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V i r g i n i a P l u m b i n g a n d m e c h a n i c a l i n s P e c to r s a s s o c i at i o n
at Virginia Beach
april 3rd - april 5th, 2019
56 Annual th
School of Instruction
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Bonding of Corrugated Stainless
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Grounding vs. Bonding
to the earth. Only the electrical
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General Ground: A direct connection
corrugated stainless steel tubing
The permanent bonding of distribution system is grounded.
to the grounding electrode
(CSST) piping system directly intentionally installed to electrically
which the CSST is installed Bonding: A conductor
system of the structure in piping to the grounding
electrode
on the CSST caused by connect metallic gas
will lower the voltage build-up as system to create a low-impedance pathway to
ground.
from outside sources such
unintentional energizing help must be metallic and in
strikes. The bonding will Grounding Electrode: Electrodes
power surges and lightning other following items are typically
between the CSST and contact with the Earth. The
achieve an equi-potential state
(such as the water piping, used as electrodes:
Download FREE CodeNotes™ for CSST gas piping,
similarly bonded metallic systems The
raceways and coax cable).
structural steel, electrical of · Plates
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the possibility and/or severity
bonding will help reduce energized · Rods
systems when
arcing between these conductive · Structural steel
the premises.
by a lightning strike on or nearby · Concrete encased reinforcing
steel
and
International Fuel Gas Code premises must be bonded
The 2018 editions of the the All electrodes used on the
Code include revisions to electrode system. A
the International Residential into one common grounding
protection of corrugated together system must
requirements for the electrical grounding electrode and grounding system.
by installation of an extra separate
Manual J, worker safety, solar water heating
stainless steel tubing either fuel gas piping
be established just for the
310.2) or by the use of a listed not all of
bonding connection (Section the Grounding Electrode System: The system includes
310.3) in accordance with
arc-resistant jacket (Section and the grounding electrode
The installation of an extra the grounding electrodes
national ANSI LC-1 Standard. of the grounding electrodes
to the bonding required in conductors. The installation
bonding conductor is in addition is generally the responsibility of the
protection. The arc-resistant and grounding systems
Section 310.1 for ground fault electrical inspector.
performance testing contained electrical contractor and
jacket is subject to special criteria
and the listing
in both the ANSI LC-1 Standard
ICC Evaluation Service. The
specifications issued by the
systems and more
the various steps, hardware
following summary highlights
successful electrical protection
and practices needed for the
using both approaches.
of the CSST gas piping system
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Welcome to the 56th VPMia School of instruction contents SOi agenDa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Officers, Directors, and Committee Chairs . . . .7 Tabletop Exhibitor List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 From the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Preventing Problems from High VPMIA’s Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Efficiency Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Dedication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 by Wes davis, acca Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Nonpotable Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Photos from 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 by shawn strausbaugh, icc 2018-19 Associate Membership Roster . . . . . .19 VPMIA Ladies Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
agenDa 56th VPMia annual School of instruction
April 3-5, 2019 The Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach - North Beach
3900 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 PH: 757.428.1711
Wednesday, april 3rd
7:00 - 8:15 a.m. Registration
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. VRF Concept and Applications — Robert Powell, DAIKIN
(Mechanical 1.5 CEU)
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 - Noon Codes and Standards as it applies to VRF — Robert Powell, DAIKIN
(Mechanical 1.5 CEU)
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (included with registration)
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Air Ducts and Plenums — John Taecker, UL
(Mechanical 1.5 CEU)
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Flammable Refrigerants — John Taecker, UL
(Mechanical 1.5 CEU)
5:45 - 6:00 p.m. Presidents Welcome
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Dinner (included with registration)
Thursday, april 4Th
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. 2015 Significant Changes IPC, IMC, IFGC — Guy Tomberlin, ICC
(Plumbing 2.5 CEU, Mechanical 2.5 CEU, Fuel Gas 1 CEU, 6-hour class)
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 - Noon 2015 Significant Changes IPC, IMC, IFGC, ICC Training, cont’d.
Noon - 12:15 p.m. VPMIA General Membership Meeting Part I
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (included with registration)
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. 2015 Significant Changes IPC, IMC, IFGC, ICC Training, cont’d.
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. 2015 Significant Changes IPC, IMC, IFGC, ICC Training, cont’d.
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Reception
6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Banquet: Dinner/Awards/Installation of Officers
(included with registration)
Friday, april 5Th
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet (included with registration)
9:00 - Noon VPMIA General Membership Meeting Part 2
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VpMia Officers, directors, and Committee Chairs 2018 – 2019
committee chairs
advertising/Yearbook anthony mcmahan
auditing tom clark
awards randy bowman
bylaws dustin mclehaney
certification/education chris hickey
Finance anthony mcmahan
information technology Jane Kim/skip harper
legislative ronald clements
membership christopher martin
nominating dustin mclehaney
oFFicers Pmg code richard grace
President James anjam time & Place/school of instruction bob adkins
Vice President tom clark
secretary ellis mcKinney ad hoc committee chairs
treasurer anthony mcmahan bcaac randy Pearce
executive secretary christopher martin building safety month mark grimmell
immediate Past President dustin mclehaney Vcec conference dustin mclehaney
Vbcoa liaison rick Witt
directors
district 1 director dennis hart
district 2 director mike laPrade
district 3 director donald mimms
district 4 director randy Pearce
acknowledgements
t his Yearbook comes to you, in part, thanks to industry support for the mission of
V I R G I N I A P L U M B I N G A N D M E C H A N I C A L I N S P E C TO R S A S S O C I AT I O N
AT VIRGINIA BEACH
April 3rd - April 5th, 2019
VPmia. Please join us in acknowledging each advertiser listed on page 21 for their
contribution. their strong advertisement support offsets our printing costs.
also, please visit and personally thank our tabletop exhibitors listed on page 23.
56th Annual
the advertising and Yearbook committee gratefully acknowledges the technical article
School of Instruction contributions of Wes davis of acca and shawn strausbaugh of icc, as well as the
www.vpmia.org
efforts of Vic hines, gary cubbage, ron bladen, Jane Fitzgerald, and doyle Printing
toward the development of this 2019 Yearbook. — anthony McMahan, chairman
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From the president
i t’s been an honor and a privilege to
serve as VPmia’s President this past
year. i want to thank the VPmia mem-
prepare for the next generation
workforce. once again, i would like to
encourage all members to step up and
over 1500 attendees from across the
us and countries all around the world.
the VPmia board of directors
bers for having confidence in me and be as active as possible, consider vol- awarded close to 20 full scholarships
providing me the opportunity to unteering for a committee or maybe to our members for conference atten-
serve this great organization.We have even consider serving as an officer or dance. the code hearings included
Plumbing, mechanical and Fuel gas
final action decisions for the 2021
icc codes. VPmia continues to have
a large presence and humbling success
at the code hearings thanks to the
hard work and dedication of the
Plumbing, mechanical and Fuel gas
(Pmg) committee members. the
VPmia Pmg committee held several
meetings to review code changes and
developed fully vetted position state-
ments for all of the proposed changes.
continued to be an industry leader in director. the success of VPmia de-
our profession. i’d like to express my pends on your involvement, engage- i would also like to thank dhcd for
deep appreciation for the hard work ment and interaction.this was truly an their leadership and staff commitment
and commitment of all the officers, di- amazing year for Virginia and VPmia. who continually support our organi-
rectors, committee chairs and mem- as many of know, the international zation. they have been instrumental
bers who have been instrumental in code council’s (icc) 2018 annual during our transition into the next
the seamless operation of the organi- business meeting and code develop- generation. as i pass along the organi-
zation during this past year. Without ment conference was in richmond zation’s gavel to the new up and com-
such dedication and hard work, we this year. the VPmia was one of the ing leaders, i have every confidence
could never have accomplished the host chapters for this event and your that they will honor our past as they
success we have enjoyed. i would like board of directors and our member- proudly propel us into the future.
to point out that many of our leaders ship worked tirelessly to ensure the
have been taking on roles in the or- success of this conference. the atten- thank you,
ganization, for the first time, with re- dance was overwhelming and ex- James anjam
sults that have helped us better ceeded all expectations. there were VPmia President, 2018-2019
VpMia’s Foundation
Mission Strategic Plan Mission Vision Statement
VPmia is an association design professionals, VPmia’s strategic plan is VPmia members are
of code professionals builders, contractors, to advance our mission committed to providing
dedicated to promotion material manufacturer’s through training in order code development lead-
of uniform enforcement and others involved in the to promote better ership and continuous
and development of the construction industry. understanding of the training that results in
codes throughout the VPmia supports the icc, benefits and efficiency uniform application of
commonwealth to assure its goals and mission. of using model codes. the codes. We look for
the health, safety, and wel- the association promotes opportunities to partner
fare of its citizens and any teamwork, while embrac- with all who are impacted
one who may live, work, ing fairness and respect and strive to develop and
or visit the state of Virginia. to all involved parties, deliver codes and standards
the pursuit of this en- always maintaining open that result in health,
deavor is achieved through communications in every safety, and welfare pro-
close, open, and equal aspect to those who tection for the public.
working relationships with participate in the process.
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info@airsolution.usdedication
eMOry r. rOdGers (1942 — 2018)
This year, the VPMIA is dedicating our year-
book in memory of Emory R Rodgers.
Emory’s dedication to the building code
profession spanned more than 40 years. He
accepted a position with Arlington County
Inspection Services Division as the
Chief/Building Official in 1978, from that day
forward, he has been leader and mentor and
has influenced most all of us here in Vir-
ginia in one way or another. He was an ac-
tive participant in the VPMIA organization.
He attended board meetings and regularly
shared his wisdom with our membership.
Emory was a leader in the industry and re-
spected nationally as one of the pioneers in
promoting uniform consistent enforcement
of building codes.
Emory was President of BOCA Interna-
tional in the year 2000 and his leadership
was instrumental in the formation of the In-
ternational Code Council (ICC). In honor of
Emory’s accomplishments and all he has
contributed to the building code commu-
nity, ICC has created a higher education
sponsorship program in his name, the
“Emory R. Rodgers - Leadership in Building
Safety Fellowship”.
Emory loved Virginia, and his involve-
ment ensured our strong presence in ICC.
In fact, he was largely responsible for VA
hosting the ICC annual conference in Rich-
mond. He continued to work with Richmond
Conference Core committee in his last year
with us.
Emory’s last official governmental posi-
tion was with the Virginia Department of
Housing and Community Development as
Deputy Director of Building and Fire Regu-
lations from 2004-2015. After his retirement
in 2015 he continued to volunteer many
hours developing the 2018 International
Codes and the 2015 VUSBC adoption.
He will be missed.
11resolutions
Resolution of Respect for
John George Cooper
Whereas prior to his passing on February , 2019 at the age of 72 John was a Wilmington, DE. Native;
Whereas John is survived by his wife, Katherine Ann Cooper; three children and their spouses, Brendan
Kyle Cooper, Aaron John and Taya Vladimirovna Cooper, Joshua Joseph and Ana Carolina Cooper;
Whereas John served in the Delaware National Guard from 19 -1971;
Whereas John brought over 20 years of e perience as a master plumber to his position at Henrico County
Building Inspections, where he dutifully served the county for 2 years, and taught the fuel gas code at
Richmond Technical Center for many years;
Whereas John was a long time member in good standing of the Virginia Plumbing & Mechanical
Inspectors Association; and
Whereas The Virginia Plumbing and Mechanical Inspectors Association notes with great sadness the
passing of John Cooper; now therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Officers, Board of Directors, and the entire membership of the Virginia Plumbing and
Mechanical Inspectors Association join the family of John Cooper in celebration of his life and do also
offer their most heartfelt sympathy at the loss of this cherished family member; and
Resolved, that the Virginia Plumbing and Mechanical Inspectors Association stands in readiness to assist
the family of John Cooper in any manner desired or requested; and
Resolved further, that this resolution be respectfully presented to John Cooper’s family as a permanent
memorial to the memory of John Cooper.
Adopted this first day of March, 2019
___________________________
_______________________________
James Anjam; VPMIA President
ATTEST: _____________________________
Skip Harper; VPMIA Past President
12Manufacturers Represented by RMI
Advance
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AquaShield. Stone Tools
www.aquashieldenclosures. www.stonetools.com
com
BK Resources
www.bk-resources.com Swan
www.swanstone.com
Blue Angel Pumps
www.blueangelpumps.com
Warwick Hanger Co
www.warwickhanger.com
Charlotte Pipe
www.charlottepipe.com
JC Whitlam
www.jcwhitlam.com
Danze
fixturewww.danze.com
Zurn Spec, Wilkins, PEX
www.zurn.com
Gerber
www.gerberonline.com
Richmond Marketing, Inc. (RMI) is a quality
General Wire
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representative and warehousing group for
marketable manufacture’s products in the Mid-
Atlantic region. These products are being sold
Homestead through the plumbing, wholesale distributors,
www.homesteadvalve.com designers, fabricators, and kitchen and bath
dealers to the residential, commercial,
HamatUSA
www.hamatusa.com
hospitality and industrial markets.
For more information please contact RMI:
Jones Stephens
www.jonesstephens.com
Richmond Office / Warehouse
2533 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Kitz Richmond, VA 23223
www.kitzus-kca.com Phone: (804) 643-7355
Fax: (804) 643-7380
General Email: rmisales@rmisales.com
Matco-Norca
www.matco-norca.com
Northern Virginia Warehouse
4750 Eisenhower Ave, Suite 2
Alexandria, VA 22304
Metallics
www.metallicsonline.com Website:
www.rmisales.com
Normandy Products
www.normandyproducts.com
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resolutions, continued
Resolution of Respect for
Roy Nelson McFarland, Jr
Whereas prior to his passing on December 7, 2018 at the age of 79, Roy was a Roanoke, VA. Native;
Whereas Roy is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Robyn McFarland and William Burnette,
Holly and Terry Sparks, Hope and Ryan Key, and Ashleigh and Darin Goad;
Whereas Roy worked for Sowers, Rhodes and Whitescarver as a plumbing designer, the City of Roanoke
as a building inspector and as a safety security officer;
Whereas Roy was a two-time past president of the Virginia Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector’s
Association and a past president of Virginia Cross Connection Control Association;
Whereas Roy was a long time member in good standing of the Virginia Plumbing & Mechanical
Inspectors Association; and
Whereas The Virginia Plumbing and Mechanical Inspectors Association notes with great sadness the
passing of Roy McFarland, Jr.; now therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Officers, Board of Directors, and the entire membership of the Virginia Plumbing and
Mechanical Inspectors Association join the family of Roy McFarland, Jr. in celebration of his life and do
also offer their most heartfelt sympathy at the loss of this cherished family member; and
Resolved, that the Virginia Plumbing and Mechanical Inspectors Association stands in readiness to assist
the family of Roy McFarland, Jr. in any manner desired or requested; and
Resolved further, that this resolution be presented to Roy McFarland, Jr’s family as a permanent
memorial to the memory of Roy McFarland, Jr.
Adopted this first day of March, 2019
___________________________
_______________________________
James Anjam; VPMIA President
ATTEST: _____________________________
Skip Harper; VPMIA Past President
15Photos from 2018
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Mechanical Systems
Working as a team,
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team,
Bryant Group, Inc.
7891 Beechcraft Avenue
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Office: 301-670-2700
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Ronald D. Bryant, CEO R. Bruce Colton, Vice President
ron.bryant@bryantgroupinc.net bruce.colton@bryantgroupinc.net
Serving Delaware/D.C./Maryland/Pennsylvania/Virginia/West Virginia2018-2019 associate Membership roster
(as of March 1, 2019)
Barbee Jr., Philip S. Hibbs, Evan C.
P.O. Box 1575 957 Chataqua Ave.
Sterling, VA 20167 Portsmouth, VA 23707
Backflow Technicology, LLC Evan Hibbs Plumbing
703-450-5898 757-393-7401
info@backflowtechnology.com evan@evanhibb.com
Bryant, Ronald D. LIFE MEMBER
7891 Beechcraft Ave. Hines, Vic Service
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 10621 Falconbridge Dr.
Bryant Group, Inc. (President) Henrico, VA 23238 Remodeling
301-670-2701 Charlotte Pipe & Foundry (Ret.) New Construction
ron.bryant@bryantgroupinc.net 804-241-2426 Septic Systems
vhinesva@gmail.com Excavating
Carspecken, Chris
45037 Moran Rd Hourahan (P.E), Glenn C. Electrical Repairs & Service Upgrades
Dulles, VA 20166 2800 Shirlington Rd Well Pump Repair, Replacement
Capital Mechanical LLC Arlington, VA 22206 & New Installation
703-443-9323 ACCA (Sr. Vice President)
carspecc@capmec.com 703-824-8870
glenn.hourahan@acca.org
Colton, Richard B.
7891 Beechcraft Ave. Jaffe, David www.eandeplumbing.com
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 2401 Fieldcrest Cir. Info@eandeplumbing.com
Bryant Group, Inc. Mundelein, IL 60060
301-252-3308 Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute-CISPI (540) 337-1856 • (540) 943-7727
bruce.colton@bryantgroupinc.net 847-331-0868
Djaffe@CISPI.org
Coughlin, Keith 296 Draft Avenue Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
3933 Avion Park Ct, Ste B102B Keith, Donald VA Contractors Lic. #2705 040015A
Chantilly, VA 20151 5500 Tracey Bruce Dr.
The Joyce Agency Adamstown, MD 21710
571-436-5607 CPO, FASPE LIFE MEMBER LIFE MEMBER
keith@thejoyceagency.com 240-426-6704 Maupin, David Otto, Jay
750beener@verizon.net 915 Monticello Rd. P. O. Box 6005
LIFE MEMBERS Charlottesville, VA 22902 Ashland, VA 23005
Crigler, Laurie & Daniel LIFE MEMBER W.E. Brown, Inc Jay Otto Enterprises, Inc.
P. O. Box 418 Kreutzer,Tom 434-951-8712 804-387-3001
Aroda, VA 22709 2705 Code Wy. dave@webrown.com jayotto@ottosales.com
L & D Associates Woodbridge, VA 22192
540-948-6230 703-494-9666 Moore Jr, Clarence L. Parney, Dave
lcc@ldassociatesinc.com 2840 Polo Pkwy. 2401 Fieldcrest Dr.
Landis, Joshua H. Midlothian, VA 23059 Mundleleini, IL 60060
Fox, Steven 2301 Horseshoe Bend Brandt Engineering Inc. Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute
210 Vickers Dr. Goochland, VA 23063 804-794-6656 (Exec. Vice President)
Milford, DE 19963 Mosley Architects moore10813@comcast.net 847-331-0868
Hydro Designs Senior Plumbing Engineer dgparney@cispi.org
301-741-7093 804-399-0645 Moore, David
sfox@hydrodesignsinc.com jlandis@mosleyarchitects.com 2840 Polo Pkwy, #200 Rao Jr., Charles Thomas
Midlothian, VA 23113 2535 Mechanicsville Tnpk.
LIFE MEMBER Lindsey Sr., James E. Brandt Engineering Group Richmond, VA 23223
Hardee, Cecil F. 865 Newton Rd. 804-794-6656 Richmond Marketing, Inc
203 Bayswater Ct. Virginia Beach, VA 23462 dmoore@beiric.com 804-643-7355
New, NC 28562 Lindsey Brothers Inc. rmi@ricmrk.com
757-497-4633 LIFE MEMBER
Helms, Brian lbi@lindseybro.hycoxmail.com Muncy, James B. LIFE MEMBER
2109 Randolph Rd 7711 Mendota Dr. Sargent, Jonathan D.
Charlotte, NC 28110 Martin, H. W. (Bill) Richmond, VA 23229 8449 Alban Rd.
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry 1440 Braden Cresent Mams, Inc (President) Springfield, VA 20150
704-348-2240 Norfolk, VA 23502 804-288-5664/804-282-1620 The Joyce Agency
brian.helms@charlottepipe.com Tidewater Plumbing, Heating, & AC 703-946-5848
757-855-6112 jsargent@thejoyceagency.com
bm23502@gmail.com
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Simons, Laura Strausbaugh, Shawn
15 Normandy Rd. 477 Sweitzer Dr.
Marlton, NJ 08053 York, PA 17407
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry 888-422-7233 ext. 6242
609-816-2350 ICC Director of PMG Technical Resources
laura.simons@charlottepipe.com sstrausbaugh@iccsafe.org
LIFE MEMBER Surrena, Don
Simounet, Craig 1201 15th St., NW
45037 Moran Dr. Washington, DC 20005
Dulles, VA 20166 National Association of Home Builders
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Capitol Mechanical, LLC (President) 202-266-8574
703-928-0410 dsurrena@nahb.org
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LIFE MEMBER 4932 Frontage Rd. NW
Smith, James S. Roanoke, VA 24019
5900 A Thurston Ave. Ascent Engineering Group, Lacy roots itself in nearly a century of service
Virginia Beach, VA 24355 Plumbing & Fire Engineer to the Central Virginia construction market.
757-464-2934 540-265-4444
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LIFE MEMBER lalacy.com/careers
Steinle, Jim LIFE MEMBER
1377 London Bridge Rd. Thout, Michael 1809 Broadway St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23453 3197 Adam Keeling Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22902
Atomic Plumbing (Owner) Virginia Beach, VA 23454 www.lalacy.com
757-464-2934 St. Clair Consulting
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12630 West Airport Blvd., Ste. 100 Wickham, Gary E. 2705 Code Wy. 7454 Major Ave.
Sugar Land, TX 77478 7825 San Leandro Woodbridge, VA 22192 Norfolk, VA 23505
Southeast Regional Manager Oakland, CA 94621 Woodbridge Plumbing, Inc. (CEO) A.T. Zoby & Son Plumbing
New Age Casting AB&I Foundry 703-494-9666 757-857-3700
281-565-0928 510-501-5752 twood@woodbridgeplumbing.com atzoby@yahoo.com
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Preventing Problems
By Wes Davis, Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
from High Efficiency Homes
Figure 1 Future Home
When we think of high-tech energy- oxygen-rich air. these systems are acceptable levels of comfort, with very
efficient homes, we think of the future. necessary because homes aren’t little chance of harming the occupants.
in the coming years we think homes will drafty, leaky sieves anymore. however, today’s tight, well-insulated,
be safer, more comfortable, and use very • consumers are willing to purchase ventilated homes are not so forgiving. if
little energy. the homes to come are even more additional energy the hVac system is not properly de-
nearly airtight, well insulated, use special efficiency measures, like those signed, sized, and installed, then the
high-efficiency windows, doors, appli- promoted by organizations such house and the family living there could
ances, and lights. the ventilation system as the consortium for energy experience some real health and safety
exhausts harmful pollutants and brings efficiency. challenges.
Challenge 1: Ventilation
in healthy clean air for the family, pets, • many home builders capitalize on a
plants, and they all flourish in this healthy
market that is willing to pay for effi-
environment. the homes’ construction in tight homes, ventilation air is needed
ciency and comfort. (Figure 2)
ensures that it is easy to heat and cool. to dilute volatile organic compounds,
the home’s integrated control system cooking odors, bathroom “bouquets”,
makes it all work seamlessly. best of all,
it all operates on small sips of power. it’s Figure 2 Built today and other household smells. the strat-
egy to bring in oxygen-rich outdoor air
a future paradise. (Figure 1) must be carefully considered. Winter
outdoor air is cold and dry; in the sum-
but wait, these homes are built...now! mer it is hot and humid. the impact of
• increased requirements adopted cold dry air is primarily comfort related,
in the Virginia energy conservation it needs to be mixed with conditioned
code (Vecc) mandate tighter air or it can create a real annoyance.
envelopes, better windows, and however, hot, humid, summer air is
more insulation. another matter. if it is not effectively
• high efficiency appliances are not pretreated, the moisture can harmfully
for the rich or a radical environ- the home of the future is built every day, affect the occupants and the structure.
Challenge 2: Humidity
mentalist, they are standard fare all over Virginia, but these houses are not
at the local department store. always paradise. especially if the heating,
• bright colorful watt-sipping lights ventilation, and air conditioning (hVac) in addition to the moisture from venti-
and integrated control systems contractor is living in the past and uses lation, humidity is created by the owner’s
are inexpensive, easy to find, and old habits that lead to big problems. in family, pets, and plants. tight homes also
easy to install. the past, leaky homes with poor insula- retain moisture and traps it inside, so
• Ventilation systems exhaust foul tion allowed oversized, poorly installed moisture from cooking, bathing, and
odors, smoke, steam, and bring in furnaces and air conditioners to provide cleaning stays in the house. in addition
25preventing problems, cont’d.
to creating an uncomfortable home, the system is likely to cause the homeowner
building components are affected too. dissatisfaction. a 3,000 sqft home that
sheetrock retains more moisture and is compliant with the Vecc may only
begins to grow black fuzzy organic ma- need a two-ton air conditioner and a
terial. Wood floors crown, and odors 40,000 btu furnace. if the plans call for
from moist conditions contribute to a a five-ton system, something is wrong.
Challenge 5:
miserable situation. a properly sized
Apartments and Condos
cooling system does a great deal to alle-
viate the humidity in a home. however,
throughout Virginia, the moisture loads as a code official you will encounter
are more than the air conditioner can small dwellings and their associated small
handle alone. loads. the same challenges that face en-
Challenge 3: Airflow
ergy efficient homes could also face a
typical condominium (even if it’s not built
in the past, a room needed a lot of warm to Vecc requirements). all small
or cool air to maintain comfort. When dwellings face similar challenges: properly
the hVac system came on, a large vol- sized systems for the small heating and
ume of conditioned air rushed into the cooling loads, ventilation air systems, hu-
room. the warmed or cooled air swirled
For more discussion on the
midity control, and good air mixing. strategies see
and mixed with the room air, the blended
aCCa’s Manual llh
air spread throughout the space and cre- Far from paradise, it seems high-effi-
ated occupant comfort. in today’s energy
(hVaC design for
ciency homes, and other dwellings with
efficient homes, rooms usually have a low load homes).
low loads, often become disasters wait-
very small load and they only need a wisp ing to happen.
of air. small loads and low airflow should closed for all zones. When one zone
be a good thing, right? the impact is that You can restore health and safety while needs heating or cooling, the system
the wisp of air provides no turbulent you promote efficiency and comfort. energizes and directs all conditioned air
force to mix with the room air, so cool there are solutions to these challenges: to that zone. When the zone is satisfied,
air puddles on the floor, or warm air 1. Small Equipment – manufacturers the dampers could open and condition
floats up to the ceiling. the warm or are beginning to produce one-ton another zone, or shut down.
chilled air will eventually dissipate into cooling systems and 20,000 btu fur- 5. Engineered Bypass Air – similar to
the room (after all nature hates a vac- naces for these low-load applications. the Fan-Powered mixing box, a sup-
uum), but comfort is compromised. 2. Small Duct High Velocity (SDHV) plemental air handler mixes condi-
Challenge 4: Comfort
Systems – this equipment solution tioned air with room air to promote
uses very small supply air outlets and good air mixing.
decades ago when building envelopes high velocity air stream jets to pro- 6. Supply Air Nozzles – nozzles typi-
were looser and lower insulation levels mote air mixing. cally used with sdhV systems on
were allowed, hVac systems were 3. Fan-Powered Mixing Box – an ancil- standard-sized duct systems.
often sized from a rule-of-thumb, like lary air handler mixes conditioned air 7. Dehumidification – install ancillary
500 sqft/ton. oversized equipment led with room air and distributes it at air- equipment with enough capacity to
to higher installation costs, possible early flows that are associated with larger remove the moisture load in the
equipment failure, and reduced comfort hVac systems. house (acca manual s has sizing
due to short run cycles. if you see a 4. Capacity Deployment System – a procedures).
home that is compliant with the 2015 system that uses zone-dampers to
Vecc, and the equipment capacity is still imitate a larger heating/cooling sys- energy efficiency is good stewardship
about 500 sqft/ton, then this hVac tem. normally, the zone dampers are when it doesn’t harm the well-being of,
or endanger, the home owner. You are
About the author:
the first line of defense to protect con-
Wes Davis serves as the Vice President of the ACCA Quality Assured
sumers from problems associated with
Programs supervising contractor accreditation efforts, recognizing quality
failure to comply with code require-
contractors and HVAC system quality installations. Wes has over 20 years’
ments; forewarned is forearmed. ensure
experience in the HVAC industry. He has been a licensed HVAC contrac-
homes constructed to the Vecc have
tor in South Carolina, serves on many ASHRAE technical committees, properly sized hVac equipment and
wrote Bob’s House, serves on RESNET’s Standards Management Board, employ strategies to promote good air
and has helped develop several ANSI-recognized standards. mixing and control humidity.
27By Shawn Strausbaugh, International Code Council (ICC)
Nonpotable
Water Systems
Water, our most precious re- panded the scope of nonpotable water from roof surfaces only.” this definition
source! Without water life as we know systems to include not only graywater makes it clear that rainwater that would
would cease to exist. With that said, it systems, but also rainwater and re- be used for nonpotable reuse needs to
is of the upmost importance that we do claimed water systems. these additional come from roof surfaces only. the
all in our ability to protect and conserve systems are significant in conserving our second definition modified by Va is
our most precious resource. most precious resource…”water”. reclaimed Water – “reclaimed water
means water resulting from the treat-
let’s now look at how water conserva- in the 2021 iPc code development cycle, ment of domestic, municipal, or indus-
tion, in the realm of water reuse, has a new icc/csa rainwater harvesting trial wastewater that is suitable for a
progressed in the international Plumb- standard was included for nonpotable water reuse that would not otherwise
ing code (iPc) and dive a little deeper rainwater uses which furthers the goal occur. specifically excluded from this
into some of the key parts of the 2015 of water conservation. the new icc definition is “gray water.”
Virginia Plumbing code (VPc) which 805-2018 rainwater harvesting standard
support reducing the demand on our also includes potable water reuse pro- VPc chapter 3
potable water supply. visions. however, as we have seen in section 301.3, contains an exception
past code development cycles, these that permits wastes from bathtubs,
First, a little history on some of the pro- provisions sometimes take a few code showers, lavatories, clothes washers, and
visions that are currently found in the cycles to actually get into the code. laundry trays, to connect to an ap-
2018 iPc and the future 2021edition of proved system in accordance with
the iPc. in the 2009 iPc, the gray Water now let’s touch on some key provisions chapter 13. this exception allows the
recycling system was found in appendix found in the 2015 VPc that are related waste-water flows to be a source of
c, which was not officially adopted as to nonpotable water systems. it’s im- water that can be reused for the
part of a plumbing code unless a juris- portant to remember to apply these Va purposes of water-closet and urinal
diction took action to adopt the appen- specific amendments in addition to the flushing. these waste-water flows must
dix as law or regulation. 2015 iPc provisions. be collected by a drainage system that
is wholly separate from the sanitary
in the 2012 iPc code development pro- the specific sections and information drainage system so that extensive treat-
cess, appendix c was deleted and the given below are not to be construed as ment of this water is not required
content was relocated into chapter 13 the complete requirement for non- before reuse.
of the code. relocating the provisions potable water systems, but merely a
makes it much easier for gray water re- summation of some key points for these VPc chapter 13
cycling systems to be designed, reviewed, systems specific to Virginia. section 1301 lays out the general re-
and approved. quirements for nonpotable water sys-
VPc Definitions tems and governs the materials, design,
during the 2015 iPc code development there are two definitions in the 2015 construction, and installation of non-
cycle, chapter 13 was substantially altered iPc that were modified by Va state potable water systems.
and re-titled nonpotable Water systems, amendments.
and a new chapter 14 was added which under section 1301.1.1, “all portions of
addresses subsurface landscape irrigation First, Va defines rainwater as – “nat- the nonpotable water system subject to
systems. the updates to chapter 13 ex- ural precipitation, including snow melt, this code must be constructed using the
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same requirements for potable water
or drainage systems as provided for in
this code unless otherwise specified in
this chapter.”
the rest of section 1301 provides the
base requirement for nonpotable water
systems which includes signage for non-
potable water outlets such as hose con-
nections, open pipes, and faucets, under
Graywater
section 1301.4. note that specifically in collection,
the VPc under section 1301.4, water treatment and
closets and urinals that use a non- storage system
potable source are not required to have
signage posted.
section 1301.16.3 sends the user back
to section 608.8 which clearly states the
requirements for identification of non-
potable water systems.
Pipe that is purple in color must be used
to identify gray water, rain water, and re-
claimed water, piping systems and this
pipe must be embossed, or integrally
stamped, or marked with the words:
“caution: nonPotable Water –
do not drinK”.this identification is
provided to make sure that all non-
potable water system piping is clearly
defined so that there is no confusion as
to the product that is inside of the pip-
ing system which should curtail any un-
intentional cross connection.
code does not regulate equipment used
under section 1302.1, it states, “this another key factor for gray water
section 1301.18 requires that operation systems is that untreated gray water
and maintenance manuals for non- for, or the methods of, processing, filter- cannot be stored for any greater than
potable water systems be provided by ing, or treating gray water, that may be 24 hours, per section 1302.4. significant
the system component manufacturer regulated by the Virginia department of bacterial growth could occur that would
and supplied to the owner. these man- health or the Virginia department of possibly adversely affect the disinfection
environmental Quality.” it is imperative
uals must be kept in a readily accessible or treatment process and ultimately the
location so that someone servicing the to have some knowledge on these reg- end use. storage tank requirements are
system has the base documentation on ulations in regard to these specific areas. found in section 1302.3, which sends
the systems as installed. makeup water,gray water, nonpotable water systems you back to the general section 1301.10.
are not to receive the discharge of
filtration, disinfection, storage require- specifically, tank standards that are
ments (including location of storage waste that contain fecal matter, urine or called for under 2015 iPc section
tanks), potable water connections, and kitchen type waste as it is well docu- 1302.7.2, are not required to be met
mented that this type of waste could be
freeze protection, are some of the other per the 2015VPc, as the tank standards
key portions of the nonpotable water detrimental to the gray water system. given may not have best suited the type
systems identified in section 1301. Further, let’s remember the clear defini- of systems being designed and installed.
tion of gray water which limits the fix- all of the required test and inspection
section 1302 is specifically labeled as tures permitted to discharge to a gray sections in 1302.12 of the VPc are
gray water nonpotable water systems. water collection system. deleted as the charging scope of this
30Nonpotable water systems, cont’d.
chapter requires that nonpotable water lated on the collection surface from en- 1304.2 must meet the applicable re-
systems subject to this code must be tering the rainwater collection system. quirements of section 1301, but it is
constructed using the same require- You will find many of the same or simi- noted that several exceptions exist and
ments for potable water, or drainage lar requirements in the rainwater sys- two of these noted exceptions take the
systems, as provided for in this code un- tem section that are found in the user back to the Virginia Water recla-
less otherwise specified in this chapter. graywater section. rainwater, however, mation and reuse regulation (9Vac25-
based upon this scope, the user would does not have the same limitation as 740) for guidance.
revert back to the testing and inspec- graywater in regards to how long an un-
tion requirements found in section treated source can be stored. With the 2018 icc group a code cycle
1301.17. now being complete, i am more than
section 1304 addresses reclaimed water happy to report that the new csa
section 1303 covers the specific re- systems, so let’s be reminded of the de- b805-18/icc 805-2018 - rainwater
quirements for nonpotable rainwater fined term we discussed initially in this harvesting systems standard will be ref-
collection and distribution systems. article. under section 1304.1, reclaimed erenced in the 2021 iPc and 2021 irc.
rainwater is typically plentiful in the water systems and the reuse of re- this standard provides even further
commonwealth of Va and many juris- claimed water are specified in and gov- guidance in regard to rainwater harvest-
dictions are already using these code erned by the Va Water reclamation and ing systems and this change was suc-
provisions.the collection surface where reuse regulation (9Vac25-740). Per- cessful with the input and testimony of
the precipitation is to be harvested is mits for these systems are required to Virginia code officials.
important and is further addressed in be obtained from the Va state Water
governs “the design, construction, instal-
section 1303.3, where it made clear that control board. section 1304.1 also With the history given above, it is key
discharges that are not from natural that code officials continue to use all
precipitation collected from above- lation, alterations, and repair of plumb- of the methods available to make water
ground impervious roof surfaces are ing fixtures, piping or piping systems, conservation a priority. VPmia has and
not to be introduced into the rainwater storage tanks, drains, appurtenances and continues to be a leading icc Pmg
collection system. this section also appliances that are part of the distribu- chapter in the icc code development
clearly states that other flows, including tion system for reclaimed water within process. VPmia played a key role in
but not limited to, evaporative coolers, buildings and to storage tanks for re- many of the above changes that resulted
water heaters, and solar water heaters, claimed water as defined in the Virginia in the current nonpotable water provi-
must not discharge onto rainwater col- Water reclamation and reuse regula- sions found in the iPc and upcoming
tion (9Vac25-740) 2021 iPc and irc. i am happy to say
and associated pip- that i was given the opportunity to as-
ing outside of build- sist in some of this work in the past as
ings that deliver a member of VPmia. With that i say
Rainwater collection system reclaimed water into thanK You to the VPmia member-
buildings. Where ship on behalf of icc and look forward
conflicts occur be- to this organizations continued work to
tween this code and make all of the international codes
the Virginia Water stronger.
reclamation and
reuse regulation About the author:
Shawn Strausbaugh, the Director of PMG
technical resources for the International
(9Vac25-740), the
Code Council’s Government Relation De-
provisions of the Vir-
ginia Water recla- partment, joined the ICC team just a year
mation and reuse ago however brings over 20 plus years of ex-
perience with municipalities in both Virginia
and Pennsylvania as a Code Official which
r e g u l a t i o n
included both inspection, plan review and
(9Vac25-740) shall
apply unless deter- administrative duties. Shawn holds numer-
ous ICC Certifications in not only PMG re-
lated disciplines but also building, energy
mined otherwise by
and accessibility. Shawn is also a Master
tal Quality and DHCD through a mem-
lection surfaces. First flush diverters, the Virginia department of environmen-
found in section 1303.4 are also a key Plumber which was gained when completing
component in keeping contaminants, or orandum of agreement.” the design of his apprenticeship and journeyman status
other impurities, that may have accumu- reclaimed water systems under section while being employed in PA.
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this year’s auxiliary activities were cancelled
due to unforeseen events. to those expecting to
join us for an educational tour, some creative activity
and friendly bingo, we extend our apologies and en-
courage you to contact us early in anticipation of our
gathering in 2020.
We offer a standing invitation to spouses attending the
soi with a member to participate as our guests at any
auxiliary activities in hopes it will be fun and spark an-
other gathering with us.
the ladies auxiliary is an ancillary
group formed at the same time as,
VPmia. its purpose is to support the
association’s endeavors through sup-
porting our spouse’ participation.
VPmia members are encouraged to
introduce their spouses to the soi and the auxiliary is
a ready-made social experience. other than a short but
necessary business meeting, activities during the daytime
meetings are meant to be entertaining and leave time
for socializing with the soi group at the luncheons and
dinners. We strive to get the most our of the soi ven-
ues that take place throughout Virginia.this group is all
about having fun along the way. Join us!
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