Attached please find a copy of a Bill passed by the City of Philadelphia that will impose a 1% Construction Tax on all residential construction permits starting January 01, 2022. This fee will apply to apartments and condos as well as single family dwellings. Although the fee applies to building permits, you should consider including wording in your
The DCMPC (Delaware County Municipalities Council) is offering the Master Plumber and Journeyperson exams on Saturday November 20th at the PSA PHCC Training Center in Aston, PA. All information is attached to this email. Please read all instructions prior to submitting applications. You can also contact Mike McGraw at 610-506-3853 for additional information.
In July 2021, Senator John Kane introduces Senate Bill 800. SB-800 establishes the statewide licensure for Plumbers and Plumbing Contractors. This legislation is paramount to the advancement of our industry. UAC has long supported a statewide Plumbing License in the commonwealth. This legislation is widely supported by Organized Labor and the open shop sector of
Retired Local 690 Business Manager, John I. Kane wins the Senatorial election in the 9TH Legislative District of Pennsylvania. During his election, Senator Kane was supported by The UAC Plumbing Contractors, the Pennsylvania State Pipe Trades and many other Labor Organizations, Trade Associations and Contractor Groups throughout the State. Senator Kane if a lifelong, career
In November of 2020, John Kane announced his retirement from Plumbers Unionlocal 690 and appointed Center City Business Agent, George Pegram as Business Manager. The UAC Leadership and all the UAC Plumbing Contractors pledge their support for new Business Manager, George Pegram. George Pegram’s vision for the future of Local 690 is solid and UAC
On March 09, 2020, the City of Philadelphia’s Chief Code Official, Elizabeth Baldwin and members of her team including Bob Gledhill from the Code Development Unit provided an informational seminar on the new eCLIPSE system. This particular seminar was given at the Plumbers Union Local 690 Social Hall. Elizabeth and her team provided several other
On October 01, 2019, the City of Philadelphia implemented the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code. During the first six months, either the existing 2004 Code or the new code can be used. After March 31, 2020 all reviews conducted by the Department will be done so under the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code. After March 31, 2020,
At the March 07, 2019 meeting of the Plumbing Advisory Board, Commissioner Perri addressed the Board thanking them for their outstanding work. The Commissioner reported that he and the Department has accepted all suggestions made by the Board without change or modification. The Commissioner explained the next steps required to implement the new code. The