PMG Membership Council

The PMG Membership Council (PMGMC) is open to all ¹û¶³Ö±²¥ Members and serves the needs of PMG officials and industry professionals. The purpose of the Council is to advocate for concerns and issues that are of particular interest to plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, pool and spa professionals.

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We intend to grow our numbers, our involvement and our voice as we encourage our members to develop and learn. We hope that industry leaders will help us by sharing their experiences and teaching us the value of ¹û¶³Ö±²¥ as an institution in building safety.

Every single ¹û¶³Ö±²¥ member is welcome to our council. Please join us in a journey that will change lives, communities and careers for years to come.

–Andre Jaen, Past Chair
ELMC Governing Committee

Join PMGMC

As a Member of the Council, you'll have an opportunity to discuss issues that you face as a community and how ¹û¶³Ö±²¥ might best serve you. If you're looking to get more involved in the plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and swimming pool community and influence the direction of ¹û¶³Ö±²¥, enroll in the PMG Membership Council today.

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Next PMGMC Meeting

PMGMC – Governing Committee Meeting

October 23, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The ¹û¶³Ö±²¥ PMG Membership Council will meet on this day/time. All members of the PMG Membership Council and other ¹û¶³Ö±²¥ members interested in the PMGMC are invited to participate. The...

Learn more

The PMGMC meets on a quarterly schedule.
See calendar for all Membership Council events.

Award

The PMG Leadership Award is given to an individual or organization for exceptional service to the plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and swimming pool/spa (PMG) industry.

¹û¶³Ö±²¥ Code Chat Forums

Want to comment on the latest PMG Membership Council news and discuss related plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas activities? Visit ¹û¶³Ö±²¥'s discussion forums today!

Documents

Search all Membership Council documents for current and past information.

PMGMC Governing Committee

Richard Clark, Chair, City of Colleyville, TX
Dan Weed, Vice Chair, Retired, Schums Coda, Inc.
Dave Bixby, Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
Bob Carpenter, Wavin (an Orbia business)
Lee Clifton, Retired, International Code Council
William Farrell, Sheet Metal and Air-conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)
Ken Gregory, Pentair
Tim Jordan, Alabama Department of Community Affairs
Ray Pearce, Orange County, FL
Jim Richardson, City of Columbus, OH
John Taecker, UL Solutions
Patrick Tomasino, State of Utah DFCM

Board Liaison
Shirley Ellis, ¹û¶³Ö±²¥ Board of Directors

Staff Liaisons
Gary Gauthier, Director, PMG Technical Resources (Northeast)
Lisa Reiheld, Director, PMG Technical Resources (Midwest)
Rich Anderson, Director, PMG Technical Resources (West/Southwest)
Jim Cika, Director, PMG Technical Resources (Southeast)
Mark Fasel, Director, PMG Technical Resources (Upper Midwest/West)

Questions on the Council? Contact Ron Piester

PMG Resources

PMG Program

Take a look at the ¹û¶³Ö±²¥ PMG Program web page to find information on the various PMG products and services ¹û¶³Ö±²¥ has to offer. Such as:

  • PMG CodeNotes – free and sponsored by the PMG Membership Council
  • PMG Videos – informative videos related to PMG activities.
  • PMG Technical Team – find the PMG representative in your area for assistance with PMG Adoptions, Stakeholder Support, State, and Local activities, and educational materials.

PMG Catalog

A complete resource catalog of comprehensive, coordinated, and contemporary codes that meet the needs of the plumbing, mechanical, and fuel gas industries.

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PMG Roundtable

The Code Council hosted a PMG Roundtable on April 27, 2019, in Albuquerque, NM. See our wrap up of the event here.

PMG ¹û¶³Ö±²¥ Chapters

Listed below is the latest information about a PMG Chapter located near you.

Other Resources

¹û¶³Ö±²¥ Government Relations

Take a look at the Government Relations web page to find useful information on PMG News, Adoptions, Federal, State, and Local activities, and educational material.

Become a PMG Trainer

The Code Council is looking for PMG experts to become trainers for ¹û¶³Ö±²¥ Training. If you are a PMG expert with IPC and UPC experience who is willing to help jurisdictions transition from another code to ours, .

Technical Training Program (TTP)

TTP is a flexible educational program that allows high schools or technical colleges to integrate trade curricula into its current curriculum to better provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of construction trades.

 

PMG Membership Council Partners

ABPA is an organization whose members have a common interest in protecting drinking water from contamination through cross-connections and is a partner of the PMG Membership Council.

ACCA helps contractors comply with building codes and is a partner of the PMG Membership Council.

PHTA is dedicated to the safety of pools, hot tubs, and spas to consumers and is a partner of the PMG Membership Council.

 

Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) advocates for water-efficient products meeting high safety and performance standards.

SMACNA – To make a Technical Inquiry regarding a SMACNA Standard, please visit our PMG Membership Council partner website.