OUR HISTORY
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MISSION & VISION
Our Commitment
to Our Contractors
is Everything
The heart of the San Diego PHCC chapter beats at the same pulse as our original founders, and even now, more than a century later, the importance and excitement of the PHCC mission have not been diluted. That mission is to advance and educate the plumbing and HVACR industry for society's health, safety, and comfort and to protect the environment.
Tradesmen that elect to join their local PHCC commit to the collective values of trust, integrity, and service that our chapter has become known for. When you see a technician with a PHCC patch, you know you are working with skilled tradesmen you can trust.
1883: A rich history of dedication, hard work, & getting our hands dirty
In 1883, the 125 members of the New York group formed the National Association of Master Plumbers (NAMP) to provide the public with a complete, safe and sanitary plumbing system. NAMP was the forerunner of the National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (NAPHCC), which in 1962 became the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association (PHCC).
1892
Only 9 years later, the San Diego chapter of the PHCC was founded. And like its other chapters across the country, continues to advance the legacy initiatives of its founders. All PHCC chapters seek to provide training resources for plumbing and HVACR to their local members, and the San Diego chapter is honored to be one of the few chapters that can offer both.
2013
While training and education were already taking place within our organization, the PHCC of San Diego saw the opportunity to provide their local P-H-C tradesmen with a platform for continued education and growth through a Journey-Level plumbing apprentice program. The PHCC of San Diego Academy was officially formed as a 501(c)3 trade school which is federally accredited by the Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship Training.
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2018
The PHCC of San Diego started their HVAC-R Certification program, a nine-month long program that follows a combination curriculum built by educators and HVAC technicians in the field.
Present Day
The association has evolved over time, always upholding the standards that advance the industry and protect public health and safety. Today, PHCC continues its tradition of excellence by providing the best education, advocacy and connections to help its North American network of professionals strengthen their businesses—now and in the future.
