MIACCA is sharing this Boiler Inspector job posting with our members: The Bureau of Construction Codes is in the process of filling a Boiler Inspector 10/11 position in the Boiler Division located at the Delta County.  Applicants for the position must apply online by going to the website listed below, go to job posting 6401-20-BCC-655 Boiler Inspect, click on job title Boiler Inspector 10/E11, and then click on the "Apply" link, and follow the directions provided. (Position description and job specifications are listed on the posting.) https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan On-Line applications must be received by 5:00pm, 02/16/2021. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this vacancy, please contact: Hillary Millen Departmental Analyst LARA/BCC/Administrative Services PO Box 30254 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Phone: (517) 582-5594

MIACCA is Michigan's expert resource for professional, licensed contractors servicing residential homes and commercial businesses.   Contact one of our member near you today to help you bring a safer dining experience to your customers.

MI COVID-19 Safer Dining Program

On January 22, the Governor announced the state would gradually open restaurants across Michigan as safely as possible. Part of this effort is a voluntary program called “MI COVID-19 Safer Dining” where restaurants can work with a licensed HVAC inspector who will recommend changes to air ventilation to improve circulation and reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread. Restaurants will also abide by safety protocols, including mask wearing, social distancing, and regular disinfection and cleaning.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• Restaurants must have a licensed HVAC contractor inspect their ventilation systems and make recommended changes, if necessary to improve circulation and further mitigate the risk of COVID-19 spread. Complete these two steps to participate in COVID-19 Safer Dining. 

• STEP 1: Download the restaurant HVAC checklist for your licensed to contractor to complete during your inspection. 

For Further Information CLICK HERE

To find a licensed, professional contractor CLICK HERE

MI COVID-19 Safer Dining Program

On January 22, the Governor announced the state would gradually open restaurants across Michigan as safely as possible. Part of this effort is a voluntary program called “MI COVID-19 Safer Dining” where restaurants can work with a licensed HVAC inspector who will recommend changes to air ventilation to improve circulation and reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread. Restaurants will also abide by safety protocols, including mask wearing, social distancing, and regular disinfection and cleaning.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• Restaurants must have a licensed HVAC contractor inspect their ventilation systems and make recommended changes, if necessary to improve circulation and further mitigate the risk of COVID-19 spread. Complete these two steps to participate in COVID-19 Safer Dining. 

• STEP 1: Download the restaurant HVAC checklist for your licensed to contractor to complete during your inspection. 

For Further Information CLICK HERE

MIACCA applauds the State in requiring our HVACR contractors services and expertise to help provide safer indoor eating environments during this pandemic.   MIACCA encourages you to take care of your current customers and reach out to new ones to see how you can be of assistance with these new requirements.

Smart home technology is changing how residential trade companies navigate demand spikes and off-seasons. Surprisingly, even in 2021, only the most-forward thinking contractor adds this revenue stream to their business. On January 21st, (1 p.m. CDT/2 p.m. EST) Dan Goodman of Building36 joins Service Nation 101 to share how you can improve customer service, generate new leads, and increase the lifetime value of existing customers by offering smart home services! This webinar discusses: Current growth and trends in the smart home market and where residential contractors can meet these demands Best practices for incorporating smart home subscription fees into a maintenance plan How residential contractors can deliver this technology to create a predictable revenue stream while improving the performance and value of their business Dan Goodman is co-founder and CEO of Building36 with nearly 20 years of engineering and technology experience. Dan founded Building36 to create smart home solutions that make homes safer, more comfortable, and energy-efficient by designing them with both the homeowner and service provider in mind. Before Building36, Dan was an applications engineer at Texas Instruments, founded a company that created the first Wi-Fi thermostat, and was head of sales for a startup company that helped pioneer Zigbee Wireless Technology. Dan graduated from MIT with a degree in electrical engineer and computer science. Join Service Nation 101 with Building36 to learn how to increase revenue and customer experience through smart home technology. Don't forget: If you can't attend the webinar, register below and we'll send the recording right to you!

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MIACCA's Efforts on Bill SB-827 Passes House of Ways and Means Committee but did not get Voted on at the End of the Year

SB 827 was passed by Senate roll call on September 30th with 38 yeas and 0 nays  It was passed through the House of Ways and Means Committee and was on it's way to full House vote.  Due to lack of in person meetings, and too many agenda items to vote on,  the bill did not make it on the special session agenda and did not move into law.  We are confident that the bill will move quickly in this New Year, as it had made it so far in 2020.  

This bill is important to the HVAC industry as it will continue the long standing safety practice of having employers attest to an applicant's mechanical work experience; and provide for a reasonable work experience credit for those who go to school to learn a skilled trade and successfully completes a recognized HVAC trade school, community college, or university program.  

MIACCA will continue to keep you posted on the bills progress.

January is National Radon Awareness Month Remind your customers to test their homes. Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that can seep into a home from underground. If radon accumulates, it may lead to lung cancer – in fact, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. According to Gina McCarthy, EPA assistant administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation, radon can be found in every state in the country, and elevated radon levels occur in as many as one in 15 homes. "Testing for radon is an easy and important step in protecting the health of your family," McCarthy stressed. EPA offered information on how residents can protect themselves from radon: Test. EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend that all homes, both with and without basements, be tested for radon. Affordable do-it-yourself radon test kits are available at home improvement and hardware stores and online. A qualified radon tester also can be hired. Fix. EPA recommends taking action to fix radon levels above 4 Picocuries per Liter (pCi/L). Addressing high radon levels often costs the same as other minor home repairs. Save a Life. Testing and fixing elevated levels of radon in the home can help prevent lung cancer while creating a healthier home and community. Read Full Article Here

The ACIP Votes on COVID-19 Vaccination Phases 1b and 1c MIACCA's Executive Director, M.J. D'Smith, attended The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC)  Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Hearing on Sunday, December 20th regarding proposed allocation of the COVID-19 vaccinations. MIACCA submitted this letter requesting that the committee move HVACR workers to Phase 1b, however they did not. Phase 1a is already underway providing vaccinations to Health Care Providers and Long Term Care Facility seniors ages 75+. Important highlights are summarized below, however, you can view the complete presentation here THE PASSED VOTE ESSENTIAL WORKERS

THE APPROVED PHASES

ACCA Town Hall Meeting A virtual, post-election town hall event for ACCA members to learn about the political landscape heading into 2021 as well as the issues that ACCA has been working on over the past year. BIPAC's Senior Political Analyst Jim Ellis will be joining to discuss the election results and what they mean for small business owners. ACCA members will also have the opportunity to make their voices heard and let ACCA know what issues matter most to them. The event will be hosted by ACCA President and CEO Barton James. Time Dec 15, 2020 11:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register Here

MIACCA's Efforts on Bill, Which Would Allow Contractors Reasonable Work Experience Credit, Passes House of Regulatory and Reform Committee and is in the House of Ways and Means Committee 

SB 827 was passed by Senate roll call on September 30th with 38 yeas and 0 nays  It was passed through the House Regulatory Reform Committee and is at the House of Ways and Means Committee..  

This bill is important to the HVAC industry as it will continue the long standing safety practice of having employers attest to an applicant's mechanical work experience; and provide for a reasonable work experience credit for those who go to school to learn a skilled trade and successfully completes a recognized HVAC trade school, community college, or university program.  

MIACCA encourages you to reach out to these House of Ways and Means Committee Members, in your district and let them know you support this bill and would like to see it passed into law by the end of this year.

Brandt Iden (R) Committee Chair, 61st District

Jim Lilly (R) Majority Vice-Chair, 89th District

Eric Leutheuser (R), 58th District

Beth Griffin (R), 66th District

Roger Hauck (R), 99th District

Bronna Kahle (R), 57th District

Luke Meerman (R), 88th District

Rebekah Warren (D) Minority Vice-Chair, 55th District

Wendell Byrd (D), 3rd District

Kevin Hertel (D), 18th District

Kyra Bolden (D), 35th District

Resources and Details for the New Epidemic Order  Construction remains open Sunday night, the MDHHS issued a new epidemic order that establishes a targeted three-week pause on indoor social gatherings and other group activities in an effort to curb rapidly rising COVID-19 infection rates starting later this week. The order is intended to save lives and protect our frontline heroes. It is absolutely critical that every resident do their part by following these orders and taking precautions such as wearing a mask, physically distancing and washing hands frequently. That is why we need your help. Here is a link to Sunday's  press release as well as a link to MDHHS Director Robert Gordon's slide from last night's press conference. Below you will find three graphics—a quick guide to the order, ideas to reduce risk associated with two-household gatherings and tips to stay protected in your social "pod." Please share on social media, on your website, in newsletters and more. We can and will get through this together.