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The question came up in Tom’s CE course at the last meeting; what’s the deal with the crown vented trap?

Larry Ames found this online: https://www.howtolookatahouse.com/Blog/Entries/2021/11/what-is-a-crown-vent-in-plumbing.html

“Why are Crown vented traps prohibited?

Heavy flow down the drain could briefly backup into the crown, and debris would collect there over time, eventually clogging the vent. The P-trap, with a vent separated from the trap, evolved to become a better design, and crown vents were banned by the building codes in the 1950s.”

STAHI April 2022 Meeting

(Via Zoom)

5/17/2022

(April ’22 regular meeting was cancelled due to regional multi-day power outage)

Call to Order: 6:00 PM

Roll Call Introductions.  Members

Determine Quorum (by Secretary based on current membership) minimum required 50% or more of full membership plus presence of President or Vice President)

Requests from Members for Modifications to this Meeting Agenda?

Approval of March 2022 Meeting Minutes as posted on STAHI website.

Secretary’s Report (Frank Macak)

• Report
• Other?

Treasurer’s (Nathan Mann) Report and Approval

• Monthly Treasurer’s Report (Posted?)
• Dues Status.  Dues were due by time of January meeting. (Delinquent members will be dropped from membership if not paid by June 30)
• Vice President’s (Russ Fontaine) ordinary mid-term audit of STAHI account.
• Status of provisions for electronic dues payment (Currently Venmo: NateMann94)  Looking to set up Venmo account for STAHI.

Education Coordinator Report (Charlie Reiman, Education Coordinator, + Dennis Cole and Dick Alton)

• Projected CE Training
  • 2022 CE Calendar
  • NYS status of Aaron Menlove Insurance program: Aaron has presentations ready for STAHI to submit to State.  Education Committee please follow up and get on schedule (early Fall?)
  • Status of NYS Strong Tie Insurance CE program? Rescheduled from May?
  • Exploration of Air Source mini-split CE program?
  • Status of follow-up on proposal for a series of Show-n-Tell for various categories suggested by Larry Ames.  NYS certified instructor volunteers requested to conduct Show-n-Tells. Meal and Thanks! provided to instructors willing to do this without fee to expand STAHI CE offerings.
  • Tom Sherman/InspectNet offers approved 3 NYS CE Inspect-out for our use. 
  • Other?
  • Tonight’s Education Events:  
    • During Meeting: “Gas Service Clearances” – Presentation by Larry Ames.
    • At end of business meeting: “Plumbing Supply and Drainage Systems ”  NYS L2833-02, by NetInspect/Tom Sherman

NYSAHI Report (Tom Ott & Larry Ames 2021-22 STAHI Representatives)

• Meeting held by Zoom 5/10 – Poor reception due to some members in remote areas
• GRAHI (Newly formed Genesee Regional Alliance of Home Inspectors) – Radio show and Survey on Walk & Talk – Survey available to STAHI members.
• Major drop-off in Home Inspections.  Buyers encouraged to offer without contingencies.
• Agreement to use funds to develop website.  Encourage participation in NYSAHI.
• STAHI Referral of GBAR Purchase Agreement provision to turn over all reports to Seller.  Matter in review.
• Discussed concerns with NYS Radon Task Force

…established by Assembly Bill 10774A and Senate Bill 8845A in June 2018 to conduct a comprehensive study on the prevention of human exposure to radon and make recommendations to reduce and minimize exposure to New York state residents. The Council is chaired by the NYS DOH.

Specific items to be addressed include:

• The need for interagency coordination of public education and outreach and prevention programs
• The need for training, education and possible licensing of radon services providers
• Any other related information that the commissioner of health may deem necessary or relevant in carrying out such study of radon in indoor settings
  • Concerned that Home Inspectors are not represented on committee.  Ross Relyea had been asked, agreed to participate, and was never contacted.  Committee seems to be overly influenced by mitigators.  Concern about conflict of interest when mitigators conduct real estate transaction tests.  Concerned that mitigators may be trying to displace home inspectors in initial radon measurement.  Board would like to see Home Inspectors better trained and supported with easily conducted and reliable tests and right-sized QA/QC.  Agreed to write to NYSDOH to get Ross on the committee. 
• Looking for member input for what would add value to their NYSAHI membership. Ideas for Heads Up articles??? Others?

Old Business

• Corona Virus Conditions – CDC Risk by County – Broome/Tioga had been down, but back up to “High”.  Central NY a hot spot for new COVID strain.  Poll conducted for May.  2 out of 3 for remote meeting.  Will monitor.  Dennis Cole story.
• Continuing Call for new CE Opportunities from Members
  • Mini Subjects
  • Allied Trades & Professions
  • Show N Tell Submissions
• Any with unpaid dues by June 30 will receive notification of being dropped from membership
• Status of BOCES Scholarship (Dennis Cole)
• President Requested Officers (including Ed Comm Chair) to prepare list of “Duties” for review at this meeting.  With step-wise instructions for YourCE, Zoom, Website, etc.
• Requested Continuing Discussion of In-Person vs. Remote Meeting Format (see Hybrid Below)

New Business

• Hybrid Meeting Proposal
• Proposed NYS Legislation for Required Home Sale Water Testing

Adjournment  (Next meeting April 19th)

Education Segment (2 credits NYS CE)

“Plumbing Supply and Drainage Systems” NYS L2833-02, by NetInspect/Tom Sherman

Hi all,

Due to recent snow storm and significant ongoing power outages in Southern Tier areas, the schedulled STAHI meeting is canceled untill further notice

Thank you

Frank