Chapter to Support JDRF in 2021
At the January, 2021 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania & Delaware Valley Chapter of Community Associations Institute, the board voted to support the Greater Delaware Valley Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as the chapter’s charitable contribution recipient for 2021. JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. […]
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in NJ: What You Need To Know
As you may have heard, Governor Murphy recently signed a bill into law pertaining to Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in community associations. In a nutshell, this law prohibits associations from unreasonably preventing a resident from installing an EV charging station in the community. The resident will be responsible for the installation costs and the electric charges. The […]
CAI’s Seat at The Table
In January 2018 Community Associations Institute (CAI) formed the CAI Political Action Committee Pennsylvania (CAI PAC PA) to support the legislative efforts being made on our industry’s behalf by our CAI Chapter and the Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee (PA LAC). So, what role does the PAC have in supporting these efforts, you might ask? A […]
Pipe Breaks and Condensation
Pipe Breaks and Condensation: Extreme cold weather or a construction defect? The Falcon Group With cold temperatures approaching of the winter months combined with specific interior conditions, can result in excessive condensation and even bursting pipes. Where condensation and deficiencies can be found: Exterior wall cavities Basements Crawl Spaces Roofs/Attics Windowpanes, aluminum window frames When […]
ICE Damming is Coming!
ICE damming is coming! by Seth Frumkin, Kipcon, Inc. Although ice damming is a tricky problem to solve, there are some preventative steps you can take NOW to prevent ice damming this winter. But first…what is ice damming? Normally, the snow built up on your roof will melt and flow through the gutters and downspouts […]
Is Your Chimney Ready For Santa?
Is Your Chimney Ready for Santa? Keeping your Chimneys Safe and CleanBy: Tom Asciolla, Apex Air Duct, Dryer Vent & Chimney Cleaning You want to get the most use out of your fireplace for the chilly winter months and make sure your chimney and fireplace are safe and not a fire hazard to your home. There […]
Snow Removal Safety Tips
That first snowfall of the year is a truly beautiful event. But getting back into winter routines and snow removal habits isn’t always the easiest transition. This is a season where a safety-first attitude can save the day. Shoveling Snow Safety Tips One of the biggest snow removal tasks is shoveling. In big storms you may […]
That’s a Wrap: PA LAC Looks to New Legislative Session
The year 2020 is finally wrapping up and the Pennsylvania legislative session officially ended on November 30. This year has challenged everyone to alter their work and personal lives in ways no one could have imagined. Your CAI Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee (PA LAC) has been hard at work in Harrisburg knowing that your legislators are preoccupied […]
DEP Proposes Updated Dam Safety Regulation
The Environmental Quality Board (Board) of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has published dam safety and waterway management proposed regulations in in the most recent issue of the PA Bulletin. These regulatory changes may have an impact on privately owned dams within community associations within the Commonwealth. The complete proposed regulation can be viewed at this link. […]
CAI Presents the 2020 Excellence Awards
CAI is pleased to announce the winners of our 2020 nominees for our annual Excellence Awards. These winners were selected by our panel of judges among the many wonderful nominations received via the CAI website over the course of several months. While only one nominee can win per category, each and every member who was nominated […]