Group B Plumbing Safety Codes Officers are granted authoritative powers via the Safety Codes Act to issue variances. A variance application is submitted to the local authority or Agency working on their behalf. Supporting documentation needs to be supplied with a variance application to demonstrate the context and reason for the request and any necessary information for the Safety Codes […]
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Join Us For Septic Awareness Week! Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more information. Download operation and maintenance tips here.
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Join your industry association in Septic Awareness Week. The Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association and is affiliates will be promoting septic awareness during the week of September 16 to 20. The purpose of this initiative is to promote proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater systems. Notices will be put up on our websites
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The Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association (AOWMA) welcomes abstracts for papers to be presented at the Annual Conference being held in February 2020. The conference will take place in Red Deer on February 6, 7, & 8, 2020. The theme for this conference is focussed on continuing education: Refresh, Update & Master. Presenters are invited
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The AOWMA has a comprehensive homeowner education program entitled Septic Sense, which is delivered to homeowners in rural communities at the request of the Municipal District or County. The program provides information on the importance of using a certified contractor to perform installation and maintenance on onsite wastewater systems, as well as troubleshooting tips and
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EPIC provides engineering and technical training courses in cities across Canada. They have a vast course catalogue which caters to all disciplines, and many of their courses are delivered as webinars. Click here to view a full listing of all of their courses.
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Insurance is one of those things we forget about until we need it, kind of like a spare tire. This is why National Insurance Awareness Day exists and is celebrated every year on June 28. While the origin of this day is a mystery, what’s widely known is how important insurance is in many aspects
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The great weather is here, but with warmer sunnier days comes the risk of heat exhaustion, especially if you are busy in the field. Take care of yourself by keeping in mind these tips from Health Canada. Drink plenty of cool liquids, especially water, before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst
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Site and soils evaluation are key components of onsite wastewater design, however how many contractors are designing onsite wastewater systems without having participated in a site and soils field day. This seems to be changing finally, as the association is seeing more and more interest from contractors about this type of training. Stephanie Munn, P
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