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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER October 30, 2013 Volume 19 Issue 41

Santa Barbara Contractors Association Celebrating 65 Years of Service to the Community

In This IssueCSLB: Contractors Beware ofBogus Energy Program Pitches Thank You EXPO Volunteers Page 1Notice to Members Page 3Q & A for Contractors Page 16Classifieds/Employment Page 16Cal/OSHA Offers Safety Training Page 17FREE IIPP For Small Business Class Page 29Tailgate Safety Topic Page 30SBCA Online Planroom Report Page 33SB City Building Permits Page 40South County Building Permits Page 43North County Building Permits Page 63

We protect the people who build California.

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65THAnniversary

CSLB: ContractorsBeware of Bogus Energy

Program PitchesThe SBCA Board of Directors and Staff want to express our sincere appreciation for all the tre-mendous help we received from our members in making this event a success.

A special THANK YOU to all the Santa Barbara Construction EXPO 2013 volunteers. This event would not be possible without your commit-ment and time dedication. We know you are very busy and we appreciate you taking the time to volunteer at the EXPO.

EXPO Volunteers:Anthony Castelo - SBCC Drafting GradBekah Charek - Holehouse ConstructionCameron Carr - Side View DesignCarol Ashley - Demo 2 DesignCaroline Farrow - Hayward Design CenterCeci Johnson - Sun Pacific Solar ElectricCraig Sailing - Santa Barbara Merchant ServicesDerith Devich - Servpro of Santa Barbara/GoletaDonna Eyman - Eyman Parker Insurance Brokers

Elaine Levasseur - HiFi ClubJana Hall - Insulate SB, Inc.Joe Campanelli - Campanelli ConstructionKaren Cornelius - ServiceMaster AnytimeKathleen Gibson - Action RoofingKathy Valencia - Hayward Design CenterKristi Bozzo - Wells Fargo Home MortgagePaolo Perissinotto - Paolo’s Tile Company, Inc.Rick Heldwein - Soares, Sandall, Bernacchi & Petrovich, LLPRudy Garcia - Servpro of Santa Barbara/GoletaSharon Fritz - Action RoofingSteve Thompson - Santa Barbara Overhead DoorTammy Wagner - Santa Barbara Overhead DoorTanya Belluz - Action RoofingTheresa Shugart - Wells Fargo Home MortgageAnd SBCA and Built Green Board of Directors!

Check out EXPO and 65th photos on SBCA Facebook.

Phony solicitations regarding the Energy Up-grade California program that uses licensed con-tractors and energy system raters to help con-sumers make energy-efficiency improvements to their homes have been occurring in different parts of the state. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), sponsor of the program, is alerting homeowners and professionals not to be taken in by misleading pitches for a similar-sounding program.

CPUC says some entities are making automated telephone calls, going door-to-door or sending emails falsely identifying themselves with the state program, or claiming to represent the En-ergy Upgrade Program, which is not affiliated with Energy Upgrade California.

CPUC is investigating several incidents. Anyone with information can email [email protected] or call 415.703.1235.

A list of qualified participating contractors and raters statewide is available by visiting Energy Upgrade California.

Source: CSLB Newsletter Fall 2013 Issueh t t p : / / c s l b. c a . g o v / N e w s l e t t e r / 2 0 1 3 - Fa l l /postdisaster.asp#pitches

Thank You Construction EXPO Volunteers!

Photo: Anthony Castelo, Kathy Valencia-Hayward Design Center, Patrick Foster-SBCC Construction Technology Program

Photo: Meet the Generals Breakfast at EXPO 2013

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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER October 30, 2013

OCTOBER 2013CONSTRUCTION EXPO 2013 October 4, 2013 from 7:00am to 3:00pmLocation: Fess Parker Doubletree Resort, 633 East Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara

SBCA 65TH Anniversary CelebrationOctober 4, 2013 from 7:00pm to 10:00pmLocation: Fess Parker Doubletree Resort,

SBCA Board of Directors MeetingOctober 8, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Online Planroom Demo & TrainingOctober 9, 2013 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

Built Green OrientationOctober 10, 2013 from 9:00am to 10:00amLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street

Santa Barbara Contractors Association Calendar Highlights

NOVEMBER 2013SBCA Board of Directors MeetingNovember 5, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Online Planroom Demo & TrainingNovember 6, 2013 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

Built Green OrientationNovember 7, 2013 from 9:00am to 10:00amLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street

Cal/OSHA IIPP for Small Business FREEPresented by Cal/OSHANovember 14, 2013 from 1:00pm to 5:00pmLocation: Salinas Community Center, 940 N. Main Street, Salinas

DECEMBER 2013SBCA Board of Directors MeetingDecember 3, 2013 from 6:00pm to 8:00pmLocation: Santa Barbara

SBCA Online Planroom Demo & TrainingDecember 4, 2013 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

Built Green OrientationDecember 5, 2013 from 9:00am to 10:00amLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Holiday PartyDecember 10, 2013 from 6:00pm to 9:00pmLocation: TBA

SBCA Membership Tip Get the most out of your membership!

Keep up with the planroom! New plans are added daily. The planroom is free for SBCA Members.

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Capitol Connection Q & A for ContractorsBy Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

About the only thing you can count on is things are going to change! That means one thing often leads to another when qualifying multiple licens-es. A couple of contractors discover just what ‘ad-justments’ may be required and it’s a lesson we all benefit from learning…

Q: Our company currently has a license that holds a “B” (General Building), “C-10” (Electrical), and the “C-46” (Solar) classifications. The Responsible Managing Employee (RME) for the “B class has left the company and he submitted a Disassocia-tion Notice to the CSLB. We aren’t really worried about it because we don’t do any building work. Our projects all fall under the Solar and Electrical classifications. If we decide not to replace him for the “B” classification, will the CSLB suspend our license? Secondly, we also have a Joint Venture (JV) license with another company, so that “B” classification is attached to that license as well. What will happen to the JV license?

A: As you may already be aware, once your “B” Qualifier disassociates you have 90 days to re-place him. Since you also have two other classi-fications on the license to operate with, the CSLB will not suspend the license. Instead, after the 90-day grace period they will remove the “B” clas-sification from the license.

With regards to the Joint Venture license, it’s like-ly that the CSLB won’t automatically remove the classification from the license. I would suggest filing an Application to Remove Classification from License which is available on their website, or you can call our office for assistance.

Q: The Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) on our corporate license also has his own personal license that he uses on the side. He recently in-formed us that he had an issue with one of his customers that may result in a judgment and possible suspension of his license. Can this im-pact our corporate license even though they are unrelated licenses?

A: The “relation” between the two licenses is the fact that both licenses have the same qualifying individual, so yes, if your RMO has an unsatisfied/unresolved claim, judgment, or suspension as-sociated with their personal license, it will likely impact all of the licenses that they’re associated with. This goes back to a recent column that de-tailed the tight interaction of databases among many State agencies, Counties and Cities in CA. When one knows of an issue, they all do.

At the October 21st Contractors State License Board meeting, the Enforcement committee dis-

cussed the recent approval of using the CSLB’s website to disclose disciplinary actions taken by partner agencies. To get the program started, CSLB has identified two partner agencies: the Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) and the Cal-ifornia Department of Transportation (Caltrans). DLSE issues Civil Wage and Penalty Assessments (CWPAs) for Labor Code violations on public works projects, and Caltrans issues Stop Notices for non-payment of monies due for project issues that include project labor, services, equipment or materials.

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While knowledge is power, knowing where to go for the answers is half the battle. Get expert assistance immediately when you call 866-443-0657, email [email protected], or write us at Capitol Services, Inc., 1225 8th St. Ste. 580, Sacramento, CA 95814. Re-search past columns at www.cutredtape.com.

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N E W S R E L E A S E

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News Release No.: 13-54 Date: October 15, 2013

Cal/OSHA and UC Berkeley offer workplace safety training for small businesses

Oakland—The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and Cal/OSHA have joined forces with the University of California, Berkeley’s Labor Occupational Health Program (LOHP) and partners in business, insurance and public health sectors to provide small businesses in California with training so that they can address workplace hazards and prevent injuries and illnesses.

California requires that all employers carry out effective injury and illness preventionactivities on the job. The requirements include a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) with specific elements that include assessing hazards on the job, implementing control methods to prevent accidents and illnesses, maintaining safety records, and providing an effective training program for workers. IIPP-related violations continue to be among the most frequently cited by Cal/OSHA.

“Many small business owners do not know where to turn for help when they receive a citation for a deficient IIPP,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. “This program reaches out to small businesses to inform them of what can really work to protect their employees on the job. We are working with partners in workplace safety to keep prevention at the top of everyone’s agenda.”

The Taking Action for Safety and Health training course has already taken place in Pleasanton and Vacaville; upcoming November sessions will be held in Salinas on the 14th, Sacramento on the 18th and another is planned for February 2014 in Santa Ana. Since its initiation in December 2012, facilitators from LOHP have convened employers with 50 or fewer employees for the free, half-day program. Participants learn how promote a healthy workplace by identifying common safety problems and complete a template which serves as a model for writing their business’ unique IIPP. Cal/OSHA consultants are available during the training to explain technical aspects of Cal/OSHA requirements and answer questions. A day-long training program is also available from LOHP for larger businesses.

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Department of Industrial Relations Release No.13-54 Page 2

Julianne Sum, acting chief of Cal/OSHA, emphasized that one goal of a successful IIPP is to “engage workers in recognizing hazards and developing solutions as part of a living safety program.” The course provides small business owners and managers the opportunity to interact with experts in occupational safety as well as share industry-specific challenges and approaches to prevention with their peers.

For more information on the course, visit the Worker Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program website; to sign up for a training session, email [email protected] or call (510) 643-8902.

Cal/OSHA, a division of DIR, also provides an IIPP Online Tool which includes a variety of resources for employers to improve and evaluate the effectiveness of their workplace Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.

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N E W S R E L E A S E

P.O. Box 420603 · San Francisco, CA · 94142-0603 · www.dir.ca.gov

News Release No.: 13-54 Date: October 15, 2013

Cal/OSHA and UC Berkeley offer workplace safety training for small businesses

Oakland—The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and Cal/OSHA have joined forces with the University of California, Berkeley’s Labor Occupational Health Program (LOHP) and partners in business, insurance and public health sectors to provide small businesses in California with training so that they can address workplace hazards and prevent injuries and illnesses.

California requires that all employers carry out effective injury and illness preventionactivities on the job. The requirements include a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) with specific elements that include assessing hazards on the job, implementing control methods to prevent accidents and illnesses, maintaining safety records, and providing an effective training program for workers. IIPP-related violations continue to be among the most frequently cited by Cal/OSHA.

“Many small business owners do not know where to turn for help when they receive a citation for a deficient IIPP,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. “This program reaches out to small businesses to inform them of what can really work to protect their employees on the job. We are working with partners in workplace safety to keep prevention at the top of everyone’s agenda.”

The Taking Action for Safety and Health training course has already taken place in Pleasanton and Vacaville; upcoming November sessions will be held in Salinas on the 14th, Sacramento on the 18th and another is planned for February 2014 in Santa Ana. Since its initiation in December 2012, facilitators from LOHP have convened employers with 50 or fewer employees for the free, half-day program. Participants learn how promote a healthy workplace by identifying common safety problems and complete a template which serves as a model for writing their business’ unique IIPP. Cal/OSHA consultants are available during the training to explain technical aspects of Cal/OSHA requirements and answer questions. A day-long training program is also available from LOHP for larger businesses.

V I S I T

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The SBCA and 25 Builder’s Exchanges in California have joined to form the Golden State Builders Exchange (GSBE). Participation in this group insurance program may significantly reduce the cost of your workers’ compensation premiums over a State Compensation Insurance Fund individual policy. Qualifying SBCA members are eligible for a 6% discount. Ask to be placed into the SBCA Group 821. Please call the SBCA office for more information and conversion form. If you are already with State Fund, please call us or your broker to see if you qualify for this group program.

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available, you can do so by calling the toll-free assis-

tance number.

1(800) 963-9424

If you want to arrange an on-site visit or obtain tech-nical information, you can

contact the Cal/OSHA Con-sultation area office nearest your workplace or you can email us at InfoCons@dir.

ca.gov.

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36 Aero Camino Goleta, CA 93117

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P.O. Box 517Santa Barbara, CA 93102

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PHONE (805) 965-1926 FAX (805) 963-6071

OSWALD J. DA ROS, INC. • MASONRY CONTRACTORS •

Lic# 216916 MARBLE • GRANITE • STONES

976 Carrillo Road PETER A DA ROS Santa Barbara, CA 93103 M E M B E R B E N E F I T S

Referrals•Online Planroom•Safety Program•Networking Events•Weekly Newsletter•Government Affairs•Get Industry Updates•Educational Seminars•Annual Golf Tournament•Built Green Santa Barbara•Online Membership Listing•Annual Membership Directory•Advertise Directly to Construction •Industry in Weekly NewsletterNew Member Bio - Introduce •Your Business in the NewsletterGroup Insurance Programs •for Workers Comp, Auto, and Employee Benefits

[email protected]

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RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIALNEW CONSTRUCTION • REMODEL

RADIANT HEATING • SERVICE

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Donate used build materials to the Habitat ReStore All proceeds go directly back to Habitat for Humanity

Goleta ReStore 6860 Cortona Drive

(off Hollister, near Storke)

Appliances │ Doors │ Windows │ Lighting │ Tile │ Cabinets│ Hardware

Tues. - Fri.: 11 am - 5 pm Saturday: 11 am - 5 pm Phone: (805) 692-2226

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Serving Southern Santa Barbara County

Lic. # B-926982

1500 Holiday Hill Road, Goleta, Ca. 93117P h o n e : 805-452-9205E-mail: [email protected]

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Taking Action for Safety and Health:Implementing an Effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) for Small Businesses

The Worker Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program is administered by the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation in the Department of Industrial Relations through inter-agency agreements with the Labor Occupational Health Program at the University of California, Berkeley, the Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety at the University of California, Davis, and the Labor Occupational Safety and Health Program at the University of California, Los Angeles.

November 14, 2013 in Salinas Salinas Community Center 940 N. Main St., Salinas, CA 93906 1pm - 5pm (pre-registration required)

You’ll Learn About:• Meeting Cal/OSHA requirements and expectations for an

eff ective IIPP• How to identify and solve common health and safety

problems in your workplace• Steps for investigating work-related accidents, injuries and

illnesses when they occur• Ways to involve your employees in your safety program

You’ll Receive:• A free Guidebook and easy-to-use model

template for writing your IIPP• Free Factsheets and Tools to help you

implement your IIPP• Resources for technical assistance

Co-Sponsored by: • State Compensation Insurance Fund• California Dept of Industrial Relations• California DPH’s Occupational Health

Branch• Small Business California • California Small Business Association• Labor Occupational Health Program, UCB

For more information or to attend a training:• Email [email protected] -or- telephone 510-643-8902 • Check out WOSHTEP’s IIPP website:

www.dir.ca.gov/chswc/woshtep/IIPP

Th is free half-day course will train you in how to develop and implement an eff ective health and safety program at your workplace that meets the requirements of Cal/OSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention (IIPP) standard. Presented by trainers from UCB’s Labor Occupational Health Program and Cal-OSHA Consultation Service.

Board of Directors 2013

John HolehousePresident

Jack Martin1st Vice President

Paulo Sitolini2nd Vice President

Dan GeorgeTreasurer

Peter NovakParliamentarian

Patrick Foster

David James

Jon Kenney

Brian Larkowski

William Mace

Mark Magid

Robert Mislang

Rodney Utt

Executive DirectorKarin [email protected]

Administrative AssistantApril [email protected]

Santa Barbara Contractors Association914 A Santa Barbara StreetP. O. Box 23409Santa Barbara, CA 93121805.884.1100 Phone805.884.1108 Faxinfo@sbcontractors.orgwww.sbcontractors.orgwww.builtgreensb.org

The Santa Barbara Contractors Association Newsletter is published weekly by the Santa Barbara Contractors Association, Inc. Edito-rial and advertising offices are located at 914 A Santa Barbara Street, P.O. Box 23409, Santa Barbara, CA 93121. Office 805-884-1100, Fax 805-884-1108, Email [email protected]. A subscription is included in the annual membership dues. The newsletter is distrib-uted to more than 600 local businesses and agencies. Articles appearing in this news-letter are presented as a public service and may not reflect the opinion of the publisher, its board of directors or its members. Please send comments regarding the newsletter to [email protected].

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