Chalkline Winter 2020

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WINTER 2020

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties

New rules from OSHA

Stiffer protocols will pose challenges for builders – page 5 President’s Message �������������������������������������������������������4 Meet the Newest Renewable ���������������������������������������� 8 Residential Building Codes Changes ������������������������ 9

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CONTENTS / MEMBERSHIP & BOARD

2020 Board of Directors OFFICERS

Contents

PRESIDENT

Brett Tallan, M.J. Tallan Construction VICE PRESIDENT

Nolan Fridley, Nolan Fridley Construction SECRETARY/TREASURER

Jason Sawyers, Randy Fultz Custom Homes, LLC ASSOCIATE VICE-PRESIDENT

Brent DeHart, Northwestern Mutual IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Mike Riddle, Mike Riddle Construction, LLC FORMER PAST PRESIDENT

Rick Massey, Richard Massey Construction

BOARD MEMBERS Mike Devlin, Withers Lumber Oleg Foksha, Foksha Homes Kyle Juran, Remodeling by Classic Homes, Inc. Leslie Kampstra, Cherry City Interiors & Design Wes McWhorter, Premier Remodeling & Design Brad Moore, AmeriTitle Keith Owen, Owen Construction Kevin Scerini, Sunco Homes & Remodeling Jordan Schweiger, Good Well Construction Amy Senske, Consolidated Supply / The Fixture Gallery Bruce Wadleigh, Barn Wood Naturals Andrew Wheeler, T. Wheeler Homes, LLC

Association Staff Mike Erdmann, Chief Executive Officer mike@HomeBuildersAssociation.org Carrie Daye, Director of Member Services carrie@HomeBuildersAssociation.org Brad Nanke, Director of Safety & Training brad@HomeBuildersAssociation.org Tracy Mitchell, Contract Accountant accounting@HomeBuildersAssociation.org

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The Spike Club is an exclusive group of members who contribute to the growth of the association by recruiting and retaining members. Spikes maintain a special status, have the respect of their peers as valued members of the HBA and are recognized for their efforts locally and nationally.

To become a Spike, bring in six members to the HBA. Applications for prospective members may be obtained from the HBA office, or call to have one sent to the prospective member.

President’s Message ���������������������������������������� 4 New Rules from OSHA ������������������������������������ 5 Meet the Newest Renewable �������������������������� 8 Oregon Residential Code Changes ����������������� 9 Vital Statistics �������������������������������������������������� 14

ALL TIME BIG SPIKE 1500+ John Gooley 2561

STATESMAN SPIKE 500+ Ric McNall 802

SUPER SPIKE 250–499 Tim Mametieff 463 Mike Smith 462 Rick Massey 428 John Mills 416 Mike Meaghers 371

Dan Dorn 363 Jeffrey Green 350 Dean Kaufman 330 Chuck Foster 288 Jubal Frost 267

ROYAL SPIKE 150–249 Steve Johnson 241 Mike Riddle 212 Don Druliner 202 Tom Wheeler 199

Rick Ziebell 168 Randy Fultz 169 Ken Hannegan 162

RED SPIKE 100–149 Kelvin Dettwyler 145 Rob Rardin 123

Jerry Page 100

GREEN SPIKE 50–99 John Hammer 96 Lora Creswick 93 Matt Holstege 84 Rich Kansky 83 Kent Kaufman 79 Larry Bilyeu 75 Brad Moore 72 Eric Olsen 69 Kathy Temple 65

Jordan Schweiger 65 Bruce Hardy 63 Don Sturgeon 60 Kerry Kuenzi 59 Mike Smith 56 Serge Serdsev 53 Patrick Jackson 53 Eric Templeton 51 Randy Melton 50

LIFE SPIKE 25–49 Eric Jensen 48 Chris Pfeifer 47 Steve Herr 46 Jim Hobbs 45 Rich Tovar 45 Ryan Bloedel 43 David Hafner 35 Kimberly Hosmer 35 Michael Devlin 35

Jason Sawyers 34 Tim Kelsh 34 Nolan Fridley 31 Rich Fry 26 Laura Dorn 26 Mark Shipman 26 Kevin Stone 26 Jason Sawyers 34

BLUE SPIKE 6–24 Hunter Emerick 25 Kraig Kelly 23 Randy Reeves 23 Jason Robertson 21 Robert Kleinke 21 Steve Hurley 20 Chad Robb 18 Don Lulay 12 Brett Tallan 12 Ricky Fast 10

Chad Montgomery 10 Chris Rasmussen 10 Gary Epping 10 Brent DeHart 9 Tim Roth 8 Jim Sparkman 8 Becky O’BrienGardinier 6 Leslie Savage 6

New & Reinstated Members Abiqua Electric Angela Tovar 503-390-0831 Spike: Jordan Schweiger 4AC Services Aaron Carpenter 503-729-3609 Spike: Jordan Schweiger Advantage Environmental, Inc. Sid Carter 360-356-7628 Spike: Jordan Schweiger Asbestos Training Oregon Kelly Cowan 503-953-2169 Spike: Jordan Schweiger Ayhan Construction, Inc. Sergie Ayhan 503-991-0063 Spike: Mike Riddle Barsukoff Homes, LLC dba BH Homes Billy Barsukoff 971-338-8213 Basil Maggard Construction LLC Basil Maggard 971-901-2944 Spike: Mike Riddle Blair Built, LLC James Blair 503-508-1515 New & Reinstated Members continues on Page 13

Dropped Members Do you know or do business with any former members of the association? If so, give them a call and encourage them to maintain their HBA membership. You’ll get a Spike Credit, plus help keep the association strong.

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We are an association of building industry professionals committed to supporting our members. We advocate for balanced, efficient, and responsible development while promoting the social and economic values of homeownership in our community.

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President’s Message Well, another year is almost over and as we head into the holiday season most of us are saying “What a year it has been!”. One for the record books I am sure. From Covid to wildfires to increased regulations and restrictions on the ways that we work and live our lives, we have all had to be fluid and adapt. Thankfully, it has been and continues to be a robust strong building economy that we all have been enjoying. At the same time though, we all are struggling to keep up with demand and pressures of customers and the limited supplies and labor shortages. Definitely an unconventional year on so many levels.

As this year draws to an end and I pass the torch off to our incoming President Nolan Fridley I reflect on how well the HBA has done this year. It has been an honor to serve as your President this past year but I would mostly like to thank all the staff, past and present, for their diligent work in continuing to steer and maneuver through this year. Mike Erdmann at the helm, has done a tremendous job of keeping the HBA going in the right direction even in the midst of making tough changes. And Carrie Daye has and continues to be amazing; always there to help with any need big or small. I know that without the staff’s help myself and many of you would not have had such an easy time of building through these difficult times. Also, a huge

by Brett Tallan 2020 HBA President

Thank You to the rest of the Board of Directors for putting in the time and effort to help run this important organization; your time and commitment does not go unnoticed. I am also excited for the new Board coming on this upcoming year and some of the great new faces. I know the HBA is in good hands.

So, as we head into 2021, I am looking forward to another New Year on so many levels. I know that we will continuing to face a barrage of battles with how we work and build homes, but I also know that with resilience, flexibility, and determination we can continue the good fight. And I also know the HBA will be there to help us all along the way. Thank You for letting me serve in 2020, and “Here’s to 2021!”

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New rules from OSHA

Stiffer protocols will pose challenges for builders

By James Day

Oregon OSHA has adopted new rules in an effort to combat the spread of coronavirus in all workplaces. Key requirements include mandating that employers carry out a comprehensive set of risk-reducing measures.

The rules took effect Nov. 16, with certain parts phased in, and are expected to remain in effect until May 4, 2021. They are a continuation and expansion of the guidance produced by the Oregon Health Authority and enforced in the workplace

by Oregon OSHA, including physical distancing, use of face coverings, and sanitation.

The rules require employers to notify employees of a workplace infection and provide training to workers on how to reduce risks. Likewise, employers must formally assess the risk of exposure, develop infection control plans, and address indoor air quality within their current capability.

“We believe compliance with this rule will help reduce the serious threat to workers posed by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Michael Wood, administrator for Oregon OSHA. “It does so by establishing a clear, practical, and consistent set of measures for employers.”

The changes also will pose new challenges for the construction and building trades, which already have had to modify their work practices to meet virus requirements.

“The biggest challenge I see is that the exposure risk assessment and infection control plans will need to be either www.HomeBuildersAssociation.org

site specific, or facility type specific with site-specific content,” said Brad Nanke, director of safety and training for the Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties.

“This will have to be reviewed with all employees at each job site and feedback must be solicited from each employee.

These components will need to be documented for each job site. The documentation will be a big issue, as will making sure that employees that may have short tasks at multiple job sites will have to review the plans for each job site and be asked for input.”

The rules suggest that employees use masks or face coverings instead of face shields alone. Here is a closer look at the new guidelines for construction trades: General operations/screening: Each construction employer who controls access to a site must develop and implement a system to screen employees and visitors accessing the site using a pre-screening checklist consistent with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Physical distancing: Construction employers must a) Ensure that workers maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance between themselves and their co-workers on all construction sites, except as otherwise provided; b) Limit work in occupied areas of a home or other structure to only those tasks that are strictly necessary; and Continued next page Winter 2020 | The Chalkline | 5

New OSHA Rules

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Masks and face covering: Employers must review and implement Oregon Health Authority guidelines. If at any point such guidance is no longer available, such employers must require all employees, patrons, and other visitors 5 years of age and older, unless they are eating or drinking, to wear masks, face coverings, or face shields in all indoor spaces, and in all outdoor spaces whenever at least 6 feet of physical distancing cannot be consistently ensured.

Also, while reasonable accommodation for those unable to wear a mask, face coverings, or face shields must be provided, such an accommodation does not include exempting individuals from the requirement to wear a mask, face covering, or face.

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c) When it is not practical to maintain a physical distance of at least 6 feet, ensure that workers remain separated to the largest degree practical and that the duration of such activity is kept as short as possible.

Construction employers are encouraged, but not required, to redesign workflow, including access to stairwells, floor levels, etc., to maximize distance between workers; one-way routes, if used, should include signs.

Nanke of the Home Builders Association also has concerns about possible penalties.

“As for penalties, OSHA indicated that people have not been cited unless they blatantly disregard the rules and instruct their employees not to follow them,” Nanke said. “I suspect this could change down the road as more people become familiar with the rules.”

HOW WE GOT HERE Beginning in late June, the process to develop the rules included more than a dozen virtual forums dealing with specific issues and industries before the first of four stakeholder review drafts was even developed. And each

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subsequent draft incorporated changes resulting from Oregon OSHA’s discussion with a large number of employer and worker representatives, as well as feedback from the public at large.

Adoption of the temporary rule brings the requirements within the existing rule-making authority of the Oregon Safe Employment Act. The law governs workplace safety and health in Oregon, including protections for a worker’s right to raise on-the-job health and safety concerns free from retaliation.

NEXT STEPS In the weeks ahead, Oregon OSHA will provide educational resources to help employers and workers understand and apply the requirements. Already, the division offers consultation services that provide no-cost assistance with safety and health programs and technical staff, who help employers understand requirements. The COVID-19 Hazards Poster – provided by the division and required by the temporary rule to be posted – is now available in both English and Spanish. And the division is providing a userfriendly overview table of the temporary rule, summarizing the requirements and how they apply, and showing the effective dates of the phased-in provisions. Other information is available at the resource webpage for the Oregon COVID-19 Construction Task Force (https://www.ohsu.edu/ oregon-institute-occupational-health-sciences/oregon-covid-

19-construction-task-forceresources) and OHSU’s Oregon and the Workplace blog.

Right: Oregon OSHA has ratcheted up its requirements for workers because of the virus.

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But what if all this waste wasn’t waste at all?

What if we could harness energy from waste to heat homes, fuel trucks, and anything else that natural gas can do?

Thanks to new technology, we can.

It’s called renewable natural gas.

How it works. As stuff like food or manure starts to decompose, it releases greenhouse gases that enter the atmosphere. Now, we can capture those gases at the source, clean them up to pipeline quality, and use renewable natural gas just like we use conventional natural gas.

It’s locally made for local communities. NW Natural will soon flow renewable natural gas produced from three projects within our territory onto our pipeline system to serve the transportation market. Some city vehicles will run on it too. We’re developing local partnerships for more sources of renewable natural gas.

There’s enough of it. Several independent studies show there’s enough potential supply of renewable natural gas to be a vital climate solution.

It’s happening across the nation. According to The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas, there’s a wave of renewable natural gas projects that are turning waste into energy today:

It helps fight climate change. Renewable natural gas has a similar climate benefit to wind and solar energy. It dramatically reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.

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Significant Changes Coming to Oregon’s Residential Building Code

Major changes are coming next year to Oregon’s residential building codes, many of which will force significant changes in building practices. The Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) will soon be holding public hearings with the stated goal of adoption of the 2021 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) on April 1, 2021. In recognition of the significance of some of the changes in this code, as well as COVID-19 and the recent wildfires, BCD has agreed to implement a 6-month grace period following April 2021 and ending October 1, 2021. During this period, we anticipate contractors will have the ability to choose to comply with either the 2017 or 2021 ORSC with new permit applications.

Permit applications starting October 1, 2021 will need to comply with the provisions of the new code.

Simply stated – a new code, which may have significant changes from how you currently build, will be in effect no later than October of next year.

The following list has been significantly abbreviated due to space constraints and does not include all the new proposed code changes. Some of those not listed may impact your specific construction practices. A longer list can be found at the HBA website (www.homebuildersassociation.org/2021ORSC), and complete details can be found on BCD’s ORSC code adoption page: https://www.oregon. gov/bcd/codes-stand/code-adoption/Pages/2020-orscadoption.aspx www.HomeBuildersAssociation.org

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: SOLAR READY (Solar Interconnection Pathway) This new code requirement is ALREADY IN EFFECT, and requires a conduit (or cabling) running from a metal junction box near the main electrical panel to a location either on the roof or in the attic (above the insulation) and labeled “Reserved for Solar”.

STRUCTURAL – Wind, Snow Load and Seismic Design Maps: The new code proposes to rely on databases that provide much more geographically- specific design criteria than the old maps. Builders and designers should review Wind and Seismic design loads at www.Hazards.atcouncil.org and snow loads at www.snowload.seao.org/lookup for their specific job site addresses to see if design adjustments are appropriate for 2021.

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on allowed materials, footings and rails. The way you have anchored your deck posts for years may no longer be allowed. For example, no more notching the bottom of your railing posts for attachment.

Cripple Walls: The new code recognizes a difference between “interior” and “exterior” pony walls. Short, interior pony walls will no longer be required to be sheathed.

Portal Frame and Wall Bracing SAMs: Oregon is rescinding both the 97-01 Portal Frame Bracing and the 13-01 Wall Bracing Statewide Alternate Methods in favor the prescriptive methods in the International Residential Code. The practical impact of this change is hundreds, if not thousands, of stock plans in Oregon that currently employ the two SAMs will need to be updated using the 2018 IRC methodology.

RESIDENTIAL MECHANICAL CODE CHANGES: Mechanical Ventilation: The 2021 ORSC requires a “balanced” ventilation system where “concurrently operating mechanical exhaust and

mechanical supply” are within 10% of the same airflow rate.

Exhaust Ducts: 2021 ORSC – the new code clarifies exhaust duct joints be sealed with “listed” tape and removes language around mechanical connections from the previous code. Screws or other fasteners are still not allowed to protrude into the interior of exhaust ducts despite changes in model code. The new code also specifies that dryer exhaust ducts enclosed in wall or ceiling cavities must be installed “without deformation”. In other words, while “oval” pipe may be allowed, crushing a 4” duct to fit into a 3 ½ inch wall cavity is not allowed.

Recirculating Hoods: The new code provides an exception allowing recirculating exhaust hoods again provided that the home is provided with continuous manual exhaust of 20 cfm and a “natural ventilation opening” is provided.

Make-up Air Dampers: 2017 ORSC – Previously when a kitchen exhaust hood of over 400 cfm was installed it was required to have an interconnected make-up air supply.

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Exhaust Fans in Rooms WITHOUT Bathing Facilities: The new code extends the requirement for automatic controls to bathrooms without bathing facilities (powder baths for example).

Ductwork Sealing: The 2021 ORSC prohibits the uses of duct tape as a sealing method for metal duct and between metal and flexible ducts.

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2021 ORSC – the new code amends both tables: ■

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N1101.1(1) Prescriptive Envelope Requirements – the significant change to this table is that U Values for windows go from U-0.30 to U-0.27 N1101.1(2) Additional Measures – the significant change here is that only ONE additional measure is required in the 2021 ORSC. However, significant changes have been made to the entire table, not the least of which is that some previously “Additional” measures will now be base code requirements: ●

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Ducts in Conditioned Space – ducts in conditioned space (or “deep bury”) will be required under the upcoming code. So, again, no longer available as an additional measure

HVAC plans and practices but also structural considerations

Air Sealing – now required element so, likewise, unavailable as an “additional measure”

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Next Steps – The changes to the energy tables and the mandatory requirements for duct sealing, ducts inside and air sealing are going to require significant changes for many builders. Those involved in third- party certification programs or who have implemented other above-code practices are likely already doing these things but those who have not have some learning curve over the next 11 months. OHBA intends to roll out training soon on these new measures. It is very important for those who have not

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Vital Statistics NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

Information Courtesy of Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service

KEIZER

CENTRAL SALEM

SUBURBAN EAST—N

SUBURBAN EAST—S

SE SALEM

SOUTH SALEM

WEST SALEM

MARION COUNTY

POLK COUNTY

TOTAL

34

2

161

14

66

48

74

203

157

759

$426,058

$319,500

$335,947

$353,400

$430,371

$435,626

$396,009

$429,392

$334,556

$387,146

Average Square Footage

2,249

1,526

1,820

1,953

2,077

2,032

2,262

2,079

1,620

1,949

Average Cost per Square Foot

$192

$210

$187

$184

$208

$215

$176

$209

$214

$202

Average Days on the Market

204

46

111

128

151

165

136

155

138

143

Currently Active Listings

3

0

2

1

10

7

5

12

30

75

Units Sold 12 Months to Date Average Sales Price

Sold Units-12 Months to Date

Top Area Builders RANK

BUILDER

1.

DR Horton Inc

149

2.

Lapray Development

35

3.

Fowler Homes

31

4.

Comfort Homes

26

5. (tie)

Banner Homes

21

Forest Ridge Homes

21

Dale’s Homes

20

Peter Hall Construction

20

State Street Homes

14

MC Northwest

14

Months of Inventory on Market 7. (tie)

9. (tie)

PERMITS*

Data for all areas of Marion and Polk Counties. Nov. 1, 2019 - Oct. 31, 2020.

Data compiled from building permits applied for through Salem, Marion County, Polk County, Dallas and Independence building departments.

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