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Hello members, Our continuing education classes have come to a close. Remember to renew your Licenses! In regards to mega press fittings on a vertical application, some inspectors failed the job because they said you needed to seal the fittings with silicone to prevent water from sitting in the fitting hub and then freezing would […]

Hello Members, Hope all’s well, The HCPGIA CE classes have come to a conclusion for this renewal cycle. We would like to Thank our host F.W.Webb of Springfield for their continued support of HCPGIA and the plumbing industry’s continuing education. A special thank you to Shon Cabrera and his staff for making this possible. There

Thursday March,28 2024 is the second annual Plumbing Industry Day on Beacon hill. Check out https://www.supportmaplumbingcode.org. I encourage all members to attend and represent Western Ma Stay tuned for upcoming info.

Hello Members, We will be busy with upcoming continuing education classes. The first is HCPGIA class scheduled for February 27, at 5:00pm at F.W.Webb in Springfield. The second class is scheduled for March,19 at 5:00 pm at F.W.Webb in Springfield. The IAPMO class is scheduled for March 30 at 8:00 am to be held at

Hello members, We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very happy and prosperous New Year. Stay safe! From HCPGIA officers, President Sam Santaniello, Vice President Mike Day, Treasurer/ Secretary Doug Dyrer.

Hello members, As of December 8, 2023 the code changes have been implemented. Remember that a permit prior to December 8 has to be inspected with the old code. If you have any questions regarding the changes call your fellow members. I’m sure this will be confusing for a while. Also make sure permit applications

Hello Members, The IAPMO four hour class was held this past Saturday at the castle of knights in Chicopee. There was a lot of new information on the up coming code changes. There is a HCPGIA class on December 12 at 5pm to be held at F.W.Webb on progress ave in Springfield. If you have

Hello members, There are two open inspectors positions available for the city of Springfield. You can access the application on the city’s web site.

Hello Members, Hope this post finds you well. This is a reminder that the first association CE class will be held on October, 24, 2023 at F.W.Webb located on progress ave in Springfield. The class will begin at 5:00pm. Please be aware that if you miss a class you can make it up in April.

Another successful event held by HCPGIA! It was a perfect day on the Connecticut river. We would like to thank Carl Zimmerman and the Springfield Yacht and Canoe club for hosting us, also a shout out to Take Five restaurant for the great food that was enjoyed by all. Also a thank you to Mike