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MIACCA President, Phil Forner and Executive Director, M.J. D'Smith, represented MIACCA at their 2024 Conference in Orlando Florida on March 11-14th. M.J. attended the all day Monday ACO Leadership Meeting: This all day session allowed her to share MIACCA successes and goals with other state association leaders and the ACCA leadership team. ACCA provided the group with industry experts presenting on topics to help navigate through the Inflation Reduction Act incentives, rebates and tax credits. ACCA event planners shared insight on successful meeting tips, driving attendance and the states shared what was working and not and were provided with unique ideas. Florida shared how their apprentice program was gaining momentum and success. ACCA board members closed the meeting by leading a progressive discussion of how to utilize our resources together to attract more members along with some brainstorming and pilot initiatives to try with willing states.
Awards Ceremony: Their annual celebration honoring our industry experts was an excellent opportunity to network by connecting with new resources and reconnecting with established partners. MIACCA member FLAME Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical was honored with the Residential Contractor of the Year award. We are so proud to have Michigan honored. Congratulations to the Flame team for their success!
MIACCA's current President, Phil Forner and member John Sedine were honored for their time served on ACCA's board as past chairs.
Tuesday & Wednesday Sessions: M.J. attended many leadership breakout sessions throughout the event. ACCA's keynote speaker Jake Havron provided powerful insights on leading with excellence when he addressed the whole group. M.J. then attended his small breakout session afterwards where he held an open mic Q&A session on how to bring out successful professional working relationships. M.J. had the opportunity to hear firsthand from contractors the struggles they are having in their businesses and Jake left the small group with valuable information on how one on one discussions with team members help utilize their talents where best suited which in turn builds stronger teams and foster professional growth. Other sessions focused on leadership and team building skills, interpersonal employee relations. She attended a panel expert IRA session with the latest updates.
Trade Show: M.J. got to visit booths of some of our Affiliated partners such as Federated Insurance, Service Nation and FTL Finance. Service Nation invited M.J. for a brainstorming dinner on how to utilize our membership opportunities. She was invited to their headquarters in July for another state executive leadership session, all expenses paid and to their annual expo in Reno with complimentary conference registration.
MIACCA appreciates having a seat at the table and thanks ACCA for them for providing our Executive Director complimentary conference registration along with the further education and networking that benefits our valuable members and helps us to be a better organization for them. THANK YOU ACCA!!!
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To learn more about these new codes, click the links above.
Until the electronic and hard copies are available from the International Code Council (ICC), one can use the 2021 International Mechanical Code with the Part 9A Michigan Amendments for the 2021 Michigan Mechanical Code. The bureau will notify the public when the electronic and hard copy versions of each code are available for purchase and update the code books information on our website, which links to ICC for purchase.
Pre-order your 2021 Michigan Mechanical Codes book here.
MIACCA encourages you to note this important change that has been made to the code:
Event HighlightsBelow are a few highlights of ACCA 2024 activities that may be of particular interest to you (all times eastern):
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MIACCA Discount Code: Use MIACCA200 at check out for $200 off of your registration.
Hotel Information Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando 6601 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819 Enjoy an exclusive $259 rate if you book by February 16! CLICK HERE TO BOOK or call 833-243-4731 and mention group code GHSL3A1 Group Hotel Rate ends this Friday!
Hotel Information Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando 6601 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819 Enjoy an exclusive $259 rate if you book by February 16! CLICK HERE TO BOOK or call 833-243-4731 and mention group code GHSL3A1
Group Hotel Rate ends this Friday!
Effective February 5, 2024, the Bureau of Construction Codes is realigning the Licensing and Residential Builders Sections. The two areas will now be the Licensing Section and the Enforcement Section.
The Licensing Section will be responsible for licensing all trades under the purview of the Bureau of Construction Codes. This includes application and renewals of licenses under the Skilled Trades Regulation Act: electrical, mechanical contractor, boiler, building officials and inspectors, and plumbing; the Occupational Code, Article 24: residential builders, maintenance and alteration contractors, builder & M&A companies and salespersons; the Mobile Home Commission Act: mobile home parks, installers/repairers and dealers; the Elevator Licensing Act: elevator journeyman; and the Elevator Safety Board: elevator contractors. If you have any questions regarding licensure or renewal, please call 517-241-9316 or send an email to LARA-BCC-Licensing@Michigan.gov.
The Enforcement Section will be responsible for accepting and processing complaints filed under the Mobile Home Commission Act, the Occupational Code: Article 24, and the Skilled Trades Regulation Act. This section is responsible for taking any administrative action against licensees. If you have any questions or would like to file a complaint, please call 517-241-9309 or send an email to LARA-BCC-Compliance@Michigan.gov.
Please take note of the changes in the above phone numbers and email addresses, as other email addresses previously associated with the residential builder regulatory program will no longer be answered after 3/1/2024.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this transition.
Bureau of Construction Code
Register for ACCA 2024 before Wednesday, January 31st to save $100 on registration costs! ACCA 2024 offers an all new experience at the same great event! Taking place March 11-14 in Orlando, FL, ACCA 2024 offers everything you need to slingshot your HVACR business to success.!
The Congressional Family Business Caucus is a group of Members of Congress that promote family businesses' role as community economic drivers, job creators, and significant donors to charitable and local needs, while strengthening the national economy and contributing to government revenues. Its core purpose is to educate Members of Congress on the substantial contributions that family businesses, like ACCA members, make to the American economy, the nation, and local communities. To do so, the Caucus seeks to create awareness within Congress on critical issues impacting family businesses like workforce challenges, tax policy, economic issues, and community development. Moreover, it supports a regulatory landscape that is less burdensome to family businesses, while also promoting entrepreneurship and free enterprise. Finally, the Caucus will connect Members of Congress with family businesses in their districts/home states and create a dialogue that promotes a productive exchange of ideas. Please take a moment to ask your elected officials in Congress to join the Congressional Family Business Caucus.
If you have questions about the Congressional Family Business Caucus or any of ACCA's advocacy efforts, email Chris Czarnecki, ACCA's director of government relations & advocacy, at govt@acca.org or call 703-575-4477.
Prepare your business for the future with a morning of in-person heat pump workshop sessions. This free summit will bring together manufacturers and distributors to hone in on the heat pump topics that matter to you. We'll outline the changes happening in the market and identify resources you need to succeed through the transition.
Thursday, October 26 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM EDT Detroit Marriott Southfield
PLUS! Get first hand insights into rebates and how to get projects funded, and take the opportunity to engage with our vendors, manufacturers and distributors to dig into the specifics of your business.
Find more details on the event website, and register to join us today!
Maximizing our fresh and clean air in the places we live, work, and play in any energy efficient and decarbonized way is the future.
How do we get there?
We will discuss a solution that includes all-in-one ventilation, filtration, cold climate heat pump heating, and cooling system that can be used to meet air quality needs of many different spaces.
Lessons Learned
Discover how harmonizing IAQ and energy efficiency contributes to optimal environments while reducing environmental impact.
Articulate the new ASHRAE standard 241 (control of infectious aerosols) and how it can be addressed.
Understand better approaches to prioritize IAQ, comfort, and cognitive performance, while optimizing energy efficiency.
Review a a real-world energy and IAQ retrofit project with applied recommended approaches to assess its impact on occupant health, and energy consumption.
Continuing Education Units (CEUS) 1 hour in
Speaker
Victor G. Niño, Ph.D., PE, serves as the Director of Business Development at Build Equinox, leading advancements in fresh air technology for both residential and commercial markets. With over 20 years in the HVAC industry and degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business from the University of Illinois, he has pioneered innovations in the heat transfer management and HVAC industries moving technologies towards sustainability. As a dedicated ASHRAE member, he currently serves as the Government Affairs Committee Chair for its Wisconsin Chapter, and co-chairs the Market Leadership and Advisory Board of USGBC in Wisconsin. Victor also instructs HVAC Fundamentals at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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The Bureau of Construction Codes will be conducting a public hearing on proposed administrative rules entitled "Part 9A Mechanical Code – Rule Set 2022-55." We are conducting this hearing under the authority of the Administrative Procedures Act, Public Act 306 of 1969. The hearing will be called to order at 01:00 p.m. on August 22, 2023, at the Michigan Library & Historical Center's First Floor Forum, 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915.
In addition, please use the link below to search for any pending activity within LARA Rule sets.
