NPBA 12th Annual

Golf Tournament

Mission statementThe 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 8 www.npba.info 360-452-8160 PO Box 748 • 3430 E. Highway 101, Ste. #1, Port Angeles, WA 98362 August 2011

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

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

Builders house

completeOn June 9, a large crowd turned out to celebrate

the near completion of Future Builders House No. 11 with an old-fashioned barbecue. Th e event gave members and program supporters an oppor-tunity to see the handiwork of the Future Builders students and give all a chance to tour the fi ft h home built in the Linn Acres low-impact development subdivision. NPBA would like to thank Coldwell Banker Uptown, First Federal, Angeles Millworks & Lumber Company and Hartnagel’s Building Supply for sponsoring the barbecue.

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

Far left, attendees enjoy the barbecue and good fellowship.

At left, NPBA Member Grillmasters cook for the crowd.

Vol. 4, Issue 8 August 2011

Calendar of events:

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

“We’re pleased that the EPA listened to the concerns of remodelers about the extreme costs that the proposed clear-ance testing would have imposed,” said Bob Peter-son, NAHB Remodelers chairman and a remodeler from Fort Collins, Colo. “Homeowners are saved from spending a great deal of money on lead testing. If re-modeling is more affordable, homeowners will be able to hire an EPA-certified renovator to keep them safe from lead dust haz-ards during renovation.”

The lead rule applies to homes built before 1978 and requires renovator training and cer-tification, following lead-safe work practices, containing and cleaning dust, and record- keeping.

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

The proposal would have required contrac-tors to hire EPA-accredited dust sam-

plers to collect several samples after a renovation and send them

to an EPA-accredited lab for lead testing. Because of the cost of this as well as

the waiting period for test results and the limited number of accred-ited labs nationwide, professional

remodelers were very con-cerned about homeowners’ willingness to undergo the process.

“The EPA has main-

tained its common sense approach to keeping families safe during renovation,” said Peter-son. “Hiring trained professional remodelers to contain dust, use lead-safe work practices and clean-up has been shown to successfully minimize lead hazards and protect individu-als from lead exposure.”

Several problems with the rule still remain. The EPA has yet to recognize an efficient, low-cost lead test kit that meets the requirements of the regulation. And last year the agency removed a key consumer choice measure —

the opt-out provision — which allowed hom-eowners with no children or pregnant women in residence to waive the rule’s requirement. In this down economy, consumers still are balking at the extra costs of the rule and often choose to reduce the amount of work done on their homes, hire uncertified contractors or endanger themselves by attempting the work themselves.

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

EPA rejects lead paint third-party clearance testing proposal

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Are you in compliance with the law? If you do remodeling work in pre-1978 built homes which disturbs more than 6

square feet of surface, then at least one person from your company must attend the EPA Certified Renovator Training and become certified. You also must register your firm with the Washington Department of Commerce at a cost of $25.

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

The next class will be from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Lincoln Center in Port An-geles. Cost for the class is $150 for NPBA members and $250 for nonmembers. E-mail faleana@npba.info to register or give the office a call at 452-8160.

Aug. 26 NPBA Golf Tournament at The CedarsAug. 31 EPA Certified Lead Renovator ClassSept. 8 NPBA Board MeetingSept. 17 Chili Cook-OffSept. 29 NPBA General Membership Meeting and Dinner

Vol. 4, Issue 8 August 2011

President: Rick Gross, Estes Builders, LLCImmediate Past President: Tracy Gudgel,

Zenovic and Associates Secretary: Donna Knifsend, Lawsuit

Prevention & Management Life Director: Bill Roberds, Excel Utility

ConstructionTreasurer: Teri Ward, First Federal1st Vice President: Garrett DelaBarre,

DelaBarre Construction2nd Vice President: Bill Feeley, Feeley

ConstructionBuilder Directors: Alex Anderson, Alex

Anderson Concrete; Bill Feeley, Feeley Construction; Larry Hanna, L.P. Hanna Construction; Jac Osborn, by Design Group

Associate Directors: Roger Wheeler, RJ Services; Dan Donovan, Allform Welding; Jim Strong

State Directors: Mark Smith; Kevin Russell, Clawson Construction; Garrett DelaBarre, DelaBarre Construction; Scott Schwagler, J&J Construction of PA; Rick Gross, Estes Builders, LLC

Executive Officer: FaLeana WechFuture Builders Construction

Superintendent: Dan Peacock

2011 OffiCers and BOard Of direCtOrs

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

■ Meet and Exceed the Code with NW Energy Star® Homes 8 a.m.-noonMeet and Exceed training encompasses an overview

of current code and how we got there, along with how building science best practices and performance testing fit into present and future codes. This training’s main objective is to help prepare builders not only to meet the current energy code, but also to stay ahead of the code and future building trends through the Energy Star® program.

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

an understanding of the importance of air barrier framing and its contribution to overall performance.

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

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

Energy Star Training®

No one likes to leave money on the table. So, what would you think if you could get a rebate for your loyalty to many of the nation’s leading housing industry product suppliers? You can!

For the minimal eff ort of providing infor-mation on the home construction products you use when you close on a home or project, you’ll be putting money back in your pocket. Both builder and remodeler companies, no matter how large or small, qualify for the pro-gram. When you participate in the program, you can count on receiving checks every quarter!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vol. 4, Issue 8 August 2011

Featured member benefi t of the month

BIAW's Builder Member Rebate Program

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

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

NPBA would like to thank the following

renewing companies for their continued support:

Air Flo Heating CompanyAngeles Electric, Inc.

Bryan Anderson Concrete ConstructionDave’s Heating & Cooling Service

Eagle Home MortgageGlass Services

Hines ConstructionJeanne Martin, CPA

Maple View EnterprisesOlympic Electric Company

Pacifi c Refrigeration and TVParry Construction

Straits ElectricWesterra Homes

Thanks!

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

Th en be sure to enter the NPBA’s fi rst an-nual Chili Cook-off from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Pioneer Park in Sequim, 387 E. Wash-ington St. To enter the competition and have a chance to become the Grand Champion, submit your entry form, which can be down-loaded at NPBA.info, along with $25.

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

NPBA’s 1st Annual

Chili Cook-off & Beer Garden

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

It’s going to be great fun so be sure to at-tend!

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