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Built by Tradesmen,
for Tradesmen.

Over 140 years of dedication, education, and getting our hands dirty. This is the story of San Diego’s most trusted trades community.

a century-Plus of Trust, education, advocacy, and service to the trades.

Our Commitment to Our Contractors is Everything.

MISSION & VISION

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.

A Rich History of Dedication, Hard Work, & Getting Our Hands Dirty.

The Beginning

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).

New York, USA

1883

San Diego Founded

The San Diego
Chapter is Born

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.

San Diego Chapter

1892

A New Era of Education

The PHCC San Diego
Academy is Formed

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.

501 (c) 3 Trade School

2013

Expanding the Curriculum

The HVAC-R
Certification Program

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.

San Diego Chapter

2018

Now

The Association
Continues to Evolve.

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.

"When you see a technician with a PHCC patch, you know you are working with skilled tradesmen you can trust."
Present Day

Join our community of dedicated contractors today and reap the benefits of 140 years in the making.

140 Years in the Making.
Start Today.

Join our community of dedicated contractors and reap the benefits of a century-plus of advocacy, education, and brotherhood. The next chapter belongs to you.

What This Legacy Means.

“Before PHCC, I felt like I was running my business in isolation. Now I have 400 people I can call. The network alone is worth every dollar of the membership.”

Mike R.

Licensed Plumbing Contractor, San Diego

“Before PHCC, I felt like I was running my business in isolation. Now I have 400 people I can call. The network alone is worth every dollar of the membership.”

Mike R.

Licensed Plumbing Contractor, San Diego

“Before PHCC, I felt like I was running my business in isolation. Now I have 400 people I can call. The network alone is worth every dollar of the membership.”

Mike R.

Licensed Plumbing Contractor, San Diego

“Before PHCC, I felt like I was running my business in isolation. Now I have 400 people I can call. The network alone is worth every dollar of the membership.”

Mike R.

Licensed Plumbing Contractor, San Diego

Join San Diego's Strongest
Trades Community.

Whether you’re growing a business or building a career, PHCC San Diego has been behind this city’s best tradespeople for over a century. The next class, the next event, the next connection — all on the calendar.

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