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PRWA is pleased to announce a training discount available to our members through Campbell Consultants.  These training programs fulfill OSHA’s training requirements (CFR 29 part 1910 general industry) for qualified personnel.  Campbell Consultants have modified the prices on these flyers to reflect a special 25% off or 35% off the price for PRWA members until May 1, 2012.

Any questions concerning registration or course content please contact Mark Campbell (Manager/Instructor) at (717) 684-9373.

Pennsylvania Rural Water Association has sent all circuit riders to Eastern PA to help with this tragedy. Please contact us at 800-653-PRWA(7792) or online here for help.

More information is also available from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.

http://www.pema.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pema_home/4463

Again you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sprinkler System Moratorium Bill Fails to Reach Final Passage

HB 1196, placing a one-year moratorium on the requirement for residential fire sprinkler systems in new single family homes, did not move forward for a vote in the House during the final session day on November 16th.  Therefore, the mandate found in the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) requiring sprinklers in all new single family homes will be effective starting January 1, 2011.