Why
should you join
PPMCA?
or
Why
are you a member of
PPMCA?
Here
is the answer to these questions
Why
the $150.00 membership dues, you spend is the best buy you will ever
get. Leaving out all the past accomplishments which in themselves
are worth far more than any $150.00 a year, this list should more than
prove it is the best money you can spend on your company.
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We
provide training for your Techs on an ongoing basis at a significant
discount to members. In fact you can save enough money on the
training alone to cover the cost of the membership, and remember in
order to keep your Mechanics IV license, you need to have 6 hours
of approved training a year.
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We have four General Membership meetings per
year where we keep you up to date on all the code changes as well as
many other factors which can affect your business. During these meetings
we provide you a free breakfast and speakers who can help you with everything
from insurance problems to lien laws, and many other topics that can
help you in your day to day business operations.
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We have two members on the Regional Building
Mechanical Board who work continually with the PPMCA code advisory committee
to insure that all of your problems, concerns, and issues are addressed.
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The PPMCA is considered the voice of the mechanical
trades in the City and with almost 100 members we carry an extreme amount
of political clout with all the powers to be in the City.
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We have worked with Colorado Springs Utilities
to create a referral service which for an extra fee you can get great
work referrals direct from the City.
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The PPMCA boards meets once a month to look
over all the problems that can affect our business, and if a major problem
should occur we can call a meeting of the general membership in a very
short period of time.
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The PPMCA is a totally volunteer organization.
All the board members and committee members give their time freely because
they know that if it wasn't for the PPMCA in the past most of us would
not be in this business today, and the constant threat of losing more
and more of our work to the public sector makes the time spent more
than worth while.
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I think that one of the most overlooked benefits
is meeting with all the other business owners and vendors. We
all learn from each other. Maybe it is a new product or maybe
a bad account to be careful about or how to deal with an employee problem.
It is all good stuff that we can help each other with and makes us all
better business men and women.
All in
all the money you pay for the PPMCA membership will be the best investment
in your business you can make.
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Mechanic IV
Technical Training Subjects
The 2005 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code requires 6 hours of "technical training" for Heating Mechanic IV License renewal. This license is required for HVAC Service Technicians engaged in the repair and servicing of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and systems. Depending upon the Employer's License ( A, B, C or D), the technician may work on equipment and systems from single family residential to the largest commercial structure. Because of the wide scope of the technician's potential, the presented subject information applies to the Mechanic IV's work scope. This will be a key element in assignment of credit hours. The following technical training subjects are therefore considered appropriate:
Heating Equipment & Systems
Installation Requirements - Manufacturer & Code
All Efficiency Ranges
Forced Air, Hydronic, Heat Pumps, Radiant and Hybrid
Equipment Sizing - Heat Loss Calculations
Combustion System - Operation, Maintainance, Analysis/Diagnostics & Repair
Fuel Gas Piping - Sizing, Installations, Leak Detection, Repair
National Standards - SMACNA, ACCA, ASHRAE, NFPA, Code
Venting Systems - Sizing, Installation, Repair/Modification
Fans & Blowers - Design, Performance, Diagnostics, Adjustment, Repair & Replacement
Motors, Pumps & Compressors - Diagnostics, Sizing, Repair, Replacement
Air Flow Requirements - Measurement, Adjustment, Balancing
Combustion Air, Ventilation Air, Outdoor Air, Make Up Air - Requirements, Methods, Troubleshooting
Air Distribution Systems - Sizing, Connection to Equipment, Installation, Modification & Repair
System Accessories - Zoning, Air Filtration, Humidification Control, IAQ Controls & Equipment
Hydronic Piping Requirements
Primary System Controls - Installation, Diagnostics, Repair, Replacement
Secondary System Controls - (DDC) Orientation, Diagnostics, Repair
Air Conditioning Equipment & Systems
Installation Requirements - Manufacturer & Code
All Efficiency Ranges
Forced Air, Chillers, Heat Pumps, DX and Hybrid
Equipment Sizing - Heat Gain Calculations
National Standards - SMACNA, ACCA, ASHRAE, NFPA, Code
Air Flow Requirements - Measurement, Adjustment, Balancing
Ventilation Air, Outdoor Air, Make Up Air - Requirements, Methods, Troubleshooting
Air Distribution Systems - Types - Sizing, Connection to Equipment, Installation, Modification & Repair
System Accessories - Zoning, Air Filtration, Humidification Control, IAQ Controls & Equipment
Hydronic Piping - Installation, Diagnostics, Repair, Replacement
Refrigeration Piping & System Components - Installation, Diagnostics, Repair, Replacement
Primary System Controls - Installation, Diagnostics, Repair, Replacement
Secondary System Controls - (DDC) Orientation, Diagnostics, Repair
Motors, Pumps & Compressors - Diagnostics, Sizing, Repair, Replacement
Economizers, Dampers and Enthalpy Controls - Operation, Diagnostics and Repair/Replacement
Ventilation Equipment & Systems
Installation Requirements - Manufacturer & Code
Ventilation Requirements & Equipment Sizing
Heat Recovery Ventilators/ Energy Recovery Ventilators
National Standards - SMACNA, ACCA, ASHRAE, NFPA, Code
Air Flow Requirements - Measurement, Adjustment, Balancing
Circulation Air, Outdoor Air, Make Up Air - Requirements, Methods, Troubleshooting
Air Distribution Systems - Sizing, Connection to Equipment, Installation, Modification & Repair
System Accessories - Zoning, Air Filtration, Humidification Control, IAQ Controls & Equipment
Controls - Installation, Diagnostics, Repair, Replacement
Motors, Dampers, Sensors - Diagnostics, Sizing, Repair, Replacement
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Monthy
Our monthly Board Meeting meets every second Wednesday of the month.
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Board Meeting:
- February 11, 2009
- March 11, 2009
- April 8, 2009
- May 13, 2009
- June 10, 2009
- July 8, 2009
- August 13, 2008
- September 10, 2008
- October 8, 2008
- November 12, 2008
- December 10, 2008
- January 14, 2009
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Our
General Membership Meeting is held four times a year. We do
not do it quarterly because of the busy season during the summer months
in our industry. Our meetings alternate between morning meetings and evening meetings. Please check the flyer or schedule to the left to see when the next meeting will be.
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General Membership Meeting:
- March 19, 2008 This will be a Breakfast meeting
- July 16, 2008 This will be a Breakfast meeting
- September 17, 2008 This will be a Breakfast meeting
- January 21, 2009 This will be a Breakfast meeting (cancelled) Our next meeting will be March 19th.
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