NPBA Newsletter August 2011

Mission statement The North Peninsula Building Association represents builders and associates of the building industry. We advocate constant improvement of building and business practices to provide quality construction in our community.

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Linda Alger grills up delicious treats on the Big Green Egg. You too could grill on a Big Green Egg if you sink a hole in one!

NPBA 12th Annual Golf Tournament

The 12th Annual NPBA Golf Tournament is just days away. There’s still time to put your team together. To register, call the NPBA office at 452-8160 or e-mail faleana@npba.info. Cost per golfer is $75 and includes a cart, range balls and drink ticket. The tournament sponsor is First Federal and Spirit Sponsor is Sound Community Bank. The theme is "Bettin' on the Green." Great prizes and lots of fun to be had on the green, so don't miss it.

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August 2011

Future Builders house complete On June 9, a large crowd turned out to celebrate the near completion of Future Builders House No. 11 with an old-fashioned barbecue. The event gave members and program supporters an opportunity to see the handiwork of the Future Builders students and give all a chance to tour the fifth home built in the Linn Acres low-impact development subdivision. NPBA would like to thank Coldwell Banker Uptown, First Federal, Angeles Millworks & Lumber Company and Hartnagel’s Building Supply for sponsoring the barbecue.

Above, Future Builders class members and instructors Dan Peacock and Dave Peterson stand proudly in front of Future Builders House No.11.

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Far left, attendees enjoy the barbecue and good fellowship.

At left, NPBA Member Grillmasters cook for the crowd.

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August 2011

EPA rejects lead paint third-party clearance testing proposal The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has rejected a proposal to add third-party clearance testing to the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP). NAHB had requested that this regulation be selected for review by the EPA under the Presidential Executive Order for Regulatory Review (Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, 76 FR 3821 issued on Jan. 21) concerning the impact of federal rules on small businesses and job creation.

“We’re pleased that the EPA listened to the concerns of remodelers about the extreme costs that the proposed clearance testing would have imposed,” said Bob Peterson, NAHB Remodelers chairman and a remodeler from Fort Collins, Colo.

“Homeowners are saved from spending a great deal of money on lead testing. If remodeling is more affordable, homeowners will be able to hire an EPA-certified renovator to keep them safe from lead dust hazards during renovation.”

The lead rule applies to homes built before 1978 and requires renovator training and certification, following lead-safe work practices, containing and cleaning dust, and recordkeeping.

Under the lead paint rule, contractors have been required to wipe down the project area after completing remodeling or renovation work and match the result to an EPA-approved card to determine whether lead paint dust still is present — a process that EPA says is “effective at reducing dust lead levels below the dust-lead hazard standard.”

The proposal would have required contractors to hire EPA-accredited dust samplers to collect several samples after a renovation and send them to an EPA-accredited lab for lead testing. Because of the cost of this as well as the waiting period for test results and the limited number of accredited labs nationwide, professional remodelers were very concerned about homeowners’ willingness to undergo the process.

“The EPA has main-

Are you in compliance with the law?

If you do remodeling work in pre-1978 built homes which disturbs more than 6 square feet of surface, then at least one person from your company must attend the EPA Certified Renovator Training and become certified. You also must register your firm with the Washington Department of Commerce at a cost of $25.

In an effort to assist our members to more affordably comply with this rule, the NPBA became an approved training partner of the National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) and teaches the Lead Renovator class under NCHH’s EPA accreditation. Annie O’Rourke of Drafting Solutions is a certified trainer and is the instructor for the class.

The next class will be from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Lincoln Center in Port Angeles. Cost for the class is $150 for NPBA members and $250 for nonmembers. E-mail faleana@npba.info to register or give the office a call at 452-8160. tained its common sense approach to keeping families safe during renovation,” said Peterson. “Hiring trained professional remodelers to contain dust, use lead-safe work practices and clean-up has been shown to successfully minimize lead hazards and protect individuals from lead exposure.”

Several problems with the rule still remain.

The EPA has yet to recognize an efficient, lowcost lead test kit that meets the requirements of the regulation. And last year the agency removed a key consumer choice measure —

the opt-out provision — which allowed homeowners with no children or pregnant women in residence to waive the rule’s requirement.

In this down economy, consumers still are balking at the extra costs of the rule and often choose to reduce the amount of work done on their homes, hire uncertified contractors or endanger themselves by attempting the work themselves.

For questions about lead paint, e-mail NAHB Remodelers at remodel@nahb.org, or call Kelly Mack at 800-368-5242, ext. 8451.

Calendar of events: Aug. 26 NPBA Golf Tournament at The Cedars Aug. 31 EPA Certified Lead Renovator Class Sept. 8 NPBA Board Meeting Sept. 17 Chili Cook-Off Sept. 29 NPBA General Membership Meeting and Dinner

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Energy Star Training® Built Green Clallam County has partnered with Clallam County PUD and Peninsula College to bring the following classes to you at a great price. Classes will take place on Sept. 28 at the Lincoln Center in Port Angeles.

■ Meet and Exceed the Code with NW Energy Star® Homes 8 a.m.-noon Meet and Exceed training encompasses an overview of current code and how we got there, along with how building science best practices and performance testing fit into present and future codes. This training’s main objective is to help prepare builders not only to meet the current energy code, but also to stay ahead of the code and future building trends through the Energy Star® program.

■ Build It Tight, Ventilate It Right 1-5 p.m.

Build It Tight, Ventilate It Right training conveys an understanding of the importance of air barrier framing and its contribution to overall performance.

Attendees will learn how to recognize how a proper air barrier strategy is established and the methods by which tight construction is achieved and tested. Attendees also will learn how to identify ventilation options and the pros and cons associated with each strategy. Backing, blocking and caulking strategies will be addressed, as well as instruction and practice with calculating ventilation requirements.

Cost for one class is $25 for members, $45 for nonmembers. Cost for both classes is $45 for members, $65 for nonmembers and includes lunch from noon-1 p.m. To register, e-mail faleana@npba.info or call the office at 452-8160.

2011 Officers and Board of Directors President: Rick Gross, Estes Builders, LLC Immediate Past President: Tracy Gudgel, Zenovic and Associates Secretary: Donna Knifsend, Lawsuit Prevention & Management Life Director: Bill Roberds, Excel Utility Construction Treasurer: Teri Ward, First Federal 1st Vice President: Garrett DelaBarre, DelaBarre Construction 2nd Vice President: Bill Feeley, Feeley Construction Builder Directors: Alex Anderson, Alex Anderson Concrete; Bill Feeley, Feeley Construction; Larry Hanna, L.P. Hanna Construction; Jac Osborn, by Design Group Associate Directors: Roger Wheeler, RJ Services; Dan Donovan, Allform Welding; Jim Strong State Directors: Mark Smith; Kevin Russell, Clawson Construction; Garrett DelaBarre, DelaBarre Construction; Scott Schwagler, J&J Construction of PA; Rick Gross, Estes Builders, LLC Executive Officer: FaLeana Wech Future Builders Construction Superintendent: Dan Peacock

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August 2011

Member Announcements Straits Electric announces that it has moved to a new location at 1009 W. 13th St. in Port Angeles, just across the alley from its old location off C street. The firm’s employees invite all to stop by and visit them at their new location.

Available Now: Workshop/Office/Storage/? 664 FT2 building with bathroom. 2 rollup garage doors, 1 man door, 1-car parking – secure, private. Perfect for small business, office, warehouse, storage, workshop, etc. Located on the west side of P.A. just off C Street. $350/month. Contact: straits@olypen.com.

NPBA’s 1st Annual Chili Cook-off & Beer Garden

Do you have an awesome secret recipe for chili that you would like to compete with?

Then be sure to enter the NPBA’s first annual Chili Cook-off from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept.

17 at Pioneer Park in Sequim, 387 E. Washington St. To enter the competition and have a chance to become the Grand Champion, submit your entry form, which can be downloaded at NPBA.info, along with $25.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three cooks as well as full press coverage of your awesome cooking ability!

Featured member benefit of the month

BIAW's Builder Member Rebate Program

President aka Chef Rick Gross says: I challenge anyone to beat my chili recipe!

If you just would like to eat chili and drink some good beer then go to NPBA.info and download an RSVP form.

It’s going to be great fun so be sure to attend!

No one likes to leave money on the table.

So, what would you think if you could get a rebate for your loyalty to many of the nation’s leading housing industry product suppliers?

You can!

For the minimal effort of providing information on the home construction products you use when you close on a home or project, you’ll be putting money back in your pocket.

Both builder and remodeler companies, no matter how large or small, qualify for the program. When you participate in the program, you can count on receiving checks every quarter!

Online registration is free and easy and the submittal process is painless, with minimal forms required. For the fourth quarter of 2010 (which is the second quarterly rebate since BIAW signed onto this national program), 38 participants filed a claim and in May a total of $18,822.50 was returned to BIAW mem-

bers. The average return of $495 nearly equals the annual dues for most participants.

Currently there are 105 builder members registered but every home builder in Washington should be taking advantage of this program. It’s an effective way to make sure every dollar counts, especially in the current market.

If you haven’t registered for the BIAW Member Rebate Program, go to the BIAW website www.biaw.com, select ‘BIAW Programs’ and then ‘Member Rebate’ for more information, the latest newsletter and the link to the online registration form.

Questions? E-mail Jan Rohila at janr@biaw. com or call 800-228-4229, ext. 101.

Please note, the program only is available to current BIAW Members.

Thanks!

NPBA would like to thank the following renewing companies for their continued support: Air Flo Heating Company Angeles Electric, Inc. Bryan Anderson Concrete Construction Dave’s Heating & Cooling Service Eagle Home Mortgage Glass Services Hines Construction Jeanne Martin, CPA Maple View Enterprises Olympic Electric Company Pacific Refrigeration and TV Parry Construction Straits Electric Westerra Homes