Wholesaler Distributor - Application for Membership

Any Person, being a whose principal business is the distribution to the industry of Plumbing and Heating products and that they continuously carries in stock a general assortment thereof in sufficient quantities to answer all ordinary requirements of the industry in their locality. CIPH By-Laws recognize two classes of Wholesalers: 1) Wholesaler Distributor; 2) Specialty: Wholesaler Distributor.

The undersigned hereby applies for membership in the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating and, if accepted, agrees to comply with all the provisions of the By-Laws of the Institute. The undersigned agrees to pay annual dues in accordance with the schedule approved by the Board of Directors of the Institute

Membership Bylaws for Wholesaler Distributor

Wholesaler Distributor - Any Person, being a wholesaler distributor shall be eligible to become a Voting Member provided they buy from at least one major manufacturer serving their locality in six or more of the following 10 product categories, at least one of which must be category one. Such members shall not be directly involved in the installation of such materials:

1. Full line of plumbing fixtures. 2. Full line of faucets and plumbing trim. 3. Tubing and pipe. 4. Water heaters. 5. Industrial pipe, valves and fittings. 6. Full line of drains. 7. Hydronic equipment. 8. Potable water system equipment. 9. Waterworks pipe, valves and fittings. 10. Heating equipment, controls, sheet metal and accessories.

The company must have been in business based in Canada for a reasonable period of time as determined by the Board.

Specialty Wholesaler Distributor - Any Person, being a wholesaler distributor shall be eligible to become a Voting Member provided they buy direct from at least one major manufacturer serving their locality in each of the product categories listed under one or more of the following specialty wholesaler options. Such members shall not be directly involved in the installation of such material.

Option 1 (Plumbing) - 1. Full line of plumbing fixtures 2. Full line of faucets and plumbing trim 3. Bath and shower accessories

Option 2 (Hydronic) - 1. Hydronic equipment 2. Controls 3. Tubing and pipe 4. Pipe fittings and accessories

Option 3 (PVF) - 1. Tubing and pipe 2. Full line of valves 3. Pipe fittings and accessories

Option 4 (Waterworks) - 1. Municipal vales and hydrants 2. Tubing and piping 3. Pipe fittings and accessories

Option 5 (Heating) - 1. Air and heating equipment 2. Controls 3. Sheet metal products 4. Accessories

Option 6 (Pumps and Water Treatment) - 1. Pumps 2. Pump accessories 3. Water Treatment 4. Controls

The company must have been in business based in Canada for a reasonable period of time as determined by the Board.

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Application for Membership
Please calculate annual membership dues based on last year's Canadian sales. Return your application to CIPH with dues payment. Dues payments will not be processed until your application has been approved. Dues are payable each May 1st. The Institute’s fiscal year is May 1st to April 30th. The CIPH Board of Directors will review your application at the next Board Meeting.

Company Name *

Address Line 1 *

City *

Province *

Postal Code *

Phone *

Fax

Email *

Website

President of Company *

Applicant Name *

Position *

Signature *

List Manufactures that sell to Company *

Please list up to 3 MANUFACTURERS who sell to the company on a regular basis in each applicable category below. You must carry the product in your regular monthly inventory

Categories *	Manufacture 1 *	Manufacture 2 *	Manufacture 3 *

What is the company’s geographic marketing area?

How Many Branch Locations?

What is the Company's estimated average monthly inventory

List the products you manufacture that fall into these categories *

List the general types of plumbing, heating, hydronics, waterworks and industrial products you manufacture in Canada: (attach a list if more space is required)

What other product groups does the company stock or sell

What percentage of the company’s total sales do these products represent?

What percentage of the company’s sales are to *

Plumbing, Heating & Mechanical Contractors *	Consumers *	Builders *	Retailers *	Industrial *

Does the company install any of the products it sells?

Yes

How many employees does the company have in Canada *

Date company established? *

Year:

How long has it been under the present ownership *

Years:

Is it registered or incorporated in Canada *

Yes

Federally

Provincially

Is the company affiliated with any other Canadian company *

Is the other company in the plumbing and heating industry *

Please give the name of the other company from the previous question and explain the relationship *

Put N/A if 'no' was selected in the previous question

Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation fulfillment: Yes, I agree to receive e-communications from CIPH

List key employees of the company

Name	Title	Location	Email

To assist the CIPH Membership committee with their recommendation *

Please indicate top three reasons why you want to become a member of the institute

2024/2025 Dues Calculation Form
The following dues schedule has been approved by the Board of Directors of CIPH. Please calculate annual membership dues based on last year's Canadian sales. Effective May 1, 2024 for the CIPH fiscal year May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025. Dues are payable May 1 or with your application for CIPH Membership.

Please list subsidiaries, if any *

Basic Dues (Canadian Annual Including subsidiaries) *

Please select appropriate option.

On Sales of over $100 million *	On Sales of $50 million to $100 million *	On Sales of $20 to $50 million *	On Sales of $1 to $20 million *	Basic Dues *
$6,075	$5,180	$3,670	$2,130

Additional Dues *

$175 for each location that inventories and sells one or more of plumbing, heating, hydronics, waterworks, PVF, pumps & water treatment products

#Locations x $175 (Maximum - 100 Locations or $17,500)

Annual dues / Subtotal (Basic dues plus additional dues) *

TOTAL DUES (Annual dues / Subtotal + GST) *

Signing Officer *

Title *

Signature *

Please fill out full name

Wholesaler Distributor - Application for Membership

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