1161 – darrelplant.com

I hearby christen thee “Plumbergate”:

‘Joe the plumber’ isnt licensed
Local man focus of presidential debate

“Joe the Plumber” isnt a plumber — at least not a licensed one, or a registered one.

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According to Lucas County Building Inspection records, A. W. Newell Corp. does maintain a state plumbing license, and one with the City of Toledo, but would not be allowed to work in Lucas County outside of Toledo without a county license.

Mr. Wurzelbacher said he works under Al Newells license, but according to Ohio building regulations, he must maintain his own license to do plumbing work.
>He is also not registered to operate as a plumber in Ohio, which means hes not a plumber.

Mr. Wurzelbacher said he was hired by Mr. Newell six years ago and that the possibility of him eventually buying the company was discussed during his job interview.

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Mr. Wulzerbachers notoriety has raised the ire of Tom Joseph, business manager for Local 50 of the United Association of Plumbers, Steamfitters, and Service Mechanics, who claimed that Mr. Wulzerbacher didnt undergo any apprenticeship training.

“When you have guys going out there with no training whatsoever, its a little disreputable to start with,” Mr. Joseph said. “Were the real Joe the Plumber.”

Mr. Joseph said Mr. Wulzerbacher could only legally work in the townships, but not in any municipality in Lucas County or elsewhere in the country.

“This individual has got no schooling, no licenses, hes never been to a training program, union or non-union, in the United States of America,” Mr. Joseph said.