.3

June

32

-17.9

232,600

18.3

July

39

-9.3

235,200

20.7

May

3

-25.0

318,400

70.8

June

4

-20.0

172,000

-37.5

July

1

-90.0

168,000

-10.0

May

65

-1.5

247,200

2.7

June

61

-19.7

228,300

20.1

July

49

-16.9

206,500

-11.0

May

19

46.2

243,800

36.0

June

8

-20.0

231,800

8.9

July

16

100.0

240,300

8.3

May

30

25.0

225,400

4.1

June

18

-18.2

296,300

35.0

July

25

-7.4

253,900

24.3

May

131

10.1

300,400

13.4

June

143

34.9

286,500

9.9

July

152

31.0

275,500

0.1

May

94

-25.4

325,800

3.9

June

114

-10.9

349,600

12.1

July

130

-1.5

293,400

-7.3

May

22

-8.3

241,800

33.7

June

22

-31.2

248,000

5.2

July

27

-10.0

238,600

-3.2

May

12

20.0

251,500

9.5

June

10

-9.1

263,100

12.0

July

17

41.7

256,600

18.1

May

0

-100.0

−

−

June

1

-85.7

350,000

64.4

July

0

-100.0

−

−

May

12

-25.0

192,700

-8.8

June

11

-31.2

207,100

-13.1

July

17

21.4

173,700

-20.8

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esidential construction continues its healthy rebound, with single-family starts increasing at the highest rate since December 2007 according to recent reports. This new construction is continuing to fuel the conversation around residential fire sprinkler systems. The fire service and fire sprinkler advocates highlight the effectiveness of sprinkler systems in conjunction with working smoke alarms as they push for adoption of model codes with sprinkler requirements intact. However, significant opposition to widespread residential fire sprinkler requirements remains even though sprinkler requirements have had virtually no impact on the recovery of the housing market in areas where those requirements are in place.

In fact, residential fire sprinkler system requirements are becoming more common even in the face of this opposition.

Minnesota recently adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), albeit with a modification of the sprinkler requirement. Beginning earlier this year, all homes larger than 4,500 square feet must include a residential fire sprinkler

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system. In nearby Illinois, there are almost 200 citywide sprinkler ordinances in the Chicagoland area alone. California and Maryland have statewide sprinkler requirements for all new construction. In fact, all residential model codes require sprinklers in new single-family homes, and sprinkler advocates continue to work towards nationwide adoption of these model codes.

History

The fire service and other sprinkler advocates remain passionate because the simple, life-saving benefits of sprinklers have a proven record of performance. Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of residential fire sprinklers, especially when coupled with interconnected smoke alarms. Additionally, recent research has shown that fires in newer homes, built with large, open floorplans and filled with modern synthetic furnishings, result in deadly conditions and potential structural collapse in as little as a few minutes. When investigating fire fatalities, the number of victims that are near an exit has been growing in recent years. This data is telling us that smoke alarms

System design incorporates the following:

• Location and hydraulic requirements of the

sprinklers (depending on their listings and spacing)

• Type, size and length of piping

• Water supply characteristics

Multipurpose

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A multipurpose sprinkler system is a piping system that serves both fire sprinklers and domestic needs. In essence, the home’s cold-water plumbing fixtures are fed by the sprinkler system. The fire sprinkler portion of a multipurpose system is most commonly installed as a loop of ¾” or 1” listed PEX (crosslinked polyethylene) tubing with tees installed to feed plumbing fixtures. Designing the system in this manner often allows a reduction in pipe sizes because the fire sprinkler is fed from two directions.

Typically, the hydraulic needs of the fire sprinklers will dictate the size of the piping required, but the piping must also be sized to adequately supply the plumbing fixtures.

One of the main advantages of a e multipurpose system is the elimination t ur of a cross-connection control device, co s Photo or backflow preventer, which eliminates the need for testing and maintenance of this device. Looped layouts are considered nonstagnant systems that circulate fresh water throughout the system whenever plumbing fixtures operate. In fact, every time an interconnected cold-water plumbing fixture is used, the fire sprinkler system is being tested. If water is available to the fixture, the sprinkler system is ready to protect the occupants.

In addition to the loop layout, multipurpose systems may be designed as tree systems. Because sprinklers are fed directly, the calculation procedure is significantly simplified. However, pipe sizes are usually larger since the sprinklers are fed from only one direction. Additionally, there may be quite long lengths of pipe that could retain stagnant water for extended periods of time.

Although cross-connection control devices still aren’t required for this type of system, it would be considered a best practice to

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The installation of residential fire sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings is governed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13D standard. The stated purpose of 13D is to aid in the detection and control of fires to improve the chance of escape and reduce injury and loss of life by preventing flashover. Flashover occurs when a fire burns unchecked and temperatures increase to the point where everything in the room catches on fire. The key to preventing flashover and improving the likelihood of escape is to quickly put water on the fire. Fire sprinklers are individually heat activated, provide the fastest water delivery and are so effective they actually extinguish the fire over 90% of the time.

Although NFPA 13D is focused on life-safety, there are many provisions within the standard that are aimed at controlling the cost of residential fire sprinkler systems. For example, certain small closets aren’t required to have a sprinkler in them, as well as bathrooms smaller than 55 square feet.

Additionally, in most cases, attics and crawl spaces aren’t required to be protected by fire sprinklers. Like the model building codes, however, some states and municipalities choose to amend the requirements when they implement ordinances or adopt rules. So, it’s always a good idea to work closely with the local AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) to ensure all the requirements are reflected in the design and installation of a fire sprinkler system.

NFPA 13D defines several types of fire sprinkler systems, but the most common are multipurpose and standalone.

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just aren’t enough anymore. To truly make a difference, fire sprinkler systems need to be incorporated to allow occupants enough time to exit their homes.

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locate the plumbing connections near the ends of piping runs to minimize stagnant water.

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services has published an extensive manual covering the design and calculation of multipurpose piping systems. The design manual is intended to be used in conjunction with NFPA 13D and highlights the specific requirements and rules governing multipurpose piping systems. It explains Wisconsinspecific rules and provides calculation examples for tree-type systems. Additionally, the manual covers all plan review and documentation requirements.

Since multipurpose systems are considered plumbing systems by the state of Wisconsin, they are required to be installed by a master plumber. In fact, since 2002, the master plumber exam has included questions related to multipurpose piping systems and a state-approved class covering these systems is required if a master plumber was licensed prior to 2002. Also, all the products in the system — including the sprinklers — must meet appropriate plumbing and low-lead code requirements.

Standalone

Standalone fire sprinkler systems are piping systems dedicated to serving only the fire protection needs. Standalone systems are usually installed with listed 1” or 1¼” CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) pipe in a tree-type system. All the rules related to sprinkler location, spacing, obstructions, etc. are consistent regardless of system type, so the piping in a standalone system is very similar to a tree-type multipurpose system with the exception of no connections to plumbing fixtures. Standalone systems are not required to meet the

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plumbing code requirements for potable water so they must be separated from the water supply piping by a cross-connection control device.

System layout and design is similar to multipurpose design except the pipe only needs to be sized for the fire sprinkler demand. This can simplify the calculation process since the plumbing fixtures are fed by a completely separate piping system. Although the pipe and fittings don’t need to meet potable-water requirements when used in standalone systems, most listed pipe and fittings that are commonly used do carry these certifications. Residential sprinklers that are used in standalone systems, however, often do not meet the low-lead requirements, so care must be taken to ensure they aren’t used in multipurpose piping systems.

Since standalone systems are fire-protection systems, installers must be licensed as a sprinkler contractor. As mentioned previously, there continues to be some opposition to residential sprinkler requirements so sprinkler contractors may encounter some resistance as builders face having to schedule another trade on the jobsite.

Eric Skare is the product manager of Fire Safety at Uponor. He is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) and is a professional member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) and the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA). He has been a volunteer firefighter for the Lakeville, Minn. Fire Department since 2002 and has served on the NFPA Technical Committee for Residential Sprinkler Systems since 2009. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a master’s certificate in Project Management from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.

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IS HERE TO STAY Is it time for you to go green? The Green Building movement is getting more buzz these days as homeowners, commercial businesses, and private institutions think of ways to reduce their carbon footprint. With increased awareness of the environment as well as personal health and well-being, going green soon will be the standard for all remodeling and new construction.

According to the latest McGraw Hill Construction SmartMarket Report, “Green Multifamily & Single Family Homes: Growth in a Recovering Market,” which surveys builders and remodeler members of the National Association of Home Builders, the market is recognizing the value of green building and renovation. [See Sidebar, SmartMarket Report.]

“The demand for green products has changed over the past five-to-10 years for a couple of reasons,” said Rob Zimmerman, Senior Channel ManagerSustainability, Kohler Co. “First, many consumers are realizing they can make a difference in their communities, live more sustainable lifestyles, and save some money on their utility bills by looking for products that save water and energy. But I think the biggest reason we’ve seen such growth in this segment is that the products themselves are designed and engineered so much better. For example, a high-efficiency toilet that

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only uses 1.28 gallons of water per flush (gpf) outperforms many of the 1.6 gpf models and certainly outperforms old 3.5 gpf toilets that are still in millions of homes. And consumers can get

Most consumers are embracing green products because we’ve figured out how to make them better those better products without paying premium prices,” Zimmerman said.

Tom Tylicki, Wholesale Kitchen Senior Product Manager, Moen, said that consumers are more conscious than ever regarding their ecological footprint.

“The severe drought in California has significantly raised awareness about water conservation and has ultimately resulted in legislation changes that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2016 (in California) that requires kitchen faucets flow at a maximum rate of 1.8 gallons per minute (gpm), bath faucets at 1.2 gpm and toilets that flush a maximum of 1.28 gpf,” he said.

Moen currently has residential and M-Bition™ commercial kitchen faucets, as well as commercial lavs that comply to the new CA standards today. By Jan. 1, 2016, Moen will have compliant residential lavatory products that meet the new CA standards.

Technology Upgrades “The Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program, equivalent to the EnergyStar program, moved many manufacturers to develop green products that are certified to meet WaterSense criteria. States like California, Georgia and Colorado have Continued on page 20 >>

enacted – or are in the process of enacting – legislation requiring more efficient faucets and showering,” said Mike Reffner, Wholesale Senior Manager, Bath Category, Moen. “Residential lavatory faucets that meet a 20 percent flow reduction (versus Federal allowable rates) are now becoming the norm in the marketplace.“ Consumers have been known to hesitate at the words low-flow, whether in showers or water-saving toilets, but innovations no longer make that the case.

“There is a belief that low-flow equals poor performance. That’s not necessarily the case. While flow rates are lowering, you can still get the same experience you’d have at a higher rate,” Tylicki said.

“Some of the initial backlash against low-flow showerheads was due to the lack of thoughtful design and

engineering efforts to ensure product performance was maintained, while not compromising the consumer experience. Simply reducing flow, without understanding the impact of water force and coverage, can degrade the overall showering experience. However, thanks to the EPA’s specifications for WaterSense showerheads, guidelines are now available for water force, flow, and coverage that help ensure the consumer experience (at 20 percent less flow = 2.0 gallons per minute) includes the efficiencies of full flow showerheads (2.5 gpm),” Reffner said.

“While I’m sure there are still skeptics out there, most consumers are embracing green products because we’ve figured out how to make them better, and consumer reviews have been extremely positive,” Zimmerman said.

“I think the EPA WaterSense program

and product label have also helped bring awareness to the latest advances in high-efficiency plumbing products and the benefits that consumers get from using them.

“We continue to improve control technology, so look for more electronics in the bathroom,” Zimmerman said.

“Further down the road, we see onsite water reuse as a logical next step in some parts of the country, but the technologies, codes, and service models are still being developed.”

“For us, it’s important for people to understand that a one gallon toilet is successful. And with that comes the detailed understanding of the hydrodynamic characteristics of the trap design and the jetted siphon that we incorporate into the bottom of the bowl,” said Bill Strang, TOTO’s President of Operations for the Americas.

“In any situation, we want to make

MANUFACTURER SUSTAINABILITY Many manufacturer’s, especially those in plumbing and HVAC who are selling WaterSense and energyefficient products, are also making sure their facilities are undertaking sustainability initiatives.

“I believe today that more and more consumers are making choices about the products they put into their homes and lives based upon their belief or feeling that the company is aligned with their personal ethics. We want to make sure that we can stand tall, not just in product and performance but we want people to feel good about TOTO doing the right kinds of things to be a sustainable company,” said Bill Strang, TOTO’s President of Operations for the Americas.

To that end, TOTO and Kohler (and many other manufacturers) utilize Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). It’s a best practice approach that compiles companyspecific data to calculate the footprint of each product over its complete lifecycle.

“We have created a systematic method for mapping our manufacturing process to pinpoint the environmental impact of our products,” said Rob Zimmerman, Senior Channel Manager-Sustainability, Kohler Co. “These product overviews allow consumers and builders to specify products that are more sustainable and help new construction meet green building certification standards.”

“Not just green, but holistic,” Strang said. “Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) that provide full transparency to the consumptive use of energy and resources as measured by Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), provide metrics that TOTO uses to reduce environmental impacts and improve sustainability initiatives throughout the complete product life cycle.

“You have to have a product that works well, that saves water while you do it. But you also need to be honest about your portrayal and transparency of your business, for green

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to be truly green and sustainable,” he said.

Kohler’s sustainability efforts began several years ago with an annual goal of reducing its carbon footprint and solid waste by three percent annually, achieving Net Zero with offsets by 2035.

Kohler’s main pillars to reach this goal include:

• Make landfill disposal of solid waste obsolete

• Reduce water use each year

• Eliminate greenhouse gas emissions

• Embed sustainability in Kohler culture

• Drive growth in sustainable products and services TOTO’s sustainability at its Georgia manufacturing facility includes:

• Upcycling imperfect and damaged china by

grinding it to powder for use in the

manufacturing of tile

• Upcycling clay sediment waste into premium

white brick building material

• Recycling post-industrial gray water within its

operations to reduce potable water consumption

• Kilns use pulse-fire technology, and exhaust heat

from the firing process is reused in the drying room

• Green electricity is purchased from Georgia

Power, some of which comes from gas-fired

generators that use methane produced at the local landfill

• Biodegradable soybean-based oils is used in all

hydraulic systems to reduce reliance on hydrocarbon-based lubricants

• UPS small parcels are shipped carbon neutral

• Employees are encouraged to bring their

recyclables to TOTO plants if the city where they

live does not provide recycling services

sure how the product is used, and then continue to evolve it to reduce the energy it consumes, as well as improve for the consumer their cost of running that product,” Strang said.

Educating Customers & Selling Green

With green becoming more relevant, contractors need to be in the forefront of education and information in water and energy conservation – not only for themselves, but to educate their customers as well.

“It’s very important to educate your customers,” Zimmerman said.

“People don’t purchase plumbing products that often, and generally aren’t aware of what choices they have, or how to decide what will work best in their homes and businesses.

Plumbers, remodelers, and builders are working with these products every day.

Consumers rely on those professionals to make informed recommendations.

I’m in the plumbing products business, but I still rely on my plumber to provide

me with advice based on what he’s experienced.”

“Plumbers also should have an understanding of the WaterSense program and that plumbing products – like appliances – can be manufactured, sold and utilized by consumers delivering the same experience as the full flow products they are using today,” Reffner said. “There are various flow rates for lavatory faucets, showerheads, kitchen faucets, as well as different technologies and functionality that provide consumers the experience they require. Understanding options and being able to explain and sell them to consumers is the key to their acceptance.”

Tylicki added: “It can be difficult keeping up with all of the changing legislation, but there are great resources for contractors to find information, including websites like EPA.gov., as well as industry publications and manufacturers.”

Water Shortage in Wisconsin?

We live in Wisconsin, and are lucky to have a source of fresh water … but is there a chance we could go the way of California if we are not more careful about water conservation and the use of WaterSense-labeled products?

“Every region of the country has its unique set of issues,” Zimmerman said.

“I think it’s unlikely that Wisconsin will have the same types of issues they do in California in the near future, but droughts and floods will happen from time to time.

“Among our water issues are groundwater depletion and contamination, and sewer overflows.

These can be mitigated to an extent by reducing the volume of water and wastewater we use in our homes and businesses. So high-efficiency plumbing products such as those that carry the WaterSense label definitely have a role to play here in Wisconsin,” Zimmerman said.

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SMARTMARKET SURVEY SAYS …

The report, “Green Multifamily & Single Family Homes: Growth in a Recovering Market,” surveys builder and remodeler members of the National Association of Home Builders and reveals the evolution of green building for single family homes from boom to bust to recovery through comparisons with previous studies from 2006 to 2011, and includes new data on multifamily housing to provide a comprehensive review of the sector.

According to the latest study:

• 62% of firms building new single family homes

report that they are doing more than 15% of

their projects green. By 2018, 84% of them

expect this level of green activity.

• 54% of firms building new multifamily projects

report that they are doing more than 15% of

their projects green. There is also growth

expected, with 79% reporting the same level of

activity anticipated by 2018.

• In the single family market, the most striking

shift is in those firms dedicated to green building

(doing more than 90% of their projects green).

That percentage is already at 19%, and by 2018

it is expected to double (to 38%).

The study finds that builders and remodelers in both the single family and multifamily sectors report that the market is recognizing the value of green: 73% of single family builders (up from 61% since the last report) and 68% of multifamily builders say consumers will pay more for green homes.

“Greater consumer interest in green homes has

contributed to the ongoing growth, leading us to anticipate that by 2016, the green single family housing market alone will represent approximately 26% to 33% of the market, translating to an $80 billion to $101 billion opportunity based on current forecasts. The findings also suggest that lenders and appraisers may be starting to recognize the value of green homes, making it a factor that could help encourage the market to grow if there is more widespread awareness across the U.S.,” said Harvey Bernstein, Vice President, Industry Insights and Alliances for McGraw Hill Construction.

The study also examines the triggers for green building activity. “This new study demonstrates phenomenal growth in green building, with more builders engaging in sustainable building practices than ever before,” said NAHB Chairman Kevin Kelly. “While growth in green in the single family market is driven more by high quality and customer demand, the multifamily market is more driven by cost factors such as the availability of government or utility incentives, as well as enhancing their competitive position and corporate image. All are compelling reasons for the industry to engage with this continuously growing market.”

The SmartMarket Report also reveals a vigorous and growing renewables market in the residential sector with 65% of the respondents – both single family and multifamily – currently using renewables on at least some of their projects. The percentage that incorporate renewables in all of their projects is expected to grow from 8% in 2013 to 20% by 2016.

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Moen M•Bition Commercial Bath Suite Modern styles within the M•Bition line will be available in Fall 2015. These new faucets within the M-Bition line will appeal to facilities that are interested in making a space feel more homelike. Single- and two-handled widespread faucets are designed to handle everything from hard water to heavy use and feature Moen’s Duralast cartridge. Available in a 1.5 gpm model with or without a drain, the faucets are designed to offer both water efficiency and exceptional performance. Coordinates with the M•Dura Modern Showering.

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TOTO Carlyle II Toilet The Carlyle II 1G is a one-piece toilet that features TOTO’s Double Cyclone Technology to deliver ultra high-efficiency flushing using only one gpf. Features two powerful water jets, positioned on each side of the bowl’s interior, which creates significant centrifugal force to deliver powerful cyclonic swirls of water. TOTO’s nano-technology glaze creates an ionized barrier to repel both visible and invisible waste.

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Bosch Greenstar Boiler Bosch Thermotechnology’s wall-mounted Greenstar gas condensing boiler for residential applications is now available in a floor-standing version for all eight heat inputs (57, 79, 100, 131, 151 MBH) and combi (100, 131, 151 MBH) models. Greenstar floor-standing boilers are fully modulating condensing boilers that are CSA and ASME approved, and have the Energy Star Most Efficient rating of 95%.

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Bradford White eF Series Ultra-High Efficiency Commercial Water Heaters eF Series ultra-high efficiency water heaters, with thermal efficiencies as high as 99.1%, are equipped with the ICON HD Commercial Control System. The ICON HD is an intelligent integrated control with a digital LCD display that combines temperature control, diagnostic codes, system function, and operation status into a single intuitive control unit. Submerged combustion chamber minimizes radiant heat loss and improves efficiency.

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE ecobee 3 Wi-Fi Thermostat Designed for homes with more than one room, the ecobee 3 smarter Wi-Fi thermostats and remote sensors measure temperature and occupancy in multiple locations, resulting in increased comfort and energy savings. The ecobee 3 addresses hot and cold spots in the home and conserves energy to deliver savings immediately after installation, an average of 23% on heating and cooling bills.

Compatible with 95% of residential heating and cooling systems in North America and does not require a C-wire when using the included Power Extender Kit. Available at Apple Stores.

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Grundfos Heat Exchangers for Commercial HVAC To maximize energy efficiency, Grundfos offers a full range of gasketed and brazed heat exchangers that are ideal for commercial HVAC applications. They feature a wavelike corrugation for the highest heat transfer rates at the lowest pressure drops. Highly resistant to extreme pressures and temperatures, they are gasket-free and maintenance free. Applications include district cooling, cooling towers, free cooling, ice storage, pressure interceptors, and pool heating.

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Lennox XC25 Air Conditioner/Heat Pump At SEER 26, the XC25 is Energy-Star rated. The XC25 is also compatible with other Lennox products, like the icomfort™ wi-fi thermostat, the PureAir™ air purification system, and the iharmony™ zoning system. Precise Comfort™ technology allows the system to maintain the temperature at all times to within 0.5 degree of the set temperature, without the constant cycles of warming up and cooling down.

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Lennox EL296V High-Efficiency Gas Furnace The EL296V uses a variable speed motor that reduces electrical use by two-thirds, compared to a standard motor. Features include an efficiency rating of 96%. Energy Star-qualified. Variable speed technology delivers greater humidity control and consistent airflow for improved comfort and indoor air quality.

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Lennox SL18XC1 Air Conditioner Efficiency ratings of up to 18.50 SEER. The air conditioner features the Quantum coil, engineered and extensively tested in coastal areas to offer outstanding corrosion resistance in the harshest environments. The system’s lighter weight provides safer handling and faster installs. iComfort®-enabled technology allows the SL18XC1 to exchange information with other Lennox home comfort system components and make adjustments as needed to optimize performance and efficiency.

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News Briefs

// Reed Street Yards - Zurn’s Milwaukee Headquarters Site Construction of a three-story, 52,000 square foot office building to house Zurn Industries in Milwaukee is expected to begin later this fall.

The relocation of Zurn Industries from Pennsylvania to Milwaukee was facilitated by $2 million in state tax credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to Rexnord Corp., Zurn’s parent company. The official announcement was made by Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch in July at the Global Water Center.

“Reed Street Yards will complement the outstanding work already taking place at the Global Water Center and will further solidify the position of Milwaukee and Wisconsin as a world leader in water technology,” Kleefisch said.

Reed Street Yards sits west of the Global Water Center at 247 Freshwater Way. Located on the south bank of the Menomonee River, Reed Street Yards is expected to house more than one million square feet of space and will join the Global Water Center as the physical hub of an international water technology cluster.

“Rexnord anticipates continued growth and expansion of our water businesses as we believe Wisconsin and Milwaukee have created an ecosystem for water technology companies to access world class talent, innovation and technology development as well as research partnerships that will help shape and address the world’s water challenges,” said Todd Adams, Rexnord president and CEO.

Todd Adams, Rexnord president and CEO, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, and Dean Amhaus, president and CEO of The Water Council at the announcement of the WEDC investment.

The site of Reed Street Yards in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood.

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// Credit Card Changes – A Big Deal or Not? Are you familiar with EMV? EMV is a new security protocol that comes out of Europe and the message being delivered by the credit card companies is that you should update your processing equipment. Purchasing new EMV-capable processing technology is not mandatory, so why consider it?

To be clear, EMV does not protect your business from stolen cards. A merchant’s liability does not change in that regard. The liability for a stolen card remains where it has always been – with the merchant. Chargebacks will still be the order of the day for contractors who find themselves in this situation.

EMV does have some value, however. Let’s say a customer calls for service and after the tech finishes up, the customer tries to use a counterfeit card to pay. In that instance, if EMV technology was used to process the transaction, the contractor would not be liable.

The question is really whether or not the risk of a counterfeit charge card is high enough that the purchase of EMV capable equipment can be justified. How many times have you been presented with a counterfeit card?

And what’s the likelihood that someone invites you to their home and then uses a counterfeit card? That sure makes it easy to direct the police to the right place!

EMV was designed to address retail operations – in person, on the phone, and over the Internet. By comparison, the service trades are considered low risk in the EMV scenarios.

So should you update your equipment? Yes. Should you update immediately? That’s a decision that each business owner will have to consider given their unique circumstances. The main point is that if you don’t change today, it’s not likely the sky will fall. Contractors are operating in a different environment than retailers, so the urgency of the messages out there isn’t really aimed at you. Evaluate the effects and make an informed business decision.

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Plumbing Code Waiver for Certain Religious Sects With the enactment of the 2015-2017 Biennial Budget (2015 WI Act 55), a waiver from certain UDC requirements is available to members of established religious sects whose tenets and beliefs prohibit compliance with those requirements.

The following requirements may be waived:

1) Smoke detectors as required under s. 101.645 (3), Stats., and section SPS 321.09;

2) Carbon monoxide detectors as required under s. 101.647 (3), Stats., and section

SPS 321.097; and

3) Any electrical or plumbing code requirement imposed under any provision of chs.

10 or 145, Stats., chs. SPS 324 or SPS 325, or under any ordinance of a political

subdivision relating to standards for electrical wiring or plumbing in one-

and 2-family dwellings.

A political entity (city, town, etc.) that issues building permits to work on a one- or 2-family dwelling shall issue a waiver upon receipt of a signed and completed application form if all of the following apply:

1) The political entity has no reason to believe the statements provided by the applicant are untrue;

2) The political subdivision is satisfied the waiver will not result in an unreasonable risk to public health or safety; and

3) The waiver specifies those eligible code requirements with which the applicant is not

required to comply.

If a political entity finds that one or more conditions for approval are not met, the entity may recommend denial of the waiver. If the municipality recommends denial of the waiver the municipality must submit the application to DSPS along with a description of the reasons for recommending denial. The department will either deny the waiver or issue the waiver to the applicant and notify the political entity of its decision.

The application form to be used is attached and will also be available on the department’s website.

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PHCC-WI members Jeff Kuhn, Dan Callies, Dale Arndt, and Tyler Arndt attended the Quality Service Contractors Power Meeting in Minneapolis in July.

Grand Opening of Hot Water Products New Facility Hot Water Products and its subsidiary AMS Steam Products hosted a Grand Opening and Training Event at its new facility, 7500 N. 181st St., Milwaukee, Aug. 26. Attendees enjoyed live-fire equipment demonstrations of the latest in hydronic, water, steam and solar heating equipment, as well as a pig roast, prizes and giveaways.

Gregory “Jack” Daniels, vice president, and Howard Endres, president, enjoy the Grand Opening event.

Employees and guests at the Grand Opening event donated $1,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Holding the check are Kurt Koepp and Tony Schley, HWP/AMS employees and Marine veterans.

PHCC-WI Announces New Business Partner We are happy to welcome WorldPay to our list of business partners providing services to our members and our industry. WorldPay is one of the nation’s largest credit card processing companies and has a solid history of saving contractors money on their credit card transactions. In fact, PHCC-Wisconsin is just one of several PHCC chapters that WorldPay is working with.

The benefit for you? They understand your business!

Another advantage? Our contact is located here in Wisconsin! Feel free to call Perry Pokrandt, Senior Account Executive, at (715) 272-1246 or email him at perry.pokrandt@worldpay.us.

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PHCC-Wisconsin Requests Code Committee Meeting In a letter to the Department of Safety & Professional Services, PHCC-Wisconsin has formally requested that a Plumbing Code Advisory Committee be appointed and that a meeting be held as soon as possible. Specifically, PHCC-WI has requested that the Department consider two code changes – one that modernizes the code to reflect the use of low-flow fixtures and a second that addresses concerns about the suitability of certain materials used without the approval of the manufacturers of those materials.

If you have other ideas about issues that might be raised in a Plumbing Code Advisory Committee meeting, contact the PHCC-WI office at (888) 782-6815 to bring them to our attention.

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