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A S P E P h i l a d e l p h i a N E W S
February 2019
Philadelphia Chapter Board
PRESIDENT
David C Smith PE, LEED AP
Gannett Fleming
(610) 804-0069
E-mail: [email protected]
V.P. Technical
Ken Clark VP Regional Sales
EWS Inc. Environmental Water Systems
(302) 480-3950
E-mail: [email protected]
V.P. Legislative & Web Master
Marc Pisarek
Pisarek Engineering
(856) 854-5445 ext. 112
Email: [email protected]
V.P. Membership
James Wardell
Burns-Cope Associates, Inc.
(610) 485-2828 ext 1026
E-mail: [email protected]
Education Chairperson
Michael L Panco
Consultant
(215) 341-7029
E-mail: [email protected]
Administrative Secretary
James Eyrich
L & R Associates
(267) 308-0500
E-mail: [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary
Steve Ziga
hpeGROUP
(215) 859-2939
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
William T. O’Donnell CPD, FASPE
PWI Engineering
(215) 241-9100 ext.211
E-mail: [email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Dawn M Bishop
Rich Tomkins Co.
(610) 859-6060
Email: [email protected]
Affiliate Liaison
Kevin Brace
Rich Tomkins Company.
(610) 859-6074
Email: [email protected]
We are online at www.AspePhila.org.
Chapters are not authorized to speak for the Society
COMMITTEES City of Philadelphia Plumbing Advisory Board
Chairperson: Steve Ziga
Members: Scott Decker, Rich Ryan, Drew
McFadden
Board of Governors
Dawn Bishop
Steve Ziga
Mike Panco
Golf Committee Chair
Bill O’Donnell, CPD, FASPE
PWI Engineering
215-241-9100
Affiliate Liaison
Kevin Brace
Rich-Tomkins Company, Inc.
610-859-6074
Social Activities Committee
Dawn Bishop
Rich-Tomkins Company, Inc.
610-859-6060
ASPE Plumbing Design School Chair
Mike Panco
610-497-4480
[email protected] Product Show Chair
Mike Panco
610-497-4480
Earn CEU and PDH credit at each Dinner Meeting.
Credit: Photo in banner by Bill O’Donnell
February Issue
President’s Message .............. 2
Technical Corner................... 4
Legislative News ..................... 6
Membership News ................. 8
Affiliates Corner ................... 10
Speaking Out ....................... 12
Women of ASPE ................... 14
Last Month’s Attendees ...... 28
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Last month, we learn about en-
gineered systems to combat
legionella. We had a large turn-
out to learn about the topic. In
addition, last month was the an-
nual Future City Competition
Philadelphia Region where mid-
dle schoolers (5, 6, 7, & 8 grad-
ers) are presented with a chal-
lenge to recover after a natural
disaster and mitigate damage of future disasters.
There are (41) Future City Competitions in Janu-
ary leading to the National Competition. I was
fortunate to attend this year’s Philadelphia Com-
petition and help select the winner of the ASPE
Philadelphia Chapter’s Plumbing Innovation
Award. The Philadelphia Region had (34) teams
to review in three hours. Talk about learning,
these young people started in October and fin-
ished in early January. Their projects covered
environment, power, transportation, and sustain-
ability. The ideas they came up with generating
power for wind, solar, reclamation, and water
(from waves, falling water, gravity river flow) is
amazing. There are other aspects of the compe-
tition that were considered such as historical
melding of old and new. These students had a
mentor to help with some of the concepts. The
winning school for the Plumbing Innovation
Award was Gritty City (city name) from Murray
Avenue School in Huntingdon Valley, PA.
I would like to challenge our membership to be a
mentor in the future competitions. Maybe start
out slow by helping judge a competition and
lead up to a mentor. This is case where we can
teach the youth of today to be engineers of to-
morrow and replace you, as we are not getting
any younger.
David Smith
President
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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You are invited to attend the
ASPE Philadelphia Chapter
February Dinner Meeting
Thursday, February 28, 2019
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Maggiano’s Little Italy
2000 Rt. 38
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 792-4470
$35.00/person (non-member)
$25.00/person (ASPE member)
with a reservation by 4pm on
Monday, February 25, 2019
Education Topic:
Topic: CPVC Fire Protection
Speaker: Andy Lynch-Owner of Fire Solutions
Group
Tabletop Presentation: Liberty Pumps
Reservations required by
4:00pm Monday, February 25th
Ken Clark [email protected]
Meeting qualifies for 1-hour CEU. Certificates
provided upon request, please let us know with
your RSVP. Certificates will be issued through
ASPE National Society.
Copyright© 2019 ASPE Philadelphia Chapter All
rights reserved
www.ASPEphila.org
*Chapters are not authorized to speak for the Society*
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TECHNICAL CORNER One of the many benefits of being an ASPE member is receiving the updated Plumbing Engineer De-sign handbook. If your membership is in good standing, you should have received your updated Vol-ume 2 book in January. This volume outlines the engineer’s guide to system designs and specifications for “Plumbing Systems”. Currently, ASPE is searching for qualified engineers & designers to assist them in updating Volume 3 – “Special Plumbing Systems”. If you are interested in volunteering your time and expertise, please contact Gretchen Pienta ([email protected]). Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Upcoming events and topics for your review: Please note, that the 2019 CPD Exam has now been extended to three (3) days and will be taken on April 3 – 5. You must register by no later than Thursday, March 21st. Available to you is the CPD Review Manual with a practice exam and test-taking tips. You can order your copy at ASPE’s online store. Visit www.aspe.org/CPDExam for eligibility requirements and to register. A CPD review clas-
ses is being offered by the Philadelphia ASPE Chapter, please contact Mike Panco for additional details at [email protected]. Go to the www.aspe.org website today to register for ASPE’s upcoming webinars and workshops in our area: Medical Gas Design Workshop will be offered in Pittsburgh on February 27th; and Basic Plumbing Design II, a two (2) day workshop, will also be offered in Pittsburgh on February 28 – March 1st; Sprinkler Shop Drawings for compliance with NFPA13 will be conducted online on March 20th (www.aspe.org/shopdrawingswebinar).
ASME launches a new automated Standards Update Notifications system. Through the system, subscribers will be informed via email when an update to an ASME standard has been pub-lished. The system will not provide a copy of the standard, only notification that it has been updated. Users can sign up for specific standard at www.asme.org/shop/product-update-notifications.
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Ken Clark
Vice President,
Technical
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LEGISLATIVE NEWS Two new standards have recently been made available for purchase: ASSE/IAPMO/
ANSI Series 6000-2018, “Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems
Personnel” and ASSE 1087-2018, “Performance Requirements for Commercial and
Food Service Water Treatment Equipment Utilizing Drinking Water.”
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000-2018 addresses minimum requirements for medical
gas systems inspectors, verifiers, maintenance personnel and instructors, which are refer-
enced by regulatory officials to determine if personnel are qualified to work on piped
medical gas systems in their jurisdictions. The specialized disciplines covered in ASSE
Series 6000 are necessary to provide for all aspects involved in the installation, testing,
and maintenance of the piped medical gas/vacuum distribution systems that are installed
in health care facilities throughout the United States. The 2018 edition of ASSE Series 6000 parallels the med-
ical gas-related requirements of NFPA 99-2018, Health Care Facilities Code.
ASSE 1087's scope includes plumbed-in water treatment devices and components — point of entry and point of use — that are used in businesses, schools, churches, hotels and restaurants to improve the quality of the water. The standard covers all water treatment products that are connected to the building’s plumbing system
for potable water. Examples of water treatment equipment include deionizers, filters, softeners, reverse osmo-sis equipment, ultraviolet systems, ozone systems and distillers. The standard is not intended to cover products used for wastewater applications, process water or residential water treatment.
Marc Pisarek
Vice President,
Legislative
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS Calling all members or prospective members 35 years-old or younger, we are looking for
your youthful mind & attitude to help our Chapter. Our Board of Directors is actively look-
ing for one person to become our chapter’s ASPE Young Professional (AYP) – could that be
YOU ? The AYP special interest group is designed for young industry professionals look-
ing to meet with peers to share experiences, exchange ideas about the plumbing design in-
dustry, and network with other chapter members. The focus of AYP is to help young plumb-
ing engineers, design professionals, and practitioners establish contacts and further the mis-
sion of the Society. Do you want to get more involved with ASPE & the Philadelphia
Chapter by becoming our AYP ?
What a great opportunity to learn & contribute to your/our future. Please visit the following
link to learn more: https://www.aspe.org/sites/default/files/webfm/pdfs/officers/HowTo_AYP.pdf
New Chapter Members (3) Lexi Ha, Jaime Delarosa, Steve Mutton – Welcome Aboard!
What’s next? Visit us online & see http://www.aspephila.org/calendar.htm
Break Bread with us on Feb 28th @ Maggiano’s Cherry Hill; CPVC Fire Protection
James Wardell
Vice President,
Membership
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AFFILIATES CORNER Greetings, I hope to see you at this month’s technical meeting at Maggiano’s Little Italy in
Cherry Hill where the topic will be CPVC Fire Protection. The tabletop presentation will be
Liberty Pumps presented by ProLine Sales.
Headquartered in Bergen, NY, Liberty Pumps is a leading U.S. manufacturer of pumping
products for ground water and wastewater removal in residential and commercial applica-
tions. With a focus on innovative product design, our wide range of pump styles include;
sump pumps, sewage pumps, effluent pumps, drain pumps, grinder pumps, complete pre-
assembled sewage packages, and pump accessories. Utilizing a vast network of Plumbing
Wholesalers and Pump Distributors, Liberty's products are relied on by hundreds of professional contractors each day.
ProLine Sales, Inc.
ProLine Sales, Inc., is a Manufacturers’ Representative firm based in Wyncote, PA. They cover Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey,
and Delaware. They represent several World-Class manufacturers in the Plumbing and Heating Industry, including Liberty Pump, Oatey,
Legend Valve, Bemis, Geberit and Speakman. They are available to assist in any design projects, whether they are residential or commer-
cial.
We are booked for Tabletop presentations until September, but they do fill up quickly. If you are interested in reserving a Tabletop presenta-
tion for next fall please contact me at my e-mail address below.
Kevin Brace
Rich-Tomkins Co. Inc.
Affiliate Liaison
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SPEAKING OUT
Steve Ziga
As your career travels along its path you will meet many, many people along the
way. Some will help you, some will hinder you. The same can be said for your
impact on their day-to-day lives. Your interactions will define you. What you say,
how you say it, goes a long way. Did you help someone in need? Did you ask
for someone’s help in a time of need? Are you honest in your daily life? Did you
give more than you took? Your character
defines you. It is something that will either
open doors or close doors personally and
professionally.
We’ve all seen those inspiration posters around offices that say things like
MOTIVATION, PURPOSE, TEAMWORK. They may be corny, but the truth is
that without having the characteristic of MOTIVATION our goals will not be
realized. Without PURPOSE we will live a life filled with questions and wrong
turns. Without TEAMWORK we will never realize the joy in accomplishing
something great with one another.
Organizations like ASPE are here to provide opportunities for professional
and personal growth. Enjoy fellowship at our dinner meetings. Increase
your knowledge at our technical sessions.
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American Society of Plumbing Engineers
Philadelphia Chapter
Certified Plumbing Design Review Class
March 9th
, 2019 9AM
Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
76 Industrial Highway Essington, Pa. 19029
Presented by David Bailey, CPD Washington Chapter
Prior to registration for the Philadelphia review class
please visit the link below to confirm your eligibility
https://aspe.org/content/cpd-eligibility-step
The Class will be limited to 15 students, lunch will be provided
Cost for members- $25.00
Cost for non members- $35.00
If eligible, please contact
Michael L Panco
By Email at [email protected] American Society of Plumbing Engineers
Philadelphia Chapter Plumbing Education Program
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WOMEN OF ASPE NEWS If you’d be interested in attending a WOA networking events, please reach out to me! Several different
events have been held across the country with great success, such as:
-Wine Tastings
-Evening networking events (dinners, drinks, etc)
-Paint Classes
-Golf Outings
-Volunteer activities with local groups
To join WOA, email [email protected] ...as a member of ASPE, there's no additional cost to join WOA..
For more information, visit aspe.org/woa
Dawn Bishop
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ASPE has announced that the committee chairs have been selected. If you’re interested in joining one, please visit www.aspe.org/committees.
We hope to see you at this month’s dinner meeting on Thursday, February 28th at Maggiano’s Little Italy located at 2000 Rt. 38 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 (856-792-4470). The topic this month will be on CPVC Fire Protection and be presented by Andy Lynch of the Fire Solutions Group. Please make your reservation by 4pm on Monday, February 25th by emailing me at [email protected]. This dinner meeting qualifies for 1.0-hour CEU (please request your certificates at the time you book your dinner reservation and certificates will be issued 1 – 2 weeks after the dinner).
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Chapter Presidents
Since Inception:
Dave Smith 2018-Current
Mike Panco 2016-2018
Dawn Bishop 2014-2016
Steve Ziga 2012-2014
Jerry S. Oflazian 2008-2012
Joseph M. Smaul 2008-2008
R. Paul Silvestre 2004-2008
Bill O'Donnell 2003-2004
Curtis Ray 2000-2003
David Moreno 1998-2000
Bill O’Donnell 1996-1998
Dave Holst 1994-1996
Ernie Rink 1993-1994
Joe Gallucio 1992-1993
Sevanti Jain 1990-1992
Ernie Rink 1988-1990
David Orrell 1986-1988
Thomas Coughlin 1984-1986
Robert Wagman 1982-1984
George Letherbury 1979-1982
Robert Hunter * 1978-1979
*Interim President
Thank you to our 2018 Golf Outing Sponsors
Trophy Sponsor
ZURN/GREEN TURTLE
Lunch Sponsor
(SSI) SUPRESSION SYSTEMS INC
Happy Hour! Sponsor
L&R, PVI & TOTO
Corporate Sponsors
Hole Sponsors
MCHUGH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES
WILLIAM BETZ COMPANY
JAMES MARTIN COMPANY
ZURN
GREEN TURTLE/ PROCEPTOR
RICH TOMKINS COMPANY
DELTA FAUCET
BRADFORD WHITE
TYLER PIPE
BURNS COPE ASSOCIATES
STANCOR PUMP & CONTROLS
BJ TERRONI
(SSI) SUPRESSION SYSTEMS VIEGA LLC
HYDRO SERVICE & SUPPLY
MARITN & SMITH
DELVAL EQUIPMENT
CLAPP ASSOCIATES
BARBIERI & KLINE
M&H SALES
LUBRIZOL
MIKE SNYDER & ASSOCIATES
FROET INDUSTRIES
CHARLOTTE PIPE
ROBERT BROWN ASSOCIATES
L & R ASSOCIATES
HIGHLAND TANK
ROBERT BURNS ASSOCIATES
NIBCO
SHERMAN ENGINEERING
VICTAULIC
VERNON BITZER
COMBUSTION SERVICE & EQUIPMENT
SLOTDRAIN
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COME AND JOIN YOUR COLLEAGUES AT THE NEXT MEETING!
ASPE 2018-19 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
February 28th 2019 CPVC Fire Protection Maggiano's Little Italy
Cherry Hill
March 28th 2019 Emerg. Shower & Eyewash Compliance TBD
April 25th 2019 CSST Systems Sugar House Ballroom ’C’
May 30th 2019 High Rise Fire Protection Fisher’s Tudor House
June 13th 2019 Tour TBD
JANUARY MEETING ATTENDEES
Bill O'Donnell
Larry Spielvogel
James Wardel
Matt Martin
Aaron Markward
Dan O'Gorman
Jim Eyrich
Bill Gormley Sr.
Craig Yung
Bill Gormley Jr.
Mike Panco
George Lukaitis
Kevin Brace
Brian Courtright
Ken White
Jamie Zemek
David Smith
Greg McLaren
Chris McLaren
Brian Skurski
Paul Silvestre
Ray Huber
Tony DiLeonardo
Brad Thalwitzer
Mitchell Weiss
Don Nowicke
Ernie Rink
Geoffrey Fountain
Marianne Bjonnes
Sevanti Jain
Gary Stroh
John Lee
Heather Palladino
Marc Pisarek
Eugene Eidenzon
John Middleton
Vincent Pisano
Matt Parke
Donna Guzewski
Jaime De LaRosa
Tom Gormley
Mark Franklin
Craig Boyce
Mark Nailor
