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President's Report

As we head towards June and our Summer break from ASPE, I would like to take a moment and look back at the past year and what we have been able to accomplish. We have had great attendance at meetings this year and continue to see new faces and chapter membership grow. Thanks to all the members for their continued engagement and support. I specifically would like to take a moment to recognize the Chapter Board of Directors who have come together and contributed to the success of this organization.

Some of the highlights from this past year include:

· Annual Cornhole Event
· Celebrated our 25th Anniversary!!!
· Pickleball Event
· Established WOA program and supported and participated in Breast Cancer Walk
· Established AYP and ran events
· Established a monthly Newsletter
· Continued to grow chapter membership and moved from Chapter Category B to C and gained one delegate for National Convention.
· Held Monthly BOD meetings
· Held combined meeting with NFSA

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MmMyself and the VP of Tech recently attended the Region 1 President's Meeting hosted by the Baltimore Chapter in Annapolis, MD. We had great conversations with other Region 1 chapters and have gotten many great ideas. I am so extremely excited to announce that CT will be hosting the 2027 ASPE Region 1 Presidents Meeting June 4-6, 2027!! This will be a big event for our chapter and will need a lot of planning. We will be reaching out to the Membership to form a committee in the near future.

Registration is open for the ASPE Convention in Oklahoma City. If you are planning on attending, please use this link https://expo.aspe.org/. Note that Early Bird registration ends on July 27, 2026.

Registration is open for the June Chapter Meeting which will be held at SBC in Milford. Please note the day change – we will be meeting on Thursday June 18, 2026. So please make sure you mark that in your calendar – if you show up on Wednesday, we won’t be there. Hoping that we get to see some new faces or those who we have not seen in a while.

Lastly, as a reminder that we have early bird registration set for both your benefit and those planning our meetings. We need to have numbers to the restaurant for food to be prepared, so stop waiting until the last minute – Please.

We are off for the months of July and August but are planning on an AYP Event over the summer so please keep an eye out for the announcement. We will be back in September with a busy couple of months. Our Cornhole Tournament is tentatively scheduled for September 19, 2026 and October several members will be traveling to Oklahoma City for the ASPE National Convention.

The BOD will continue to meet over the summer months to plan for the fall activities so if anyone has anything that needs to be addressed do not hesitate to reach out.

I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer and get the deserved downtime that you all deserve.

As always if anyone has any questions, concerns, ideas or just wants to talk plumbing please feel free to reach out.

Regards,

Jonathan (Jay) Kurtz, CPD

CT Chapter President

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Technical News

June Technical Meeting Recap

The June technical meeting featured an informative presentation by Nick Lane of Watts Water Technologies on How to Prepare for the 2026 DOE Commercial Water Heater Efficiency Changes.

Nick provided attendees with a comprehensive overview of the new United States Department of Energy> (DOE) commercial water heater efficiency standards, which take effect on October 6, 2026, and discussed how these changes will significantly impact equipment selection, system design, installation, and long-term planning for commercial facilities. The presentation explained the intent behind the updated efficiency requirements.

The session explored the practical implications for consulting engineers, contractors, facility managers, and building owners, including changes to equipment footprints, utility requirements, venting considerations, and mechanical room layouts that may accompany higher-efficiency water heating technologies. Nick emphasized the importance of planning projects well in advance of the compliance date to avoid costly redesigns, procurement challenges, and project delays. He also discussed strategies for evaluating existing installations and selecting replacement equipment that will provide a smooth transition to the new requirements while maintaining reliable system performance.

The presentation was both timely and highly valuable, providing attendees with actionable information to help prepare for one of the most significant changes to commercial water heating equipment in recent years. The meeting drew a record-high attendance of approximately 40 members and guests, reflecting the industry's strong interest in the upcoming DOE regulations. Attendees remained engaged throughout the presentation and participated in an excellent discussion during the Q&A session.

A sincere thank you to Nick Lane for an outstanding presentation and to Watts Water Technologies for generously sponsoring the bar tab for the evening.

Stay tuned for additional information on the 6th Annual CT ASPE Cornhole Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, September 19th at Falcon Field. We look forward to another great opportunity for networking and friendly competition!

Submitted by

Devon Neal, CPD

CT Chapter VP of Technical

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Legislative Update

Please see the latest updates regarding the CT codes submitted by VP of Legislative Roger Stolting

Public Acts from 2026 Legislative Session

As of June 18^th

1000+ proposed bills, 286 bills joint approved, 30+ Special & 151 Public Acts created

signed into law, so far

Short session adjourned May 6th

Special Acts to consider:

Act 26-1 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE FEDERAL CUTS RESPONSE FUND.

$330,811,954 moved from the Budget Reserve Fund to the Federal Cuts Response Fund

Legislation creates language & procedures to refund federal cuts administered’

Public Acts to consider:

Act 26-3 AN ACT ESTABLISHING CONNECTICUT VACCINE STANDARDS.

Rewrite of section 19a-7f of the general statutes

Act 26-7 AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CONNECTIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.

Language updating that may change how & when buildings get separate utilities

ACT 26-13 AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.

Nitrogen removal requirements from sewage systems new language

Act 26-16 AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTIONS REGARDING RESIDENTIAL SOLAR

AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS.

Added language accommodating PV storage systems, solicitation and language clean-up

Act 26-58 AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE, STATE FIRE

REVENTION CODE AND FIRE SAFETY CODE.

Changed language to accommodate skipping adoption of 2027 codes, mandating the 2030

codes be reviewed prior to 2030 & allowing for interim updating

Act 26-63 DISTRACTED DRIVING

Changes/updates regarding cell phone, Navigation, Video, etc. use while driving. good

Above was Created as of last report on May 18^th

Below are added, last signed off June 2nd

Act No. 26-73 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE OF EMPLOYEES.

Added language requirements for notification

Act No. 26-110 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CODE OFFICIAL CAREER PATHWAY, THE FIRE SAFETY CODE, BURN INJURY REPORTS AND STATE BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.

Help to bring more people into Fire Protection, language for interpretation of codes & changing

Parking garage minimum height accessibility to 9’-6” under certain conditions

Act No. 26-113 AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.

Adds language requiring tenants to pay utility charges when there is not separate metering, may effect design work

Act No. 26-142 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SUBSURFACE SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, WATER OPERATOR APPRENTICES AND VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND DRINKING WATER STATUTES.

Tremendous amount of language regarding added definitions, enforcement & requirements

Act No. 26-144 AN ACT CONCERNING STATE-WIDE FIRE PROTECTION.

Largely pertaining to Fire fighters and their industry, but a lot of added language

Act No. 26-150 AN ACT ADOPTING THE INTEGRATED SETTING STANDARD OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES.

May well effect layouts & designs

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Calendar of Events

ENJOY THE SUMMER!

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Multi-Chapter Members

Juan Arevalo - New York City
John Cabral - Boston
John Callahan - Boston
Jason Clark -New York City
Thomas Coleman - New York City
Scott Cooper -Boston
Peter Darash -New York City
Jonathan -Dodge -Boston
Dominick Fuina -New York City
Kyle Lipkvich -Boston
Thomas Lynch -Boston
Joseph Valle- New York City
Seth Wood -Boston

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Member Updates

CT ASPE would like to recognize the following member who recently renewed their ASPE membership and their commitment to supporting the Plumbing industry. We could not do it with out all you! Thank you!!!

Juan Carlos Arevalo
Thomas W Coleman
Arberi Shendet Ferraj
Andro Galan
Livia Hatlaczky
Jonathan P. Kurtz CPD
Kevin Allen Long
Gustavo Morales
Nathaniel Rose
Mckenzie Trevethan
Bill J. Urban P.E.

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FINAL NOTICE!

The following members have until July 31, 2026 to renew your membership. Please do not wait until the last minute to ensure that your years of service to the Chapter do not get interrupted!

Thomas M Amatruda P.E.
Kevin Desrouilleres CPD
Zbigniew Kuziora CPD
Devon L. Neal CPD
Cristian Perez P.E.
Jude Thaddeus Rice
Seth Wood

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2026 Convention and EXPO

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