The Master Plumbers' Association of the City of Philadelphia ( MPAP) was established in 1883.
The Master Plumbers' Association of the City of Philadelphia ( MPAP) was established in 1883.
The Master Plumbers Association
of the City of Philadelphia
Our Association is recognized for started the first apprentice training school in the United States back in 1883 .The Master Plumbers Association of Philadelphia has continued as an evening program in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia at Dobbins Vocation School at 22n and Lehigh Ave.
Mission Statement;
The Purpose of this Association is to
promote fraternity amongst members, establish
and support Trade schools and by the influence of
honorable principals elevate the principals and
prestige of the Plumbing, Heating , Cooling
profession.
The History Of The Philadelphia Plumbing Code Course
The Association Developed the Philadelphia Plumbing Code Course which was designed to help prepare Apprentices and Journeyman to sit for the Plumbing Code examinations needed to become Registered Licensed contractors in the City of Philadelphia. The program has been held at the University Of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Community College and Drexel University.
In the 1990's the Master Plumbers Association also helped to develop the first Backflow / Cross Connection Certification training program in conjunction with the Philadelphia Water Department.
Today we sponsor all types of training programs and are still actively involved working with industry partners as well as state & local government to best keep our members abreast of current industry and Code changes taking place.
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