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PO Box 50072800 N.E. Adams St.Peoria, IL 61601-5007309-688-1068309-688-4120“Best Products .Best Prices .Best Service”Connor Co. has been family owned business since 1936, servicing and building relationships with companies in thePlumbing, HVAC, and Industrial PVF industries. Connor Co. has twenty-three locations that work together withvendors to provide the best products to our loyal customers. Our customers are the most valued asset to Connor Co.By staying committed to our motto “Best Products Best Prices Best Service” Connor Co. will continue toprovide quality products and build customer relationships.- Peoria, IL. 616151209 W. Pioneer ParkwayPH: 309-693-7229- Springfield, IL 627031400 South 9th St.PH: 217-544-9612- Quincy, IL 623011328 Seminary Rd.PH: 217-228-7898- Macomb, IL 61455433 N. CampbellPH: 309-833-2148- Mattoon, IL 619381308 Lakeland Blvd.PH: 217-235-4328- Collinsville, IL 62234#3 Business Center CourtPH: 618-344-9200- Kankakee, IL 609011600 Grinnell RoadPH: 815-933-6688- Bloomington, IL413 E. Oakland Ave.PH: 309-828-000- Decatur, IL 625263130 N. Grand Prix Dr.PH: 217-875-5626- Urbana, IL 618011900 N. Lincoln Ave.PH: 217-367-7601- Galesburg, IL 614012315 Grand Ave.PH: 309-342-7000- Marion, IL 62959801 Skyline Dr.PH: 618-993-1031- Peru, IL 613543 Terminal RoadPH: 815-224-1205- McHenry, IL 600513918 N. Richmond RoadPH: 815-385-4404- Jacksonville, IL 62650630 Brooklyn Ave.PH: 217-243-3411- Sugar Grove, IL 60554694 Heartland Dr.PH: 630-466-3284- Danville, IL 61832520 E. FairchildPH: 217-446-1818- Freeport, IL 610321028 Il Rte. 26 N.PH: 815-235-7789- East Moline, IL 612444342 Kennedy Dr.PH: 309-796-2120- Rockford, IL 611093537 Merchandise Dr.PH: 815-874-1515- St. Louis, MO 631462374 Grissom DrPH: 314-994-9799- Terre Haute, IN 478022800 S. State Road 63PH: 812-232-3333- Comfort SupplyPeoria, IL 616032800 NE Adams St.PH: 309-688-4407

Volume 101, No. 9 OFFICERSPresidentErik GraybealBloomingtonPresident-ElectSteve StimsonDeer CreekTreasurerJohn MatthewsChampaignSecretaryJeff BrownBloomingtonPresident EmeritusSteve JanyChesterExecutive DirectorBeverly PottsAssociate DirectorShelly LottThe Illinois Master Plumber publishedmonthly, is the official publication of theIllinois Plumbing-Heating-CoolingContractors Association, only insofar asnotices, bulletins, and reports are concerned.Editorial and personalized news storiesreflect the opinions of the writers, and notnecessarily that of the Association. Neitherthe Association nor this magazine acceptsresponsibility for statements or claims madeby advertisers for their products or services.TRADESCEUNIONLABELCOUNCILOISNTRAL ILLIN2September 2015ContentsPresident’s Thoughts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Help Wanted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Directory Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Confined Spaces Rule in Effect October 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Illinois Construction Companies Exposed Workers to Asbestos Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . 7What’s Wrong With This Picture? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Legislative Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Stupid Plumbing Tricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Invest in your Future Entry Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11ToolBox Talks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14HR Questions of the Month-FMLA Does Depression Qualify?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Connect 2015 PHCC National Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Plumbing Code Book Order Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212015-2016 Continuing Education for Illinois Licensed Plumbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22AdvertisersChampion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5POSTMASTER: Please Forward Change ofAddress Notice on Form 3578 and CopiesReturned Label Form 3579Connor Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2To: Illinois PHCC821 South Grand Avenue WestSpringfield, Illinois 62704Telephone (217) 522-7219BEV @ ILPHCC.COMWWW.ILPHCC.COMFranklin Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Federated Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Hodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18H.R. Stewart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Inland Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Jim Murray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15EDITORIAL AND EXECUTIVE OFFICESMetropolitan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insert821 South Grand Avenue WestSpringfield, Illinois 62704Telephone: (217) 522-7219FAX: (217) 522-43151(800) 795-PHCCSureSeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back CoverTorvac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Zoeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Zurn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Illinois Master Plumber, September 20153

President’sThoughtsby Erik GraybealIllinois PHCC PresidentHello from Central Illinois.Where did the summer go? September is hereand it will be gone before you know it. Fall is myfavorite time of the year. Cooler temperatures andfootball!Well, another month has passed with no statebudget approved. I have been told that this couldgo on for a few more months, but hopefully not. AsI said last month, we will not only have increasedexpenses remobilizing, but also checking that all ofthe work previously done is not damaged and stillin the condition it was left in. I know we have someunderground rough-ins with no concrete pouredover it and wall rough-ins left with minimal weatherprotection of a roof and walls. We will definitely bechecking & retesting all of our piping.I would like to re-visit an article in the Augustissue of the Illinois Master Plumber. If you didn’tget a chance to read the article by Mark Breslin lastmonth, please do so. If you don’t have that issuehandy, you can read it online at www.ilphcc.comunder the Illinois Master Plumber tab. I have not hadthe opportunity to see Mark speak, but I am fortunateenough to be invited to sit in on a lecture from himin October. This article on leadership lessons issomething every business owner, superintendant,foreman and even the workers out in the field shouldread. We always need to be conscientious of howwe are leading our employees. If we are not goodleaders, how can we expect them to be the goodemployees we expect them to be? It all starts at4Illinois Master Plumber, September 2015the top, and like the article states, there are a lot ofpains along the way.On August 22nd a meeting of the Illinois PHCCBoard of Directors was held in O’Fallon, Illinois.The attendance was low and it was discussedabout possibly cancelling the August meeting inthe future. I’m guessing with it being the end ofsummer and school starting back up, everyonejust has busy schedules. The next board meetingis November 14th in Normal. Please make everyeffort to attend. We can really use everyone’s ideasand opinions on the Plumbing and HVAC industryissues that we encounter everyday.I would like to give one final reminder forConnect 2015 in Hollywood, Florida on September30-October 2. I hope to see you there. Please stopme and introduce yourself.I hope you have a profitable month andremember to tell your employees they are doing agood job!Have a great ending to your summer.Untilnext month ErikGraybeal

HELPWANTEDNorthwest side of Chicago residentialplumbing service company is looking tohire service professionals. Prior serviceexperience is a must. Exceptional pay,benefits, and bonuses. Please email resumeto jbaethke@baethkeplumbing.com.The Village of Savoy, Illinois is takingapplications for the position of the villageplumbing inspector. Due to the upcomingretirement of the current plumbing inspector,this position will be filled as soon aspossible to allow for training of the newinspector. For more details contact DanDavies 217-202-5714.Directory CorrectionThe following information was inadvertentlyomitted from the Illinois PHCC Directory. Pleaseadd the following information to your Directory.We apologize for the omission.PHCC Contractor Member:John J. Cahill, Inc.John J. Cahill1515 Church St.Evanston, IL 60201Ph: 847-864-5225Fax: 847-864-5358www.cahillinc.comjohnj@cahillinc.comRM SVC RES COM HVACIL PHCC Associate Members:Connor Company Corporate HeadquartersRyan Curry2800 N.E. Adams St., P.O. Box 5007Peoria, IL 61603Ph: 309-688-1068Fax: es Co.Joe Hodes2751 Gillham Rd.Kansas City, MO 64108Ph: 800-777-6500Fax: 800-982-5934joe@hodesco.comJ & M SalesRandy Hubert419 Purdy LaneClarendon Hills, IL 60514Ph: 630-789-8836Fax: s.netIllinois Master Plumber, September 20155

Confined Spaces Rule C al e n d a r o f E v e n t sSEPTEMBER 18, 2015in Effect October 3Prepare now to make sure you’re in compliancewith OSHA’s full enforcement on October 3 of its newConfined Spaces in Construction standard. Originallyscheduled to be enforced on August 3, OSHA delayedthe standard in response to requests for additionaltime to train workers. The rule is intended to protectconstruction workers laboring in confined spaces (e.g.,sewers, pits, crawl spaces, attics and boilers) againsthazards that include exposure to toxic substances,electrocutions, explosions, and asphyxiation. Visitwww.osha.gov/confinedspaces/faq.html to check outthese frequently asked questions for more information.Illinois PHCC CEU ClassJohn A. Logan CollegeCarterville, ILSEPTEMBER 19, 2015Illinois PHCC CEU ClassKaskaskia CollegeVandalia, ILSEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 2, 2015PHCC National ConventionHollywood, FLOCTOBER 16, 2015Illinois PHCC CEU ClassHilton Garden InnSpringfield, ILNOVEMBER 6, 2015Illinois PHCC CEU ClassRend Lake ResortWhittington, ILNOVEMBER 12, 2015ERTC Backflow SymposiumDoubletree HotelBloomington, ILNOVEMBER 14, 2015Illinois PHCC & Auxiliary Board MeetingsMarriott Hotel & Conference CenterNormal, ILMARCH 17, 2016Illinois PHCC Annual MeetingHilton Suites HotelOakbrook Terrace, ILMARCH 18, 2016Illinois PHCC Expo & Educational DayDrury Lane Conference CenterOakbrook Terrace, ILMARCH 19, 2016Illinois PHCC & Auxiliary Board MeetingsHilton Suites HotelOakbrook Terrace, IL6Illinois Master Plumber, September 2015