Mission Statement The North Peninsula Building Association represents builders and associates of the building industry. We advocate constant improvement of building and business practices to provide quality construction in our community.
Vol. 4, Issue 2
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February 2011
Ed Hume headlines Expo 2011 Planting a garden can be as easy as putHume will be one of the guest judges for ting seeds in the ground. But which packet the re:Structure – re:Design competition that of seeds to buy? How do you get will take place, on site at Expo. the best yield possible? If you are The competition starts at 9 a.m. a gardener, you are no doubt faon Saturday, March 12, with conmiliar with Ed Hume Seeds. And if testants working throughout the you are not familiar with Ed Hume night until 9 a.m. Sunday, March Seeds or Hume’s gardening tech13. Judging will take place after niques, then Expo is where you 12:30 p.m. need to be. For more than 40 years, people in the Pacific Northwest have beDemonstration attendees will come accustomed to Hume’s easy have an opportunity to expand HUME going, soft-spoken enthusiasm their knowledge during two session Hume is hosting; one on Saturday and about gardening and landscaping. His weekly television show is the longest another just before the judging on Sunday. Bring pad and pencil to take notes on “Easy continuous-running gardening television Landscaping Ideas” and “Vegetable Gardens.” show in North America and possibly in the
Future Builders House No. 11 Dried In By Dan Peacock, Construction Superintendent The new year has been busy for the class and our subcontractors. Vince Bettger of Innovative Fire Sprinklers completed our fire sprinkler system and rough-in plumbing. He spent time explaining the process to the class. Fire Marshal Ken Dubuc was on site to observe the sprinkler flow test and answer questions as well. Bob’s Electric completed the rough-in electrical. Meanwhile, the class has
been working very hard to get the prep work completed on the interior of the house. The air seal and vapor barrier will be taking place as you read this article as well as the garage doors being installed by Gene Owens of Angeles Overhead Doors. Moisture levels are being checked regularly and insulation is being donated and installed by Tracy’s Insulation in the next few days. Evergreen Building Products will stock and Modern Drywall will be hanging sheetrock and we will be ready for interior finish by mid-March. Dave Peterson and I would like to thank all of you who have helped or contributed to the Future Builders program. The home has been listed early this year with Realtor Brooke Nelson for $200,000. Feel free to stop by and see what the students have completed and are working on.
world. He also has a weekly radio show and has written for various local, regional and national publications. Hume is also a wellknown International speaker. Currently his weekly program is seen on KONG TV in Seattle, channels 6/16. His latest book, is “Gardening With Ed Hume, Northwest Gardening Made Easy.” He also has written several other books including the “Ed Hume Garden Book,” the “Keep It Simple” series of books, and a special children’s book entitled “How to Plant a Bunch of Stuff.” He has served on countless boards, both regionally and nationally. Through his accomplishments and energetic activities, Hume has made major contributions to the
Plan Now Expo 2011 March 12-13 Sequim High School field of horticulture locally, regionally and nationally. When it comes to gardening, one of the best known names is — Ed Hume.
NPBA welcomes Building following Connections the new member: Hosts for 2011
Meyer Electric
It is with excitement that we announce the March 24 Building Connections host. Olympic Peninsula Title Company has been a member of the NPBA since 1984 and is one of just a handful of members remaining who helped form the Association. Maureen Pfaff and her staff eagerly await welcoming you and extend an open invitation to NPBA members to visit their office complex located at 319A S. Peabody St. in Port Angeles. Building Connections is an after-hours event that promotes an informal social gathering opportunity to learn more about other members. It will be held March 24; stop by anytime from 5-7 p.m.
Kyle Kautzman PO Box 213 Sequim, WA 98382 360-477-2202 K2electric@hotmail.com Sponsored by Andy Hines, Hines Construction NPBA thanks its members for their recruitment efforts and continued support of the association.
EPA Lead Paint Rule Summary Page 3
Vol. 4, Issue 2
2nd Annual NPBA Bowling Tournament
February 2011
Laurel Lanes, Port Angeles
Spikes’ Sweet Rewards
Calling all bowlers! There may be room for your team, call 452-8160 now to find out. Friends and family of NPBA members are invited to sign up. It’s a lot of fun, there are trophies, prizes and much more! $12 per person is all it costs for a great evening. Covers shoe rental, pizza and pop. Want to be known as the company that sponsors fun events for the NPBA? E-mail clair@npba.info, let her know you want to be a sponsor of one of the following: • Lane Sponsor — $50 (number of teams dictates how many sponsorships available) • Prize Sponsor — $75 • Wall Sponsor — $100 only two available to accommodate larger banners Whether you bowl strikes, spares or need the bumpers … you will enjoy!
“You pay $8 and more in fancy restaurants for dessert like this!” exclaimed Larry Hanna after learning about the elegant dessert FaLeana Wech, NPBA Executive Officer, made just for this event. Enjoying the special Spike treatment were Bill Roberds, Roger and Dena Wheeler, Brooke Nelson, Garrett DelaBarre and Jim Strong. 2011 President Rick Gross joined the festivities and extended thanks from the Board of Directors. Spikes are members who believe in and understand the need for an association that is willing to work for their industry. For the North Peninsula Building Association, Spike members are the foundation; they spread the news about membership benefits, talk about effectiveness of the a strong government affairs representation locally and at the state level and the camaraderie that permeates a group when working toward the industry’s goals.
Feb. 19
President Rick Gross congratulates the membership recruiters, with Jim Strong receiving a membership clock for recruitment, Brooke Nelson with Coldwell Banker Uptown Realty for becoming a Life Spike with the Perpetual Plaque and Spike pins, Garret DelaBarre with DelaBarre Construction receiving his official Spike Certificate and Silver Spike Lapel Pin and Larry Hanna with L.P. Hanna Construction being awarded the 75D Green Spike Pin. As of Dec. 31, 2010, NPBA has the following members actively recruiting: • 22 Spike Candidates — these are members who have been recruiting, however they have not recruited at least six new members or accrued enough retention points to qualify as a Spike. • 16 Spikes — members who have recruited six new members or more. • 18 Life Spikes which means between credits earned from recruiting new members and retention credits earned via encouraging members to maintain their membership, these Spikes have entered a special category. Of the 18 Life Spikes, two members, Tom McKeown with All Weather Heating and Cooling and Arnold Schouten with Lumber Traders, Inc., have over 100 Spike credits. One member, Jackie Schwagler with J&J Construction of Port Angeles, has earned more than 200 credits. And the NPBA has one member that has earned more than 300 credits recruiting well over 50 members and receiving retention credits for current members. That one is Roger Wheeler of RJ Services. If you were not able to attend the festivities, please know you were missed. Look for either FaLeana or Clair to deliver your Spike awards in the near future.
Right: Bill Roberds, newly elected Life Director with the NPBA, received his Green 75D Spike Pin.
Mark Smith received a special “Defenders of Membership” clock as a result of his recruitment efforts in 2010.
Above: President Rick Gross awards Roger Wheeler a 300D Spike pin which represents years of membership recruitment and retention.
Vol. 4, Issue 2
February 2011
What you need to know about the EPA Lead Paint Rule
Calendar of events:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule governing the work of professional remodelers in homes where there is lead-based paint took effect April 22, 2010. The rule addresses remodeling and renovation projects disturbing more than 6 square feet of potentially contaminated painted surfaces for all residential and multifamily structures built prior to 1978. It requires a cleaning inspection after the work is completed and grants the remodeler flexibility in determining the size of the work area, which can reduce the size of the area subject to containment. The EPA rule also lists prohibited work practices including open-torch burning and using high-heat guns and highspeed equipment such as grinders and sanders unless equipped with a HEPA filter. Additionally, the rule establishes required lead-safe work practices, including posting warning signs for occupants and visitors; using disposable plastic drop cloths; cleaning the work area with HEPA vacuuming and wet washing; and individual certification through a training course. The full rule and brochures for consumers and renovators can be downloaded from the EPA’s website at www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/ renovation.htm. A 2006 NAHB study on lead-safe work practices showed that a home was better off after a remodel than before, as long as the work was performed by trained remodelers who clean the work area with HEPA-equipped vacuums, wet washing and disposable drop cloths.
19 2nd Annual NPBA Bowling Tournament 25 Energy Code Class, Gary Nordeen, WSU 26-27 KONP Home Show – NPBA is an exhibitor
Summary of the Rule Review the points below for a quick summary of the new EPA lead paint rule.
1. Training and Certification Beginning in April 2010, firms working in pre-1978 homes will need to be certified. Firms need to complete an application for certification and submit a fee of $300 to the EPA. Along with the firm certification, an employee also will need to be certified as a certified renovator. This employee will be responsible for training other employees and overseeing work practices and cleaning. The training curriculum is an eight-hour class with two hours of hands-on training. The NPBA has partnered with the National Center for Healthy Homes, an accredited training provider with the Environmental Protection Agency, to bring you the certified lead renovator training.
The class will be taught by Annie O'Rourke who is an NPBA member; it is being offered to members at the reduced price of $100, nonmember price is $200. The next class will take place on March 16 at the Lincoln Center in Port Angeles. Both the firm and certified renovator certifications are valid for five years. A certified renovator must take a four-hour refresher course to be recertified.
2. Work Practices Once work starts on a pre-1978 renovation, the certified renovator has a number of responsibilities. Before the work starts this person will educate residents by distributing the Renovate Right pamphlet,
EPA Certified Lead Renovator Training March 16, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. post warning signs outside the work area and supervise setting up containment to prevent spreading dust. The rule lists specific containment procedures for both interior and exterior projects. It forbids certain work practices including open flame or torch burning, use of a heat gun that exceeds 1,100°F and high-speed sanding and grinding unless the tool is equipped with a HEPA exhaust control. Once the work is completed, the regulation specifies cleaning and waste disposal procedures. Clean-up procedures must be supervised by a certified renovator.
3. Verification and Record Keeping After clean-up is complete, the certi-
fied renovator must verify the cleaning by matching a cleaning cloth with an EPA verification card. If the cloth appears dirtier or darker than the card, the cleaning must be repeated. A complete file of records on the project must be kept by the certified renovator for three years. These records include, but aren’t limited to, verification of owner/occupant receipt of the Renovate Right pamphlet or attempt to inform, documentation of work practices, certified renovator certification and proof of worker training. NAHB believes that record keeping will be a major enforcement tool for the regulation. Since July 2010, remodelers have been required by EPA to share a copy of records developed under rule requirements with the customer within 30 days of completing the remodeling work.
March 3 NPBA Board meeting 11 Expo set up 12-13 Building, Remodeling and Energy Expo 16 EPA Certified Lead Renovator Training 24 Building Connections – Olympic Peninsula Title Company
April 7 NPBA Board Meeting 16 Surplus Sale 28 Membership Meeting and dinner, TBA
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4. Exemptions It is important to note that these work practices may be waived under these conditions: • The home or child occupied facility was built after 1978. • The repairs are minor, with interior work disturbing less than 6 square feet or exteriors disturbing less than 20 square feet being exempt. • If the house or components test lead free by a certified risk assessor, lead inspector or certified renovator. Contact FaLeana Wech at faleana@npba. info for more information. Please take advantage of this reduced priced class as the NPBA wants to assist your company in complying with this law. The law isn’t going to go away and penalties are steep for companies who are found out of compliance.
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The Cedars at Dungeness DATE CHANGED to: Aug. 26 Registration forms are available online at www. npba.info or by calling the NPBA office. Sponsorships also are available. Those who sponsored in 2010 will have first right of refusal until May; it will be open to all after that date. Golfing with NPBA in 2011 will be the best ever. Don’t wait to get started; organize your teams now.
Vol. 4, Issue 2
2011 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Rick Gross, Estes Builders, LLC Immediate Past President: Tracy Gudgel, Zenovic and Associates Secretary: Donna Knifsend, Lawsuit Prevention & Management Life Director: Bill Roberds, Excel Utility Construction Treasurer: Terri Ward, First Federal 1st Vice President: Garrett DelaBarre, DelaBarre Construction 2nd Vice President: Bill Feeley, Feeley Construction Builder Directors: Alex Anderson, Alex Anderson Concrete; Larry Hanna, L.P. Hanna Construction; Jac Osborn, by Design Group; Associate Directors: Jim Strong; Roger Wheeler, RJ Services; Dan Donovan, Allform Welding; State Directors: Mark Smith; Kevin Russell, Clawson Construction; Bill Feeley, Feeley Construction; Garrett DelaBarre, DelaBarre Construction; Scott Schwagler, J&J Construction of PA; Rick Gross, Estes Builders, LLC Executive Officer: FaLeana Wech Member Services Director: Clair Kirkman Future Builders Construction Superintendent: Dan Peacock
February 2011
Raising the bar with a professional designation Are you looking for a way to differentiate yourself in a competitive market, demonstrate your skills and experience and respond to consumer demand for professionalism in the home building industry? One of the most effective ways to advance your professional development, as well as your marketability, is to earn a designation from NAHB Education. As inclusive and demanding as any graduate program, professional designations offer the opportunity to advance your career by offering new or improved services, demonstrate a drive to improve your skills and be recognized for your commitment to professional growth. And since NAHB has the most targeted curriculum, accomplished instructors and widely respected education opportunities in the business, you know that you’re learning from the best. With more than 15 designations to choose from, you can be sure that you will distinguish yourself from the competition. To consumers, designations help identify professionals who have made a commitment to excellence. Their
credentials demonstrate that business owners and senior management have undertaken continuing education courses in professional management. By earning a designation, housing professionals can get new ideas, advance their knowledge and learn about the freshest innovations the industry has to offer. This February, NAHB Education celebrates National Designation Month. National Designation Month is an opportunity to celebrate achievements, reward accomplishments, emphasize public awareness and encourage program candidates to complete their requirements for NAHB’s designation programs. NAHB also will be stepping up efforts to educate the public about the value of selecting builders who earn a designation, build support for continuing education programs and increase recognition of the rigorous training required for an NAHB designation. Earning a designation allows you to hone business skills and convey superior training, practical experience and in-depth knowledge to potential clients. Additionally, designa-
tion holders can take advantage of valuable networking opportunities throughout their enrollment, working closely with expert instructors and other professionals both within their field and outside their specific areas of expertise. The NPBA has partnered with Peninsula College, Built Green Clallam and the Department of Labor to offer the Certified Green Professional Designation from April 20-22. This partnership has allowed for us to be able to offer our members this designation for the low cost of $100, this training has a retail value of $795! The CGP designation class is three days long: the first day is Business Management for Building Professionals and second and third days is a class titled Green Building for Building Professionals. If you are interested in registering for this class, contact FaLeana Wech at faleana@npba.info or at 452-8160. For more information on earning a professional designation, visit www.nahb.org/ designations.