Thanks to our October 1, 2008 Guest Speaker, Mr. Gregg Vlahakis of Viking Corporation, for a very informative presentation on “Fire Protection System- Pre-action System's Applications & Special Application Sprinklers”. We also want to thank the Table Top Presentor, Mr. Matthew Hurley from Chicago Faucet and all the raffle donors: Susanne Messmer of Tyco, Brian Wright of Renco Sales, Chris MacKnight of Bottle-Free Water, Kurt Bramstedt of Caroma, and Rob Zagorski of Lubrizol, for their continued support of ASPELA

UPDATES!!!
 
November Newsletter

Calendar

By-Law Changes that we as a Chapter ..... read more
ASPE Convention in Long Beach will have some controversy and .... read more
your firm has just landed a project involving.... read more
who missed the fishing trip this year... read more
cloudy long chi-cheng discussion ASPELA saw a light... read more
to work in this profession, in the late ’60? ... read more

Los Angeles Building & Safety In the News.. with special thanks to IAPMO Official Magazine.

UCLA Extension - Plumbing Class Info.

LEEDS Overview Presentation
Learn about "Green Buildings"

Ten good reasons why, after 37 years of Plumbing Engineering practice
I keep on coming to ASPE meetings:

10. Meet with my peers and make new friends.
  9. Before the meeting, between 6:00 and 7:00 PM. you can indulge on an “
      all you can eat buffet hors d’oeuvre” and buy two drinks for the price of one.
  8. Talk with Don Dickerson, the grandfather of them all.
  7. Set my watch exactly at ±7:00 PM, when Wilson enters the room.
  6. Very good steak dinner.
  5. Be fined, for no reason, by our always funny and unique Sergeant of Arms.
  4. Find out where people are working now, and compare with the last month

      employment data.
  3. Get five chances to win a fabulous door prize, (screwdriver, flash light,

      shower head, etc.) with no additional cost, since the tickets for door prizes

      are included in the meal price.
  2. Find out the “right” result of the last ball game between engineers and

      manufacturer’s reps.
  1. Learn. Learn. Learn. The information presented during the technical

      portion of the meeting, is always interesting, engaging, challenging and

      full of valuable information, and helped me to be updated with the latest

      technological advancements in our industry.

Haig Demergian, PE, CIPE. - Chairman of Education Committee, LA Chapter
Instructor, Plumbing Systems Design
UCLA Extension
 

The chapter meeting is the 1st Wednesday of month; November 7th at Steven’s Steakhouse.

Stevens Steakhouse
5332 Stevens Place
City of Commerce, Ca
(Directions)
P.(323) 723-9856
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American Society of Plumbing Engineers Overview

The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is the international organization for professionals skilled in the design, specification and inspection of plumbing systems. ASPE is dedicated to the advancement of the science of plumbing engineering, to the professional growth and advancement of its members and the health, welfare and safety of the public.

The Society disseminates technical data and information, sponsors activities that facilitate interaction with fellow professionals, and, through research and education, expands the base of knowledge of the plumbing engineering industry. ASPE members are leaders in innovative plumbing design, effective materials and energy use, and the application of advanced techniques throughout the world.