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12 | FRSA – 100 Years Strong 22 | Florida’s Roofing Industry at the Center of Recent Legislative Special Session 26 | Coatings and Sealants

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN Joe Byrne

Celebrating 100 Years As FRSA’s Centennial year President, it is an honor for my wife Vicki and me to welcome all of you to the 100th Annual Convention and the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo being held, as it was 100 years ago, in beautiful Daytona Beach. Join us on Tuesday, July 19 as we kickoff the festivities at the host hotel, the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, with the Welcome Reception. Relax after a long day of sporting events – fishing, golf, pistol and rifle shooting tournaments. A 100 Year Celebration Luncheon will be held on Wednesday. Join us as the Expo opens with over 235 exhibitors and 458 booths. Daytona is known as the stock car racing capital of the world, where races first took place on the beach. The Affiliate Competition takes place on the show floor with affiliates’ competing in a slot car race to benefit the 2022 Charity of Choice, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

From Wednesday through Friday, there will be educational seminars held each morning. There are a total of 35 seminar hours available – 24 with continuing education credit and 11 hours of non-CE seminars.

There is a Kids’ Program that begins on Tuesday night with fun events planned through Friday afternoon. Events include Daytona Lagoon Amusement Park, Daytona Lagoon Waterpark, Water Olympics in the Hilton pool, creativity night, a funny magic show and an extreme video game night.

The Ladies Program will feature a Mixology Competition where teams participate to create the best cocktail using items supplied by McCoys Rum Room.

On Thursday, the Business Luncheon will include the election of FRSA’s Officers, Directors, the presentation of Honorary Membership and scholarship awards. DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin is our guest speaker. On Thursday evening, the Officer Installation Dinner will include a video recap of the week’s events, the installation of the 2022-2023 Officers and presentation of the Campanella Award, followed by a live band, Derek and the Slammers.

The original host hotel for FRSA’s first meeting in 1922 was the Clarendon Hotel – now named The Plaza Resort & Spa – will host the President’s Breakfast, a private event, to honor FRSA Past Presidents, Campanella Award Recipients and Life and Honorary members. I would encourage you to visit The Plaza Resort & Spa and check out some of the original architecture still standing from over 100 years ago. Take a photograph with your family and friends to celebrate this special occasion.

This once in a lifetime event could not have happened without our dedicated Executive Director and

her team to whom we are so grateful. It has truly been an honor to have served the indutsry as President of the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association during its 100th year.

Thank you to members, affiliates, sponsors and exhibitors, all of whom have contributed to this milestone year. A special thank you to “The American Roofers” who will continue to bring honor to this amaz- Joe Byrne, FRSA President Owner, Byrne Roofing Inc. ing trade that has given Vicki and me so much.

Remember FRSA’s motto: “Price It Right... Then Do It Right.”

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FRSA GENERAL COUNSEL Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese, LLP

What You Should Know About Florida’s Telephone Solicitation Laws If you run a business, you should be aware of Florida’s version of the national Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), which legislators passed last year.

This state version, Senate Bill 1120 (SB 1120), is similar to the federal TCPA and includes a private cause of action. It has been called Florida’s Mini-TCPA. This law made revisions to the state’s Do Not Call Act (Section 501.059, Florida Statutes) and the state’s Telemarketing Act (Section 501.616).

Revisions to the Telemarketing Act

The Telemarketing Act was also created to protect consumers and requires businesses to follow set guidelines. SB 1120 included the following changes: Time of Calls: Businesses are allowed to Revisions to the Do Not Call Act place calls only from 8 a.m.

As you know, the Do Not Call Act was passed as a to 8 p.m. in the consumers’ measure to protect consumers from unwanted soliclocal time zone. The end itations. The changes to the law have created more time used to be an hour restrictions for businesses. later (9 p.m.).

Exemption Removals: In the earlier version of Do Number of Calls: Businesses are not allowed to Not Call, there were three exemptions for automated place more than three calls to an individual about the marketing calls. Under these circumstances, calls were same issue within a 24-hour time period. This rule appermitted: plies even if the person in question has multiple phone numbers.

■ If the phone number was not on the “no sales Caller ID: The law prohibits businesses from using solicitation calls” list. technology that adjusts caller ID to show a number ■ If the call was made as a response to a customerthat conceals the actual identity of the caller. initiated call.

■ If the call regarded services or goods previously purchased by the party called.

SB 1120 removed all these exemptions, making it more difficult for businesses to pursue customers.

Written Consent: The law stipulates that all marketing calls have “prior express written consent” for all numbers within an automated dialing system. The consent must be signed by the party being called and authorizes the caller to make the call or send the text. The agreement must include the number that is approved for contact and it must specify disclosure details that inform the called parties that they are authorizing telephone contact.

Private Right of Action: If the parties being called claim that a company has violated these rules, they can bring action to recover damages or enjoin the violations. Such damages can be $500 per violation or may represent actual harm to the parties affected.

Additional offenses can bring higher damage costs.

Affected parties can also recover resulting attorney fees.

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As a business owner, you likely use any means possible to engage with new and existing customers. However, you must comply with these legal requirements. Take the time to review your telemarketing processes and policies to ensure you discontinue any practices that are not allowed. You do not want to aggravate your customers or have your company become the subject of a lawsuit.

FRM The information contained in this article is for general educational information only. This information does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as legal advice for your specific factual pattern or situation.

Trent Cotney is National Construction Team Leader for Adams and Reese, LLP and General Counsel for FRSA. For more information on this subject, please get in touch with the author at trent.cotney@arlaw.com.

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FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson

Property Insurance + Building Safety = Special Legislative Session The Florida Legislature convened in Special Session on May 23 to address the state’s ongoing crisis in residential property insurance. Over the course of approximately 72 hours, the Legislature accomplished passage of major reform legislation that had proven elusive over the last several years of effort during regular legislative sessions. Further, with overwhelming support from legislators, the Special Session was expanded to address reforms sought in the aftermath of the Surfside Condo collapse during the summer of 2021. Let’s recap the bills that passed.

Property Insurance: HB 1D by Rep. Jay Trumbull (R – Panama City) and SB 2D by Sen. Jim Boyd (R – Bradenton) Property insurance including:

■ Creating the Reinsurance to Assist Policyholders program to be administered by the State Board of Administration.

■ Requiring certain property insurers to obtain coverage under the program.

■ Revising homeowner eligibility criteria for mitigation grants.

■ Requiring claimants to establish that property insurers have breached the insurance contract to prevail in certain claims for damages.

■ Requiring the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) to aggregate on a statewide basis and make publicly available certain data submitted by insurers and insurer groups, etc.

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Industry Notes: ■ My Safe Florida Home Program – appropriates $150 million to the program to provide hurricane mitigation inspections and matching grants for the performance of hurricane retrofitting on homestead single family homes with a value of $500,000 or less.

■ Contractor Solicitation of Roof Claims – prohibits contractors from making written or electronic communications that encourage or induce a consumer to contact a contractor or public adjuster for the purposes of making a property insurance 8

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claim for roof damage unless the solicitation provides: that the consumer is responsible for the payment of any deductible. It is insurance fraud for a contractor to pay or waive an insurance deductible and it is insurance fraud to intentionally file an insurance claim containing false, fraudulent or misleading information.

■ Separate Roof Deductibles – allows property insurers to include a separate roof deductible and an option to decline said deductible by signing documentation approved by OIR. If a roof deductible is added to the policy at renewal, the insurer must provide notice of change in policy terms and allow the policyholder to decline the separate roof deductible in favor of replacement value coverage (RVC). A permissible roof deductible under this provision is the lesser of two percent of the Coverage A value of the policy OR 50 percent of the replacement value of the roof. The roof deductible may not be applied if the loss is: (1) a total loss to a primary structure that is caused by a covered peril, (2) a roof loss resulting from a hurricane, (3) a roof loss resulting from a tree fall or another hazard that damages the roof and punctures the roof deck or (4) a roof loss requiring the repair of less than 50 percent of the roof.

■ Roofs-Insurer Underwriting – prohibits an insurer from refusing to issue or refusing to renew a homeowner’s insurance policy because the roof is more than 15 years old. For a roof that is at least 15 years old, the bill requires an insurer to allow a homeowner to have a roof inspection performed by an authorized inspector at the homeowners’ expense before requiring a homeowner to replace a roof as a condition of issuing or renewing a homeowners’ insurance policy. Additionally, if an inspection of the roof performed by an authorized inspector shows that the roof has at least 5 years of useful life remaining, the insurer may not refuse to issue or renew a homeowners’ policy solely because of roof age.

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Building Safety: HB 3D by Rep. Jay Trumbull (R – Panama City) and SB 4D by Sen. Jim Boyd (R – Bradenton) Building safety including:

■ Providing that the entire roofing system or roof section of certain existing buildings or structures does not have to be repaired, replaced or recovered in accordance with the Florida Building Code under certain circumstances.

■ Requiring condominium associations and cooperative associations to have milestone inspections performed on certain buildings at specified times.

■ Authorizing local enforcement agencies to prescribe timelines and penalties relating to milestone inspections.

■ Revising the types of records that constitute the official records of a condominium association.

■ Prohibiting certain members and associations from waiving or reducing reserves for certain items after a specified date, etc.

Effective Date: upon becoming a law.

Industry Notes: ■ Requires the Florida Building Code to provide that when 25% or more of a roofing system or roof section is being repaired, replaced or recovered, only the portion of the roofing system or roof section undergoing such work must be constructed in accordance with the current code in effect at that time. This new exception to the current 25% Rule applies to roof systems and roof sections built, repaired or replaced in accordance with the requirements of the 2007 Florida Building Code or subsequent editions.

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■ Establishes that any condo unit, three stories in height or more, must have a “milestone inspection” by December 31st of the year in which the building reaches 30 years of age, based on the date the certificate of occupancy was issued. If the building is within three miles of the coastline, then the first milestone inspection must be done within 25 years of when the CO was issued. In both instances, inspections must be repeated every 10 years after the initial one. It will be up to local jurisdictions to provide written notice to the condo association that a milestone inspection is due by certified mail. The milestone inspection must take place within 180 days of receiving the notice.

■ A milestone inspection takes place in two phases.

The first must be completed by a licensed architect or engineer and must include a visual inspection of habitable and uninhabitable areas including major structural components. The second takes place if any substantial structural deterioration is identified during phase one. The bill establishes details of how the findings of the inspection are delivered and shared by the architect or engineer. It also establishes details, deadlines and requirements of how quickly repairs to a building must take place if and when structural issues are identified as part of the inspection process.

■ The Florida Building Commission shall review the milestone inspection requirements and make recommendations to the Legislature to ensure the inspections are sufficient to determine the structural integrity of a building.

■ Establishes that, effective December 31, 2024, the members of a unit-owner controlled association may not determine to provide no reserves, or less reserves than required by this legislation for any of the following items: roof, load bearing walls or other primary structural members, floor, foundation, fireproofing and fire protection systems, plumbing, electrical systems, waterproofing and exterior paint, windows and any item that has a deferred maintenance expense or replacement cost that exceeds $10,000.

FRM Chris Dawson is an Attorney and professional Lobbyist for GrayRobinson’s Orlando office and is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Alabama. He primarily focuses on lobbying and government relations for public and private sector clients at the executive and legislative levels of state government. He is credentialed as a Designated Professional Lobbyist by the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists. Chris also holds two degrees in Civil Engineering and has experience in construction litigation and design professional malpractice defense.

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FRSA – 100 Years Strong Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director

Throughout 2022, this column will recap some of FRSA’s rich history, through accounts from meeting minutes and a published book called FRSA The First Half Century.

The 29th Annual Convention took place in April 1951 and was held in St. Petersburg. It got off to a good start with an announcement that there was money in the bank and all bills were paid. The election of Officers placed the Association’s affairs in the hands of President Vernon Blank, B & F Supply, Daytona Beach.

Topics of discussion at the Convention included labor relations, piece work, wage and hour law, metal shortages and the Florida Lien Law. Speaker Robert McCuen presented an inspiring address titled “Freedom Forum,” which included identifying Socialism and Communism and the preservation of the American way of life. The entire assembly rose to its feet in deafening applause as he finished.

The Convention set a record with 207 registered attendees.

In June 1951, members were urged to use only the recognized channels of distribution to eliminate the black markets that had appeared because of the scarcity and limit on valuable materials. NRCA also sent special committees to Washington to: 1.

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In August, Steve Raymond, Coral Gables, explained in the bulletin what was done in the Miami-Dade County area to get rid of gyp artists. He said inspection of roofing and sheet metal work in the various stages of a job and after completion of the job by the building inspector tended to eliminate the gyp artist. “This put roofing and sheet metal work on a more equal basis since the roofing and sheet metal code requirements are uniform throughout this area,” Raymond said. His area had made progress since the last hurricane on roof applications and inspections. Along with rewriting part of the roofing code, the Association was fortunate in getting 18 of the largest municipalities in the area (out of a total of 26) to adopt an ordinance that was both in favor of the public and the Association.

This ordinance made it possible for only licensed roofing contractors to take out a permit for roof and sheet metal work on new construction as well as re-roofing.

“That tends to eliminate the jack-legger or at least forces him to take an exam and pay occupational fees,” Raymond said.

In November, George Trask reported that Frank Tack and an appointed committee were preparing a form for contracts and proposals. The form would contain a very important “fine print” clause that would permit the contractor to recover attorney’s fees in explain the problem of getting materials to every lawsuits filed on work covered under the contract.

Port Arnold, in another special message to the agency concerned; members of the Association, reported on the critical to explain, along with representatives of two shortage of needed materials that had developed National Association of Jobbers why the recogduring the preceding year because of the raging nized pattern of distribution must be maintained; Korean War. Arnold said “during the past year, it has to present the problems and ask for release from been a case of search here and yonder for the various the copper order – the order was amended to materials needed to carry on. Sometimes looking for give relief; copper, sometimes steel, cement or other items on the critical list.” to present the problems under the aluminum The West Coast Roofing and Sheet Metal order – relief was partially granted; Contractors Association in the Tampa Bay area, of to try to determine just where roofing, as a part of which Frank Tack was President, reached an agreethe construction industry, fit under the prevailing ment on November 1, 1951 with Local 57 Sheet Metal limitation orders of NPA and under the newly anWorkers Union to apply for an increase from the rate nounced Controlled Materials Plan, (CMP). NRCA of $2.20 to a new rate of $2.25 per hour, retroactive for emphasized that the black market was a problem the previous six months. for which there was “no easy answer.”

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As spring came and went, so too did the 1952 Convention in Daytona Beach with a whopping registration of 241 members. Jack Montgomery, Coral Gables reported on Florida’s proposed new Lien Law, recommending Association support, which he got in the form of a spontaneous donation to the tune of $310 (about $3,500 today).

Howard Carpenter also presented a resolution to have gravity and mechanical ventilation, forced warm air heating and air conditioning removed from plumbing and hot water specifications and be reclassified so the Association members could bid their own work. This passed and would later be presented to the National Sheet Metal Contractor’s Association by George Ferber when he attended its convention.

Representatives of federal and state governments discussed apprenticeship for the industry, advising every employer to take full advantage of the program.

To button up the first day’s meeting, a group picture was taken on the hotel lawn. Howard Carpenter was elected President.

Later that year, the Association discussed workers’ comp insurance and the option of “self-handling insurance.” Members talked about being able to keep in touch with Tallahassee and decided to have representation in the Capitol during all legislative sessions.

The Board authorized that $200 be set aside for the purpose of employing an attorney or other representative as needed in Tallahassee.

Work in general had picked up considerably but members were questioning the prices some contractors were charging for their services. Member Joe Aizpuru asked, “Why is it that some roofing and sheet metal firms keep bidding work and taking jobs at ridiculously low prices when they know they can’t make a dime out of the job? Don’t they realize that their prices affect the whole roofing and sheet metal

1952-1961 “Price it Right… Then Do it Right.”

As a new decade opened, few members could anticipate the impact the next 10 years would have on the growth and development of the organization.

Expertise gained through maturity, combined with the ideals and standards that founded the Association 30 years before, would make no obstacle insurmountable, no task too large, no goal impossible to achieve.

The Fourth Decade was marked by attempts at unionization in the industry and by a push for new members – “In numbers there is strength, join the Association.” The dues structure would be sufficient enough to allow the hiring of an Executive Secretary for as much as $5,000 per year; the advent of the self-insurance program; replacing the monthly newsletter with a magazine, Florida Forum; development of a Code of Ethics; the motto, “Price It Right…Then Do It Right;” a construction boom and so much more.

What history had so ably prepared the Association for soon began to occur. On May 2, 1952, Association President Vernon Blank, whose father had been one of the founding leaders, brought the 30th Annual Convention to order in Daytona Beach.

Again, representatives of the federal and state governments briefly discussed the industry’s apprenticeship program and R.G. Phifer, Executive Secretary of the Association, stressed the organization’s serious need for more apprentices to help the industry maintain its high level of competence.

A discussion regarding the Florida, Georgia and Carolinas holding a joint board meeting ended with the Association Board in favor of the proposal and a committee chaired by George Ferber, Vernon Blank and Port Arnold, FRSA’s first Executive Secretary, was appointed to make the definite arrangements. (The group would later be known as FLACARALAGAB.) FRSA third page.indd 1

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industry, because every time some firm takes a job at such prices by incorrect figuring or mistakes, they not only prevent themselves from making a dollar but are preventing some other firm from making a dollar.” He stated wages had just gone up around the country and material prices were also bound to increase. He noted that too often depreciation of trucks, kettles, ladders and other equipment isn’t taken into account when the cost of a job is estimated by the contractor so, that when time comes, replacement costs will be greater.

The 1953 Convention was held at the Pennsylvania Hotel in West Palm Beach and Steve Raymond, Coral Gables was elected President. During the Board meeting, they authorized a part-time secretary at a rate not to exceed $600 per year. The secretary would handle most of the Association work in Miami, while the Treasurer would be responsible for presenting or sending a report of meetings to the Board each quarter. Robert Raymond, Miami, was to become the Association’s part-time Executive Secretary until 1954.

Labor problems dominated discussions during the January Board meeting that year and conditions were agreed to be nearing disastrous levels throughout the state. John Gross reported conditions were very bad in West Palm Beach, with the roofing scale at $2.62 per hour and labor demands at $3.12 plus $.07 in fringe benefits and welfare fund contributions. The sheet metal scale was $2.75 with the current agreement scheduled to expire July 15. He said no formal demands had yet been made.

The 1954 Convention took place at the Monte Carlo Hotel in Miami Beach and A.C. Ferguson was elected President. Once again, the meeting was dominated by a discussion of self-insurance possibilities, with Theodore Keiser making the presentation. Once again, action was deferred on the matter. A total of 311 people attended the Convention.

Shortly after his election as President, Ferguson and the Board, adopted a four goals for the Association. They were: 14

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To raise the dignity of our business in each community and on a statewide plan.

2. To have at least 300 paid members by the time of the 1955 Convention in Jacksonville.

3. To have a complete, irrevocable and definite understanding of the state sales tax.

4. To cooperate with other subcontractors in an organization to promote laws, rules and regulations in the State of Florida beneficial to our trade.

In August 1954, Ferguson said a preliminary report on self-insurance looked favorable and a special committee was appointed to investigate the possibilities of a cooperative membership self-insurance program.

He stated, “We feel this plan will mean from a hundred to several thousand dollars a year savings to all members of our Association that take advantage of it.” Jack Montgomery announced he had looked into the proposal with representatives of the Robert F. Coleman Company and said it seemed to be a very sound and good plan. How the fund would operate was explained in a five-point presentation: 1.

Instead of purchasing a workmen’s compensation policy from an insurance company, each member pays his standard experience-rated premium into the Fund, when accepted as a member of the Fund.

2. All workmen’s compensation liability incurred by a member is paid from the Fund by the Administrator.

3. Robert F. Coleman of Florida Inc., is the servicing agent for the Fund and gives each member service equivalent to that of an insurance company, including investigation and adjustment of claims, safety inspections, safety education programs and statistical information.

4. When an accident occurs, a report is made to Robert F. Coleman and they investigate and adjust the claim, ensuring proper medical attention where it is needed. All compensation

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payments are made by the Fund to the employee but the checks are delivered to the employer, thus bringing about a better employee-employer relationship.

5. When each year’s liabilities have been determined, the actual cost of claims will be deducted from the claims fund and the remainder will be rebated to the members. Thus, the lower losses are, the higher rebates will be.

In January 1955, after a grueling two and a half hour session, the Board of Directors decided to proceed with the group insurance plan for workmen’s compensation and the FRSA Self Insurance Fund (FRSA-SIF) was created. George D. Ferber, Ferber Sheet Metal Works, Jacksonville, served as Chairman of the Board.

The Fund began operation on July 1. During the meeting in which the program was adopted, Don Brown was elected President. Topics of importance to the membership included addressing shoddy workmanship, the reputation of the industry, increasing wages, disputes with workers unions and working with the Florida Revenue Commission in an attempt to clarify sales tax charges in the sheet metal industry. FRSA’s committee work convinced the Commission one of its revenue agents was misapplying the law in the case of 16

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a Jacksonville contractor who had been stunned with a sales tax lien of more than $12,000. The Association published a lengthy explanation of the sales tax law for its members, which followed the procedures approved by the state. Some 10 years later, Victor Kinsey and committee had to return to Tallahassee to explain the situation to state officials all over again.

In 1956, John Diaz, Sr., Tampa, was elected President and the Association was busy working closely with the Florida Building Industry Council in a number of areas. Some of the legislative aims of labor for the upcoming session included creation of a Florida Department of Labor, repeal of the compulsory arbitration law, obtaining a state minimum wage law of at least $1 to cover areas not protected by federal law, a bill for a state industrial safety code, a libel law specifically designed to protect labor leaders and organizations from newspapers and a state law to provide bargaining machinery for industries not covered by federal laws. Fortunately for the Association, the legislation backed by labor didn’t fare too well at all.

During the 1956 Convention, formal action was taken to require that all applications for membership in the organization bear the signatures of two existing members in good standing and were subject to review by the Board of Directors if desired. The Board

unanimously agreed to redistrict the Association along success, returning $1,500 to the treasury. the same lines as the eight existing Congressional Later that year, the Association hired its first partdistricts and change the boundaries as the lines for time professional Executive Director, Bill Bobb, West Congressional districts changed. At the same time, the Palm Beach. He stepped down about two years later.

Board voted to increase the number of Directors from During the 1959 Convention, Eldon Goldman was 10 to 16, with one Director selected from each district elected President. Goldman had kept one of the bigand the other eight to be selected by the President gest surprises of his term under his cap until March of the Association. Norman Sandell, Ways and Means 1960. Previous Association bulletins had heartily Chairman for the Association, also presented a numattacked U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy for his stand ber of recommendations, all aimed at improving the on allowing secondary boycotts, directly affecting the financial foundation of the Association. They included construction industry. President Goldman announced employing of a full-time Executive Director, establishU.S. Senator Barry Goldwater, a noted conservative ing a fund for legal expenses and a sliding scale for who would later become the 1964 Republican membership dues based Presidential nominee, on employees per comas the Convention keypany and enlarging the note speaker. Goldwater insurance program. He addressed a record-shatasked for the approval of tering crowd at The the Board in proceeding Cherry Plaza Hotel in with the preliminary steps, Orlando. During the primarily accumulating Convention, M.J. Strong, facts and information.

Delray Beach was elected Approval was granted. to guide the Association The 1957 Convention into its 39th year. saw the election of During his term, R.C. “Jack” Tucker as Goldman adamantly arPresident. During the gued that the Association meeting, a new dues needed an experienced professional Executive structure was announced L-R FRSA President Eldon Goldman, Secretary to handle

by Norman Sandell to Senator Barry Goldwater and Frank Ault. administrative matters bring more money into and to publish a firstthe Association. The dues class magazine. In a dramatic confrontation with other structure was established on a sliding scale from $15 members of the Board, Goldman convinced them to $90 per year and was passed with a final vote of to engage Frank D. Wesley of Lakeland as Executive 44 to 4. Vernon Blank’s redistricting proposal for the Secretary. And, in 1960, Florida Forum magazine Association’s Directors was also adopted. was born and FRSA’s state headquarters was firmly 1958 saw the last edition of a booklet called “the established in Lakeland. Wesley administered the blue book.” The book was originally published in 1946 by the South Florida Roofing Contractors Association Association, solicited advertising for the magazine, edited the publication, prepared for Association sessions and edited by Steve Raymond, Wylie Shepherd and and made all arrangements for Conventions.

William Condermann. As originally published, it was In his first report to the Association for the 1960 a book of specifications for roofing installation and it grew to include specifications for sheet metal, air con- Convention, Wesley reported that membership had increased by 20 percent, the self-insurers fund declared ditioning, ventilation and heating. Around 1958, the book’s contents were finally incorporated in the South a dividend of better than $10,000 for the members and the Association had its voice as a nationally recogFlorida Building Code, becoming law.

At the 1958 Convention, Victor Kinsey was elected nized monthly magazine.

The 1960 Convention was held aboard the Bahama President and 297 people attended the event that was Star, which went to Nassau. Wesley was hospitalized held at the Biltmore Hotel in Palm Beach. The session was considered by many to be the most informative in and unable to attend. In his place was his young assisthe Association’s history. The format included practical tant, C.C. “Doc” Dockery.

Several years later, Dockery became the suggestions and new ideas for the industry, insurance problems – especially product liability – labor relations Association’s Executive Director and future husband to Florida Senator Paula Dockery. David B. Hess, problems, safety programs and the effect of safety Jacksonville was elected President. This Convention programs on the businessman’s insurance premiums, was attended by nearly 250 attendees and, despite and the legislative session. This Convention was the rough weather encountered at sea, was described as a first at which the Association sponsored a Trade “real hit with everyone.”

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33rd Annual Convention in Jacksonville, April 22, 1955 The July edition of Florida Forum carried the Association’s Code of Ethics. “A code of ethics, much like a religion, becomes second nature to most persons. It becomes a part of our moral consciousness, a sense of ‘ought’ when we are confronted with situations which may conflict with ethics. But no matter how well we have managed to integrate ethics into our daily lives, it’s a good thing to occasionally review our Code of Ethics as it is recorded,” the magazine stated.

Code of Ethics Membership in the Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Florida Inc., is an obligation to conduct my business in an ethical manner, so that it will reflect credit and confidence by the public in our industry as well as in my own business. To consider my vocation worthy and dignified and thus affording a distinct opportunity to serve society.

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my service for a fair profit is legitimate and ethical, provided all parties in the exchange are benefitted. To elevate the standards of my vocation by exercising a high degree of care in the execution of all work and correct any defective work as a direct challenge to my ability and integrity. To cooperate with the Association in its effort to better conditions in this industry, so that public, management, capital and labor will all mutually benefit. To operate my business in accordance with the rules and regulations of constituted authority at all levels and in a manner which will leave no doubt as to my loyalty to my company and its ideals and fundamental principles.

Workers’ comp rates had been slashed drastically in the roofer classification but the sheet metal classification would continue an upward climb. The $7.18 per $100 premium charged for roofers was cut to $6.38, a drop of 80 cents per $100 of payroll. This would mean a savings of as much as $42 per year per journeyman for roofing contractors. In the sheet metal classification, however, rates increased from $3.79 per $100 to $4.11, reflecting an increase of 32 cents per $100 of payroll. Slight decreases were shown in the classifications for air conditioning installation.

The Jacksonville area had been dealing with a union strike with contractors sticking to their offer of a three-year contract with a 10 cent wage hike per year, compared with the union’s request for a two-year contract and 15 cents each year. The only concession made by the union involved dropping the demand for a Health and Welfare Fund payment of 10 cents and other fringe benefit requests.

In August the strike was over, with the union’s acceptance of a three-year contract involving increases of 10 cents per hour the first and second year and 20 cents per hour the third year. Another strike in the Daytona Beach-Orlando area, involving sheet metal workers, was quickly resolved.

In September, Laird Legg, President of the Robert F. Coleman Co., service agents for the self-insurers fund, reported that a total of 10,827 workdays were lost in the state in one month because of toe and foot injuries. He stated, “On the average, 25.4 workdays went down the drain for each disabling injury. Well, it’s a fact. Published statistics bear out these figures. This would appear to be great ammunition for a salesman engaged in the sale of safety toe shoes. Although we are not engaged in the sale of safety shoes, we do believe safety shoes make good sense and the protection that they afford is worth promoting. An untold number of toes are bashed and mashed daily and victims are laid up for weeks and sometimes are never again able to walk with a normal stride.”

The next month, Legg said eye injuries accounted

for more than 25 percent of all workers’ comp claims submitted during the first nine months of the year.

He said since most eye injuries usually result in either partial or total loss of vision, plus the painful experience that goes along with injury to the eye, the fund recommended serious consideration be given to eye protection as part of safety programs. He suggested that the cost of supplying eye protection equipment is generally quite small when measured against the savings afforded by the protection given.

In November, the Association lashed out at Jimmy Hoffa, the rising power of the Teamsters union, through an editorial in Florida Forum.

As 1961 closed, the Association’s fourth decade, it was clear the groundwork for greatness truly had been laid: the association now had an Executive Director with considerable experience, the Self Insurer’s Fund was soundly established, membership rolls were growing and members were enthusiastic.

FRM

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Industry Updates ABC Supply Co. Inc. Announces Manager Promotions for Southeast Region

Building products distributor ABC Supply Co. Inc. has announced five branch managers have assumed new positions at locations throughout the company’s Southeast Region in the first quarter of 2022.

Matthew Allen has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Jacksonville location on North Lane Avenue. Allen joined ABC Supply in 2015 as a warehouse associate, following a decade-long career with a local commercial roofing company. He then moved into an inside sales position where he managed low slope sales. In 2019, Allen graduated from ABC Supply’s Branch Management Training Program.

Matthew Petersen has been named Branch Manager of the Lakeland location. Petersen joined ABC Supply in 2015 and was quickly promoted in 2016 to Branch Manager at the Mobile, Ala. location. In 2020, he became a Managing Partner and was inducted into the company’s President’s Club.

Patrick Connolly has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Stuart location. Connolly joined ABC Supply in 2015 in Pompano Beach as an Outside Sales Representative. Before coming to ABC Supply, he held various roles within the roofing industry, including sales and operations in both residential and commercial sectors since 2002.

Ralph Beckett has been promoted to Branch Manager of the St. Augustine location. Beckett began his career in 2001 with Bradco Supply at the Rockledge location, which was acquired by ABC Supply in 2010. Throughout his two-decade-long career, Beckett has held many roles including warehouse associate, roof loader, box truck driver, inside sales associate and Delivery Services Manager.

Tyler Mitchell has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Tallahassee location on Northwest Passage. Mitchell joined ABC Supply in 2018 in Greenville, SC, as an inside sales associate. In March 2020, he transferred to the Wellford, SC location and completed the company’s Branch Management Training Program in November 2020.

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■ “My Portfolio,” a place where chosen items can be saved and collected, including images, projects, vision boards and contact info for a preferred ProVia dealer.

■ Several options for coordinated palettes of colors that provide great thought-starters for homeowners.

■ An idea-generating blend of product and lifestyle images sorted by ProVia’s most popular colors.

■ Innovative tools that help homeowners visualize their design choices. These are housed on the website where they can be used to make selections and save desired choices.

■ A fun, interactive learning section with quizzes and architectural resources helps homeowners identify their personal color preferences as well as their home’s architectural style.

Together, the resources at ProVia.com will help inspire homeowners to choose home exterior product styles and colors that bring out the best in their homes and reflect their personal style and individuality.

New Jobba Chief Transformation Officer Leads with Customer-Driven Focus

Jobba, the roofing industry’s leading software provider, announced the promotion of Steven White to Chief Transformation Officer.

White has been with the company for six years and played a key role in the product development and branding of Jobba. In his new role, White will lead Jobba teams and initiatives focused on industry transformation, product design, marketing and sales.

“When we say customer-driven focus, it means we’re driven by the needs and desires of our customers,” explained White. “So, everything we do is designed to help our clients with their pain points, their issues and provide them with leadership and vision to grow their businesses.”

“I spoke with a contractor recently who was using 26 different technology apps to run the different areas of their business, which just isn’t manageable. These apps are not designed to talk to each other, which creates the need for manual workarounds increasing labor and rework. The average contractor is spending

over 50 percent of their time doing the paperwork and manual workarounds generated by all these apps.”

NRCA New Officers and Directors

NRCA elected new Officers and Directors during its 135th Annual Convention in New Orleans. Their terms began June 1.

Kyle Thomas, Executive Vice President of Thomas Industries Inc., Mobile, Ala., was elected NRCA Chairman of the Board and Lisa Sprick, President of Sprick Roofing Co. Inc., Corvallis, Ore., was elected Chairman of the Board-elect. Don Fry, President of Fry Roofing Inc., San Antonio, Rudy Gutierrez, President of Shell Roofing Solutions, Chino, Ca. and Geoff Mitchell, CEO of Mid-South Roof Systems, Forest Park, Ga., were elected Vice Chairmen for two-year terms. John Embow, President of Grove Roofing Services, Buffalo, N.Y., was elected Vice Chairman for a one-year term.

Additionally, the following were elected as new NRCA Directors: Refugio Alvarez, Safety Director, King of Texas Roofing Co., Grand Prairie, TX John Campbell, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Eagle Roofing Products, Rialto, CA Chuck Chapman, President of Tecta America Arizona, Phoenix, AZ

Chad Collins, President and Co-Owner, Bone Dry Roofing LLC, Bogart, GA Tupac de la Cruz, Founder, Roofing Solutions LLC, Prairieville, LA Ed Gallos, President, Master Roofing Ltd., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Greg Hudson, Director of Commercial Dens Sales, Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC, Atlanta, GA Erica Jackson, President, CYE Enterprises Inc., Jacksonville, FL Brad Jones, Owner, B.R. Jones Roofing Co., Stratham, NH Bob Morgan, CEO, Upstate Roofing & Painting Inc., Rochester, NY Diana Petersen, Director of Administration, Red Pointe Roofing, Orange, CA Jason Stanley, CEO, IB Roof Systems, Grapevine, TX Tom Walker, Executive Director of Commercial Roofing, ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, WI David Workman, CEO, RoofConnect, Sheridan, AR FRM

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Florida’s Roofing Industry at the Center of Recent Legislative Special Session Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Director of Technical Services It was often called the “Special Session on Property Insurance” but, as it unfolded, it was plain to see that it also dealt with roofing as a primary focus. In last month’s column, I touched on several issues that we thought would be addressed during the session. As it turned out, the effects of the legislation that was enacted could have impacts that go well beyond what we expected. As is typical with the work of our lawmakers, there are things that we like and a few thngs we think could have been done better.

residential structure insured with a homeowner’s insurance policy.

If the authorized person description looks familiar, it should. It’s the same language used in the Hurricane Mitigation sections of the Florida Building Code (FBC) Existing Building sub-code and on hurricane mitigation forms. The omission of a roofing contractor licensed under § 489.105 is, it would seem, a clear oversight.

As opposed to the mitigation requirements, these new inspections are not of the structural components but of the roof coverings. I submit that most of the proInsurer Mandated Premature Roof fessionals listed as an authorized person in the new Replacement legislation, usually depend on a roofing contractor or One issue that FRSA has been addressing was the consultant to assess the remaining useful life of a roof insurance industry’s recent practice of cancelling or covering. Arguably, those should be the only profesnon-renewing property insurance policies based solely sionals allowed to conduct these inspections. The on the age of the roof covering. This was taking place legislation is also unclear about how often an inspecfor roofs that were only 10 years old and, in some tion needs to be done. The implication is that it should cases, newer than that. The practice forced property be good for five years, however it could be interpretatowners to prematurely replace roofs that had many ed that one would need to be conducted at each policy more years of serviceable life remaining. We were, issuance or renewal. The authorized person designahowever, surprised when the legislation addressed tion will more than likely require a legislative fix. The this in ways we certainly didn’t expect. Starting with interpretation of the inspection frequency may be homeowner’s policies issued or renewed after July 1, able to be addressed through the Office of Insurance 2022: Regulation rule making.

■ Insurers cannot refuse to issue or renew a homeowner’s policy on a residential roof that is less than 25% Rule Revision 15 years old solely because of the age of the roof.

Another issue that the legislation attempted to address was the use or abuse of the so-called 25% ■ For roofs that are at least 15 years old, a homeRule. As I said in last month’s column – philosophically, owner is allowed to have an authorized person perform an inspection and if the inspection states I would prefer to have the Building Commission and the Technical Advisory Committees (TAC) review and that the roof has 5 years of useful life remaining, then the insured may not refuse to issue or renew implement code changes. After the legislatures made a homeowner’s policy solely because of the age of changes to FRSA’s proposed FBC 8th Edition 2023 code modification and included the new language the roof. in the legislation: my philosophic preferences were An authorized person means an inspector who is apreinforced. proved by the insurer and who is: FRSA’s proposed modification said (new language ■ A home inspector licensed under § 468.8324 underscored): EB706.1.1 Not more than 25 percent of the total ■ A building code inspector certified under roof area or roof section of any exist ing building or § 468.607 structure shall be repaired, replaced or recovered in ■ A general, building or residential contractor any 12-month period unless the entire existing roofing licensed under § 489.111 system or roof section is replaced to conform to ■ A professional engineer licensed under § 471.015 requirements of this code.

Exception: Replacement of the entire existing roof ■ A professional architect licensed under § 481.213 or roof section is not required if the existing roof ■ Any other individual or entity recognized by the insurer as possessing the necessary qualifications covering was permitted and installed in compliance with this code or the two previous versions of the to properly complete a general inspection of a Florida Building Code.

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The provisions of bill SB-4D, which was signed by the Governor, are now part of the state’s statutes. It contains (in part) the following language: Section 1. Subsection (5) is added to section 553.844, Florida Statutes, to read: 553.844 Windstorm loss mitigation; requirements for roofs and opening protection.

(5) Notwithstanding any provision in the Florida Building Code to the contrary, if an existing roofing system or roof section was built, repaired or replaced in compliance with the requirements of the 2007 Florida Building Code, or any subsequent editions of the Florida Building Code, and 25 percent or more of such roofing system or roof section is being repaired, replaced, or recovered, only the repaired, replaced, or recovered portion is required to be constructed in accordance with the Florida Building Code in effect, as applicable. The Florida Building Commission shall adopt this exception by rule and incorporate it in the Florida Building Code. Notwithstanding § 553.73(4), a local government may not adopt by ordinance an administrative or technical amendment to this exception.

Legislative language is usually confusing for most of us and for that reason it is typically not used in the code. The inclusion of “notwithstanding” twice in one short paragraph is proof of that. As written, it would add more confusion to one of the most confusing portions of the code.

During a Florida Building Commission meeting held on June 7, the Commission staff presented proposals to the Commission asking them to insert the legislative language as written into the code. Not only to the 25% Rule changes but also to all of the provisions dealing with the legislature’s rection to the Surfside collapse. These provisions were added to the 25% Rule bill as an amendment. In our opinion, only clear language that complies with the intent of the legislation should be incorporated into the code. FRSA’s Legislative Counsel Chris Dawson and I explained our concerns about staff’s recommendations to the Commissioners. Commissioner Brian Swope, CPRC then made a motion to table the language and have the appropriate TAC review the bill and make recommendations to the Commission for proposed language to be included in the code. The motion passed 10-1 favoring our position. The TAC took this up at their meetings in late June.

FRSA suggested that the TAC adopt the following language: 1511.1.1. Not more than 25 percent of the total roof area or roof section of any existing building or structure shall be repaired, replaced or recovered in any 12-month period unless the roof covering on entire existing roof or roof section is reroofed to conform to the requirements of this code.

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Exception: Reroofing of the entire existing roof or roof section is not required if the existing roof covering was permitted and installed in compliance with the 2007 Florida Building Code, or any subsequent editions of the Florida Building Code, only the reroofed portion is required to be constructed in accordance with this code. Nothing in Florida § 553.73(4) shall allow a local government to adopt by ordinance, an administrative or technical amendment to this exception.

This is not the approach we would have preferred.

FRSA’s original proposed modification would not have required full replacement of roofs between six and nine years old or newer depending on where we are in “this codes” three-year code cycle. This approach not only prevented the need for premature replacement of relatively new roof coverings, it also took into account the age of the remaining roof and its suitability for a proper tie in/off. The age of exempted roof coverings would then remain consistent into the future. The legislation as passed will eventually lead us to the point where no roofs will be covered by the 25% Rule and we will be expected to make proper tie ins to roofs that will eventually be many decades old.

FRSA and the roofing industry will need to lobby to have new legislation introduced to fix the issue. Until then, the statutes will not change. What may change is the final language incorporated into the code that must follow the intent of the legislation.

Surfside, Effective Dates and Other Provisions

All of the bill’s provisions discussed above as well as the Surfside provisions, took affect when they were signed by the Governor. They apply now. I will discuss the Surfside provisions in more detail and update the 25% Rule information after the code language is determined.

Overall, the Special Session addressed many concerns and will go a long way towards dealing with several very important and difficult issues. As usual, there is much work to be done.

FRM Mike Silvers, CPRC is owner of Silvers Systems Inc. and is consulting with FRSA as Director of Technical Services. Mike is an FRSA Past President, Life Member and Campanella Award recipient and brings over 40 years of industry knowledge and experience to FRSA’s team.

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The Built Environment

What is the built environment? When we talk about the traditional building, it is typically seen as a three-sided structure including the foundation or underground, the vertical walls and, our favorite, the roof. With a vast expansion of products and usages, the building is an object that has become increasingly more complex, becoming less traditional and using a wider variety of products, hence the reference to the “built environment.” Though it may still have three main areas of work, the intricacies of the building have become more complex and sometimes overwhelmingly confusing, as each area performs on its own as well as interfacing with the others.

Advancements Industry and Technology

With advancements in technology, chemistry and process improvements comes not just new products for the built environment but improvements to long-standing products we have grown accustomed to using and depend upon as contractors and professional designers. Coatings or, what is more appropriately referred to as fluid-applied materials and systems, are no exception. Great expansions and advancements have been made in this category of products. Sealants have also seen enhancements and improvements but their uses within the built environment remain more traditional.

Products for the Built Environment

Though at times both membrane sheet goods and fluid-applied materials can be used in the same or similar conditions, when specifically discussing fluid-applied coatings and sealants, we generally think of the following applications and product types: ■ Waterproofing below-grade – fluid-applied (urethane, asphaltic emulsion) ■ Waterproofing plaza/between slab (non-exposed) – fluid-applied (urethane, asphaltic rubber) ■ Waterproofing (exposed) – fluid-applied (urethane, PMMA, polyurea/polyurea urethane hybrids) ■ Low slope roofing – fluid-applied reinforced systems and protective-only coatings (aluminum/ acrylic/silicone, urethane) ■ Low slope flashings – fluid-applied flashing systems (silane-modified, PMMA) ■ Low slope remediation – fluid-applied (acrylic, silane-modified, silicone, PMMA) ■ Steep slope flashing/detailing – fluid-applied (acrylic, silane-modified, PMMA) 26

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■ Metal roof restorations – fluidapplied reinforced systems (acrylic, silicone) ■ Metal roof restorations – fluid-applied protective-only coatings (acrylic, silicone, aluminum) ■ Air and water resistive barriers – fluid-applied (acrylic, STPE, silicone).

Though their use remains relatively traditional, sealants as a whole are a critical component in the control of water, moisture and air management for the modern built environment. Some may be a secondary barrier to a primary system. For example, the sealing of metal counterflashing with the roof flashings, which is the primary. However, others can be the primary barrier such as most glazing, fenestration openings and expansion joints.

A wider variety of sealant chemistry has emerged to be more specific to an application. There are still many general-purpose sealants available. Typically, urethane or silicone chemistries are used that work reasonably well. However, if you look closely, there are many specific products within these and other chemistries designed for better performance in more specific applications. This can be as simple as a better bond to a surface material type.

In previous decades, fluid-applied materials for the built environment were limited and conventional for both underground areas as well as the roof. For the exterior, there were roof coatings such as emulsions (fibered and non-fibered), aluminum (fibered and non-fibered) and acrylics. For the exterior walls, there were primarily acrylic-latex paints. For the occasional horizontal deck such as parking garages, there were urethanes. Sealants were primarily used at wall joints, flashing and counterflashing, window interfacing and sometimes, where expansion control was needed. In a more modern built environment, many things determine the products and designs used.

Codes for the Built Environment

As contractor’s experience in the building code world, the only real constant is change. As codes are continuously under review, adoption and implementation, contractors (and designers) are faced with the

evolutionary task of staying aware of changes implemented by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and, at times, without a lot of notice or public awareness.

(Pro tip: FRSA members can stay ahead of the curve through its involvement in the code development process.) Building departments and inspectors can have varying interpretations of the same code language. In Florida, this is more complicated as variations of the code exist. The high velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) versus the non-high velocity hurricane zone, each create unique requirements that rarely overlap. Regional jurisdictions wanting to implement their own set of one standard or another for their county or city further adds to the confusion.

Dissecting the Built Environment

Though the building is still perceived by many as having three traditional areas of work, there is a growing trend of using balconies and traditional roof areas as non-conventional space. Balconies are more commonly used as occupied meeting spaces, vegetative areas or even to retain and recycle water. With this evolution of the building comes the need to rethink how traditional products are used and the implementation of a newer variety of products.

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Starting at the Bottom

When we start at the bottom of a traditional building, we think of foundations and under-slab conditions.

In the urban environment, underground parking is a popular option. Sealants, sheet and fluid-applied membranes are the most common products used for these designs. The below-grade elements of the building are, in most cases, sheet type membranes and fluid-applied materials. Sealants are most often an accessory to the waterproofing system. Foundation walls can effectively be protected with the proper fluid-applied materials and systems once the building needs are understood. Fluid-applied materials and systems typically considered for these applications include: ■ Urethanes (hydrostatic and non-hydrostatic conditions) ■ Asphaltic emulsions (dampproofing only).

Horizontal Building Locations

Though the roof areas using fluid-applied products and sealants are primarily horizontal in design, many horizontal areas of the building that require air, water and moisture control are not actual roof areas.

Balconies, plaza decks, recreation decks and other similar designs are increasingly common in modern structures, renovations or those with an occupancy change. Fluid-applied products and sealants can be an optimal solution for such applications. Types of

products range depending on many project specifics, be it the location, substrate or even performance needs. Not all fluid-applied materials and sealants are created equal and the more you research, you may find many products are best suited for specific conditions and not as a one-size-fits-all approach.

When dealing with horizontal applications that are non-roofing specific, an important consideration is its use. Will the product be exposed or non-exposed? If exposed, what kind and frequency of traffic is expected? If not exposed, how accessible does it need to be and what is the over-burden? These can be critical factors in a product and system choice for many applications.

Many such applications may require just a fluidapplied material and reinforcement but some may also require sealants or expansion control that could mean the difference between a successful application and a problematic one with call-backs. Another important concern is where sealants interface with other materials. Ensure there are no compatibility issues, because not all materials react well when they come in direct contact with each other. Some surfaces can leach when in direct contact with some sealants and stain the surface or even result in a reversion of the material after the initial set or cure.

When using fluid-applied systems on horizontal or even vertical surfaces, you need to ensure the product and system is suitable, because the performance of

some materials can be limited. Is the installed material subject to hydrostatic conditions? If so, many water-based materials do not hold up well under such conditions.

Fluid-Applied materials and systems typically considered for these applications include: ■ Urethanes ■ PMMA ■ PUMA ■ Hot-rubberized asphalt.

The Roof Top

Roofs are either low slope or steep slope and generally defined as: ■ Roofs of less than 2/12 slope are low slope ■ Roofs equal to or greater than 2/12 slope are steep slope.

With that said, there remains inconsistencies within the various industry sources, such as the various code organizations and other industry sources, as to the precise slope and definition.

There are many uses and product offerings for the built environment as it relates to roofing. Sealants are common in both low and steep slope roof designs.

However, they typically serve the function of a secondary seal reinforcing the primary seal. Fluid-applied products and systems can offer a wide variety of uses

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in both low and steep slope roof designs. Sometimes these are used as an accessory to other materials and they can often be used as a stand-alone primary roofing or flashing system with the proper preparation and installation. Fluid-applied systems can offer very functional and lighter-weight options when needed.

This can be especially advantageous on structures with weight load concerns. In addition, options for roof recovery are more traditional materials when other systems may not be a viable option.

An ideal use for fluid-applied products and systems is metal roof restoration. Often found to have isolated or nagging water intrusion issues, replacement of a metal roof can be costly and time consuming. Fluidapplied systems can offer a convenient, cost-effective means to recover or remediate a problematic metal roof panel or similar metal panel system. Using the in-place materials as a substrate, fluid-applied systems can repair isolated leaks or offer a complete restoration system to some or all of a metal roof while adding minimal weight to the existing structure.

Fluid-Applied materials and systems typically considered for these applications (reinforced and non-reinforced depending on intended function) include: ■ Acrylics (ASTM D 6083) ■ Silicones (ASTM D 6694) ■ Silane-modified ■ Asphaltic emulsions (ASTM D 1227) ■ Urethanes ■ PMMA.

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Important to Remember

It is important to remember to make sure that the product or system is suitable for all known project conditions. Research products and systems thoroughly prior to a final decision. Be certain of the conditions: is the intent to be weatherproofing (hydrostatic) or waterproofing (non-hydrostatic)? This is critical to consider, because each requires differing levels of performance.

Always refer to the primary materials published information when considering a product and, when in doubt, contact the manufacturer to ensure the intended product and system will perform as desired.

Contractors should not be expected to be a subject matter expert on everything they use, so reach out to available sources. The manufacturer should be able to answer contractor design, use and installation questions.

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Tool Maintenance Roger Redden, National Roofing Account Manager, Makita USA When asked, “What are your most important assets that contribute to the success of your business, most owners will always say “My employees,” and they would be right. However, what is often overlooked and what represents a smaller line item in the budget are tools. I have heard people say, “I have a personal relationship with my tools.” These are the things that help you get the job done and will always go from job to job. They make you money and help your employees produce a consistent, high-quality finished product.

Tool maintenance is also overlooked for the most part and just like the maintenance of your fleet, a well-maintained tool will last longer and perform to the manufacturer’s specification longer, saving your company time, money and effort.

Rising costs and worldwide shortages make it more important than ever to treat your tools like the assets they are. Warranties differ from company to company and tool to tool, usually ranging from one to three years. Below are some things that you can do to extend the life of your tools.

which can damage parts or cause the tool to overheat.

Likewise, it is important to make sure you are using the right bit for the material you are working with.

Calibrate

Power tools are precision instruments. They have moving parts that need to remain in alignment. The tool maintenance schedule in your user’s manual outlines when a tool should be recalibrated, usually after a specified amount of use hours. Most tool companies offer calibration services for their products.

Tool Storage

Power tools should be stored in a dry, clean place.

Storing power tools in a moist environment can lead Cool Down Heated Tools to problems with the electrical components and cause Overworking a tool puts stress on its motor and can corrosion. This can cause safety issues or cause your cause it to overheat. This occurs when you apply tool to stop working completely. Tools should also be unneeded pressure trying to make the tool work faster stored inside a case or cabinet when not in use. This or work with harder materials such as concrete or an helps eliminate excess dust and particles from getting extremely dense wood. Overheating can also occur into the tools through the vents when not in use. if you run a tool too long. If your tool seems like it is getting hot, stop what you are doing and give it a break Battery Care until it can cool down. This will save you from wearing Lithium-ion batteries are the current standard for out the motor or burning out parts. power tools. One of the most crucial factors to keep your lithium-ion battery well maintained is to manage Clean Regularly heat. Allowing a battery to overheat can fry it beyond Cleaning tools at the end of every shift and before repair. Store your batteries in a climate-controlled area they are stored will help with longevity. You can wipe and avoid leaving it in places where the temperature dirt and other particles from the outside casing with a spikes (such as in the back of an enclosed truck). good cleaning cloth. Compressed air is the best option Implementing daily maintenance routines is the to clean the particles from the tool’s vents. best way to prevent problems with your power tools and extend the life beyond the manufacturer’s warLubricate ranty. Regular care and maintenance can extend the Lubrication is necessary (especially for pneumatics) useful life of power tools, keeping a valuable asset to keep all the moving parts on your tools working trouble free. properly. Check the tool maintenance section of your FRM owner’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s inRoger Redden has been in the construction industry structions on how to correctly lubricate your tools and for over 30 years and is currently the National Roofing which lubricant to use. Keeping your tools well-lubed Account Manager for Makita USA. He serves on the keeps the parts from chafing, heating and corroding. boards of the NRCA and the WSRCA.

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Big Changes from OSHA in 2022 Kevin Lindley, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund Are you aware that OSHA has increased their citations for the 2022 calendar year by $849 per violation over last year’s penalty amount? And, for a willful and repeat violation, OSHA has increased their maximum penalty amount by $8,495 over the 2021 rate. Citation penalties currently are set at $14,502 per violation and $145,027 for willful and repeat violations.

OSHA has six specific categories of violations.

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Abate for each day a correction is not made beyond a specified date of remedy within the original citation.

OSHA has officially opened their fourth Florida office in Orlando. They also have offices in Jacksonville, Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale. This is especially important for all contractors regardless of where they perform work as this additional office reduces the other ofA De Minimis Violation is a technical violation of fices’ territories while they each maintain the same OSHA rules that has no direct impact on health or number of field officers. safety.

It is no surprise that OSHA compliance officers continue to focus on roofing contractors. We are the Other-Than-Serious is a violation that has a most visible, have the most types of safety exposures. direct relationship to job safety and health but Safety should not be forced upon field workers, rather probably would not cause death or serious physiit should be a culture within the company. FRSA memcal harm. bers contractors should go above and beyond safety Serious violations are where there is a substancompliance in the field. The quality of work needs to tial probability that death or serious physical go beyond the workmanship: it must include a proharm could result and that the employer (busifessional attitude toward safety that begins with the ness owner or manager) knew or should have contractor and permeates to every employee in the known of the hazard. office and in the field.

Willful violation indicates that the employer With increased violation penalties of this magintentionally and knowingly committed the viola- nitude and increased focus in the state, it is easy to tion. The employer either knows what he or she understand that more contractors are being visited is doing constitutes a violation or is aware that this year than in years past. Contractors must do all a hazardous condition exists and has made no they can to protect their employees and company. reasonable effort to eliminate it.

Roofing contractors must understand that we are often the most targeted for noncompliance. Excuses A Repeat violation of any standard, regulation, made by roofers regarding why they are unable to rule or order where, on re-inspection, a substanmeet the standards, manage the work or monitor safetially similar violation is found and the original ty are viewed by OSHA as an acknowledgment that citation has become a final order within a five they know better but refuse to find ways to provide a year timeline of the originally issued citation. safe work enviroment for employees.

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FRSA History – Interesting Facts Over the past 100 years, there have been families with multiple members who have served as FRSA President: ■ Fred, A.C. and Jim Falkner, CPRC ■ George D. and George A. Ferber ■ George and Glenn Warren ■ Elmer and Vernon Blank

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■ Workers’ comp rates and coverage ■ Material shortages ■ Unlicensed contractors ■ Estimating for a profit and ■ Legislative regulations.

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■ R.C. and George “Bill” Tucker, CPRC

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■ Bob and Jody Dove, CPRCs ■ George and Richard Pepin, CPRCs and Melanie Luikart ■ Don and Rob Springer, CPRC ■ Morris, Keith and Brian Swope, CPRCs ■ Bob and Adam Purdy, CPRCs ■ Steve and Brad Sutter.

Only two FRSA Presidents served two-year terms when no Association meetings were held: ■ Frank Ahrens, Sr. – 1927-28 ■ C.E. Brown – 1943-44.

Our Name

FRSA was originally called the Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Florida and changed, in 1969, to the Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association. In 2013, our name changed again to the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association.

FRSA’s Tagline

Florida’s Association of Roofing Professionals

FRSA’s Motto

Price it Right... Then Do it Right

Items of Importance to FRSA Leadership 100 Years Ago? The same items important to leadership now: ■ Finding labor

FRSA launched Florida Forum in 1961, revised the publication to Roofing Florida in 2010 and revised it again in 2012 with the launch of Florida Roofing – the most successful version of the magazine to date.

FRSA Credit Union

Established in 1975 as a way for FRSA members to finance roofing and sheet metal equipment.

FRSA Educational & Research Foundation

Established in 1982 to offer industry-specific education, research and scholarships.

Where have the most interesting Conventions been held?

■ In 1966 aboard the S.S. Bahama Star under President David B. Hess ■ In 1971 at the Playboy Hotel in Miami Beach under President Charlie Raymond (also the most successful event at the time).

How Many Political VIPs Have Attended FRSA Conventions?

Five. Florida Governors Lawton Chiles, Haydon Burns, Bob Graham and Ron DeSantis and U.S. Senator and Republication Presidential nominee, Barry Goldwater.

Mortgage on FRSA’s Beautiful New Building?

None! Thanks to planning and financial efforts of so many FRSA Past Presidents and Board members.

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Meet FRSA’s Awesome Team Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director When I first began working for FRSA in 1985, we had 63 employees who worked for FRSA Services Corporation, our for-profit division. Together, we worked on items for FRSA’s different entities – the Association, Credit Union, Self Insurers Fund (SIF), Investigation Specialist Inc. (ISI), Innovative Rehabilitation Consultants (IRC), Florida Forum, workers’ comp claims, marketing, accounting and Florida Association of Self Insured (FASI). We occupied over 7,500 square feet in our old two-story building and it was a bustling office with multiple people in each department. There was also a small satellite office in South Florida where a few staff worked, soliciting new members and handling workers’ comp claims.

In January 1988, the Board of Directors voted to reorganize FRSA entities and staff and reallocated staff members to different departments. At that time, I went to work for the Association under the leadership of FRSA Past President and staff member, Bill Tucker, CPRC. Over the years, various entities were sold off – ISI, IRC – the claims department was outsourced and FASI was taken over by another company.

At that time, there were only four departments left – the Association, SIF, Credit Union and Services Corp. Over the years, staff was further reallocated and the Association has operated with as few as five employees.

Today, between the Association (FRSA) and the Credit Union, we’re a small staff of eight full-time employees, three part-time employees and one consultant, each with a specific skill set that enables the whole organization to run smoothly.

“Teamwork Makes the Dream Work” is one of my favorite sayings and it embodies the spirit of our small but hardworking staff. I’m often told what a great job our team does on certain projects, events and publications and know that it takes all of us to accomplish these goals.

FRSA is the largest regional roofing association in the country, offering membership benefits, industryspecific educational programs, code and technical support, human resource and legal services, meetings, events and media publications. Through the Credit Union, we offer equipment and vehicle loans, project financing, mortgage lending and in-person and online banking services. The Self Insurers Fund (SIF) offers workers’ comp insurance to members who meet their underwriting guidelines and, together, FRSA is a onestop-shop for the services and support contractors need to successfully run their businesses.

So, who makes up your FRSA team?

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Mike Reed, CPA, Controller and General Manager

Mike is FRSA’s money man and has been with FRSA for 30 years. He prepares and oversees all aspects of the financials for the Association, Services Corp. (our for-profit entity for Florida Roofing magazine), Educational and Research Foundation, Foundation Endowment and the Political Action Committee. Mike also handles the investment accounts for all entities and he’s as conservative with our money as he is his own. Mike is an FRSA Honorary Member, Florida CPA and staff liaison to the Advisory and Governmental Affairs Committees.

John Hellein, Director of Educational & Research Foundation

John has been with FRSA for ten years and serves as the Educational Foundation Director.

His duties include staff liaison for the Foundation, Endowment Board of Governors and the Worker Training Subcommittee. He also assists with the Codes Committee and Codes Subcommittee. John’s part-time job at FRSA: IT guru.

Anna Torres, Director of Member Services Anna was our Office Manager until January, when she was promoted to Membership Director.

In the six months since taking over the position, she has added almost 100 new members. In addition to members services, Anna is also staff liaison to the Membership Committee and Affiliate Council. She’s been with us for just over one year.

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Keisha Martinez, Ad Sales Manager & Marketing Specialist

Keisha started with FRSA in January and her main job is to sell advertising for Florida Roofing magazine. She also handles our social media platforms.

Over the past few months, Keisha has been busy scanning over 10,700 slides and pictures that will be used in a video presentation at our 100 Year Celebration Luncheon.

Jessica Vega, Director of Convention & Expo

Jessica also started with FRSA in January and hit the ground running as we worked on plans for our 100th Anniversary.

In addition to being staff liaison to the Convention Committee, she works with the Ladies of FRSA Committee planning events for the Ladies’ and Kids’ Program.

Rachel Zehnal, Administrative Assistant

Rachel began working with FRSA at the end of March as an Administrative Assistant for the Convention and Expo. She had previously worked for us in 2012, assisting with the Convention, Expo and Silent Auction. Rachel also assists as a back-up receptionist, mail person and assistant to me when needed.

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Zimari Diaz, Office Manager

Zimari came to work for us in April as our Office Manager and Receptionist. She oversees all areas of our office from supplies to equipment maintenance and database entry. Zimari also assists with the Auction and Foundation duties as well as working on the Convention registration site.

Mike Silvers, CPRC, Director of Technical Services

After working with Mike as a contractor member for 30-plus years, it was a pleasant surprise when he agreed to work with FRSA as a Consultant. I have worked with Mike in just about every facet of the Association, not only as a member, but when he served as FRSA President in 1994. There are very few people who know the Florida Building Code as well as Mike and I was elated when he came on board as our Technical Director. Mike is a Life Member, Certified Professional Roofing Contractor (CPRC) and a Campanella Award recipient. He is staff liaison to the Codes Committee, Codes Subcommittee and the Roof Tile Subcommittee.

Lisa Pate, CEM, Executive Director

I have the honor of serving as the Executive Director overseeing all FRSA programs and services. I’ve been with the Association for 37 years, starting in the Accounting department while I was in college.

Over the years, I’ve had the good fortune to work in every department and with every FRSA committee. Our members are like a second family to me. I’ve watched many of them grow up and take over their family businesses where I knew their fathers and grandfathers. I serve as staff liaison to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.

Adrienne Paul, FRSA Credit Union Member Service Representative

A big part of Adrienne’s job is assisting members who are applying for loans and then processing those applications. She has been with the Credit Union for almost ten years and is one of three staff people who run a very successful small financial institution. If you haven’t utilized the Credit Union, give Adrienne a call and let her bring you up to speed on all they have to offer you, your family, your employees and even your customers.

Not an FRSA member?

Call Anna Torres at 800-767-3772 ext. 142 or email her at anna@floridaroof.com for more information about joining FRSA.

Kennedy Carriuolo, FRSA Credit Union Member Service Representative

Kennedy began working part-time for the Credit Union at the end of last year and serves as a teller, receptionist and Customer Service Representative for the walk-up members that visit the Credit Union. She also assists Adrienne with the day-to-day activities of the Credit Union.

Marissa Tatum, FRSA Credit Union CEO/Manager

Marissa has worked for the Credit Union for over 13 years. She left a few years ago to become a licensed financial planner and has recently returned to help us out by assuming the interim manager position. She works with state examiners to ensure the Credit Union is in compliance with state and federal regulations as well as working with an outside audit firm that performs required annual audits. Marissa also handles accounting, marketing and member services, including developing new services. She works closely with the Credit Union Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee, who review all loan documents.

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COTNEY CONSULTING GROUP John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group

Understanding Productivity in Roofing According to a study published in the Journal of Construction, Engineering and Management, a lack of productivity among U.S. and Canadian construction contractors costs them about $5.4 billion annually.

Construction has lost productivity over the past four decades. By increasing efficiency just 36 seconds per hour, contractors could gain billions of dollars, according to a Denmark Aarhus University report cited in the study.

This study’s data is based on all construction in North America, in which the roofing industry accounts for over ten percent of total construction revenue. That translates to almost three-quarters of a billion dollars in losses for roofing contractors.

How to repair this? Invest in methods that will increase efficiency and effectiveness, such as a lean work system with integrated project delivery and location-based scheduling. Despite the popularity of lean construction principles in recent years, productivity gains have not materialized but our industry is ripe for change.

Lean processes alone will not fix this lack of productivity. There must be a shift toward increased

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productivity and efficiency using new technologies and a company’s desire and willingness to change. Small improvements can have a significant impact.

The bottom line is this – everyone from top to bottom must produce more for each dollar spent on roofing installation. That includes contracting methods, labor organization, management and project operations at the job site.

Numerous complex factors influence productivity on a roofing job site. There are also, arguably, morale and job satisfaction issues that come into play.

What is Productivity?

Productivity is defined traditionally as the ratio of input to output involving production rate, performance factors and unit person-hours. It is the physical progress

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achieved per person-hours and for each portion of a project completed, such as laying so many squares of roofing or installing “x” linear feet of flashing.

Here are two critical measures: 1.

The effectiveness of using workers in the roof installation process is the money required to produce a square foot of completed roofing. The use of new technology can help boost this measure.

2. Labor efficiency in doing what is required at a given time and place. An example here would be how many square feet of roofing can be installed per person-hour in a given time and place. Every bit of time saved due to better productivity adds to growth. By contractors accepting the fact that productivity is in decline, they can work to improve the situation.

Contractors must visualize the roof installation process, including materials and personnel, equipment, management and money. Collect and process the information on production rates. Measure input and output using person-hours per unit and cost per unit.

Then, measure productivity compared to the estimate or budget.

If a job’s productivity does not compare favorably with the estimated values, it is time to examine management practices. Management practices include scheduling, data collection, planning, controls and job analysis.

Consider your procurement methods for timely

materials delivery. Address motivation, environmental factors, job safety and physical limitations.

How to Measure Productivity

To accurately measure productivity in roofing, look at the number of squares produced per person-hour used. Observe the activity level on the job site but avoid the perception that you are spying on your workers. Conduct information and education sessions to create a team approach to productivity. Ask your employees for any valuable information they might have on efficiency needs.

Use what is known as a field rating. For example, a crew leader can make 100 observations of workers and note whether they were working or not when observed. If only 40 are classified as working, the field rating would be 40 percent or 40/100, which is unsatisfactory. This method does not tell you the sources of the inefficiencies but does tell you that you have a problem.

Work sampling is a slightly more sophisticated process. Use a small group of employees to collect a sample and analyze it. Observe the job site for a limited time to determine the level of productivity. Break down responses as productive, semi-productive and not productive and make random observations. Record your observations, then add up the checkmarks under each category to calculate the percentage of activity. If four of nine observations are productive, that would be 45 percent.

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project is moving along. The more thoroughly you plan ahead, the better your project will turn out.

Here are ten ways to speed up your roofing projects Hire a good management team: This is a key to inwithout losing quality. creasing productivity. Your team will respond positively Better communication: Communication is essential to a respectful yet firm manager. Such managers keep when it comes to boosting productivity. Workers need your team focused and working toward your goals. to know all pertinent information and understand it Be sure you have the materials you need: The last to improve their performance. Stay in touch through thing you want is to run out of materials before a job is emails or text messages with any changes that might completed.

Check your inventory regularly. affect your crew. Never leave employees in the dark Consider a long weekend off: Your crew works hard about what is happening on a project. and if you have worked them particularly hard, considSet realistic goals for your team: Roofing is er giving them some time off, maybe a long weekend. time-consuming, so you need to set daily, weekly and This will show you care and improve crew morale. monthly goals. You can even set an annual goal. This Keep your crew on task: Always help your employwill help your crew strive to meet those goals. Setting ees stay on task by reminding them of your end goal. small-bite goals helps workers see larger projects as By training your team properly, communicating more easily managed. well, rewarding and listening to them, you can improve Offer employees incentives: Your workers put in productivity on your job sites. Implement a lean schedlong hours of physical labor in varied weather condiuling process to help move your projects along more tions. Offer incentives in the form of rewards to help efficiently. increase productivity. Treat them to lunch delivered to FRM the job site when the crew meets a goal.

John Kenney has over 45 years of experience in Train employees well: You cannot expect good the roofing industry. He started his career by workproductivity without adequate training. You will have ing as a roofing apprentice at a family business in fewer injuries and increased productivity. Train your the Northeast and worked his way up to operating crew correctly to help get a job site moving. Even if this multiple Top 100 Roofing Contractors. As CEO, John training costs extra money, it will be worth it. is intimately familiar with all aspects of roofing proBe a good listener: Listen well to your crew duction, estimating and operations. During his tenure members. It will make you a better leader. Good comin the industry, John ran business units associated munication requires you to not only convey information with delivering excellent workmanship and unparalbut also to obtain it from your employees. They have leled customer service while ensuring his company’s their own views about what works best on a job site strong net profits before joining Cotney Consulting and can tell you if your goals are realistic.

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If you would like any further information on Plan with a purpose: Lay out a detailed plan before this or another subject, you can contact John at starting a roofing project. Write down a schedule for jkenney@cotneyconsulting.com. materials needed, workers and other job logistics. Keep the plan up to date to have a better idea of how the

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Protection comes first by training workers and providing the equipment necessary for them to perform their job in a safe manor. This means every worker must have documented training for the hazards they will be exposed to in the field, before they are sent to work in the field. The contractor must also provide the worker, free of charge, the safety equipment (fall protection system(s), hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, etc.) necessary to safely perform their work.

Although having a training program and providing the equipment to your field workers may not always avoid a citation, you’ll be able to avoid additional citations should workers in the field be observed working in a non-safe manor by an OSHA compliance officer.

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reputation. Remember, safety is a big deal and should be a priority for each contractor.

FRM The FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund (FRSA-SIF) has professional safety consultants throughout the state who are willing to provide SIF members with fall protection training as required by OSHA at no additional cost. To find out if you qualify for FRSA-SIF membership, please call 800-767-3772, ext. 206 or email alexis@frsasif.com. Please read more about the FRSA Self Insurers Fund by visiting their website, www.frsasif.com.

FRSA Educational Foundation Awards Record Scholarship Amount in 2022 John Hellein, FRSA Educational Foundation Director The FRSA Educational & Research Foundation is awarding $33,500 in industry scholarships, setting a giving record for the third consecutive year. This year, 19 students will receive scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. Named scholarships originating from either endowment earnings or Foundation donations designated for scholarships, were awarded to 10 of this year’s recipients. For the first time since 2019, students are planning to attend Thursday’s Business Luncheon at Convention to receive their scholarship checks.

Logan Fowler

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Gulf Coast Supply Carlos Perez Memorial Scholarship Logan has started his second year in Daytona State College’s twoyear Advanced Welding Technology program.

He plans to establish a mobile welding business and wants to make a difference in his community through honest, reliable and quality workmanship. An Eagle Scout, he serves Troop 448 as a Scout mentor. His grandfather is Dale Martin and his mother is Teresa Fowler, Dal Mar Roofing Industries, Daytona.

Austin Ebersold Memorial Scholarship Kaylee is pursuing a Business Management degree at Pensacola Christian College and has been working as a Chickfil-A Grand Opening Trainer since graduating from high school. She plans to operate her own Chick-fil-A franchise after graduating from college. She serves as manager of the Lady Eagle basketball team at school. FRSA Past President Gary Register, Register Roofing and Sheet Metal, Jacksonville, is her uncle.

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For more information about opportunities to support the FRSA Foundation, contact John Hellein, Foundation Director, at 800-767-3772 ext. 123 or by email at john@floridaroof.com.

Congratulations to the 2022 FRSA Educational & Research Foundation scholarship recipients and thank you to the generous donors who make these significant awards possible.

Don Springer Family Scholarship Sarah graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy in May and plans to pursue Construction Management at Santa Fe Community College and then the University of Florida at the College of Design, Construction and Planning. She completed an internship at Pinnacle Construction Management. She is passionate about dancing and has nearly 500 hours volunteering as a student teacher. Her parents are Michael and Ana Reboredo.

Adam & Tracy Purdy Scholarship Leslie attends Stetson University, studying Business Law and Political Science. She plans to be a Lobbyist on behalf of the construction industry. She serves as a youth leader at her church and founded the charity, Totes of Hope.

Leslie’s parents are Gina and FRSA Vice President Les Sims, CPRC, Armstrong Roofing Inc., San Mateo, and her grandfather is FRSA Past President Terry Turner, CPRC.

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E.H. Engelmeier Family Scholarship Caroline attends Santa Fe College to study Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Her goal is to become either a pediatric or labor and delivery nurse, working at a hospital and, eventually, at a doctor’s office. She volunteers in support of cancer fundraising, teaches dance classes at The Dance Studio and works as a nanny. Her parents are Tracy and Jon Belcher, Marion Service Roofing and Sheet Metal Co., Ocala.

Edwards Roofing Co. Inc. Scholarship Gabriella enters her fifth year of a Florida Atlantic University NAABaccredited bachelor Architectural program.

As part of the program, she will be completing an internship along with her studies. After graduating, she intends to complete her architectural exams and begin designing sustainable buildings using LEED certifications. Gabriella’s parents are Alfredo Masso, Boundless Builders, Pompano Beach, and Jeannette Masso.

FRSA Self Insurers Fund Scholarship Emma attends University of Central Florida to study Sports Marketing and plans to earn a Business Administration degree. She wants to turn her love for sports into a career. She served as President of her school’s Volunteer Club and, as an Alpha Delta Pi member, has worked with The Ronald McDonald House to help raise $20,000 in the past year. Her father, Philip Crutchfield, is a Managing Partner at Mighty Dog Roofing, Bradenton.

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George Pepin Family Scholarship Simon graduated from Eau Galle High School and will continue studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, studying Aeronautical Science. He plans to first become a flight instructor and then a commercial pilot. He also intends to use the construction skills he has learned in his family’s business to renovate houses.

His mother and father are Shannon and Steven Scott, Advanced Roof Technology, Melbourne.

Trent Cotney Scholarship Luke attends Florida State University, studying Criminology. He hopes to serve the FBI as an investigator of extortion, insurance fraud and identity theft.

He volunteers for Ronald McDonald Center food drives. Luke’s parents are Chris and Lisa Stersic and his immediate family includes grandfather FRSA Past President Bob Purdy, CPRC and uncle FRSA Immediate Past President Adam Purdy, CPRC, Edwards Roofing Co. Inc., Pensacola.

Bowen, Hilson & Turner Scholarship Taylor graduated from Edgewater High School where she participated in the Center for Future Educators magnet program. She plans to attend Valencia Community College and UCF to study Elementary Education. She has volunteered through her church during vacation bible school and other events. Her parents are Lauren and Brent Templeton. Brent is a General Branch Manager at Collis Roofing in Melbourne.

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Emma attends Florida State University pursuing an Advertising degree in the College of Communication. She serves in the One More Family foster family program and volunteers as a videographer for Living Water Wells. She plays lacrosse on the FSU club team. Emma’s grandfather is FRSA Past President Bob Purdy, CPRC and her uncle is FRSA Immediate Past President Adam Purdy, CPRC, Edwards Roofing Co. Inc., Pensacola.

Juli graduated from Lake Mary High School where she excelled in English, Physics and leadership. She was a Captain on the Varsity indoor volleyball team and played beach volleyball as well. She plans to pursue a Business degree at Seminole State College and UCF. After graduating from college, Juli plans to start her own business. Juli’s father is John Hellein, FRSA Educational Foundation Director, Orlando.

Jessica graduated from Cardinal Gibbons High School in May and plans to attend the University of Florida in the fall. She intends to pursue post-graduate work in Finance. Her goal is to become a Financial Analyst with JP Morgan after graduating from UF. She is also planning to become a real estate agent. Her father, Robert Borowski, who founded Allied Roofing & Sheet Metal, Ft. Lauderdale, passed in 2020.

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Erik chairs the Department of Theatre at Jacksonville University where he teaches students and directs productions in addition to overseeing the department. He volunteers as an advisor for several student groups on campus. He is pursuing an Educational Leadership degree from the University of New England. His father is Ralph DeCicco, who owned Intercoastal Roofing, Jacksonville before retiring.

William graduated from Gulf Breeze High School this year and plans to attend Florida State University to study Mechanical Engineering.

He wants to build and is considering whether to enter FSU’s ROTC program or follow a civilian path. His mother, Amy Purdy Kemp, is the cousin of FRSA Immediate Past President Adam Purdy, CPRC, Edwards Roofing Co. Inc., Pensacola, and his grandfather is FRSA Past President Bob Purdy, CPRC. Meghan is studying at Seminole State College and plans to transition to the University of Central Florida to continue her studies in Hotel Management. She is proficient in American Sign Language, likes to paint and is a cycling enthusiast. She has volunteered at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

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Mason Swetz

Mason attends Georgia Southern University and is studying Civil and Structural Engineering.

He hopes to become a building designer after graduating. He currently works as a painter and is an avid golfer.

Mason’s great uncle was FRSA Past President John Carruth and his great-grandfather was FRSA Past President Charlie Raymond. His parents are Andrew (who received an FRSA scholarship in the 1990s) and Melinda Swetz.

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Kaylee Carr

Kaylee graduated from Durant High School in Plant City in May. She will attend Guilford College to study Broadcast Journalism. She wants to be an ESPN sports broadcaster and photographer. She loves to read and hopes to author books at some point. She played varsity lacrosse throughout high school. Her stepfather, Justin Hicks, is an Account Manager with Maintenx International Roofing, Tampa.

FRM Members, employees and their families who plan to pursue post-secondary education in college or vocational programs on a full-time or part-time basis are eligible for FRSA merit-based scholarships. The criteria for selecting scholarship recipients include but are not limited to: academic achievement, leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, education and career goals.

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