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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Bill Siler President
ASPELA TimesThe News of the Los Angeles Chapter of The American Society of Plumbing Engineers
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October 2015 Volume 15 Issue 10
Calendar of Events page 2Technical Report page 3Legislative Report page 4
Holiday Banquet Flyer page 5Education Report Page 6Membership Report page 13
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October 2015
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Future events will include:
• Picnic!• Holiday Banquet!
Date: October 7, 2015
Time: Social - 6:00 pm Dinner - 6:30 pm Place: Monterey Hill Restaurant 3700 Ramona Blvd. Monterey Park, CA (323) 264-8426
Program: Evolution of CISP Speaker: Mr. Guru Singh New Age Casting
So another month has gone by. I can’t believe we are three quarters through the year already. It seems as if we just celebrated News Years. Before we know it the Holidays will be here. Speaking of Holidays we are having the ASPE Annual Christmas/Holiday Party again this year. Last year we combined it with the 50th anniversary dinner and had a great turnout.
We are trying a new location with some new entertainment. The location will be the Pickwick Gardens in Burbank California. For the entertainment this year we are having dueling Pianos. I for one have never seen this before, but I understand it’s a lot of fun. We are trying to find something that will keep you guys entertained so you want to stay a little longer and for the members that have not been in a while bring them back. The date is December 5th at 6PM. The cost is 49.95 this includes two drink tickets. I think this event is going to be a lot of fun for everyone. Keep an eye out for further announcements.
The joint ASPE LA and ASPE Orange County Product showThe product show is in the books. We had a great turnout from the rep side, not as well on from the engineering side. We don’t have a final count but I think the count for engineers was around 60 to 65. The venue I think had a great flow to it. Really only one way in and out so we could have locked the doors to keep everyone in (I was thinking about doing this).
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Technical Calendar
If you are an ASPE member, go to FACEBOOK and join the new
ASPE Los Angeles Group!
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October 7th 2015 Evolution of CISP Speaker: Guru Singh New Age Casting
November 4th 2015 BIM Execution Plans: Achieving Revit Level-Of-Development (LOD) Speaker: Daniel Hughes ([email protected]) Bradley Corporation BIM Strategist
Table Top Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute
December 5th 2015 Holiday Banquet w/ DUALING PIANOS!!! Location: Pickwick Gardens, Burbank
SEE FLYER ON PAGE 5
January 6th 2015 Back Flow Speaker: TBD Wilkins – Zurn Water Conservation
February 3rd 2016 Flexible piping Speaker:[email protected] Metra-flex
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TECHNICAL REPORTTHURA ZIN, CPDV.P. Technical
The ASPE-LA monthly meeting was held on September 2nd, 2015 at Monterey Hill Restaurant, Monterey Park. On behalf of the ASPE-LA Board of Directors, we would like to thanks Mr. Steve Braband, President, BioSolutions, Inc. In his presentation, he explained about the grey water characteristics. Also mention about the case studies of different types of building. If you are interested in obtaining a PDF copy of this presentation, please contact any board members or Mr. Steve Braband.
Upcoming ASPE-LA Technical Programs are as follows:
September 16th 2015 2nd Annual ASPE LA and OC Product show and Technical Seminar (3 Technical sessions) Holiday Inn. 14299 Firestone Blvd. La Mirada, CA 90638
October 7th 2015 Guru Singh, from New Age Casting will present “Evolution of CISP”
November 4th 2015 Daniel Hughes, from Bradley Corporation will present “BIM Execution Plans: Achieving Revit Level-Of-Development (LOD)”
Latest news from the ASPE Pipe Line, volume 8, No. 18:
Educational facility case studies needed: In October, Plumbing Engineer magazine is spotlighting education and is looking for a case study,
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The latest ASPE Journal Volume 6, August 2015:In the third-quarter 2015 ASPE Journal, available for members only. In this volume “Controlling Waterborne Bacteria in Healthcare Facilities--Challenges and Solutions” by Aaron Bock write about when designing a healthcare facility, plumbing engineers need to be mindful of the practices that promote and hinder the spread of infectious pathogens. He also write about the Fixture and design considerations, plumbing material and fixture selection. Also other design best practices, like Elevated Temperature Circulation, Elevated Temperature Circulation, Elevated Temperature Circulation, Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI), Point-of-Use Filters, and much more.
Latest news from the Plumbing Engineer Publication, Vol. 43, No. 9, August 2015:
There is no Volume 9 is out yet. That is all for this month. See you all in next meeting.
As usual, do not hesitate to e-mail any board member for any particular topics that you may want to see in any of our technical programs. Also check our Technical Calendar for upcoming Technical Sessions.
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LEGISLATIVE REPORTKOOK DEANV.P. Legislative
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The City of San Diego has a couple of proposals that will impact the California Plumbing Code:1. Related to the modification of plumbing systems
for relocated and change of occupancy for existing buildings.
2. Delete the restrictions of use of ABS and PVC pipe for drain, waste and vent in sprinkler protected buildings. Modify the permissible piping material sections for sanitary drainage piping, vent piping and storm drainage piping to allow unrestricted use of nonmetallic pipe in sprinkler protected buildings.
For the complete list of Plumbing Regulations Code Changes: http://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/pdf/industry/2015/2013cpc.pdf.
The California Plumbing 2017
This fall begins the process for the adoption of the California Plumbing Code to be publish in July 2016 with an effective date of January 1, 2017. A notice of the 45 day public comment period is in effect for September 11 – October 26, 2015 for the propose actions by the California Building Standards, Division of the State Architect, Department of Housing and Community Development, Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development, Office of State Fire Marshall, and State Historical Building Safety Board.
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SHORT HISTORY OF TOILET.
This common fixture is known all over the world under various names: John, Crapper, water closet, toilet, bathroom, can, washroom, pot, powder room, head, throne, etc. I don’t believe that there is any other plumbing fixture in use today which will have so many names.
Based upon the latest archeological discoveries, the first flushing toilet, dated 17th Century BC, was in the palace of King Minos in the island of Crete, in Mediterranean Sea. King Minos palace was equipped with bathtub, hot and cold water, toilet with running water and sewer systems.
Next historical data is from the Roman Empire. Romans were an example of engineering marvels including aqueduct to bring water to the Cities, underground sewer systems as Cloaca Maxima, built in 8th Century BC, to provide water and waste water disposal for Rome. The Romans were aware of importance of sanitation and frech unpolluted water for the safety of their citizens. In Rome the famous baths of Thermae of Caracalla, had public toilets with running water, pools with hot and cold water, steam baths and places to relax. The complex was built in Rome during 212-217 AD, by Emperor Caracalla.
These facilities were open for all citizens. The ruins of these facilities are still available now, and you can visit them in your next trip to Italy.
Unfortunately the Roman civilization, which started in 8th Century BC, ended in 5th Century AD, and was replaced by new rules of order imposed by the barbaric tribes, who conquered Rome. After the fall of Rome, 5th Century AD, all sanitation rules and practices were ignored or forgotten.
One Member ’s Opinion
EDUCATION REPORTHaig Demergian, PE, CIPEV.P. Education
It is difficult to explain, how from this well organized Roman State Empire, the sanitation rules, culture, science, production of goods and entire Roman way of life, changed to the worst.
From 500 to about 1500 AD, Western civilization enters a period called “Middle Ages” or” Dark Ages”. Lack of sanitation and poor transportation of potable water allowed spreading of terrible diseases, which wiped out a large portion of Europe’s population. Moreover, population started to live in towns close to each other and new rules of sanitation and water distribution were necessary. During this period chamber pots were common used and the contents were usually thrown in the streets. This procedure was helping the spread of diseases and resulted in a foul smell from decomposition of human waste.
In the rural areas, each dwelling had a “privy” with a cesspit, built near the house. The waste was collected in the cesspit and when the cesspit was full, the solids were collected and used as fertilizer.
At the closing of “Middle Ages” period, the scientific community made finally a connection between diseases and poor sanitation. As a result new laws were enacted to prohibit waste water to be thrown into the streets. Took another 100 years to install underground public sewers. In the mean time the toilet was redesigned and provided with a tank for flushing the bowl. In 1596, in England, Sir John Harington, designed and built a flush toilet with a water tank. This toilet was installed in Queen Elisabeth I, Richmond Palace. The toilet was working, but no other similar toilet was produced. It took about 200 years for a similar device to be reinvented.
As part of the history of toilet, should be mentioned Thomas Crapper. He was an experienced inventor of plumbingware manufacturer, but he didn’t invent the toilet. The toilets manufactured by his factories were stamped with the name “Crapper” Some people assumed in error, that he was the inventor of the toilet, because synonym of toilet is crapper. But this is another story for a future article.
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I would like to thank all the reps for the show of support for the Los Angeles chapter. And for the engineers that were able to attend thank you as well. I know a lot of use are very busy and can’t make it to some of these events, and I completely understand this as well.
Keep an eye out on the website for photos of this event. Scott Steindler was out again with his mask. I had a great time following him around taking pictures with some of you guys and gals. Thanks for keeping a sense of humor and playing along with him.
Attendance at our meetingsSomething I found out at the product show and something I have known for a while is that we have a lot of plumbing engineers that are not coming to our meetings on a regular bases. I would have to say that I introduced myself to 10 engineers that I have not seen at our meetings before. What this tells me is they know ASPE is here for them, but that maybe we need to provide better speakers for the membership. We have asked a few times for suggestions but have not received much feedback. So the board is going to really look at this in the next couple months and if we need to pay for speakers to come speak at our meetings we will do so. I also want to get some flyers printed up for our reps to take to the engineering firms to hand out and personally invite the engineers to our meetings. If the engineer has not been to a meeting for a year or more we will pay for their dinner as well. We need help from all the reps to make this happen. You’re the only contact we have with these engineers. So at the October meeting we will be handing out flyers to all reps. I want to see some new faces before the end of the year and get our attendance up to over 60 members on a regular basis. The ASPE LA PICNIC (ADMISSION IS FREE) SEPTEMBER 27th 11 AM to 3 PMYes I said free. As I said in other articles, we are giving back to the membership. We have the funds to do this. There is no reason not to. The event starts at 11 AM and runs to 3 PM when the engineers will once again smash the reps in the annual softball tournament.
So my birthday is the 27th as some of you might know. Well anyone that’s been to a meeting in the last couple months anyway. So what do I want for my birthday you might ask? Well I would like to see the biggest turnout from the reps side and engineer’s side that we have ever seen. That’s it. And of course I want the engineers to smash the reps but well if that does not happen I guess its ok. So Ron / Kelly bring your best you’re going to need it.
Now for the family side of this event. We are having the Mad Scientist coming to put on an amazing show for the kids and maybe some of us adults can learn a thing or two who knows. So I look forward to seeing all of my friends at this picnic.
WEBSITE AND THE NEWSLETTERSo I have had a few people tell me they are not getting the newsletter. If you know of anyone that has not received our newsletter that should be receiving it please invite them to go to the website and sign up. If they go to the members tab and click there they can register for the newsletter. You no longer have to get in touch with Jeff and give him your info. We are going to add a few things to this section as well. We are going to allow you to upload a photo of yourself. My hope is to have a tab set up that shows all of our members with a photo if they want to add this and contact info as well so everyone can contact you. Your contact info can be blocked if you would like as well.
Until next month.
President: continued from page 1
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In 1775 the flush toilet was reinvented, by Alexander Cummings who patented the toilet in England. From England, the flush toilet spread slowly in other countries in Europe and the new colonies in America. Now, the shape of the bowl, the flushing mechanism and the finish of the fixture is changed somehow from the original, but the operation principles, are the same.
Today many regions of the world experience long periods of drought. California is not an exception. Consecutive droughts of the last 4 years, depleted the reserve of underground water and water in the lakes and rivers are getting low.
Local jurisdictions are trying to improve the situation by ordinances and Code revisions, which will promote the use of water saving plumbing fixtures and change the behavior of the consumers. Another incentive is by penalizing consumers for using more water than the average.
These actions will save water, but not enough to resolve the basic condition of providing more water.
The toilet was completely redesigned to keep up with the trend to conserve water. Before 1990, toilets were designed to use 5-6 gal. per flush. In 1992 an EPA regulation mandated water savings toilets with 3.5 gal. per flush. Later the EPA regulations mandated toilets with 1.6 gal. per flush. And today City ordinances require toilets with 1.28 gal per flush. Based upon preliminary tests made recently by PERC, toilets with flushing rates below 1.28 gal. per flush will not be acceptable.
In other words, the toilets we use today require 4 gal.per flush, less water compared with the toilets we used in 1990. This is a lot of water saved.
With all the effort, to redesign existing plumbing fixtures for conservation, we still have about 2 billion people, allover the world, with no sanitation and no sources of safe drinking water. To provide water and sewer infrastructure for all these people is a monumental undertaking with an astronomical price.
As an alternate, it was proposed to reinvent a new toilet which will not require water or sewer or septic tank, The new toilet shall be: easy to build and maintain, be hygienic and sustainable, operational cost about $ 0.05 per use, per day, don’t discharge pollutants, generate energy, clear water and minerals. The design should be used by single family customers.
Money for design and a prototype of this reinvented toilet is secured from grants from various Foundations and organizations. Eight Universities received grants for this research/competition. We are awaiting the result of the competition..
Today the market offers toilets with heated seats, toilets with built in hot water spray jets and blow dryers, shredder toilets, toilets made of china or stainless steel, toilets made specifically for handicap persons, small kids toilets, toilets for astronauts to operate at zero gravity force, toilets to operate with vacuum drainage systems, where waste water can flow down or up to the point of collection.
John, throne, water closet, toilet (and any other names you want to identify yourself). You have come a long way, and we are still working for your improvement.
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WHO Showed up?Attendance for the September 2015 Meeting...
MEMBERSHIP REPORTJohn ZagorskiV.P. Membership
Please help me in welcoming Felor Rezayat as a new LA member who just transferred from the Orange County Chapter. Also welcome Kevin Liao as an Affiliate member from Nibco. Welcome Felor & Kevin, hope to meet you at our next meeting. We still need all of your help in bringing new members into the chapter. I’m still running the same membership drive program. It’s simple, sponsor a new member, and bring them to one of our monthly dinner meetings with their application & payment, and the chapter will pay for both of your meals for that meeting. Let’s keep the momentum going!
I have a limited supply of ASPE 50 year anniversary pins left over from the Chicago convention. If you do not already have one, please see me at any of our monthly dinner meetings and I will be happy to give you a pin. These will be given away on a first come first
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ATTENTION ALL LOS ANGELESASPE MEMBERS
served basis until they are gone! So, I guess if you do not read t newsletter, you do not get a pin!
Should anyone need a current membership application, please do not hesitate to contact me as your VP Membership at [email protected]. You are also welcome to call me at 562-447-4561.
I hope to see you all at our next dinner meeting on Wednesday October 7th at Monterey Hill Restaurant in Monterey Park.
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Stainless steel and E-Granite sinks,faucets, water coolers, drinking
fountains and EZH2O bottle fillingstations
Commercial ball and industrial valves
Flexible corrugated stainless steeltubing, fittings and accessories
Highly efficient, earth friendly tanklesswater heaters designed to supply never-
ending hot water for both residentialand commercial applications
Commercial drainage products, stainless steel Push-Fit pipe and
fittings, grease interceptors, trench drains and siphonic drains
Adjustable nylon based roof top pipesupports
Quality specialty products includingNokorode pastes. fluxes and pipe
thread sealants. Metacaulk firestop,Clean Check and air admittance valves
Terrazzo mop sinks and shower floorsalong with a wide range of outdoor
drinking fountains
Commercial / residential wall, roof and yard hydrants designed for use in both
warm and freezing climates
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Complete line of bath wastes, tub trimkits and lavatory drain accessories
Plumbing specialty items including cast brass p-traps, sink and lavatory drain
strainers, Pro Wrap and heavy pattern supply stops
Plumbing, sewage / water removal and HVAC pump products
Commercial thermostatic master, pointof use mixing valves including single
and gang type shower valves and panels
Most complete line of whole house waterfiltration and conditioning systems. Point ofuse drinking water filtration systems, watersoftener systems, replacement filters and
Inline water heater protection systems
Laboratory service panels, utilitycontrollers and solenoids
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Approved for more applications than any other press system
For residential, commercial and industrial projects, Viega provides more
press fitting system solutions for engineers than any other manufacturer.
The Viega MegaPress® system for black iron is the only press fitting
solution for both hydronic and gas applications. Viega MegaPressG
approvals/listings for natural gas include UPC, CSA, ICC, TSSA and LA
City Lab. Viega MegaPress approvals/listings for hydronic, fire protection
and compressed air systems include UMC, UL, FM, ICC and TSSA. Viega
also offers the first press fitting for PEX. Approved in the City of LA, Viega
PEX Press fittings provide secure connections and a guaranteed method
to identify unpressed connections, the Viega Smart Connect® feature.
Contact your local Viega representative to learn more:
Tim Shippen - [email protected]
David Carneal - [email protected]
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For more than half a century T&S Brass has set thestandard for excellence in the commercial plumbingindustry. Since 1947, we’ve earned a reputation forunparalleled craftsmanship and service.Today,T&S
produces a full line of faucets, fittingsand specialty products for thefoodservice, industrial, commercialplumbing, and laboratory markets allacross the world.T&S engineers have
the expertise to custom design certain parts tomeet your specific needs. And thanks to ourexclusive 24-hour Quick Ship program, all ordersgo out the same day they’re placed. Built into eachof our products is a pride in craftsmanship and acommitment to customer service that make T&Sthe most reliable plumbing supplier in the industry.
YO U C A N ’ T S P E L L C R A F T S M A N S H I P W I T H O U T T & S .
T&S plumbing products represented in Los Angeles by:Price Enterprises 562.803.8833Specification Sales (909) 594-7088
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Boss/Accumetricwww.accumetricinc.com/boss
Adhesives, Sealants & Compounds.
Christy’s Enterprisewww.TChristy.com
Solvents, Sealants, Cements,Lubricants, Job Site Essentials, Copper Fittings, Marking Products, Handtools, Geotextiles, Polywrap & Waterworks Specialties.
Crispin Valveswww.crispinvalve.com
Air, Check, Butterfly & Plug Valves.
Ferncowww.fernco.com
Flexible Couplings, Drainage & Plumbing Systems.
Ideal Tridon www.idealtridon.com
No-Hub Couplings, Hose & Specialty Clamps.
Leonard Valve Companywww.leonardvalve.com
Mixing Valves & Water Temperature Controls.
Matco-Norcawww.matco-norca.com
Valves, Fittings, Pipe Nipples & Plumbing Specialties.
Metal Productswww.metalproducts.com
Metal Plates, Straps, Hangers, Stops & Collars.
Royal Building Productswww.royalbuildingproducts.com
Water, Sewer & Drain Fittings.
Zurnwww.zurn.com
Drainage (Commercial, Chemical & Trench), Carriers, Interceptors, Hydrants, Commercial Fixtures, Flush Valves, Faucets, Tubular Brass, Showers, Sinks & Basins and PEX.
Zurn Wilkinswww.zurn.com
Backflow Preventers, Pressure Reducing Valves, AutomaticControl Valves, Strainers, Shut-Off Valves, Relief Valves and Thermal Expansion Products.
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John Zagorski 562.447.4561
And we have the extensive product line to prove it.When you’re specifying for the next big job, you’re also putting your name on the line. That’s why T&S off ers a vast selection of high-quality products that meet required codes and compliances — no matter the application. And with a companywide commitment to staying at the forefront of today’s evolving industry, it’s no wonder engineers everywhere rely on T&S when it matters most.
For in-depth product information, crossover assistance and other helpful resources, visit tsbrass.com.
PLUMBING.
WE KNOW
T&S plumbing products represented in Los Angeles by: Specifi cation Sales - 909-594-7088
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Thermometers, Pressure Gauges & Instruments
Stainless Steel & Terrazzo Plumbing Fixtures
Eyewashes, Eye/Face Washes & Emergency Drench Showers
Vacuum Plumbing Systems for Correctional & Supermarket
Industries
Polypropylene (PP-R) Pipe for use in pressurized plumbing and mechanical
systems of all sizes
Tankless/Instantaneous Electric Water Heaters
Trap Primers, Water Hammer Arrestors & Accessories
Access Panels & Lead Roof Flashings, Roof Access Hatches
Packaged Pumping Systems
Fire Protection Products: Fire Extinguishers,
Hose & Valve Cabinets
ASME Expansion Tanks
Drainage Products & Trench Drains & Oil/Water Separators
Thermostatic Mixing Valves
Low NOx Water Heaters & Boilers, Hot Water Storage Tanks
& Solar Thermal Equipment
Cast Iron, PVC, ABS, & CPVC Pipe & Fittings for Plumbing & Industrial Systems
Traditional & Contemporary Outdoor Drinking Fountains & Hydrants
Bronze, Brass & Cast Iron, Gates, Globes & Checks, Ball Valves, Cast Iron Butterfly Valves & High Perfor-
mance Butterfly Valves
Anne Yardley Caldwell
Residential & Commercial Toilet Seats
Macerating & Grinder Systems, Simplex & Duplex Systems
Water Coolers, Drinking Fountains & Bottle Fillers
Indirect Fired Water Heaters Unfired & Indirect Packaged Steam
Generators Chilled Water
Stainless Steel Surgical Scrub Sinks, Hospital & Patient Care Systems
Sump, Effluent & Sewage Controls, Engineered Customer Controls, Embedded Controls, Ceramic
Filtration Solutions
Couplings: No-Hub, No-Hub Heavy Weight, Specialty, Flex-Seal, End Caps
Los Angeles ChapterAmerican Society of Plumbing Engineers
Officers - Board of Directors
Published byAmerican Society of Plumbing Engineers,
Los Angeles Chapter
Internet Address http://www.aspela.com
Over Forty years of Dedication to the Health and safety of the Southern California Community
A non-profit corporationLocal chapters do not speak for the society.
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Chairman Education CommitteeHAIG DEMERGIAN PE, CPD
PHONE (323) 931-3770 FAX (323) 932-0740
Chairman Scholarship CommitteeVIVIAN ENRIQUEZ, CPD
ArupPHONE (310) 578-4182
FAX (310) [email protected]
Chapter Affiliate Liaison:RON BRADFORD
Signature SalesPHONE (951) 549-1000
FAX (957) [email protected]
Chairman Board of GovernorsHAL ALVORD, CPD
Donald Dickerson & AssociatesPHONE (818) 385-3600
FAX (818) [email protected]
TreasurerHAL ALVORD, CPD
Donald Dickerson & AssociatesPHONE (818) 385-3600
FAX (818) [email protected]
Administrative SecretarySheyda Okke
ARUPPHONE (310) 578-4400
FAX (310) [email protected]
Corresponding SecretaryJEFF ATLAS
Mega Western SalesPHONE (661) [email protected]
Newsletter EditorJEFF ATLAS
Mega Western SalesPHONE (661) [email protected]
President WILLIAM SILER
SOUTHCOAST ENGINEERINGPHONE (818) 224-2700
FAX (562) [email protected]
Vice President TechnicalTHURA ZIN, CPD
ARUPPHONE (310) 578-4514
FAX (310) [email protected]
Vice President LegislativeKOOK DEAN
LADWPPHONE (760) [email protected]
Vice President MembershipJOHN ZAGORSKI
Mainline SalesPHONE (562) 447-4561
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