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This bill would mandate that every meeting of a public body that is a state licensing board, commission panel, or rule-making board, except a meeting or part of a meeting held in closed session, must be recorded in a manner that allows for the capture of sound, MIACCA has been active in trying to get these meetings recorded in order to reference things that are not always captured in minutes. This will provide our members involved in these meetings to access them in a thorough manner. The bill states that these recordings will have to be maintained for one year. You may view the bill here.
The bill has passed through the House Oversight Committee hearing. We will keep you posted on the next steps in the process.
We gratefully appreciate Representatives Luke Meerman, Gary Howell, Jeffrey Yaroch and Steven Johnson for introducing this important piece of legislation.
Earn your CSD-1 Certification!
Hosted by:
Tuesday June 22nd - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join us at Behler-Young
to earn your NATE Accredited CSD-1 certification
31899 Glendale St. Livonia, MI 48150
The class will cover code requirements for CSD-1 testing and certification, forms needed, how to test and record, and code updates.
There will be a review of current CSD-1 codes, test procedures and recording of information, how to fill out forms for state mandated CSD-1 testing, and best practices and troubleshooting.
Cost Includes Lunch MIACCA Member: $250 * Non Member: $350
Not a Member? Join Today! Your $300 MIACCA membership includes membership for up to 10 employees.
Presented by Phil Forner
Attendees need to bring a copy of:
• ASME CSD-1-2018
• Article 9 of the Skilled Trades Regulation Act
• Michigan Boiler Rules
Reserve Your Spot Today- Limited Seating!
There is minimum of 10 attendees necessary to run this training.
We will be practicing appropriate social distancing measures. Information on the specifics will be forth coming.
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Consumers Energy Business Instant Discount Program is expanding their team of distributors! We have also improved our incentive structure to now include new construction projects to better serve our customers. Once enrolled, you will have the ability to provide an instant discount over the counter and earn bonuses based on your level of participation. Processing Instant Discounts is the fastest, easiest way to provide incentives to your valued customers. For a list of current incentives, please visit
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Join them in celebrating the 25th anniversary of National Safety Month! Sign up now to access free materials on pressing topics, including:
Practical HVAC - Beyond the Box Diagnostics
ACCA is proud to present our new in-person course, Practical HVAC - Beyond the Box Diagnostics. This course provides a fundamental turning point for your Service Technicians, Installers, Sales Advisors, Production Managers, and Service Managers to transition to an improved and consistent performance level. This training encourages a higher level of service, reducing liabilities, increasing knowledge, and ramping-up sales opportunities. Anyone can sell another box, but this is for the team members ready for the next level.
Students will learn how to test and design ducting the correct way while dealing with real-world installations how we find them. Students will gain a core understanding of the fundamentals of heating and air conditioning.
This practical problem-solving approach arms students with the very best practices to increase technician competence. ACCA's technical training delivers proven best practices with industry-accepted techniques that reinforce the science in HVACR.
ACCA has the following upcoming class:
This course costs $1,000 for ACCA members and $1,200 for non-members. You can learn more about the course on our website.
If you would like to schedule a private training for your company, please contact us at training@acca.org for more information.
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Every day, we rely on electricity to power our homes and offices. However, it is important to always be safe around electric appliances, equipment, and power lines. May is National Electrical Safety Month, and it's a great time to raise awareness on how to avoid potential electrical hazards. By taking simple precautions, everyone can avoid electrically related fires, fatalities, injuries, and property loss. Here are some safety tips:
Indoors:
Outdoors:
Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. While drivers texting behind the wheel tops what seems like an endless list of distractions, other risky actions include talking — whether it be on the phone or to others in the car, setting your navigation, adjusting what you're listening to, drinking coffee, applying makeup, and more. By driving distracted, you're robbing yourself of seconds that you may need to avoid a close call or deadly crash.
In 2019, distracted driving killed 3,142 people – a 10% increase from 2018. Young drivers seem more prone to using their phones while driving. According to NHTSA research from 2017, drivers 16 to 24 years old have been observed using handheld electronic devices while driving at higher rates than older drivers have since 2007. But make no mistake: It isn't just young people who are driving distracted, since drivers in other age groups don't lag far behind.
April, which is national Distracted Driving Awareness Month, is a good time to regroup and take responsibility for the choices we make when we're on the road. Follow these safety tips for a safe ride every time:
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MIACCA's Initiative on the Statewide Permit Result in CCC's Request Form Proposals- See MIACCA's Submission
At the January 27th Construction Code Commission (CCC) meeting, MIACCA's request for a statewide permit was on the agenda. They are now seeking input for building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit applications. MCL 125.1510(1) requires these applications to be on a form prescribed by the commission. The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) highly encourages the CCC to prescribe these forms, and the CCC acknowledges assistance from the Bureau of Construction Codes and input from interested stakeholders such as yourselves is necessary in accomplishing this task.
For your reference, this was the MIACCA proposed form, that we will be submitting.
All submissions will be presented to the CCC at their next regularly scheduled meeting on April 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
Over 2,000 eye injuries occur each day on job sites across the U.S. and one in ten of those injuries required missed days of work to recover. Of the total amount of work-related eye injuries that occur, 10 to 20 percent will cause temporary or permanent vision loss. While many think that eye injuries only occur in construction, trade or manufacturing jobs, nearly 40% of work-related eye injuries happen in healthcare facilities, offices, laboratories and other similar work environments. Safety experts and eye care providers agree that the right eye protection could have lessened the severity of these injuries or even prevented 90% of them.
Flying objects, particles, tools, chemicals and harmful radiation are the cause of most eye injuries. In many cases, implementing safe workplace practices and using appropriate protective eyewear could prevent injuries entirely. March is Workplace Eye Safety Awareness Month, which offers a great opportunity to remind everyone about a few tips to help protect eyes from potential injury.
Remember that something as simple as putting on a pair of safety glasses can help prevent serious eye injuries in the workplace. These injuries are not only painful, but they can cause many lost days of work and sometimes lead to permanent vision loss. Although March is designated as Workplace Eye Safety Awareness Month, it is important to remember to wear your safety glasses year round.
If you do experience an eye injury, contact your eye doctor as soon as possible.
MIACCA's Initiative on the Statewide Permit Result in CCC's Request Form Proposals
At the January 27th Construction Code Commission (CCC) meeting, MIACCA's request for a statewide permit was on the agenda item. They are now seeking input for building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit applications. MCL 125.1510(1) requires these applications to be on a form prescribed by the commission. The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) highly encourages the CCC to prescribe these forms, and the CCC acknowledges assistance from the Bureau of Construction Codes and input from interested stakeholders such as yourselves is necessary in accomplishing this task.
.For your reference, this was the MIACCA proposed form. If you have any suggestions, please send them to us at mjdsmith@miacca.org by February 24, 2021. If you decide to send a proposed form on your own, please note that proposals for these permit applications must be received by the Administrative Services Division by 5:00 p.m. March 5, 2021.
