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International Code Council Chapter Hosts Annual School of Instruction Event

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

April 21st, 2023
by International Code Council
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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.

Cindy Davis swears in new VPMIA President Dennis Hart
Cindy Davis swears in new VPMIA President Dennis Hart

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. 

New 2023-2024 VPMIA chapter officers: Treasurer, XXX; Secretary, Peter Kapitan; President, Dennis Hart; VP, Fred Crowell
New 2023-2024 VPMIA chapter officers: Treasurer, Joshua Rolfe; Secretary, Peter Kapitan; President, Dennis Hart; VP, Fred Crowell

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.  

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The International Code Council is a nonprofit association that provides a wide range of building safety solutions, including product evaluation, accreditation, certification, codification and training. It develops model codes and standards used worldwide to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures.
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