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From my friends at Davis-Stirling.com

I get the Davis-Stirling.com weekly newsletter; you should too...here's fair warning to any HOA's that want to use unlicensed contractors...it might seem cheaper at first, but in the end, it only costs. Central Coast Waterproofing is fully licensed and insured; we can name you as additional insureds, covering your HOA. Call Bill Leys for a free quote on your next decking job. 805-801-2380

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MORE LIABILITY FOR HIRING
UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS

A recent decision by the California Court of Appeal reinforces the importance of avoiding unlicensed contractors. If associations hire unlicensed contractors, they could be liable for wage and hour claims filed by employees of the contractor. Although the case involved a general contractor and its subcontractors, associations who hire unlicensed contractors can be deemed a "general contractor" and the unlicensed contractors as "subcontractors." This means that any unpaid workers will be considered employees of the association and the association will be liable for paying those workers, even it the association already paid the contractor. Sanders Construction v. Cerda (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 430.

RECOMMENDATIONS. Homeowner association boards should verify each contractor's license with the Contractors State License Board. In addition it should get proof of insurance. Boards should also add a provision to their contracts requiring contractors to indemnify the association for any wage and hour claims by its employees.

ICC Announces it's New Website!

Got an email from the prez of ICC...well not just me goty it I'm sure...but anyway, they have a new website they want us to know about...so I'm passing it on!

It is with great pleasure that we announce our new and completely reengineered website, which will make it easier for you to find important information about the Code Council and your profession quickly. The new site will go live in the next few days.

You will find navigating through the site to be intuitive and easy, with standardized menus on the top of the screen as well as on the left side to assist you. The user friendly site offers you quick access to the latest ICC news, events, and information about all of our products and services.

In addition to making the new ICC site more robust and functional, here are highlighted features and benefits that will enhance your experience:

• Organized content—Find what you’re looking for in fewer clicks.
• Enhanced search capability—Find your code books and reference materials quickly and easily in the ICC Store.
• Single sign on—Use only one set of credentials to log in to the site. To make this transition as easy as possible, we’re providing step-by-step instructions.
• My ICC—Provides you with a personalized experience when you log in. Edit your profile and preferences, view your recent store purchases, see the courses you’re registered for, keep track of your CEUs and get to Members-only areas quickly.
• Communities of Interest—Introduces ICC members to social networking through 13 unique Communities of Interest where you can discuss and network with your peers, view and post resource documents and links, access the latest industry news, and view relevant products and services. These Communities are a dynamic replacement for our current bulletin board, with certain features reserved especially for our valued members.
• New shopping cart—Renew or purchase a membership, a book, an education course and a certification test all in the same transaction.

In this initial phase, you will spot opportunities for improvement. Please give us your feedback. Comments and suggestions are always welcome. Send your comments to websitefeedback@iccsafe.org.

The address has not changed, but your experience will. Try it out on Monday Oct. 19 to explore the new features available to you.

Enjoy the difference!

Richard P. Weiland
Chief Executive Officer

Roof Consultants Institute Presents a 2 Day Course...

Passing it on...this might be for you!

So Cal Chapter of RCI, Inc.

November 19 - 20, 2009

San Diego - Rooftop Quality Assurance

Rooftop Quality Assurance is a two-day course for professionals interested in field inspection and quality of applications. The program covers the diverse and challenging aspects of roofing as encountered in the field and is ideal for roofing material manufacturers, general contractors, quality assurance observers, and field inspectors. Instructors cover fundamentals of quality assurance, component assembly and quality practice guidelines for a variety of roofing systems, including: Role of the Roof Observer Construction Contract Documents Daily Reports Low-Slope Roofing Spray-Applied Foam Steep-Slope Roofing Ethics Codes A comprehensive course text book is provided to all attendees.

Registration Registration Time - 7:30 AM Program: 8 AM - 5 PM Registration Fee: RCI Member: $500 Non-Member: $650 Price includes: Course textbook, Continental breakfast and a coffe/soda break. Lunch is the responsibility of the attendee. RCI Registration Cancellation Policy Refund requests received 14 calendar days prior to the event will be accepted and issued a 50% refund. No refund and no credit will be processed on requests received less than 14 calendar days prior to the event. Individual substitutions are subject to a $25.00 administrative fee.

Continuing Education Credits RCI - Continuing Educational Hours (CEHs) - 16 AIA - Learning Units (LUs) from the American Institute of Architects - 16

Location and Accomodations Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay 1355 North Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 http://www.hisandiegoonthebay.com/ Reservations Phone: 619-232-3861 Room Rate: *$139 single/double + tax Parking Rates: $10 for visitors all day and $22 for overnight guests. Complimentary airport shuttle every 30 min. To receive this special room rate contact the hotel and refer to So Cal RCI. *All additional fees, such as hotel and travel arrangements, are the responsibility of the registrant.

To Register, CLICK HERE or call (866) 914-4RCI

QUEST BUILDING PRODUCTS Presents Training Class on SCOFIELD October 21st

Got a invite faxed to me yesterday from Quest Building Products in Anaheim; they are having a training class on Wed October 21st on Scofield products.

Scofield makes concrete stains, hardeners, sealers and more.

The class will start at 10 and go until 12, and then lunch will be provided. Training class costs $50.00, but you get back a $50.00 store credit good for any purchase and you'll also get 10% off all Scofield products for a week. You'll also get a free Quest T shirt and a raffle ticket good for a 7" Blastrac Angle Grinder, retail value is around $300 on those puppies.

Sign up now at questbuilding@yahoo.com or by fax to 714-738-6950

Tell 'em ya saw it here!

Rain Will Determine if That "Cheaper" Bid Was the Right Bid to Take

With all this rain here in California, we'll soon find out whose work is performing as it should be, and whose work is leaking like a sieve.

So often the deciding factor in selecting a waterproofing contractor is price; customers can't decipher the trade jargon on a bid and don't do their due diligence in researching companies before spending their hard earned money...

Someone once said, "You can't spend a little and get a lot." With waterproofing, that's double true...good luck to those unfortunate enough to be watching water pour in their home from a leaky deck that got waterproofed by the cheapest guy; it's about to cost you 10x more than you thought!

Call the Deck Expert, Bill Leys at 805-801-2380 to get your deck problems under control!