OPIA Membership Application

Why You Should Join the Ontario Plumbing Inspectors Association

  1. A Legacy of Education and Expertise: Since 1920, the OPIA has been at the forefront of educating plumbers and plumbing inspectors. By joining, you’re becoming part of a century-long tradition of professionalism in the trade.
  2. Stay Informed with Quarterly Bulletins: Receive a valuable quarterly bulletin packed with code interpretations, updates, and information on new products and methods entering the plumbing industry. Stay ahead of the curve with essential knowledge!

  3. Access to Industry Experts: Benefit from the expertise of the OPIA’s Code Technical Committee. Get answers to past questions and clarify any plumbing-related doubts with professionals who have extensive knowledge in the field.

  4. Annual Meetings and Education Seminars: Participate in our Annual Meeting and Education Seminar, where you can attend specialized seminars and courses tailored for plumbers, apprentices, and inspectors. Stay updated with periodic code changes, including new wet venting and circuit venting rules.

  5. Networking Opportunities: Connect with other professionals in the plumbing industry at the annual conference. Expand your network and share insights with fellow plumbers and inspectors.

  6. Certified Plumbing System Inspector (C.P.S.I.) Designation: The OPIA administers the prestigious C.P.S.I. designation, which has received Crown Assent. This certification is essential for anyone aspiring to become a Plumbing Inspector in Ontario and sets you apart in the field.

  7. Commitment to Safe Plumbing: As a non-profit organization, the OPIA is dedicated to protecting the health and wellbeing of Ontario’s residents by ensuring safe and reliable plumbing systems.

  8. A Purpose-Driven Mission: Our mission is to:

    • Improve plumbing standards to protect the environment.
    • Advance knowledge on the safe installation of plumbing systems.
    • Ensure safe and adequate potable water systems across the Province of Ontario.
  9. Affordable Membership: For just $90 annually, you’ll receive all the benefits of membership, including discounts on the annual conference costs—an excellent value for professionals in the plumbing industry.

 
Join the OPIA today—be part of a legacy that’s been shaping plumbing excellence for over a century!

If you would like to pay your membership by cheque, please fill out the PDF version and mail with cheque to:

OPIA, c/o Ursula Wengler, Registrar

22 Dalegrove Cres Etobicoke, ON M9B 6A7

If you would like to pay by E-transfer, please also fill out the PDF version of the form and send payment to registrar@opia.info