International Code Council Chapter Hosts Annual School of Instruction Event

The Virginia Plumbing and Mechanical Inspectors Association (VPMIA), International Code Council Chapter, held their 60th annual VPMIA 2023 Annual School of Instruction in Charlottesville, VA, from April 4-7, 2023. The Annual School of Instruction has grown in both size and scope since the event first started in 1964, two years after the VPMIA chapter was founded.

The Annual School of Instruction, which welcomed over 100 attendees, included three days of education on topics such as:

• Med Gas CSST
• Liquid Fuel Piping
• Eyewash Installation with Mixing Valve Specifications
• Outdoor Backflow Device Installation 
• Understanding Codes and Standards 
• Commercial Cooking Installations
• Underground DWV Materials and Installations
• Proper Firestopping of Plumbing Penetrations

During the banquet dinner held on Thursday evening, Code Council Immediate Past President Cindy Davis administered the oath of office to all newly elected officers of the VPMIA chapter.

The new officers included: President, Dennis Hart; Vice President, Fred Crowell; Secretary, Pete Kapitan; and Treasurer, Joshua Rolfe.

Virginia Plumbing and Mechanical Inspectors Association Chapter

In 2011, VPMIA received the Code Council Chapter of the Year Award during the Code Council’s Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona for its commitment to advancing the Code Council’s mission.  

The chapter continues to boast a growing membership in most every jurisdiction in Virginia, welcoming members who are extremely active in the code development process. 

For those who are also interested in getting involved in the code development process, the Code Council is currently seeking volunteers for the 2024-2026 Cycle Committees to help support the development of the 2027 International Codes (I-Codes). 

Learn more about how to get involved here.