Application Instructions

  1. The LMP Firm must fill out the application, please use the attached checklist to ensure you fill out all required paperwork. We will not accept incomplete applications.
  2. Please send application via email to GOQmembership@plumbingfoundation.nyc (preferred!) -OR- fax to 212-481-7185. DO NOT MAIL OR DELIVER IN PERSON.
  3. In your email or fax, please indicate whether you are a union (Plumbers Union Local #1) firm or a non-union firm. This matters for where we send you for training.

    NOTE: Persons employed by a signatory firm with Local #1 and even those licensees that are Plumbers Local #1 signatory contractors are not necessarily eligible for training at Local 1 Trade Education Facility. Only persons who contribute a certain number of hours into the “U.A. Plumbers Local No. 1 Trade Education Fund” and are covered employees under the CBA are permitted to be trained there. If you are a civil service employee and a licensed plumber, you would have to be sponsored and paid for by your employer to be eligible for training.

  4. For payment, we will send you an invoice. Once you receive the invoice, you will be asked to either pay by ACH -OR- send a check via regular mail to: The Plumbing Foundation City of New York, Inc., 535 8th Ave, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10018
  5. IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
    • The Utility companies reviewed and approved Attachment B so it MUST be filled out. The LMP signs Addendum I on page 26 and all employees seeking operator qualification must be given Attachment B and sign page 25.
    • Attachment C must be filled out for EACH participating employee and they MUST include a unique and accessible email address and phone number.
    • Do not forget Step 7 in Attachment C — photos must be a clear, digital head shot. Send that via email and make sure you indicate who the photo is of.
    • Signing the Application itself is agreeing to Attachment A, no need to sign Attachment A.
    • PLEASE LOOK AT FAQs BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS, MOST OF YOUR QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED IN THE FAQS. THANK YOU.
  6. Once your information and payment are processed, we will contact you to coordinate all training and testing. You do not need to follow up via email or phone. We are processing the applications on a rolling basis and do ask for your patience.