The EVP Report - Contractors Under Fire by Asbestos Requirements

CAPHCC ALERT!!

Important Asbestos Information For PHCC Contractors

Recently several PHCC Contractors have incurred liability by not testing for asbestos prior to performing work. Insurance companies have refused to pay homeowner's claims on damage because of the lack of an asbestos test, and subrogated (transferred liability) to contractors.

Asbestos testing is required on ALL plumbing & HVAC construction work that disturbs asbestos, even in the case of newer homes where imported products can still contain asbestos. An asbestos survey is required regardless of the age of the property, because of asbestos-infused construction materials imported from Mexico, Canada & China. Read More Here.

Asbestos Overview by Gio Fanelli, Trainer and Consultant, ERT:
Download the .pdf of this article ASBESTOS OVERVIEW

The word Asbestos is not a scientific word but is used as a lumping term that applies to six naturally occurring minerals that are mined from the earth and they are; Amosite (AM-o-site), Chrysotile (CRY-so-Tile), Tremolite (TREH-mo-lite), Actinolite (ack-TIN-o-lite), Anthophyllite (an-THAW-fill-ite) & Crocidolite (crow-SID-o-lite).

All of these are fibrous asbestiform silicate minerals under the label Asbestos which comes from the Greek word meaning "inextinguishable or unquenchable".

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CAPHCC Quick Links on Asbestos Requirements in California:

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PHCC of San Diego Launches Copper for Kids to Benefit Children in Foster Care:

On March 5, 2016, Walden Family Services will receive a check for $2,500 from the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) San Diego at the association's 24th Annual Trade Show Saturday, March 5th in Wyland Hall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds 9a-2pm. The funds represent the launch of the PHCC's Copper for Kids program in San Diego County. Copper for Kids recycles excess copper materials and uses the funds to benefit nonprofit organizations that assist foster children in in making successful transitions to adulthood.

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PHCC's James Caccia Plumbing, Inc. Takes Social Media by Storm:

The PHCC of California Facebook page has connections with plumbing companies across the state, and we're consistently monitoring industry trends and looking for 'keys to success'.

One of those 'keys' is owned by San Mateo-based James Caccia Plumbing, Inc. A family owned business, the Caccia's do what they love, and love what they do, and broadcast this across a variety of platforms.

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One Key To Running A Great Business, by Federated Insurance: Click here.

Attn: PHCC Affiliates! PHCC of California's Best Apprentices Need You!: Click here.

Government Affairs Report by Richard Markuson, CAPHCC Lobbyist: Click here.

The PHCC of California CONNECTION Magazine is now available online.

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Upcoming Events:

PHCC of San Diego's 24th Annual Trade Show

Saturday, March 5, 2016

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA

PHCC of San Francisco & San Mateo Counties' Dinner Meeting