Monmouth County Master Plumbers Association
Welcome
Welcome to the Monmouth County Master Plumbers Association website.
The Monmouth County Master Plumbers Association is a local association affiliated with the New Jersey State League of Master Plumbers. If you are a Master Plumber, consider joining us in one of the oldest and largest plumbing associations in the nation.
Thank you for visiting our website. Stop back often as this site is frequently updated to reflect the latest changes within the association and around the industry. You can find a list of qualified professionals in the membership directory section of this site by clicking here. All of our members must be licensed by the State of New Jersey as Master Plumbers in order to even be considered for membership status.
Monthly Meeting & Directions
The December meeting will be substituted with our annual Christmas party which will again be held at the Lakeside Manor in Hazlet on December 12th. For directions follow this link.
The next business meeting of the Monmouth County Master Plumbers Association will be held on January 8th at Yesterdays Restaurant in Hazlet at 3153 State Route 35. For directions you may follow this link. The December meeting will be substituted with our annual Christmas party which will again be held at the Lakeside Manor in Hazlet on December 12th. For directions follow this link.
The next business meeting of the Monmouth County Master Plumbers Association will be held on January 8th at Yesterdays Restaurant in Hazlet at 3153 State Route 35. For directions you may follow this link.
For additional information please call 732-264-3777
Go here for directions
News!
1/21/2010 - The adoption of the 2009 Codes have been put on hold by Governor Christie. The Governor signed 8 executive orders which stop the codes from the New Jersey Register appearance and essentially postponing the new codes from taking effect on February 1st. One of the Recommendations from the transition team assigned to the Department of Community Affairs was to adopt the codes with the exception of the residential fire sprinkler systems in one and two family dwellings. Codes and Standards has replied to the Governors office explaining the the facts which seem to be misunderstood in the transition report. The State League has been very involved with the adoption of the IRC with Master Plumbers having jurisdictional responsibility to install these systems.
1/9/2010 - The 32 hour ASSE Backflow Device Inspector course that will be given on January 30th,31st and the following weekend of February 6th and 7th in Burlington is already full. All members interested in being certified should contact Chris Kirsten at Kirstchr@yahoo.com for details on the next class date.
1-8-2009 - The Senate vote on Assembly bill 4026 which we have supported happened today and passed 37-0. The assembly version is scheduled for a Monday vote.
12/28/2009 - Governor Corzine has appointed the much awaited New Jersey State Board of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors with the exception of the "Executive Branch of Government Member". That member will most likely be appointed by incoming Governor Chris Christie. To see the appointments and positions to the new Board, follow this link and scroll down to "State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors".
12/14/2009 - The State Leagues position paper on the proposed adoption of dual - purpose fire sprinkler systems in 1 & 2 family dwellings as referenced in Chapter 29 of the 2009 International Residential Code has been completed and sent to Director Cynthia Wilk of the DIVISION OF CODES AND STANDARDS at the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
12/12/2009 - There is a 32 hour ASSE Backflow Device Inspector course that will be given on January 30th,31st and the following weekend of February 6th and 7th in Burlington. All members interested should contact Chris Kirsten at Kirstchr@yahoo.com for details.
11/23/2009 - On November 23rd, representatives of the Monmouth County Master Plumbers Association with Members of the New Jersey State League of Master Plumbers attended a joint meeting set up by both the Division of Codes and Standards and the Division of Fire Safety at the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in Trenton. The New Jersey Plumbing Heating & Cooling Contractors were also in attendance, represented by their President Mike Dolan.
The meeting was called to start a dialog between both master plumbers and fire sprinkler fitters in anticipation of an agreement between both trades regarding the installation of combination fire suppression / potable water systems which is slated to be adopted for single family residences in 2012.
The meeting was chaired by Codes and Standards Director Cynthia Wilk who was joined by John Terry, Mike Whalen and Amy Frank also from Codes and Standards. Director Lawrence Petrillo along with Bill Kramer and Lou Kilmer of the Division of Fire Safety were in attendance and Director Petrillo spoke briefly.
There was progress made and Director Wilk invited everyone to return for another meeting that will tentatively be held on November 23rd.
11/5/2009 - The New Jersey State League of Master Plumbers Executive Board voted unanimously to become an affiliate member of (IAPMO) the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. The decision came after IAPMO's Regional Director Sean Cleary, who is also Chairman of the (ASSE) American Society of Sanitary Engineerings Cross Connection Control Board addressed the Executive Board.
10/6/2009 - The State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers approved significant changes on September 2, 2008 to the "Scope of Practice" N.J.A.C. 13:32-1.4) which will broaden and more clearly define the existing scope of practice for Master Plumbers. Included in these sweeping changes are actual citations from various other State agencies and departments. One of the most important additions to the scope of practice is a the addition of an extensive list of HVAC work that will now be included in the regulations. To see the proposed amendments from the New Jersey Register, click here.
7/17/2009 - Legislative & Code Committee met at the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Division of Codes & Standards today with members of PHCC, the LP Gas Association, members from the State of Examiners of Master Plumbers and DCA staff including Director of Codes & Standards Cynthia Wilk, Tom Pitcherello, Mike Biaer and Michael Ticktin. The meeting was to discuss how Master Plumbers may be exempted from the new certification that is mandated for everyone who installs or repairs LP gas appliances and systems. There will be another meeting scheduled after more research by all sides involved
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Membership
The Monmouth County Master Plumbers Association is a local association of only licensed Master Plumbers and is affiliated with the New Jersey State League of Master Plumbers. If you are a Master Plumber, consider joining us in one of the oldest and largest plumbing associations in the nation.
If you would like to request a membership application, email us at njslmpmc@yahoo.com or you may GET IT HERE and print an application.
If you are searching for a plumber, and would like to view a current roster of our membership, please follow this link to our membership directory.
To check if a license is valid please follow this link to the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers licensee verification page.
Event Calendar
HOMEOWNERS BEWARE!
Handymen and contractors are now required to carry a home improvement contractors registration. Many are trying to mislead the unsuspecting public into thinking that this registration merits qualifications or competancy...it does not.THIS IS NOT A LICENSE AND DOES NOT REQUIRE THE INDIVIDUAL TO BE COMPETANT OR QUALIFIED! Only a Master Plumber is allowed to perform or advertise plumbing work in the State of New Jersey. In fact Master Plumbers are EXEMPT from the contractors registration requirements with regard to plumbing and gasfitting because of the unique qualifications and expertise that is needed to obtain a Master Plumbers license. See the benefits of hiring a Master Plumber below
A fellow plumber from New York explains his own frustration. See what he has to say about it
by clicking here
Report Unlicensed Entities!
Plumbing work by unlicensed entities has become rampant. Since the Uniform Construction Code was amended to allow virtually any fixture to be replaced without a plumbing permit, unlicensed entities have conned their way into homes promising "cheap" prices and coersing unsuspecting homeowners into completing the neccessary permit application and leaving them open to liability and leaving them without the consumer protection provided under law by our master plumbers seal.
With the advent of the new Home Improvemnet Contractors Act, there has been a marked rise in the amount of "exempt applicant" permit applications as unlicensed contractors have homeowners apply and sign permit applications in order to perform the work themselves illegally. This deception puts the homeowner at risk and puts an additional burden on the licensed master plumber who already struggles legally to operate a business in the business climate of this state. To check on a master plumbers license click here
If you observe someone advertising or performing plumbing work without a state master plumbers license, you may choose to print a complaint form from the New Jersey State Board of Master Plumbers here
Benefits of Contracting With Licensed Master Plumbers
There are many reasons to employ the services of a Master Plumber, the following is a short list of reasons why:
1. Master Plumbers are regulated by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers under the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs which is a division of the New Jersey Department of Law Public Safety. Master Plumbers are LICENSED and are thus subject to all the regulations governing our profession and any others linked to it in the State of New Jersey such as the Consumer Fraud Act.
All handymen and contractors are now required by law to carry a home improvement contractors registration. THIS IS NOT A LICENSE AND DOES NOT REQUIRE THE INDIVIDUAL TO BE COMPETANT OR QUALIFIED! Many try to mislead the unsuspecting public into thinking that this registration is a license...IT IS NOT. IN FACT, THE NEW JERSEY STATE LEAGUE OF MASTER PLUMBERS PETITIONED FORMER CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIRECTOR STEVEN NOLAN TO PLACE A WARNING ON EACH HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE TO INFORM AND PROTECT CONSUMERS.
2. Master Plumbers must attain the required time and training as an apprentice and as a journeyman under the direct supervision and guidance of a Master Plumber and attend a United States Department of Education accredited school for 4 years in order to even be considered eligible for licensure.
3. Master Plumbers must complete with a passing score a comprehensive multi- component examination administered by the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers. The test components are both practical and theoretical in nature and contain law & public safety, business administration and knowledge of the plumbing subcode.
4. Master Plumbers must attend an approved continuing education curriculum as required by the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers. Fines are levied or possible loss of licensure is a result of failure to maintain the requisite continuing education requirements.
5. Master Plumbers have customarily and historically installed, maintained and repaired gas piping systems, mechanical systems such as hydronic and steam boilers, chillers, water service piping, sewers, water filtration and water conservation products, backflow and cross-connection control assemblies and devices as well as many other important "out of sight" systems and devices which protect you and your family every day and which you've never even considered.
6. Master Plumbers who are members of the New Jersey State League of Master Plumbers are held accountable to not only the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers, but also to our membership and bylaws which we hold in high esteem. Only Master Plumbers are qualified to join and represent the New Jersey State League of Master Plumbers.
Would you solicite the services of someone less qualified than a Board certified physician when it comes to your personal health & welfare? Why then hire someone other than a Master Plumber, licensed by the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers to protect the health and welfare of you, your family and your most important investment...your home or business property?
Remember, other than a homeowner working on their own dwelling, only a Master Plumber is allowed by law to perform or advertise plumbing work or tasks in the State of New Jersey!
New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers
To reach the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers click here to be brought to their website at the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs at 124 Halsey Street in Newark.
Our Liasion to the State Board of Examiners is Thomas Walsh. To contact him regarding an issue
click here
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
Home Improvement Contractors Registration Forms and Information are available here to from the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs who regulate Home Improvement Contractors in the State of New Jersey.
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Click on the logo to visit the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in Trenton. Community Affairs regulates the building codes and all licensed Code Officials in the State of New Jersey.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Master Plumbers are exempt from the licensing requirements of the "Landscape Irrigation Contractors Licensing Act"click here to be transferred to the New Jersey Department of Enviornmental Protection website
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
To reach ASSE's website please
New Jersey Plumbing Inspectors Association
The New Jersey Plumbing Inspectors Association website can be accessed by
following this link
American Society of Sanitary Engineering
To visit the ASSE website and access resources for training and certification standards for medical gas and cross connection control and backflow prevention
follow this link
American Society of Plumbing Engineers
ASPE held a joint meeting with the New Jersey Engineers Club. There were also plumbing inspectors and industry professionals from such names as Watts, Wilkins and others. The meeting was to bring awareness and "teeth" to New Jerseys backflow prevention testing regulations and to start a grass roots effort at making this component of the plumbing profession a serious consideration for public health by the DCA and all New Jersey municipalities.
To reach ASPE's website please
follow this link
Adopted Codes in New Jersey
The following codes are adopted through the Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23). The Uniform Construction Code can be obtained from the Department of Community Affairs, Publications Unit at (609) 984-0040.
To view the currently adopted building codes for New Jersey
click here
Links to Forms & Permit Applications
Plumbing Permit Application
Mechanical Permit Application
Chimney Certification
Combustion Air Worksheet
DEP Initial Backflow Device (Physical Connection)Certification Form
DEP Quarterly Backflow Device (Physical Connection)Certification Form
UCC Gas Bulletin #85-4
Homeowners Warning
Licensing & Certification Guide for NJ
NJ Permits.com website
Municipal Roster of Officials
UCC Code of Ethics
DCA Letter to Code Officials Regarding Homeowner Applications
Suggestions & Comments
Please submit any questions or comments to our webmaster
Tommy Walsh