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NARIGC Calendar of Events

2010


February 9, 2010
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Parksite, 1400 Remington Blvd., Bolingbrook

March 2, 2010
VENDORS NIGHT
Medinah Banquets, Addison

April 13, 2010
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Legal & Lead Update
Holiday Inn, Elk Grove VIllage

May 18, 2010
JOINT MEETING WITH NKBA
Medinah Banquets, Addison, IL
NARIGC WELCOMES OUR NEW APPLICANTS

NEW APPLICANTS:

Haynes Construction, Inc.
Eric M. Haynes
6050 W. Industrial Dr., Unit 101
Monee, IL 60449
708-429-4864
FAX 708-235-1305
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Membership Meeting
***LOCATION: Parksite, Inc.
1400 Remington Blvd., Bolingbrook***

It isn't particularly hard to do.
It isn't really that expensive.
But do it wrong, it can cost your company!


Schedule it now, lose the excuses,
and be there.

     Water in the wrong places can be a contractor's worst nightmare. Water is responsible for destroying more bottom lines and hard won reputations than nearly anything else on a project. 
     February's NARIGC meeting features a rare opportunity to hear from an expert in the field of moisture barriers and how they can make all the difference in your next remodel.
     Garrett Hovest is a certified Dupont Tyvek Specialist and a guy who knows his way around moisture barriers. During Garrett's hard hitting presentation, you will learn:

  • The three main types of air / moisture barriers and what it will mean to your bottom line if you use the wrong one.
  • The nasty ways moisture can get into your pretty walls and make your day very ugly.
  • What continuity accessories are, and why you'd better not screw up using them.
  • The most common installation error, and how you can look like a rock star by avoiding it.
  • Who makes the good stuff and who you should stay away from (unless ridicule doesn't bother you).

We know, it's a lot to take in. But, you have an amazing opportunity to become even smarter. And all you have to do is show up (and eat a free meal, have some dessert, and maybe a cup of coffee). Challenging, yes. But on February 9th, you'll be up to it.

This meeting is being held at Parksite, and will also include a tour of their facility. Plus, as an added bonus, we'll be touching on the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) changes - you don't want to miss that either.
Not Handing out the "Know Your Consumer Rights" Brochure?  You May Not Be Entitled to Pursuing Liens!
Get the brochure by clicking HERE!

    In another recent ruling on the Home Repair and Remodeling Act the Third District rendered a decision in Fandel v. Allen, (3rd Dist. 3-08-0237) on January 14, 2010. That case involved a contractor who provided a detailed written work order that was not signed by the homeowner. The contractor also admittedly failed to provide a copy of the Know Your Consumer Rights brochure.
     The trial court held the contractor was not able to pursue a foreclosure of its mechanics lien based on these violations of the Home Repair and Remodeling Act. The Appellate Court reversed and held these procedural violations of the Home Repair and Remodeling Act did not render the oral contract illegal or unenforceable and consequently did not bar enforcement of the mechanics lien.
     The Appellate Court held the Home Repair and Remodeling Act was not intended to create a private
cause of action enforceable by homeowners or allow affirmative defenses to otherwise valid contract
or mechanics lien claims. If damaged by violations of the Home Repair and Remodeling Act individuals may recover under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act since any violation of the Home Repair and Remodeling Act is also a violation of the Consumer Fraud Act and
Deceptive Business Practices Act.
     This decision appears to run contrary to prior decisions in both the Third District and other Districts in Illinois. It would seem it is simply a matter of time before the Illinois Supreme Court is asked to resolve these differences.
 
EPA LEAD REQUIREMENTS  

All contractors that work on pre-1978 homes and disturb more than 6 square feet of paint interior or 20 square feet of paint exterior or engage in window replacements must be Certified Renovators by April 22, 2010. These include but are not limited to renovators, remodelers, plumbers, painters, electricians, window & door contractors, landlords and some building engineers.  Visithttp://rrprenovatortraining.com/ for lead certification training schedules.

Timeline for Lead Rules Implementation:
December 22, 2008: Switch to "Renovate Right" brochure distribution (instead of "Protect Your Family")
April 22, 2009: "Train the Trainer" courses begin for those who will teach the Lead Certification After April 22, 2009: Persons seeking certification as renovators or dust sampling technicians may take accredited training as soon as they are available.
October 22, 2009: Firms may start applying to the EPA for certification to conduct renovations
April 22, 2010: Renovations in target (pre-1978) housing and child-occupied facilities must be conducted by certified renovation firms, using renovators with accredited training, and following the work practice requirements of the rule.
 
Visit the EPA's website for general info on the new EPA lead rules; http://epa.gov/lead.
 
NEW PAMPHLET: Beginning December 22, 2008, the rule will require that contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint provide the Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers, and Schools (PDF) (20 pp, 626K) lead hazard information pamphlet  En Espaņol (PDF) (20 pp, 3.2MB) to owners and occupants of target housing and child care facilities and to parents and guardians of children under age six that attend child care facilities built prior to 1978.  The rule will affect paid renovators who work in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities, including:
- Renovation contractors - Maintenance workers in multi-family housing - Painters and other specialty trades. Under the rule, child-occupied facilities are defined as residential, public or commercial buildings where children under age six are present on a regular basis. The requirements apply to renovation, repair or painting activities. The rule does not apply to minor maintenance or repair activities where less than six square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed in a room or where less then 20 square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed on the exterior. Window replacement is not minor maintenance or repair.

Understand that after April 2010, federal law will require you to be certified and to use lead-safe work practices. Read more about EPA's rules and lead-safe work practices in EPA's brochure Contractors - Lead Safety During Renovation (2 pp, 1.5MB). HTML version  

THE NARI
CODE OF ETHICS
 
Each member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry is pledged to observe high standards of honesty, integrity and responsibility in the conduct of business by:
 
Promoting in good faith only those products and services which are known to be functionally and economically sound, and which are known to be consistent with objective standards of health and safety;
 
Making all advertising and sales promotion factually accurate, avoiding those practices which tend to mislead or deceive the customer.
 
Writing all contracts and warranties such that they comply with federal, state, and local laws.
 
Promptly acknowledging and taking appropriate action on all customer complaints.
 
Refraining from any act intended to restrain trade or suppress competition.
 
Attaining and retaining insurance as required by federal, state, and local authorities.
 
Attaining and retaining licensing and/or registration as required by federal, state, and local authorities.