CATT A LOG August 2014

AUGUST 2014

CATT-A-LOG • THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF CATT

L to R: Nate Weyant (Reno Green Landscaping), Josh Schmidt (Ferguson Enterprises), Robert Smith (Ferguson Enterprises)

L to R: Jerry Forsch (Reno Buick GMC Cadillac), Norin Mack (Ferguson Enterprises), John Rouloph (Viking Range)

L to R: Kreg Klaver (Andersen Windows), Sean Barry (Andersen Windows), Gary Crosswhite (CATT President)

Lots of Smiles at the July 15 Mixer

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he July 15 CATT mixer was hosted by Ferguson Enterprises at their Truckee showroom in the Pioneer Commerce Center. The Viking Company sent “Viking Range” Chef John Rouloph to oversee the grilling activities. The “celebration” theme captured the mood of attendees who were treated to awesome food and drink, followed by awesome raffle prizes!

Thanks to these donors for their help to make this mixer a huge success: BMD, Brimer Construction & Plumbing, Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe Truckee, In House Builders, Koch Elevator, Mountain Forge, Signature Landscapes, Simpson Strong-Tie, Soil Tech, The Office Boss And thanks to these donors who provided raffle prizes: Andersen Windows, A Step Above, Ferguson Enterprises, Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe Truckee, Reno Buick GMC Cadillac, Reno Truss, Simpson Strong-Tie, Truckee Tahoe Stone & Tile Cleaning, Waddell & Reed Thanks to Lynn Crosswhite for taking photos at the Mixer.

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he beautiful weather on Memorial Day Weekend might have kept some people away from the Truckee Home Show but the CATT booth was plenty busy! During the two days of the show, approximately 300 CATT Building & Remodeling Guides were given out and a new record was hit—60 Job to Bid forms were given to local homeowners seriously thinking about a remodeling project!

Big thanks to JD Hoss (JD Hoss Hardwoods and Carpet) for interviewing CATT Executive Director Pat Davison on live radio at the show. JD owns KTKE 101.5, a Truckee FM radio station, and was very generous with the airtime for CATT. Pat talked about the importance of using CATT members for construction or remodel projects and also described some upcoming CATT activities. And thanks are also due to Meridian Concrete for providing CATT carpenter pencils— these pencils are always a curiosity to those who don’t know what they are and eagerly sought by those who do.

Stephanie Stewart helping a home owner

Lots of Smiles at the July 15 Mixer

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Issues and Local Government Affairs Committee (LGAC) 3

Truckee Home Show

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Membership Committee News

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Truckee Building & Safety Division News 3

Training/Education

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Q&A

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A Note from the President

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Classified Ads

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CATT Calendar

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CATT Stats/Jobs to Bid & Permit #s 8

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Over 55% of our readers who answered a CATT survey responded they generally read ALL of the CATT-A-LOG newsletter.

More than half of all respondents said: “The CATT-A-LOG newsletter is relevant to me as a member because it provides information on committee activity.”

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A NOTE FROM THE

President CATT Calendar

(All meetings at the CATT office unless otherwise noted)

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he National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimates that for every 100 single family homes built in a typical metro area over a one-year period, the economic impact includes $21.1 million in local income, $2.2 million in taxes and other revenue for local governments, and 324 jobs. There are many benefits to the community when income earned through construction jobs is spent and recycled through the local economy. The typically good wages enable residents to buy homes, purchase local goods and services, and generally add to their community. All businesses are affected by this positive economic activity.

In 2013, sources estimate that Truckee had 1585 businesses. Of that total, 339 or 21.4% were in the construction industry—the single largest group. And, construction materials continues to be the #1 source of taxable sales for the Town of Truckee. Please see CATT Executive Director Pat Davison’s presentation to Good Morning Truckee (posted on CATT’s website) for additional information on construction’s local effect.

We, as an industry, have a tremendous impact on our communities. So, stand proud when representing our businesses—we are one of the main drivers of the economy.

Gary Crosswhite, 2014 CATT PRESIDENT

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Follow-up from July TDPUD General Manager Salary and Annual Meeting

he Truckee Donner Public Utility District has provided information regarding the compensation package for the General Manager: “July 1, 2015 his salary will be $234,122 not including COLA. His additional duties benefit for the Water Utility Manager will be that amount times 5%. We won’t know the COLA number until later this year.” The first “Annual Meeting” with TDPUD reps will be the September 15 LGAC meeting.

—A few words from CATT LGAC Chairman Mitch Clarin— CATT & Placer County together lower fees 40%! Once again CATT’s participation has led directly to a 40% reduction in certain permit fees. Effective immediately, Placer County is lowering the cost of permitting needing outside plan check by 40% in response to a request from CATT’s Local Government Affairs Committee (LGAC). The request questioned the double cost charged

by Placer County for citizens using an outside third party plan checker. Use of an outside plan checker helps keep the permitting process moving forward in a timely manner, so important to us up here in the mountains. Most submitters were not taking advantage of the third party offer due to the substantial increase in the cost, now alleviated. Kudos go out to Placer County Chief Building Official Tim Wegner for heading up the effort & CATT’s own Pat Davison for continuing to question the cost nexus. LGAC meets the third Monday of EVERY month, 4:00 PM at the CATT office: 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee. Call the office at 530-550-9999 or just show up if you have an issue to discuss or want to be part of the solution.

Future LGAC Meetings and Speakers – any member is welcome to attend: August 18—Tahoe Truckee Unified School District Board Chair Kim Szczurek September 15—Truckee CBO Johnny Goetz followed by Truckee Donner PUD reps for 1st “Annual Meeting” www.ca-tt.com

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August 4 – Board Meeting August 4 – CA State Fire Marshal Tonya Hoover is coming to Truckee for a morning presentation on Wildland-Urban Interface “Construction Standards and Methods.”

RSVP to Johnny Goetz 530-582-2905 or jgoetz@townoftruckee.com to attend.

August 5 – Christmas Holiday Party Committee Meeting August 6 – Mixer Committee Meeting August 6 – Membership Committee Meeting August 18 – Local Government Affairs Committee Meeting August 19 – Christmas Holiday Party Committee Meeting August 20 – Website Committee Meeting August 21 – Remodel Committee Meeting

SEPTEMBER

September 1 – Office Closed for Labor Day Holiday September 4 – MIXER at Spirit Tahoe in Truckee September 8 – Board Meeting September 9 – Christmas Holiday Party Committee Meeting

TRUCKEE BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION NEWS TANKLESS WATER HEATERS In an effort to clarify some of the confusion with tankless water heaters (such as whether a drainage pan is required and locations where they are required), I will try and point out some of the facts.

The Town of Truckee will only enforce the locations listed below per the 2013 California Plumbing Code (CPC) and will continue to educate our industry to the best of our abilities. After recent conversations with some local contractors about the fact that drainage pans are sometimes required and enforced for tankless water heaters and sometimes not, I feel it is important to be consistent across the board. These conversations led me and others to reach out to the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) for an opinion of the requirement. IAPMO did not waiver from the fact that even though a tankless water heater is basically an “on demand” flow of water, a drainage pan is required per the code.

Even though a tankless water heater typically does not hold water (some units do have a holding tank for a recirculation system), a drainage pan can and will help prevent water damage as well as be the first line of protection. In the event that the pipes and connections to the tankless water heater should sustain a leak, or if the unit itself has an internal leak, a drainage pan is your safety net. A drainage pan is required (2013 CPC) and should be used with the manufacturer’s recommendation and placed appropriately to contain any water damage that may occur. A drainage pan is required per the 2013 CPC, Chapter 5, Section 507.4 “Drainage Pan”—Where a water heater is located in an attic, attic-ceiling assembly, floor-ceiling assembly, or floor-subfloor assembly where damage results from a leaking water heater, a watertight pan of corrosion-resistant material shall be installed beneath the water heater with not less than 3/4 of an inch (20mm) diameter drain to an approved location.

“I have personally experienced the importance of a pan when a leak happened on a tankless water heater. The pan captured all the dripping water and avoided damage to the floor area below, saving me and the homeowner time and money. The cost is minimal and they are available here in town. In my professional opinion, a pan should be part of a normal installation as is with a traditional water heater and required by the code.”

—JAMIE BRIMER, BRIMER CONSTRUCTION & PLUMBING

Should you have any questions regarding this matter please feel free to stop by my office or call me at 530-582-2905.

Johnny Goetz, CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL

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Training/Education ///////////////////

All classes held at CATT Office, 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee Free to CATT members/$10 charge for non-members

QuickBooks Job Costing Thursday, August 14, 2014 12–1:00 pm. Q&A after. Lunch provided.

This class is presented by CATT member Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates, LLP. Do you really know what your new project is costing you? Materials? Employee Salaries? This class will help you take a look at your bottom line. RSVP to CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard by phone 530-550-9999 or email: info@ca-tt.com.

Air Tightness & Moisture Management Workshop Thursday, August 21, 2014 12–2 pm. Lunch provided.

This “air sealing” workshop is sponsored by CATT member SIGA. Achieve long-term building value by correct and reliable sealing. Generate more projects as a certified expert in air sealing. Update your expert knowledge to the latest state of technology.

RSVP to CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard by phone 530-550-9999 or email: info@ca-tt.com.

Research & Development Workshop Tuesday, August 26, 2014 12–1:00 pm. Q&A after. Lunch provided.

This class is presented by CATT member Mann,

Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates, LLP. Do you qualify for the largest business tax credit? Learn how your design work and engineering costs can reduce your tax bill. What surprise change this year made it easier for small businesses to use the credit? RSVP to CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard by phone 530-550-9999 or email: info@ ca-tt.com.

Benefits & Sustainability of Natural Stone & Thin Veneer Course Wednesday, September 17, 2014 12–2 pm. Lunch provided.

This presentation is sponsored by CATT member Design Outdoor, Inc. and will provide the participants a general overview of the benefits and sustainability of natural stone and thin veneer by explaining what natural stone thin veneer is, what makes it a sustainable product, and how it is produced in a sustainable manner. The course will give participants a better understanding of the specifications of natural stone thin veneer and how the styles, colors, textures, and shapes of natural stone can add unique beauty to any project.

Credits: AIA–1 LU/HSW credit; ASLA–1 Professional Development Credit (This course has been approved by the American Institute of Architects and American Society of Landscape

WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH A $300 GIFT CARD? he Membership Committee is excited to announce a New Member Contest that could put a $300, $200 or $100 Visa Gift Card in your wallet. Any existing CATT member who recruits a new member

by September 30, 2014 will be entered into a drawing to win a Visa Gift Card. The more members you bring in, the more chances you have to win. There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize.

PLUS, when you win, so does your new member. CATT is giving away $200 cash to the 1st place winner’s new member.

Think of that contractor, supplier or professional who is not a CATT member yet and invite them to join. The contest will end on September 30th.

The contest drawing will be held at the Mixer Event on October 9th at Interior Design by Julie Johnson-Holland so you have plenty of time to get your name into the hat.

Contact Membership & Event Coordinator Peg Friesen at the CATT office to request membership materials for your recruiting effort, 530-550-9999 or memberinfo@ca-tt.com. Good luck!

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Architects). RSVP to Dmitri Pruyn at Design Outdoor by phone 775-745-8427 or email: info@ designoutdoor.com.

Incorporating Your Business Tuesday, September 23, 2014 12–1:00 pm. Q&A after. Lunch provided.

This class is presented by CATT member Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates, LLP. Learn about the tax benefits and pitfalls of different business structures. Find out what is best about partnerships, LLC, Sole proprietors, S corporations, C corporations. RSVP to CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard by phone 530-550-9999 or email: info@ca-tt.com.

Reading and Understanding Your Financials Tuesday, October 21, 2014 12–1:00 pm. Q&A after. Lunch provided.

This class is presented by CATT member Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates, LLP. Interested in using your financials for more than just filing a tax return? Learn how to use your reports for help when making strategic business decisions.

RSVP to CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard by phone 530-550-9999 or email: info@ca-tt.com.

last three months of 2014 free. What a great deal! Get 15 months of membership for the price of 12! This means the new member will get all the CATT benefits now instead of waiting for January 1, 2015. These benefits include: Company name displayed in two listings on the CATT website, exclusive Job-to-Bid notices, CATT monthly newsletters and emails, the right to vote for CATT Board members, nominate and vote in the Awards program, plus many more awesome benefits and services (display business cards in the office, use the conference room, discounts, etc.).

Notify all your business associates who are not CATT members yet—this is the time to save some money and join the only organization representing the interests of the construction industry in the Truckee Tahoe area.

Contact Membership and Event Coordinator, Peg Friesen, at the CATT office for more information or to obtain a membership application for this special deal, 530-550-9999 or memberinfo@ca-tt.com.

Member Orientation October 23

Are you making the most of your CATT membership? Learn how to maximize your membership at the upcoming Member Orientation on Wednesday, October 23rd from 4–6 pm, location to be determined. All existing, new, or prospective members are encouraged to attend. Light appetizers, a prize drawing, networking, and free stuff for each attendee are all part of the orientation too! Bring your prospective members to the orientation and we’ll take it from there!

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Great homes take great products.

Another outstanding project supplied by Design Outdoor.

Quality work by: Gallagher Construction

Supplying the Extraordinary in Outdoor Living to Northern Nevada and Tahoe Since 2001

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775.851.9499

CAPITOL CONNECTION

Q&A for Contractors

By Shauna Krause, president, Capitol Services, Inc.

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ike holidays we get good feelings about and enjoy coming back on the calendar, it’s always a pleasure to hear from a contractor we’ve helped before. Especially when we can offer good news in response to the question. Another contractor wants to “C” about adding some class to his Inactive number, but first we dispel a mistaken notion about “handyman licensing”.

Q: My license is currently suspended because my bond expired. I attempted to renew it but the bonding company wants close to $1000 to renew it for one more year! I have no complaints or claims filed on my bond so I don’t understand why the premium is so high. Can I get just a Handyman License since most of my projects have been small lately?

A: Just FYI, even when there are no claims/judgments against the bond, the cost of the bond is determined based on your credit. I have to tell you there is no such thing as a Handyman License. You mentioned that most of your projects are small; if they are under $500 (including time and materials) you can do them without a Contractor’s License.

You may also consider shopping around for a bond. Perhaps you might find one less expensive or even one that allows you to make payments.

Q: Last year you helped us with the license holder move between two of our qualifying individuals. Our license dates show a gap between March 15, 2013 and April 11, 2013 and one of our prime contractors is, we believe mistakenly, denying payment of work performed during this period. I do not

recall a gap during the transition. Can you help me understand the license rules when you have a Disassociation and Reinstatement? Please advise.

A: Once a qualifier disassociates from a license, you have 90 days to replace them. The license still remains active and in good standing during that 90 day period. So unless there were other circumstances associated with the license you have not shared, it’s not an issue to have no qualifying individual for that month of time. The license stands.

Q: I want to add some of the “C” classifications to my license but it’s currently Inactive. Do I need to re-activate the license first before I can add the classifications?

A: No, as long as the status of license is “Inactive” and not “Expired” you can add classifications to the license. Let us know if we can help speed up the process.

Q: I had called your company a few months ago regarding my GC license that is expired. I am ready to get my license back now but it’s currently under my former corporation. I formed a new corporation and I want to reassign this license to my newly registered California entity. What is the process to accomplish this?

A: A license number cannot be transferred from one corporation to another. You will be required to obtain a new license number. Assuming it has not been over five years since your previous license expired, no exams would be required.

While knowledge is power, knowing where to go for the answers is half the battle. Get expert assistance immediately when you call 866-443-0657, email info@cutredtape.com, or write us at Capitol Services, Inc., 1225 8th St., Ste. 500, Sacramento, CA 95814. Research past columns at www.cutredtape.com.

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CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE Truckee Rents, an established business, 30+ years in Truckee.

Turn key, perfect for contractor. Contact Mike, Frank or Karin at 530.587.7832 or truckeerents@sbcglobal.net.

FOR SALE Used construction Equipment. Call Tom at 775.750.5743.

FOR RENT Storage Yard, ideal for landscapers and excavators, near Tahoe Donner. $600 per month. Contact Eric at 530.412.2100 or breamer@sbcglobal.net.

FOR SALE “Rack It” lumber rack, fits a full size truck bed. Good condition. $195. For more information contact Rich Molsby with MOBO Law at 530.214.8700. $ MONEY TO LEND Great rates, small amounts available for your clients’ remodels or additions, bridge loans, your autos, tools, etc. Contact Mitch at 530.308.9124 or Mitch@MitchClarin.com.

FOR SALE Barn Wood Circular Sawn Hickory 6x6, 8x8. Doug Fir 1x4, 6, 8, 10, 12; 2x4, 6, 8, 10, 12; 3x10, 11x11. 5 Bd Ft with free delivery anywhere in the Basin. Live Edge Slabs, huge pieces Walnut, Elm, Oak. 10–30 Bd Ft. Call Alex with Finishing Touch Carpentry at 530.362.6700 for more details.

FOR SALE Fully improved residential building lots on Timberline View Court/Mt. Rose Highway, Reno NV: APN 04907049 @ 7.34 acres, MLS# 120002275, $345,000 and APN 04907047 @ 1.90 acres, MLS# 120002276. Currently $119,000. Seller may carry & subordinate—terms negotiable. Best views in Reno. Call Rick Dyess at 775.742.4609 or email rick@sierraheritage.com.

FOR RENT Gradall. 45 FT reach with truss boom and 1 yard bucket. Great for backfill. For questions and rental price, please call Jude at 530.567.5150 FOR SALE #1 5/8” x 24” all heart Redwood taper-sawn shakes. Random width.

5 BND = SQ@10” exp. 239 BND available. $43.34 cost per BND + tax. Call Jim @ Washoe Building Supply 775.691.9633.

FOR SALE Redwood Siding. Square edged redwood siding available in 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, or 12” widths and lengths up to 20 feet for $7–9/board foot. This full 1” thick recycled green building material is resawn from salvaged old-growth redwood logs.

Contact Pam at info@YankinsReclaimedWood.com or 530.587.3700. www.ca-tt.com

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CATT Home Show

RHck StHrs: H Robert Cattaneo United Paint – Stain and Laquer H Mikol Maitland Archterra Design Studio H Curtis Niccum Niccum Designs H Stephanie Stewart Stephanie Stewart’s Bookkeeping H Hillary Talbot Architect Mason Kirby H Gerald Wallace Truckee Tahoe Stone & Tile Cleaning (this is Gerald’s 6th year working at the show for CATT!)

Hillary Talbot and Robert Cattaneo talking to a homeowner

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12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G Truckee, CA 96161 (Located across the street from Truckee Town Hall) Ph: 530-550-9999 | Fx: 530-550-9998 info@ca-tt.com | www.ca-tt.com

CATT’s MISSION: To promote a positive business environment for the building and housing industry and enhance opportunities for its members and the community

2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CATT Stats

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Gary Crosswhite, President Meridian Concrete, Inc. Barry Lease, Vice-President Incline Builders, Inc. Josh Root, Secretary Root of Design Electric Paul Griggs, Treasurer Griggs Custom Homes Michael Forshee, Past President Forshee Construction

Hall’s Excavating, Inc., Al and Casey Hall Tru-Line Builders, Inc., Daniel Swartzendruber

DIRECTORS

Mitch Clarin, Mitchell T. Clarin Andrew Cross, Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co. Ken Foster, K.B. Foster Civil Engineering Doug Gadow, Linchpin Structural Engineering Greg Haupert, Sierra Integrated Systems Rich Loverde, Loverde Builders Mike Nethersole, M.D. Construction & Consulting Larry Orlando, Orlando Enterprises Tahoe Ted Reviglio, Western Nevada Supply Ryan Swenson, Simpson Strong-Tie

STAFF

Pat Davison, Executive Director Peg Friesen, Membership & Event Coordinator Amanda Bullard, Office Manager

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CATT Jobs to Bid & Permit #s

General Contractors 76 Sub-Contractors 101 Associates/Suppliers 69 Professionals 84 Organizations 7 Total 337

CATT Jobs to Bid Sent Out in June/YTD Total:

Building Permit #s Issued in June/YTD Total:

Private 8/50 Public Works 1/10

Truckee New Single Family Residential 7/40 Eastern Placer County New Single Family Residential 22/56