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Cary HamiltonTerritory Manager

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ABPA Carolina’s ChapterHosts 14th Annual Conference

The Carolinas Chapter ofthe American Backflow Pre-vention Association (ABPA)hosted its annual backflowprevention conference andgeneral membership meet-ing in Concord, NC. Thisannual conference was heldat the Alfred M Brown Op-eration Center on October5, 2010.

Attendees had the oppor-tunity to participate in edu-cational and informative pro-grams. Technical Sessionscovered many drinking wa-ter topics surrounding Northand South Carolina crossconnection control/

backflow prevention pro-grams.

The day’s program be-gan with Mr. Danny Smith,President of the CarolinasChapter of ABPA introduc-ing all Board Members andOfficers. Ms. Curtiss Davis,Region 3 Director and Nomi-nating Committee Chair-woman, discussed the asso-ciation elections. Also, Mr.Ronnie West, Treasurer ofthe Carolinas Chapter gavethe association financial re-port.

Exhibition booths ofmanufacturers from the

Plumbing and mechani-cal contractors from SouthCarolina converged at ShemCreek, Charleston, asFerguson and Victaulichosted an inshore scramblefishing tournament on Octo-ber 1st. Twenty two guidesspent six hours on the waterwith forty four anglers in anattempt to weigh the heavi-est combination of one legalredfish and one legalseatrout. A bonus was

Ferguson and Victaulic Host2010 Inshore Scramble

awarded for the heaviestflounder. The event kickedoff Thursday evening with ahappy hour and new prod-uct demo by Hal Van Vlietand Sean Reece ofVictaulic at Water’s EdgeRestaurant. The group wasback at the dock at 7:30amFriday morning for the startof the tournament.

Lou Tocci and CalMcRae of Ferguson con-

PHCC-NC Readies for 4th

Annual C.E. GolfTounament

GPS Hosts RidgidReputation Roadshow

On Friday, September24,2010 the Ridgid Reputa-tion Roadshow made anappearance at GPS. Rep-resentatives from Ridgid ex-hibited the Ridgid productline to customers and theresponse was tremendous.After the representativesdemonstrated the latest

tools in pipe inspection andlocating, Propress tools,hand tools, and Ridgidthreading machines GPSestablished a single daysales record for Ridgid tools!In addition, GPS outsold ev-ery other stop on the tour!Once the product demon-


Hello plumbing pros. I amlamenting the end of sum-mer and readying for fall andwinter. I attended a very in-formative CPHCCA (Char-lotte Plumbing, Heating,Cooling ContractorsAssociation)meeting thismonth. Dale Dawson andJohn Todaro of the StateBoard of Examiners were theguest speakers for the meet-ing. Mr. Dawson and Mr.Todaro hosted a very infor-mative Q & A session,passed along new informa-tion on legislative issues,and covered several topicsrelated to field examina-tions. One of the topics theyspoke on was common rea-sons for failed inspections. Iobtained an abbreviated ver-sion of the list. I thought itwould be nice to share withall those who were not ableto attend. The list is in twoparts; Mechanical andPlumbing.

Top 10 Mechanical In-spection Failures.: 1. Dam-age caused by others. 2.Test not to code or badgauge. 3. Need ladder. 4.Approval withheld for othertrades. 5. Not ready for in-spection. 6. Primary/sec-ondary drain missing. 7.Duct damage. 8. Dryer ventmissing. 9. Duct or boots notsealed. 10. Gas pipe protec-tion not per code.

Top 12 Plumbing Inspec-tion Failures: 1. Piping testmissing/incorrect. 2. Dam-age by others. 3. T&P drainmissing or incorrect. 4.Handicapped regulationmissing. 5. Fixture installedincorrectly. 6. Backflow re-quirement. 7. Not ready forinspection. 8. Piping supportmissing/incorrect. 9. Piping

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contactors Associa-tion of North Carolina(PHCC-NC) hopes to seeyou all at the 4th Annual C.E.Golf Tournament. Mark yourcalendar for Friday Novem-ber, 12th, you will not want tomiss this opportunity. Thisyear’s tournament will beheld at the beautiful and

prestigious Rock Barn GolfCourse in Conover, NC.

Rock Barn Golf and Spa,located in the foothills of theBlue Ridge Mountains fea-tures 36 holes of award-win-ning golf. The Robert TrentJones, Jr. Course, a recipi-ent for multiple awards andhonors is ranked 19th in thestate by North CarolinaMagazine. With a lot of helpfrom Mother Nature, the twocourses are extremely pic-turesque, yet dramaticallychallenging. This semi-pri-vate community also offerscasual as well as fine dining,a luxurious, full-service spa,a fitness center, an outdoorswimming complex, a spa-cious tennis complex and avariety of real estate oppor-tunities. Golf, dining andSpa services are open to thepublic 7 days a week year-round.

Hope to see you there!For more information on the4th Annual PHCC-NC C.E.Golf Tournament contactCarla Gilbert at the State Of-fice. Phone (919) 532-0522.Fax (919) 522-0523. [email protected].

Local contractors participate in hands-on demos at the 14thAnnual ABPA Carolina's Chapter Conference

Dock side with the winners of the 2010 Inshore ScrambleHerman Messer of Carolina Mechanical with Erin McKinnon,

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The Morgan PublishingCompany is pleased to an-nounce that it will be releas-ing the as-yet untitled mem-oirs of famed former AtlantaBraves pitcher John Rocker,written with award-winningauthor J. Marshall Craig, in

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“His story is going tomake a fascinating reading,”predicts Craig, who pennedmemoirs by Animals leadsinger Eric Burdon (“Don’tLet Me Be Misunderstood”),Rolling Stones keyboardistChuck Leavell (“BetweenRock and A Home Place”),hip hop producer Damion“Damizza” Young (“Guilty ByAssociation”) and severalother notable books of non-fiction and novels.

“Of course John is an out-spoken public figure with acontroversial history- I’m look-ing forward to helping him tellhis side of his remarkablestory…of a kid from the coun-try with a dream who literallymade it to the big leagues.”

ducted the weigh in at2:00pm. According to Lou“Everyone caught fish, butthe format called for a livelegal redfish, and becauseof the slot limit they cansometimes be tough to find.Most of the redfish caughtand released were actuallytoo big to be legal. Findingshort, fat redfish was a chal-lenge for many of the an-glers.”

In the end, Captain JeffYates guided Mark Adams

of Ferguson and WoodrowLee of Cayce Company tothe winning combination ofa 5.9 pound redfish and a 3.4pound seatrout. Individually,the heaviest redfish weighedwas 6.3 pounds by SamLowry of Lowry Mechanical;Mike Holton of HoltonPlumbing weighed the heavi-est seatrout at 4.75 pounds,and Louis Nicks of SAMCOcaught the heaviest flounderat 4.5 pounds.

Ferguson would like tothank Victaulic for makingthe event possible, and alsothank the participating con-tractors for their support.

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GPSupplystrations had concluded, thecustomers were treated toa lunch of GPS’s famoushot dogs. As an added bo-nus, Ridgid Calendar GirlErin made an appearance.All attendees had a chanceto meet Erin and get an au-tograph or photograph tohave as a souvenir! Withthe overwhelming re-sponse to the show, GPSagain demonstrated whythey are the leading Ridgiddistr ibutor in theCarolinas!


ABPACarolinas were set up to ex-plore throughout the day.The conference exhibitorsprovided the latest informa-tion from your backflow pre-vention manufacturers. Inaddition to the sessions, allenjoyed the catered BBQluncheon and a great doorprize raffle.

The 14th Annual ABPACarolina’s Chapter Confer-ence was a huge successthanks to all who supportedand attended. Thank youall.

insulation missing/incorrect.10. Water heater pan miss-ing/incorrect. 11. Equipmentinaccessible. 12. Need ad-ditional permits.

Maybe some of you willbe able to use these lists asa check list of sorts. Mr.Dawson and Mr. Todaro didstress that your local repre-sentative and the state of-fice is always available toanswer your questions, orlend advice before, during,and after your project. Havea great month.

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Americans Willing To PayMore To Fix Crumbling

Water InfrastructureITT Corp. announced the

results of its Value of WaterSurvey, a nationwide pollthat included registered vot-ers as well as industrial andagricultural businesses. Itmeasures how the publicvalues water and their levelof awareness of the nation’saging water infrastructure.

The results show that amajority of the Americanpublic desires reform and iswilling to pay more now toensure that they have ac-cess to clean water in the

generations to come.The survey found that

nearly one in four Americanvoters is “very concerned”about the state of the UnitedStates’ water infrastructure.In fact, the nation’s pipes,treatment and delivery sys-tems — everything that getsclean water to homes andtakes dirty water away — arecrumbling under the com-bined pressures of popula-tion growth, urbanizationand chronic under invest-ment.

ITT’s survey revealedthat 63 percent of all Ameri-can voters are willing to payan average of 11 percentmore on their water bill eachmonth to help ensure con-tinued access to a reliableand consistent supply ofclean water. In addition, amajority of industrial andagricultural businesses sur-veyed are willing to pay an

average of 7 percent moreper month for the water theyconsume.

Every day in America,650 water mains break, orone every two minutes. Ac-cording to the U.S. Geologi-cal Survey, these breaksand other leaks result in theloss of roughly 1.7 trilliongallons of water every year.Based on the American

Water Works Association’sfigures of average personalindoor use of 69 gallons/day/person, that is enoughto supply water to 68 millionAmericans.

Most survey respondentsalso said that fixing our in-sufficient water infrastruc-ture must be a national pri-ority and is a shared respon-



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The EPA’s Renovation,Repair and Painting Rule(RRP) is Enforced as of

October 1, 2010 As of October 1, 2010, the

EPA’s Renovation, Repairand Painting Rule (RRP) ad-dressing the presence and re-moval of lead-based paint intarget housing and child-oc-cupied facilities reached itsdate of enforcement. TheEPA regulation requires theuse of a Certified Renovator(CR) and the incorporation oflead safe work practices inmost pre-1978 residencesand child-occupied propertiesbeginning on or after April 22,2010 and with an enforcementdate of October 1, 2010.

The federal standard de-fines lead-based paint as anypaint or surface coatings thatcontain lead equal to or inexcess of 1.0 milligram persquare centimeter or morethan 0.5 percent by weight.Lead, which is a bluish-greymetal found in the earth’scrust in small amounts, wasadded to paint for color anddurability. Lead-based paintwas banned in 1978.

The health risks can be

severe and irreversible, andit requires only a smallamount to be consideredhazardous. Eighty-six per-cent of all homes built be-fore 1940 contain lead-based paint, and sixty-sixpercent of homes con-structed between 1940 and1959 contain lead-basedpaint. The presence of thispaint becomes an issuewhen renovation activitiesdisturb it causing dust anddebris that can be swallowedor inhaled. 24 million U.S.homes have significant lead-based paint hazards, while38 mill ion have someamount of lead-based paint.

2010 NKBA PresidentMark L. Karas, CMKBD, CRstresses the importance ofcompliance with the regula-tion and became a CertifiedRenovator as of March,2010. "I recommend that allremodeling contractorsmake time for the 8-hourEPA course and become aCertified Renovator (CR).

We must ensure that as pro-fessionals, we are fully edu-cated on how to comply andprotect our clients. Consci-entious remodelers mayhave already been takingmost of the necessary pre-cautions, but it's importantwe always keep the health,safety and welfare of our cli-ents and employees at theforefront."

Firms and contractorsperforming work in targethousing or child-occupiedfacilities must be certifiedand implement lead-safework practices during reno-vation, adhering to the fol-lowing requirements:

Firm must be certifiedRenovators must be cer-

tified through trainingNon-certified workers

must work under and betrained by a Certified Reno-vator

Training providers mustbe accredited

Lead-safe work practicesincorporated during renova-tions

Pre-renovation educationin target housing and child-occupied facilities

Lead abatement profes-sionals must follow workpractice standards, whichinclude posting signs defin-ing the work area and con-

taining the work area to pre-vent visible dust or debrisfrom leaving the area. Thisis accomplished by an out-lined series of interior andexterior containment proce-dures.

The EPA estimated that236,000 individuals requiredthe 8-hour certif icationclass, prior to the rule goinginto effect, and that 47,000per year will require trainingthereafter. General renova-tors, window replacementcontractors, and painting

contractors represent thelargest group of profession-als impacted.

As of October 1, the EPAmay suspend, revoke, ormodify a firm’s certificationif the firm is found to be innon-compliance. Non-com-pliant contractors may be li-able for civil penalties of up to$37,500 for each violation.Contractors who knowingly orwillfully violate this regulationmay face fines up to an addi-tional $37,500 per violation, orimprisonment, or both.


CONSTRUCTION:Silt Fence Installation MethodsMost construction sites in

the United States today areregulated under provisionsof the federal Environmen-tal Protection Agency (EPA)National Pollutant DischargeElimination System(NPDES) permit program,which prevents eroded sedi-ment carried by storm wa-ter runoff from entering thenation's water supplies.

If construction disturbssurface soil in any way—through excavation, trench-ing, grading, stockpiling ofmaterials, or other activi-ties—and the site is one acreor larger, NPDES regula-

tions apply. Smaller sitesthat are part of larger devel-opments also are included.

Federal NPDES regula-tions are minimum require-ments for states to follow indeveloping their own land-disturbance regulations. Ifan individual state has a fed-erally approved program,the Federal EPA will delegatethe responsibilities for issu-ing permits and monitoringand enforcing compliance tothe state. Regulations varyfrom state to state, and theymay even be different be-tween cities in the same


state.The owner-operator is

responsible for acquiring apermit. Owner-operators in-clude developers of residen-tial and commercialprojects. Public utilities usu-ally obtain permits for waterand sewer construction;electrical, natural gas, andtelecommunications compa-nies are responsible for per-mitting for their projects.Erosion-control plans aretypically developed by theproject's consulting engi-neering firm, which alsohandles permitting.

Sediment-control workmay be performed by thegeneral contractor or sub-



Constructioncontractors. Today there arecontractors who specializein sediment control, haveknowledge of NPDES andlocal regulations, and havespecialized equipment toperform their work.

Many methods are em-ployed to meet compliance,including check dams, con-touring the land, hydromulching, erosion-controlblankets, straw or ricewattles, and seeding/fertili-zation to establish and main-tain ground cover to holdsoil in place. Walls con-structed of concrete bagsstabilize and protect vulner-able areas from erosion.Erosion-control fences con-trol sediment by formingsmall ponds that allow sedi-ment to settle out of suspen-

sion instead of being carriedoffsite in runoff.

Each site is different, soeach plan must take into ac-count topography of the ter-rain to determine which ero-sion-control methods areneeded. It is essential to de-velop an erosion-controlplan that complies withNPDES and local regula-tions while correctly utilizingthe different erosion-controltechniques available. How-ever, plan development isbeyond the scope of theseguidelines, which focussolely on methods for con-structing sediment-controlfences, the most commontype of erosion control usedon construction sites.

TEMPORARY SEDI-MENT-CONTROL FENCES

Many different types oferosion-control methods areemployed at constructionsites, but one of the mostcommon is the temporarysediment-control fence, orsilt fence, which is removedafter a construction projectis complete.

A silt fence is composedof a geotextile fabricstretched between steel orwooden stakes. The bottomedge of the fabric is buriedin the ground with posts onthe uphill side. Geotextilefence material is available inrolls with widths of 36inches. Fence material witha wire mesh backing also isavailable. The wire adds ri-gidity to the fence.

Contrary to common be-lief, the fabric is not used to

filter out sediment. Its pur-pose is to slow the flow ofstorm water runoff, allowingwater to "pond" so that sus-pended sediments cansettle. A fence's effective-ness depends on its locationrelative to terrain features.Ideally, the fence is installedon the contour of the site;however, in many cases thisis not possible, so the next-best practice is to install sec-tions of fence in j-hook con-figurations that createponding areas for sedimen-tation settlement. Silt fencesusually are placed alongperimeters of work sites, butalso can be used at otherlocations as barriers and todirect runoff water flow.

Many silt fences are im-properly constructed andmaintained. Breaks infences, collapsed sectionsof fabric, and gaps betweenthe ground's surface and thebottom of the fabric may al-low water carrying sedi-ments to flow freely past thebarrier. These violations ofNPDES standards can re-sult in penalties rangingfrom a few hundred dollarsto substantial amounts andcan result in an order to stopwork.

Traditionally, the basicmethods for installing fencefabric in the ground havebeen trenching and staticplowing, also called slicing.More recently, the techniqueof vibratory plowing hasbeen adapted for silt fenceinstallation.

Whatever method isused, the first step in con-structing a silt fence is tosecure the bottom edge ofthe fence fabric into theground. Staking is done af-ter the fabric is in place.

INSTALLATION BYTRENCHING

When silt fences firstcame into use, the proce-dure to install fabric was todig a trench, place the fab-ric in the ground, fill thetrench and compact the fillto hold the fabric in place.Specifications today typi-cally call for fabric to beplaced at a depth of six toeight inches in the ground,depending on site planspecifications. A trench forshort sections of fence canbe dug by hand, but manualdigging is time-consuming,and most trenches are dugby a compact walk-along orriding trencher, or skid-steerloader with trenching attach-ment. Whatever the equip-ment, the trench's depthmust be sufficient to meetspecifications of the project,and the width of the trench


should be as narrow aspractical to limit the amountof backfilling and compact-ing.

Fabric is unrolled adja-cent to the trench for place-ment. After fabric is securedin the trench, the excavationis filled and compacted. De-pending on soil conditions,driving the trench-diggingmachine several times overthe filled excavation may suf-ficiently compact the soil.Hand-held air or hydraulictampers do a better job ofcompaction.

Stakes are driven in theground; fabric extendingfrom the ground is securedto the stakes to form thefence. The trenching instal-lation method can be difficultand must be done properlyto avoid problems. Stakesmust be driven after trench-ing so as not to interfere withcompaction, the trenchmust be cleaned out beforeplacing fabric, fabric shouldbe inserted in the trench ata uniform depth, and back-filling or compaction mustbe done properly.

INSTALLATION BYPLOWING

There are two plowingmethods used to place siltfencing in the ground: staticplowing (slicing) and vibra-tory plowing.

Proponents say that slic-ing is more efficient thantrenching, reduces laborcosts, and keeps fabric tightas it is buried in the ground,preventing sags in the fenc-ing. Because no trench hasbeen dug, restoration also isfaster and less costly. Fab-ric for fencing can be in-stalled as fast as the terrainof a site permits the tractoror compact tool carrier totravel. In most cases, all thatis required for compaction isto drive the host vehicleover the slit created by theplow blade. Depending onsoil conditions, one or sev-eral passes may be neces-sary. Both standard rolls offabric and fabric with meshbacking can be installed bythis method.

Static Plowing. In the mid1990s, installation of fencefabric by static slicing wasdeveloped as a way to avoidproblems associated withtrenching installation meth-ods. Installations are madewith a plow attachmentmounted on a tractor or skid-steer loader. Either machinecan be equipped with a reelto carry the supply ofgeotextile fabric, and a nar-row, custom-shaped plow



Constructionblade. Fabric is threadedthrough a chute in the bladeand placed in the ground.

To install the fabric, theblade is lowered into theground. As the machinemoves forward, fabric feedsthrough the chute and intothe soil. The blade is designedto keep fabric tight as it isburied to prevent sags in thefencing. The blade generatesno vibration or oscillatory mo-tion; the blade's tip disruptsthe soil upward to prevent hori-

zontal compaction, while si-multaneously preparing thesoil for future mechanicalcompaction.

Vibratory Plowing. A re-cent enhancement to the slic-ing method is vibratory plow-ing, a proven technology thathas been used for decadesto install electrical and com-munications cable and small-diameter piping.

Installations are made witha vibratory plow attachmentmounted on a tractor, com-

pact tool carrier or a Zahn®tool carrier. A vibratory plowuses a vibratory drive unit andblade attachment to producea slice in the soil. The vibratorrapidly oscillates, moving theblade a short distance verti-cally; this vibrating action cre-ates a fracture in the groundin front of the blade, substan-tially reducing the draft forcerequired for the blade to cutthrough the ground, as wellas reducing resistance on thesides of the blade.

A Ditch Witch® silt fencevibratory plow consists of ashaker component, specialplow blade, guide disk, andcompaction wheel. A 1,500-foot supply of fencing fabricis placed on the reel and fab-ric is fed through the chute ofthe special blade. The vibra-tory plow attachment trails themachine feeding the fabricthrough the blade into theground.

The disc inserts the fabric


Chuck Bowman with a 25-pound redfish

Captain Fritz, Carl Hitchcock & Kenneth Henkes witha big Black Drum

Hal Van Vliet’s big fish

Kevan Gregg, Captain Legare and Scott Windsorprepare to weigh in

Captain Lou Tocci of Ferguson releases a seatrout

Tournament winners Mark Adams & Woodrow Lee

Matt and Sam Lowry with a nice redfish

Ryan Dorr and Mike Holton with three nice seatrout

Sam White, Hal Van Vliet and Captain David Yates

Louis Nicks, Captain John Fuss and James Gable

Lou Tocci and Cal McRae conduct the weigh in

Captain David Yates with the locals at Water’s Edge

Mark Condon, Captain Peter Brown and Al Hitchcock

Clint Hughes, Captain Levanway & Ricky Beaty

Mark Henderson & Richard Beaty

Scenes from 2010 Inshore Scramble Charleston, South Carolina



Preparing to board the boats

Lou Tocci, Captain David Yates and Glen Andrews

Phil Clator & James Fakas

Barry Lowe and John Barker

Captain Jeremy, Chuck Skeen & Captain Levanwayenjoy the food

James Gable, Captain John Fuss and Louis Nicks withtheir flounder

Sean Reece, Shawn Wood and John Barker

Tournament winners Mark Adams, Woodrow Lee andCaptain Jeff Yates

Lou Tocci and Mike Holton dockside

Scenes from 2010 Inshore Scramble Charleston, South Carolina


into the slit in a j-hook con-figuration at its lowest point.In most soils, the narrow slitcreated by the blade resultsin the soil closing back ontothe fabric, firmly securing it atthe required depth in theground. Positioned behind theblade, the small compactionwheel rides on top of theground to minimize distur-bance caused by the blade.Both standard and wire-mesh-backed fencing fabriccan be installed by thismethod.

In most soil conditions, vi-bratory plowing creates lesssurface damage than staticplowing, which drags a bladethrough the ground by pullingforce alone. The vibrating ac-tion typically reduces by halfthe drawbar force necessaryto pull the blade through theground, making it possible touse more compact equipmentfor installations. Because itsoscillating blade cuts throughsoil faster than a static blade,the vibratory plow is, in mostconditions, faster than a staticplow.

Ditch Witch vibratory plowsilt fence components can befactory- or dealer-installed ona variety of equipment mod-els and sizes.

STAKINGOnce geotextile fabric is

secured in the ground and thesoil is compacted, the finalstep in fence installation is toattach the fabric to stakes.

Fabric should always beinstalled on the uphill side ofthe posts, and the distancebetween stakes shouldrange from five to eight feet,depending on site condi-tions and project specifica-tions. Either wooden or steelstakes may be used andshould be driven at least 12inches into the ground.Stakes must be longenough to support fencingmaterial and accumulatedsediment at the specifiedvertical height.

Fence material should bestretched so there are nosags and secured to eachpost. Staples may be usedto secure fabric to woodenstakes. Steel posts shouldhave projections to facilitatesecuring fabric to stakes."Zip" ties—at least three to apost—can be used to quicklyfasten fabric to steel stakes.If fabric pulls from theground during the processof attaching it to posts, thenit has been improperly in-stalled and must be cor-rectly placed and the soilcompacted or the fence willfail. After construction on

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Constructionthe site is complete, stakesand fencing material are re-moved.

MAINTENANCEAfter a silt fence is in-

stalled, it must be carefullymaintained. Breaks in fenc-ing material, downedstakes, and other damagemust be repaired immedi-ately. Sediment and debristhat accumulates on theuphill side of the fencemust be removed to pre-vent overflows during rainevents. Project owners aresubject to fines for failureto properly maintain siltfences and other erosionbarriers. Some specialistcontractors who install siltfencing also provide clean-ing and maintenance ser-vices.

SUMMARYThe EPA has docu-

mented that water pollutiondegrades surface waters,making them unsafe fordrinking, fishing, swim-

ming, and other activities.As authorized by the CleanWater Act, the NPDES per-mit program controls waterpollut ion by regulat ingpoint sources that dis-charge pollutants into U.S.waters.

An important part of theNPDES program is control-ling storm water runoff fromconstruction sites. Of thevarious methods for ac-complishing this, the mostcommon is the use of sedi-ment control fences, com-monly identif ied as siltfences.

Geotextile fabric for siltfencing is available withand without wire meshbacking. Wire backingstrengthens fences, but dis-posal is more time-consum-ing when fences are re-moved after a project iscompleted.

To do its job properly, asilt fence's fabric must bef ixed securely in the

ground. There are two ba-sic methods for accom-plishing this: trenching andplowing.

Trenching is slower,more labor-intensive, and ifnot carefully done with fillsoil properly compacted,the fabric may come out ofthe ground, causing thefence to malfunction. Plow-ing methods include staticplowing, also known as slic-ing, and vibratory plowing.

A static plowing attach-ment mounted on a tractor,skid-steer loader, or othervehicle, includes a reel car-rier and blade.

Fencing material feedsthrough a chute in theblade and into the groundas the host vehicle movesforward. A vibratory plowcomponent mounted onthe host vehicle differs fromstatic equipment by incor-poration of a vibratingmechanism that rapidly os-cillates vertically, allowing

the plow blade to more eas-ily pass through the earth.Fabric mounted on a reelcarrier feeds through theblade's chute and is posi-tioned to the correct depthby a rotating disc.

A roller mounted behindthe blade presses down onthe slit to facilitate restora-tion. Because vibratoryplowing makes more effi-c ient use of avai lablehorsepower, smaller hostvehicles may be used andvibratory plowing usually isfaster than static plowing.

Since its introduction in1972, the NPDES permitprogram is responsible forsignificant improvementsto our nation's water qual-ity. The NPDES website—h t t p : / / c f pub . epa . gov /npdes/—provides detailedinformat ion about thestorm water program andpermitting, and has links toaccess individual staterequirements.

The U.S. Department ofEnergy, through its Geother-mal Technologies Program,launched its inaugural Na-tional Geothermal StudentCompetition, which will pro-vide up to $100,000 to fundas many as 10 collegiateteams to participate in thecompetition. Student teamswill be required to conductextensive research on thegeothermal energy potentialof the Rio Grande Rift geo-logic province, located insoutheastern Colorado andnortheastern New Mexico.Each team will produce setsof data that assess a suiteof geologic, engineering,environmental, land use,policy and cultural issuesthat are crucial to future geo-thermal development in theUnited States.

DOE Announces NationalGeothermal Student

CompetitionThe Rio Grande Rift is a

high potential, but relativelyundeveloped, geothermalregion that is representativeof the geothermal potentialin other areas in the UnitedStates.

The National GeothermalStudent Competit ion isopen to all colleges, univer-sities and other post-sec-ondary institutions in theUnited States. To participatein the competition, teamsshould submit proposalsthrough DOE’s National Re-newable Energy Laboratory(www.nrel.gov) Request forProposals link on its Busi-ness Opportunities Webpage. Up to 10 teams will beselected to participate basedon a competitive review ofthe proposals. Proposals aredue Nov. 12, 2010. CONTINUED on PAGE 12A

The RIDGID® Introduces SeeSnake®microDrain™ D65S Inspection Camera System

The new RIDGID®SeeSnake® microDrain™D65S inspection camera

system with the RIDGID®Scout® locator allows foraccessible, efficient and pre-cise inspections in lines upto 3 inches. Its capability fornavigating 1 1/2- inch pres-surized lines and taking 90-degree turns that are typicalin pool piping, make it idealfor the pool industry.

The SeeSnakemicroDrain D65S inspectionsystem features a 65-footflexible cable and a small,22-millimeter diameter cam-era head that allows for more

accessibility and efficiencyin inspection jobs. The flex-ibility of the cable and tightturn radius of the camerahead allows it to navigatethrough lines, easily takingtight turns to show the leakor blockage in plumbing sys-tems, HVAC ducts, boilersystems and chimneys.

A locatable sonde allowsusers to pinpoint the exactlocation of a problem withthe RIDGID Scout locator,minimizing the area thatwould potentially need to beexcavated.

The durable and ruggedmicroDrain D65S inspectionsystem is lightweight andeasy to carry, making it easyto fit on every truck andmore accessible for every-day use. The unit stands17.5-inches high, 6.6-incheswide and weighs 9.8pounds.

“The RIDGID SeeSnakemicroDrain D65S inspectionsystem is the first product onthe market that can navigatethe sharp turns in under-ground pool piping,” saidSarah Golish, director of in-spection systems and net-works, RIDGID. “Whencombined with the RIDGIDScout locating system, iteliminates the guessworkfrom service and repair ofunderground pool pipe in-spection jobs, allowing con-tractors to use precise in-spection, diagnosis and lo-cating to find the problemand fix it with as little dam-age as possible tocustomer’s property.”

Multiple monitor compat-ibility allows users to use themicroDrain D65S reel withany SeeSnake monitor orthe microEXPLORER® digi-tal inspection camera to cap-ture still and video images.

The SeeSnakemicroDrain inspection sys-tem is backed by theRIDGID lifetime warranty.

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manufacturer of innovativetools and equipment for theprofessional trades, mar-kets its products in morethan 140 countries. Thecompany’s broad offering ofmore than 300 types oftools, most recentlyRIDGIDConnect™, anonline business tool, servesthe rental, plumbing, HVAC/R, utility, industrial, electri-cal, petroleum, institutional,commercial and hardwaremarkets. RIDGID is part ofEmerson ProfessionalTools™, a business ofEmerson, which brings tech-nology and engineering to-gether to design and pro-duce some of the highest-quality tools and equipmentin the world. From wet/dryvacs to the industry’s best-selling pipe diagnostic sys-tem, key brands includeRIDGID®, KNAACK®,PROTEAM® and WEATHERGUARD®.

About EmersonEmerson (NYSE:EMR),

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Noritz Offers New, Labor- and CostSaving Racking System

For Multi-Unit Commercial TanklessWater Heater Installs

Plumbing and mechani-cal contractors should findit far easier and faster to in-stall multiple tankless waterheaters in commercial appli-cations with the new, pre-fabricated MR-2 Commer-cial Racking System from

Noritz America. Beyondtime and labor savings, therack also offers the addedadvantage of installing ofmultiple units in the middleof a space, rather than hav-ing to affix them to asidewall. Designed for both

outdoor (flat rooftops) andindoor (mechanical room)applications, the new multi-rack system holds twotankless water heaters backto back and is precisely de-signed to match the mount-ing points for all Noritz prod-

ucts. Measuring approxi-mately 64 inches tall, 19inches wide and 31 inchesdeep when fully assembled,the MR-2 has the shape ofan inverted “T” and is de-signed to sit flat on the me-chanical-room floor or roof-top. Weighing approximately48 pounds, the unit is con-structed of corrosion-resis-tant ZAM steel that is fin-ished with a hot-dip coatingof zinc, aluminum and mag-nesium to further enhanceprotection.

“Noritz is the onlytankless water heater manu-facturer in the United Statesoffering installers the optionof a multi-rack system,”says Bob Hitchner, SeniorVice President -

Sales, Marketing & Busi-ness Development forNoritz. “This rugged, prefab-ricated accessory shouldgreatly smooth the installa-tion of multiple tanklessunits in a commercial envi-ronment, saving substantialamounts of time, money andhassle.”

For more information onthe new Commercial RackingSystem as well as the Noritzlines of residential and com-mercial tankless water heat-ers, visit www.noritz.com Foreditorial assistance, contactLeanne Newman at FlyingCamel Advertising, Design +PR: Telephone – (519) 756-2709; E-mail – leanne@flyingcamel .com Hi-res ver-sions of photographs to accom-pany this release are availablefor immediate download in .tifformat by using this link: http://w w w . n o r i t z . o r e i l l y -d e p a l m a . c o m / 2 0 10 /commercial_racking_sys.shtml

NORITZ AMERICA COR-PORATION, a subsidiary ofNoritz Japan, has corporate of-fices in Fountain

Valley, Calif., as well as inDallas, Atlanta, Chicago andHawthorne, N.Y. Offering a fullline of tankless water heatersto meet the hot-water demandsof residential and commercialapplications, Noritz supports itsproducts with a national networkof skilled representatives andemployees. These people arecommitted to providing the fin-est products and services totheir communities by helpingconsumers develop more com-fortable, efficient and healthylifestyles. For more informationon Noritz America and the en-tire line of Noritz’s ENERGYSTAR® tankless water heaters,please call (877) 986-6748 orvisit our website atwww.Noritz .com.

The U.S. Department ofLabor announced the avail-ability of a new online toolkitto guide employers throughthe process for hiring veter-ans. The free toolkit is de-signed to assist and educateemployers who have madethe proactive decision to in-clude veterans andwounded warriors in theirrecruitment and hiring initia-tives.

“Many employers havetold us that they are inter-ested in developing or en-hancing a veterans hiringinitiative for their company,but that they don’t knowwhere to begin,” said RayJefferson, assistant secre-tary for the department’sVeterans’ Employment andTraining Service. “Thistoolkit was created withthese employers in mind. It’sdesigned to simplify the pro-cess and put valuable,vetted resources at the

DOL Launches VeteransHiring Toolkit

employer’s fingertips.”Developed as part of the

department’s “America’sHeroes at Work” initiative,the Veterans Hiring Toolkitfeatures a straightforwardsix-step process pinpointinghelpful tools for a businessto design a veterans hiringinitiative. These steps in-clude creating an educatedand welcoming environmentfor veteran employees; ac-tively recruiting veterans,wounded warriors and mili-tary spouses; learning howto accommodate qualifiedveterans and wounded war-riors in the workplace; andpromoting an inclusiveworkplace to help retain vet-eran employees.

“Disabled veterans, in-cluding those experiencingthe ‘invisible’ wounds of warlike traumatic brain injuryand combat stress, are animportant segment of thedisability population that

needs our support whentransitioning to civilian em-ployment,” said KathleenMartinez, assistant secre-tary for the department’sOffice of Disability Employ-ment Policy.

The final section of thetoolkit features a quick ref-erence list of reputableonline resources to help us-ers find and welcome tal-ented and skilled veteransinto their companies. Ex-amples include links to vet-erans’ employment serviceorganizations, places to re-ceive consultations on work-place accommodations andanswers to common em-ployer questions about hir-ing veterans and woundedwarriors. Whether users arelooking to create a veter-ans’ hiring program fromscratch or retool existing ef-forts, the toolkit can helpthem design and implementa customized initiative.

To access the toolkit, visitwww.AmericasHeroesAtWork.gov/forEmployers/HiringToolkit.

markets through its networkpower, process manage-ment, industrial automation,climate technologies, andappliance and tools busi-nesses. Sales in fiscal 2009were $20.9 billion. For moreinformation, visit www.Emerson.com.


RIDGID

CONNECT 2010 Officer,Awards Recap

New Officers InstalledDavid Dugger,

ShoffnerKalthoff MechanicalElectrical Services, Knoxville,Tenn., was elected 2010-2011vice president during CON-NECT 2010’s Oct. 30 annualbusiness meeting. At the clos-ing reception, the following lead-ers were installed:

President Frank Maddalon,F.R. Maddalon Plumbing &Heating, Hamilton, NJ.

President-elect KeithBienvenu, Bienvenu BrothersPlumbing, Metairie, La.

Vice President DavidDugger, SchoffnerKalthoff Me-chanical Electrical Services,Knoxville, Tenn.

Secretary Kevin Tindall,Tindall and Ranson Plumbing &Heating, Princeton, N.J.

Zone Directors: JoeSchlueter, Jr., Schlueter Plumb-ing, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio.;Steve Heidler, Heidler, Inc., An-napolis, Md.; Paul Taecker,Andor, Inc/Taecker Plumbing &Heating, Watertown, S.D.; andRoger Peugeot, Roger ThePlumber, Overland Park, Kan.

AEC President TomTheroux, Braintree, Mass.

Auxiliary Officers: PresidentBarb Kreifels; President-electTerry Giebelhaus; Vice Presi-dent Sandy Stack; Member-ship Secretary Gail McWilliams;Recording Secretary CherylMosier; Treasurer Patty Jones;and Marketing Secretary HeidiEverley.

During CONNECT 2010’sInSinkErator Luncheon, PastNational President Jo RaeWagner (2006-2007), CTO,Inc., Harlingen, Texas, was an-nounced as the 2010 recipient

of the prestigious Col. GeorgeD. Scott award for meritoriousservice. Other major awardwinners announced were:

PHCC/Delta Plumbing Con-tractor of the Year — MitziSmith, Sundial Plumbing,Marietta, Ga.

PHCC/Delta Apprentice ofthe Year — Rusty Wamsley,Woodbridge Plumbing,Woodbridge, Va.

PHCC HVAC Contractor ofthe Year — Mark and TomJohnson, T.M. Johnson Broth-ers, Cambridge, Minn.

Federated Insurance’s“Safety First!” Contractor of theYear Award — Matt Bergstrom,Thorton & Grooms, Bingham,Mich.

AEC Spectrum Award —Jody Hibbs, Suffolk, Va.

Auxiliary AwardsRobert M. Cox Humanitar-

ian Award:Image Award 1st Place(21-

40 members) – Illinois PHCC

AuxiliaryImage Award 2nd Place

(21-40 members) – PHCC Aux-iliary of Nebraska

Image Award 1st Place(3-20 members) – PHCC Auxiliaryof Delaware

Image Award 2nd Place(3-20 members) – New JerseyPHCC Auxiliary

Recruitment Award 1stPlace(21-40 members) – IllinoisPHCC Auxiliary

Recruitment Award 1stPlace(3-20 members) – PHCCAuxiliary of Delaware

Larry Dore Award – Mem-ber of the Year Winner: LynneFinley

Larry Dore Award – Mem-ber of the Year Runner-up: PatKreifels

3 D Award (sponsored byCopper Development Associa-tion): Lynne Finley

Convention: PHCC of Ten-nessee Association, PHCC ofFlorida, PHCC of Texas

Newsletter: PHCC of MetroWashington, PHCC of Florida

Apprenticeship: PHCC ofMassachusetts

Special Events:PHCC of IowaMembership: PHCC of Mis-

souri, PHCC of MassachusettsWeb Site: PHCC of Iowa,

Missouri PIC, PHCC of Texas2010 Plumbing Apprentice

Contest Winners1st Place– Jose Macedo,

Raven Mechanical, Houston,Tex.

2nd Place– Evan Gosnell ,Paul Southwick Plumbing,Reston, Va.

Large State Associations—TIE

PHCC of Illinois, PHCC ofMassachusetts

Mid-Size State AssociationsPHCC of IowaSmall State AssociationsPHCC of Washington StateSmall Local State Associa-

tions: PHCC of St. Joe Valley(IN)

Special Recognition forOutstanding Community Ser-vice Programs: PHCC ofBloomington/Normal (IL)

Distinguished Chapter Des-ignation: PHCC of Texas, PHCCof Bloomington/Normal (IL).


New Study Finds A SimpleSolution Pays Big ForWater Conservation

The most inefficient ap-pliance in the home is alsothe one that uses the mostwater. Most toilets wastewater four out of f ivef lushes because theyempty the entire tank withevery flush. That’s a lot ofwater being wasted, espe-cially considering that theU.S. EPA estimates thatresidential toilets accountfor a third of the U.S. indoorhousehold water use, ormore than 2 trillion gallonsof water a year.

A recent ly releasedstudy shows that individu-als can make a big differ-ence in reducing theamount of water they useindoors – as much as 30%,by using dual flush technol-ogy.

The study was con-ducted by Veritec Consult-ing, developer of the defacto toilet performancestandards for the U.SEPA’s WaterSense Pro-gram, in conjunction withEquity Residential andMJSI, a leader in waterconservation products.The purpose was to reducewater demands in an apart-ment complex by retrofit-ting existing toilets withoutsacrificing performance.

In the study, 8-year-old1.6 gpf toilets were retrofit-ted with the HydroRight™drop-in dual flush kit thatconverts a standard toiletinto a two-button toilet witha Quick Flush button for liq-uids and paper – the set-ting needed 4 out of 5times - and a second FullFlush setting for more. Theresults showed that instal-lation of the HydroRightreduced indoor water useby 30%. In the report, BillGauley, principle and co-founder of Veritec, saidthat instal lat ion of theHydroRight can be “ex-pected to save even morewater if retrofitting toiletsthat flush with 3.5 gallonsor more.”

Widely accepted in Eu-rope and Australia, water-saving dual flush technol-ogy has only recently beenintroduced in the UnitedStates. Arriving first asdual flush toilets that re-quire replacement of theentire toilet, more recentplumbing innovation hasproduced dual flush con-verter kits that retrofit ex-isting toilets into dual flush

systems in minutes.For more information

about the study or theHydroRight, visit MJSI, Inc.at www.gomjsi.com . TheHydroRight is available na-tionally at hardware storesand on the internet for un-der $25. For media inquir-ies, contact [email protected] or call (888) 466-5741.

American Standard Is One Of The Few ToOffer Entirely "Made in USA" Products

American StandardBrands is one of the elite,few plumbing manufactur-ers who has products en-tirely “Made in the USA”,meeting the requirements ofthe American Recovery andReinvestment Act of 2009(ARRA) – Buy AmericanRequirements for Construc-tion Material.

For a product to qualifyunder this legislation, virtu-ally all materials, labor and

inputs must be made in theUnited States, not only as-sembled in America.

“The American Standard‘Made in the USA’ portfolioincludes a comprehensiveoffering of high-perfor-mance, water efficient vitre-ous china and lavatory prod-ucts designed for residentialas well as commercial, in-dustrial and institutional ap-plications,” explains JeremyCressman, vice president

and general manager, com-mercial trade, for AmericanStandard. “In fact, ourAmerican Standard Brandschinaware plant in Nevada,Missouri, is one of just twofacilities to manufacturecommercial chinawareplumbing products in theUnited States.”

The top rated AmericanStandard Cadet® 3 ADAelongated and regular height



Scenes from the RIGID Roadshow at GPS Greensboro, NC

Tim Hoffman of Viega speakd with Tony Wade of A&TFacilities

Ricky Allen, Randolph County; Officer DarrenJohnson, Sheriff’s Department; and Randy Rodachy,

RIGID

Mike Corvinus and Steve Wilson of AC Corp.

Kevin English and Brandon Simmons of RCMMechanical

Rodger Hveem Sr., ABL Plumbing and ErinMcKinnon, RIGID Calendar Model

AC Corp.’s Raymond Cox with RIGID CalendarModel Erin McKinnon

Chris Bare, Baretech Plumbing and JackCrickenberger, GPSupply

Steve Thomas of Thomas H&A with Geoff Moore ofRIGID

Rodger Hveem Jr., ABL Plumbing and ErinMcKinnon, RIGID Calendar Model

Brandon Shrader, Sunland Fire Protection with ErinMcKinnon, RIGID Calendar Model

David MacCall of Hickory Mechanical with TimHoffman of Viega

Rob Skirboll, GPSupply President speaks with goodfriend Lynn Angel

Erin McKinnon poses with GPSupply’s Lee Johnson

RIGID Calendar Model Erin McKinnon spends timewith GPSupply crew

RIGID Calendar Model Erin McKinnon meetsGPSupply President Rob Skirboll


two-piece toilets are manu-factured domestically, asare the Colorado™flushometer toilet bowls, theMissouri™ wall-mount lava-tory, the Ohio™ (oval) andKentucky™ (round) self-rim-ming lavatories, and theNevada™ undermount lava-tory.

“While our companymaintains a global supplychain, we operate design,engineering and manufac-turing facilities throughoutthe United States, which pro-duce chinaware, acrylics,shower bases, terrazzo andother products,” saysCressman. “We welcomethe opportunity to help archi-tects, engineers and con-tractors involved in stimulus-funded projects select theappropriate product for BuyAmerican-ARRA compli-ance.”

The Buy American Act,originally signed into law in1933 by President FranklinRoosevelt, was expanded in2009 with the enactment ofthe Recovery Act. The over-riding purpose of these actswas to spur economic activ-ity and investment in thelong-term growth of theUnited States and its tradingpartners.

For more than 130 years,American Standard hasbeen America’s leadingplumbing manufacturer witha comprehensive selectionof vitreous china toilet andlavatory products that areentirely made in the UnitedStates.

For more information onAmerican Standard prod-ucts, visitwww.americanstandard.comor call (800) 899-2614.

Read about "Made inUSA" Products in the Bath& Kitchen Pro October E-Newsletter.

American StandardBrands is a leading NorthAmerican manufacturer of awide range of high-qualitykitchen and bath products,including faucets, fixtures,furniture, vitreous china fix-tures, cast iron sinks, whirl-pool tubs and other relatedproducts. The company cur-rently serves both the resi-dential and commercialmarkets; employs more than5,000 people in the UnitedStates, Canada and Mexico;and markets products underthe American Standard®,Jado®, Porcher®, SafetyTubs®, Crane®, Eljer® andFiat® brands. AmericanStandard Brands is an affili-ated portfolio company ofSun Capital Partners.


American Std.sibility between individuals,business and the govern-ment.

“We all have a role to play,starting with more efficient useand conservation of water,”said Gretchen McClain, presi-dent of ITT Corp.’s Fluid andMotion Control business. “Citi-zens and businesses need tounderstand that the delivery ofclean water comes at a priceand we need to value that cleanwater accordingly. Governmentcan enact environmentally ef-fective, economically sustain-

able and fair water policies thatensure proper investment in theinfrastructure for future genera-tions.” Among the survey find-ings, ITT learned that:

95 percent of Americansrate water as “extremely impor-tant,” more than any other ser-vice they receive, including heatand electricity.

80 percent of voters saywater infrastructure needs re-form; about 40 percent say“major reform” is necessary. 85percent of voters and 83 per-cent of businesses agree thatfederal, state or local govern-ments should invest money inupgrading water pipes and sys-

tems. 79 percent of voters and75 percent of industrial and ag-ricultural businesses agree thatgovernment officials mustspend more time addressingwater issues.

The survey results align withthe facts about the state of ournation’s water infrastructure andthe challenges inherent in re-solving this potential crisis:

The U.S. population hasmore than doubled since muchof the water infrastructure sys-tem was first put in place, andin many areas systems struggleto keep up with increasing de-mand. By one U.S. GeologicalSurvey estimate, the value of

lost water from water systemsis $2.6 billion annually.

Every year, 10 billion gallonsof raw sewage are released intowaterways as a result of insuffi-cient infrastructure, polluting thewater and increasing the costof treating and cleaning it.

According to the Congres-sional Budget Office, the gapbetween what is needed to in-vest and what is actually in-vested in the nation’s water in-frastructure is about $19 billioneach year. To view the full re-sults of the survey, visitwww.itt.com/valueofwater.

Follow the conversation onTwitter @ValueofWater.

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Ferguson Makes Leadership Gift toSupport Industry Education

Ferguson has againmade a significant contribu-tion to support the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contrac-tors (PHCC) EducationalFoundation’s 2010 Invest InYour Future Annual GivingCampaign. This is the sixthconsecutive year thatFerguson has made a ma-jor gift to the Foundation’sannual fundraising cam-paign.

“Training and educationare the tools that can help

contractors thrive, no mat-ter what condition theeconomy is in. Fergusonrecognizes this and is doingtheir part to provide educa-tional opportunities for con-tractors with their gift,” saidFoundation Chairperson BillJones. “We truly appreciatetheir continued support.”

Ferguson has been amajor supporter of thePHCC Educational Founda-tion for twenty years and isa Corporate Founder level

donor to the Foundation’sendowment fund. Com-bined past and present con-tributions from Fergusonnow total more than$185,000 in support of in-dustry education.

The campaignfundraising goal for 2010 is$145,000 in contributions insupport of the PHCC Educa-tional Foundation’s missionto provide quality businessmanagement and technical


Who Employers Can Hireto Catch Credits

In this tough economy,every business could use abreak. Here is a list of avail-able tax credits to busi-nesses who hire employeesfitting in the following cat-egories:

Job Corps Graduates:Job Corps is a free educa-tional and vocational trainingprogram available to eligible

youth between the ages of16 and 24. Businesses whohire Job Corps graduatesnot only get a highly trainedentry-level employee, butqualify for a $2,400 taxbreak for at least six monthsof full-time employment anda $1,200 tax credit for part-time employment for thesame amount of time.

Veterans: Federal taxbenefits are available forbusiness owners who hireveterans under the WorkOppor tunity Tax Credit(WOTC). There is a creditof up to $2,400 if a businesshires a veteran who is amember of a family that hasreceived food stamps or adisabled veteran who is par-ticipating in a vocational re-habilitation program. Busi-nesses can receive up to$4,800 in tax credits for hir-ing a veteran within one yearof being discharged or re-leased from active duty orwho has been unemployedfor any six of the last 12months.

Unemployed: The HiringIncentives to Restore Em-ployment Act (HIRE) givesemployers who hire an un-employed worker beforeJanuary 1, 2011 a 6.2% pay-roll tax incentive, which ba-sically exempts them fromtheir share of Social Secu-rity taxes on wages paid tothat worker. In addition, foreach worker retained for atleast a year, business canclaim an additional generalbusiness tax credit of upto$1,000 per worker, whenthey file their 2011 taxes.

Disabled Workers: Notonly can businesses whohire disabled workersqualify for WOTC but thereare also tax breaks avail-able for improving the worklives of those employees.Disability Access Tax Cred-its exist, including the Archi-tectural Barrier RemovalTax Deduction which givesemployers up to $15,000 ayear to improve entrances,walkways, etc. for personswith disabilities.

About Job CorpsJob Corps is primarily a

vocational training programadministered by the U.S.Department of Labor thatassists young people in ob-taining a viable vocationand earning a high schooldiploma or GED. The pro-

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Scenes from the September CPHCCA Meeting

Danielle Martini, ThreeWay Plumbing; and Jim Todd,PNG

Eddie and Linda Heyworth, Heyworth Plumbing andAndy Jackson, PC Jackson Plumbing

Carl Travis, CNT Plumbing and Hal Hester, NorthMeck. Plumbing

Cassey Beaver and Alton Jackson of BrothersPlumbing

Jim Phipps, Meck. County and Eddie Heyworth,Heyworth Plumbing

CPHCCA Board Members Missy Parker and BarryHanson

John Todaro, State Board of Examiners, speaks tolocal contractors

CPHCCA members meet at CPCC Harper Campus

State Board of Examiners Executive Director, DaleDawson fields questions from local contractors

Moen Named 2010 EPAWatersense Manufacturer

Partner of the YearMoen Incorporated, the

number one faucet brand inNorth America, has beenselected as the U.S. Envi-ronmental ProtectionAgency's (EPA's) 2010WaterSense® Manufac-turer Partner of the Year. Thecompany was selected forthis honor based on its sig-nificant WaterSense-labeledproduct offerings, efforts topromote the benefits ofWaterSense to consumersand its strategic collabora-tions with retailers, govern-ment authorities, trade asso-ciations and non-profits. Theaward was accepted lastnight by Tom Liebhardt, se-nior director of marketing,wholesale, Moen, at theWaterSmart InnovationsConference and Expo in LasVegas.

"Moen is honored to berecognized by the EPA forour overall excellence in thewater efficiency arena, aswell as our strong efforts toadvance the mission ofWaterSense," said DavidLingafelter, president, MoenIncorporated. "At Moen, werecognize the responsibility

to conserve water for futuregenerations -- and to helpconsumers make respon-sible choices, as well. Weare committed to reducingthe environmental impact ofour products, while deliver-ing the high level of perfor-mance that's synonymouswith the Moen name."

As a WaterSense part-ner, Moen has aligned its pri-orities with the goals of theU.S. EPA, working to protectthe future of our nation'swater supply through the in-troduction and ongoing sup-port of water-efficient prod-ucts, programs and prac-tices, while keeping con-sumers' needs top-of-mind.

To demonstrate thecompany's commitment towater conservation, in 2009,100 percent of all new andexisting Moen residentialand multifamily lavatory fau-cets were certified to meetWaterSense criteria.

In 2010, Moen also an-nounced that 17 of itsshowerheads received thefirst certifications from theEPA's new WaterSense la-beling criteria specifically for

showering products. Thenewly-certified showerheadsrepresent every category inMoen's showering portfolio --including wall-mount,rainshower and hand showershowerheads -- which areavailable in a number of on-trend finishes at wholesaleshowrooms and retail loca-tions nationwide.

Moen also recently intro-duced new eco-perfor-mance retail kitchen fau-cets that allow users theoption to easily switch be-tween three unique water-flow settings. For everydaytasks that require constant,yet low-water flow, such aswashing dishes or preparingfoods, homeowners canchoose new eco-perfor-mance standard stream oraerated spray modes.These settings provide a re-duced flow rate of 1.75 gal-lons per minute (gpm),which translates up to a 32percent water savings. How-ever, for tasks that requirea set amount of water, suchas filling a pot or pitcher --they can switch to the fast-fill mode, which flows at thestandard 2.2 gpm rate.

In addition to helpingconsumers save water, re-source conservation is alsoan important part of Moen'severyday corporate culture.For the last quarter-century,

Moen has developed pro-grams to protect the envi-ronment and further its long-standing commitment, re-sulting in industry-leadingsustainable practices. Forexample, the company hasreduced its environmentalfootprint by reusing 70 per-cent of all water used inproduct testing and recy-cling nearly 82 percent ofwaste from the manufactur-ing process. Moen has alsoinstalled water filtration sys-tems in all of its facilities toreduce plastic bottle con-sumption and switched tousing only recycled paperand soy-based inks for cop-ies.

"Green and sustainabilityare not words we takelightly," said Lingafelter. "AtMoen, they're a call to ac-tion. We realize everything

we do has a dramatic im-pact on future generations,and that includes how weuse our resources -- particu-larly water."

Moen is one of four com-panies to be named EPAWaterSense Partner of theYear for 2010. Awards werealso given to the EPA's topPromotional, Retailer/ Dis-tributor and Irrigation Part-ners.

"These partners contrib-uted significantly to our ef-forts to make WaterSenselabeled products a house-hold fixture in 2009," saidPeter S. Silva, EPA's Assis-tant Administrator for Water."They also helped consum-ers who purchased theseproducts save 36 billion gal-lons of water and more than$267 million in water andsewer bills in 2009."

WPC Welcomes UN Declarationon Water & Sanitation

Chairman of the WorldPlumbing Council, RobertBurgon, has welcomed theadoption by the United NationsGeneral Assembly on 28 Octo-ber, 2010 of a resolution recog-nizing access to clean waterand sanitation as a human right.The resolution is calling onStates and international orga-nizations to provide financial re-

sources, build capacity andtransfer technology, particularlyto developing countries, in scal-ing up efforts to provide safe,clean, accessible and afford-able drinking water and sanita-tion for all.

“While many people will al-ready be aware of the Millen-nium Development Goals


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Milwaukee® IntroducesIndustry’s First M12™Cordless Palm Nailer

Milwaukee Electric ToolCorporation continues to ex-pand their M12™ LITHIUM-ION system with the intro-

duction of the industry’s firstcordless palm nailer. Thisground-breaking advance-ment in technology deliversthe performance profession-als have come to expectfrom pneumatic nailers with-out the burden of hauling ahose and compressor.

“A revolutionary impact-ing mechanism and newcutting edge battery tech-nology combine to deliverunmatched performance,”

says Corey Dickert, Associ-ate Product Manager,Cordless for MilwaukeeElectric Tool Corporation.“Not only is this tool capableof driving a 16D 3-1/2” nailin under 2 seconds, it willalso deliver impressive runtime at up to 100 of thesenails per charge.

At only 3.4lbs and 6.5”from palm to tip, the M12™Palm Nailer easily operatesin tight spaces, providing aunique solution in placesthat are unreachable by atraditional nail gun. The palmnailer also features a 6D-16D industrial magneticcollet to securely hold fram-ing nails for one-handed use

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gram gives eligible youthages 16 to 24 the all-aroundskills needed to succeed ina career and life. Employerswho hire Job Corps gradu-ates not only get fully trainedemployees, but tax creditsfrom the federal govern-ment. Job Corps has Mid-west offices located in Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri ,of fering more than 100trades. For more informa-tion on the program log ontohttps://www.jobcorps.gov.

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education programs to con-tractors and their employees.A portion of the proceeds alsosupports the PHCC NationalAuxiliary Scholarship Pro-gram. InSinkErator also pro-vides matching contributionsfor the fundraiser.

Industry contractors, sup-pliers and manufacturerscan show their support andbe represented on the do-nor thank you list by mak-ing a contribution to the an-nual giving campaign. Con-tribution forms and a list ofindustry donors are availabledirectly from the Foundationweb site at http://www.foundation.phccweb.org/invest or by calling (800)533-7694. The PHCC Educa-tional Foundation is a501(c)(3) non-profit organiza-tion and contributions to theFoundation are tax deductibleto the fullest extent allowed bylaw.

Headquartered in NewportNews, Va., Ferguson is a lead-ing wholesale distributor ofplumbing supplies; pipes, valvesand fittings; heating and cool-ing equipment; waterworks; andappliances; tools and safetyequipment; and fire protec-tion products. Ferguson hassales of $9.1 billion and ap-proximately 16,500 associ-ates in approximately 1,350service centers located in all 50states, the District of Columbia,Puerto Rico, Mexico and theCaribbean. For more informa-tion, visit www.ferguson.com.

About PHCC EducationalFoundation

The PHCC EducationalFoundation, a partnership ofcontractors, manufacturers,and wholesalers, was foundedin 1987 to serve the plumbing-heating-cooling industry by pre-paring contractors and their em-ployees to meet the challengesof a constantly changing mar-ketplace. For more informationcontact a member of the Foun-dation staff at (800) 533-7694or visit http://www.phccweb.org/foundation.


and all metal gear housingfor jobsite durability.

Though the new tool isthe ideal solution for a pro-fessional framer orremodeler, the cordlesspalm nailer can be used inapplications far beyond whatis commonly associatedwith a compressor andhose. Electricians, plumbersand HVAC technicians nowhave a close quarter nailingsolution for canned lighting,electrical boxes, half nailclamps and more.

Among the first productspowered by REDLITHIUM™battery technology, the newpalm nailer will deliver un-



matched run-time, perfor-mance and durability for theprofessional tradesman.With constant innovation inLithium-Ion and plans togrow the M12™ cordlessplatform in the future, MIL-WAUKEE® continues to ex-pand its leadership positionin the sub-compact cat-egory. The M12™ platformwill continue to offer innova-tive solutions in power, pro-ductivity, and portability.

About Milwaukee Elec-tric Tool Corporation

Milwaukee Electric ToolCorporation, a Brookfield,Wisconsin-based subsidiaryof Techtronic Industries Co.Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code:669, ADR symbol: TTNDY)is an industry leading manu-facturer and marketer ofprofessional, heavy dutypower tools and accesso-ries. Products include thelegendary SAWZALL® re-ciprocating saws, M12™,M18™ & M28™ LITHIUM-ION cordless tools, HOLE-HAWG® drills, portableband saws, circular saws,driver drills, hammer drills,rotary hammers, grinders,sanders and a line of Test &Measurement tools. Acces-sories include SAWZALL®blades, SWITCHBLADE®self-feed bits, BIG HAWG®hole cutters, THUNDER-BOLT® dril l bits andSHOCKWAVE ImpactDuty™. For more informa-tion on the full line of Milwau-kee® power tools and ac-cessories, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visitwww.milwaukeetool.com.


Milwaukee


NSF International Helps Ensure Recycling ofWastes Via Onsite Verification

NSF EnvironmentalTechnology Verification Pro-gram Verifies Performanceof Big Fish Environmental’sSeptage & High StrengthWastewater ProcessingSystem

ANN ARBOR, Mich. –NSF International verifiesBig Fish EnvironmentalLLC’s septage and highstrength wastewater pro-cessing system to help ad-dress complex water qualityissues.

Operated by NSF in co-operation with the U.S. EPAOffice of Research and De-velopment, the Environmen-tal Technology Verification(ETV) Water Quality Protec-tion Center evaluates andverifies a system’s ability toremove contaminants toprotect ground and surface

waters. It also verifies afacility’s operation and main-tenance performance.

Waste from septic tanksand other high strengthsources present a majoroperational issue for munici-pal wastewater treatmentplants. The high organic,solid, and nutrient wastestrength from septage maynegatively affect ground andsurface waters if dischargedor disposed untreated, or

may cause operating prob-lems if treated at a wastewa-ter treatment plant. Big FishEnvironmental’s system of-fers a solution, as verified byNSF International under theU.S. Environmental Protec-tion Agency (EPA) ETVProgram’s Water QualityProtection Center.

NSF/ETV’s evaluation ofthe Big Fish System docu-mented the performancelevel that the system at-

tained in processingseptage and high strengthwastewater during a 13-month verification test per-formed at the Big Fish facil-ity in Charlevoix, Michigan.During the verification, BigFish’s treatment system re-ceived septage from resi-dential and commercial sep-tic tanks, portable toiletwaste, fruit processingwaste, municipal wastewa-ter treatment plant second-ary sludge, and commercialwastes containing fats, oilsand grease (FOG). The op-erating parameters mea-

sured during the study in-cluded: pH, temperature,waste volumes, energy con-sumption, operating laborand others to provide a com-prehensive assessment ofthe system.

Reductions in contami-nant loads were evaluated todetermine the effectivenessof the system to remove to-tal suspended solids (TSS),organic wastes (as indicatedby the biochemical oxygendemand - BOD), FOG, andnutrients (phosphorus andnitrogen). Effluent from the


system meets requirementsfor discharge to the City ofCharlevoix’s WastewaterTreatment Plant (WWTP).NSF’s ETV program also evalu-ated the system’s capability toproduce exceptional quality(EQ) Class A Biosolids (in ac-cordance with federal regula-tions contained in 40 CFR Part503), which can be used for ag-ricultural (fertilizer) or home

garden use to stimulate plantgrowth.

The NSF/ETV program veri-fied the Big Fish Systemachieved greater than 95% re-duction of influent BOD, phos-phorus, TSS and FOG, result-ing in a discharge to theCharlevoix WWTP of wastewa-ter with characteristics less con-centrated than typical domes-tic wastewater. The results alsosupport that the system pro-duces EQ Class A Biosolids.

“The system provides a vi-

able technical solution to thepervasive problem of septagetreatment at wastewater treat-ment plants,” said TomStevens, NSF Water QualityProtection Center Manager.“The Big Fish System demon-strated effective treatment ofseptage and high strengthwastewaters, making it easilytreatable at a wastewater treat-ment plant, and making benefi-cial and sustainable use of re-covered biosolids.”

"We have reached our de-

velopment goal with the help ofthe City, Township, and Countyof Charlevoix's Officials andStaff. The Michigan Departmentof Natural Resources and Envi-ronment and the EPA have pro-vided an opportunity to achieveour goal of ‘Life Cycle’product(s). As reported, lowcapital cost and low operationcost are an additional benefit ofBig Fish. Our next goal is to meetground water discharge of theBig Fish Effluent," said John W.Campbell, Originator of Big Fish

Environmental, LLC.Details of the results are in-

cluded in the final report, whichcan be found at www.epa.gov/etv. For additional informationvisit http://www.nsf.org/busi-ness /wa t e r _qua l i t y _protection_center or contactTom Stevens (734) 769-5347 [email protected].

About NSF International:NSF International, an indepen-dent, not-for-profit organization,certifies products and writesstandards for food, water andconsumer goods to minimizeadverse health effects and pro-tect the environment(www.nsf.org). Founded in1944, NSF is committed to pro-tecting public health and safetyworldwide and operates in morethan 120 countries. NSF is aWorld Health Organization Col-laborating Centre for Food andWater Safety and Indoor Envi-ronment.

EPA’s Environmental Tech-nology Verification Water Qual-ity Protection Center, managedby NSF International, verifiescommercial-ready technolo-gies that protect ground- andsurface waters from contami-nation. Third-party evaluation oftechnologies, following techni-cally-sound test procedures,appropriate quality assurance/quality control and a managedprocess, provides credible datafor purchasers, specifiers, andpermitters to aid them in deci-sions regarding the use of thetechnology.

Additional NSF services in-clude Education and Training,safety audits for the food andwater industries.


Verification

which aim to improve the per-centage of the world populationwhich has access to clean wa-ter and sanitation, the UN reso-lution should come as a timelyand powerful reminder thatplumbing is not only importantbut a key human right.”

Burgon continued “Attentionis often focused on Africa andAsia as the regions of the worldhaving the biggest problems inrelation to lack of water andsanitation. In fact, there areproblems in many parts of theworld. For example, nearly140 million people – 16 percent of Europe’s population –still live in homes that are notconnected to a drinking-wa-ter supply, and about 85 mil-lion people do not have ac-cess to adequate sanitation.These are shocking statisticsand WPC will continue to dowhatever it can to raise aware-ness that good plumbing is es-sential to create the living con-ditions to which all people areentitled.”


Sanitation


Keefe Plumbing & Heating Company, Inc.Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Keefe P lumb ing &Heat ing Co . , Inc . hasbeen serving the GreaterChattanooga area since1950. They are one of thebest equipped plumbingshops in Chattanooga forservice, repair, remodel-ing, and retrofit jobs. Theycan handle any job rang-ing from a leaky faucet toa major remodeling andpiping job. In addition,they have their own sup-ply shop which has an as-sortment of items for youto choose from.

Keefe Plumbing Co.,Inc. was founded in 1950by Jack A. Keefe in thebasement of his home inthe Bra inerd area. Heoriginally worked out of aChevrolet car with theback seat removed. Hekept his pipe fittings incoffee cans and his toolsin the trunk. The pipe wascarried underneath thecar and strapped to thefront and rear bumpers.Approximately five yearslater, he moved the busi-ness to a storefront onBra inerd Road . M ike

Keefe joined his father in1963. They worked to-gether as partners until1975, at which time; JackKeefe retired and sold hisinterest in the company toMike. Mike has served onthe Tennessee Associa-tion of Plumbing, Heating,Coo l ing Con t rac to rsBoard of Directors forseveral years.

In 1991, Mike’s daugh-ter, Kay, joined him in thebusiness. After severalyears o f work ing wi thMike, she obtained herMaster Plumber license,

becoming the first femalemaster plumber in Chat-tanooga. Mike and Kayboth hold Master Plumberlicenses for the state ofTennessee and state ofGeorgia. They are bothmaster gas fitters as well.They both have numerousother certifications in theindustry.

In 2003, Keefe Plumb-ing relocated to a 10,000square foot building at1820 East 23rd Streetwhere they now havetwenty employees. Theirplumbing experts have

Jack A. Keefe 1912-1989 Mike Keefe in the late 1960's

Mike Keefe and his daughter Kay Keefe second and third generation

Frank Margio, Estimator with Mike Keefe

the knowledge and equip-ment to get the job doneright the first time andtheir goal is service, ex-cellence, and customersatisfaction.

At Keefe Plumbing &Hea t ing Co . , I nc . , westand behind our work.Contact Keefe Plumbing& Heating Co., Inc. To-day! 423-622-3178.


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