sbca weekly newsletter 12/05/12

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 5, 2012 Volume 18 Issue 50

Santa Barbara Contractors Association Celebrating Over 60 Years of Service to the Community

In This IssueCSLB Enforce Workers Comp Req. Calendar Highlights Page 2Tailgate Safety Topic Page 11Kalb’s Q & A for Contractors Page 16Guide for Solar Installers Page 16SBCA Online Planroom Report Page 20SB City Building Permits Page 22South County Building Permits Page 26SBCA Ad Rates for 2012 Page 47 North County Building Permits Page 48

We protect the people who build California.

Will my supplies be here on time? Am I going to get this bid? We understand those on the job in California have more on their mind than workers’ compensation insurance. So let us put your mind

at ease: you can count on the strength and stability of State Fund. We’ve never pulled out of the market due to an economic downturn, and we never will. Visit statefundca.com today to learn about

the 6% discount on premiums we offer eligible SBCA members. Your individual business may be

eligible for even more discounts. Thanks for reading…we’ll let you get back to work.

Together, we’ll help keep California working.www.statefundca.comAsk for SBCA Group #821

CSLB and Partners Enforce Workers’ Compensation RequirementsAll licensees are required to provide CSLB with a copy of their WC insurance policy or file an exemption from WC that is signed under pen-alty of perjury that they have no employees. If CSLB determines an exemption from WC either was filed falsely or is no longer valid because a licensee has employees, the license is suspend-ed in 30 days unless the licensee obtains a valid WC policy or provides confirmation that he/she no longer employs workers.

If you are a licensee who has previously filed an exemption from WC but now has a WC policy, do not rely on the insurance company to notify the board. Please check your license history on CSLB’s website at Instant License Check, and if board records still indicate an exemption from WC, please fax a copy of your WC certificate to 916.255.4023.

For more information, contact CSLB’s Workers’ Compensation Unit at 916.255.1104.

Source: CSLB Newsletter Fall 2012

Stop Orders are proving to be an extremely ef-fective tool to enforce workers’ compensation laws. State law was enacted on January 1, 2011, giving CSLB legal authority (Business and Pro-fessions Code section 7127) to issue them. Stop Orders halt work at active job sites when unli-censed individuals and licensed contractors are found not to be carrying workers compensation (WC) insurance or have claimed to be exempt from the insurance requirement when, in fact, they have workers.

CSLB Enforcement staff and district attorney investigators work in teams and visit construc-tion sites to verify WC compliance. A CSLB in-vestigator will issue an administrative citation to an uninsured licensee for filing a false ex-emption from required WC insurance as well as a Stop Order that precludes the licensee from having employees perform any additional work until a valid WC policy has been obtained. The DA investigator will issue the licensee a Notice to Appear (NTA) in Superior Court to answer to criminal charges for failing to secure WC.

If the contractor is unlicensed, he/she will be is-sued an NTA for contracting without a license in addition to the WC violation. Failure to comply with a Stop Order is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in county jail or by a fine, or both. In addition, employees are entitled to 10 days’ wages for work lost due to the Stop Or-der.

Contractor License Information Reminder:When prospective customers check your license detail page on CSLB’s website, you’ll want to be sure it contains correct, com-plete, and up-to-date informa-tion. Put your best foot forward and also avoid possible citation or fine by promptly submitting changes to CSLB about your contact and license information, using the “Changing Business Name and/or Address or Certi-fied Wall and/or Pocket Certifi-cate” form, located in the Forms and Applications section of the CSLB website. Forms for chang-es to license personnel also are available in the same section.Go to www.cslb.ca.gov for more information.

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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 5, 2012

DECEMBER 2012Federal/State Payroll Tax SeminarPresented by EDDDecember 4, 2012 from 9:00am to 3:00pmLocation: Workforce Resource Center130 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara

SBCA Board of Directors MeetingDecember 4, 2012 at 6:00pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Online Planroom Demo & TrainingDecember 5, 2012 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Holiday PartyDecember 5, 2012 from 6:00pm to 9:00pmLocation: Hayward Design Center,417 Rose Avenue, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Contractors Association Calendar Highlights

Need to find outwhat’s going on?

Visit us online for a complete listof events, classes, trainings at

www.sbcontractors.org

Built Green OrientationDecember 6, 2012 from 9:00am to 10:00amLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Office Closed Christmas HolidayDecember 24 - 25, 2012

Member Bio

Have you introduced your company to the SBCA Membership?

New members, or members who have never utilized this service are

welcome to send us a 150 word Member Bio to be published free of charge in an upcoming issue of our Weekly Newsletter! Please contact

the SBCA office for more information at 805-884-1100.


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SBCA Holiday PartyWednesday December 5, 2012

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, music & holiday cheer

Hayward Design Center417 Rose Avenue, Santa Barbara

Kindly RSVP by November 28, 2012Advance reservations are required

This is a FREE event, please RSVP in advance

SBCA 805.884.1100 · [email protected] · www.sbcontractors.org

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construction financing has never stopped – not many banks can say that!

Whether helping rebuild after the fires or helping you build your dream

home, the community can depend on us to be with them through thick

and thin. We want to be part of your team so call us today to learn more!

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Commitment to Local Construction

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Hayward is a family-owned and operated business since 1919. We set a high stan-dard for customer service, quality and unparalleled value. Our knowledgeable, experience staff can help you identify the perfect windows, doors and cabinets for your project. Lift and slides, bi-folds, large framed openings are our specialty.

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The emPowerSBC program wants to help you get trained inthe latest home performance techniques. For a short timewe’re offering the training and testing needed to become a BPI Building Analyst or Envelope Professional here locally.This helps you save time and money while giving you a competitive edge over the competition.

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Sierra Pacific operates 12 saw-mills, 8 cogeneration facilities and 4 wood remanufacturing/millwork plants in California and Washington, as well as one of the fastest growing wood win-dow companies in the West-ern United States. We employ nearly 3,400 people.

At Sierra Pacific, we believe that healthy trees, cool clean water and enduring wildlife habitat are the natural result of sound for-est management practices. Our forest harvesting philosophy is based on extensive scientific research. We have undertaken exhaustive planning to guar-antee that we meet or exceed the environmental protection standards of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) and forestry regulations in California and Washington - the highest standards in the world.

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P.O. Box 23409 Santa Barbara, CA 93121 805-884-1100 phone 805-884-1108 fax www.sbcontractors.org [email protected]

CAL/OSHA INSPECTIONS

Cal/OSHA inspectors make unannounced visits to ensure California workplaces are safe and healthy. If your business has a documented uncontrolled hazard and, as a result, receives a Cal/OSHA citation, the resulting penalties, legal issues, and lowered employee morale and publicity can have serious financial and business impacts. Managers, supervisors, and employees need to know what to expect during a Cal/OSHA inspection and how to respond appropriately.

Cal/OSHA conducts site inspections in cases of imminent danger or industrial accidents. A fatal injury to one or more employees; a serious injury or illness; a serious exposure; or the inpatient hospitalization, regardless of duration, of three (3) or more employees (a catastrophe) will trigger an accident investigation and must be reported to Cal/OSHA within 8 hours. Inspectors also focus on high-hazard work sites and industries with loss rates at or above Bureau of Labor Statistics averages.

Inspectors will also visit worksites as a response to employee complaints posing an imminent danger. At times, employee complaints may be considered low risk. These are handled with a letter reporting general information and a request to follow-up and report back within a certain time period. Conduct investigations into these complaints, gather documentation, and submit it in writing on time to the Cal/OSHA office. Note that the name of the complaining employee will be kept confidential. It is against the law to retaliate against employees for reporting safety hazards and concerns.

Cal/OSHA inspectors will present their identification and request permission from a management representative to conduct a site inspection. Instruct your receptionist and/or security personnel on which management staff should be notified of a visit. Inspectors will wait on site about one hour for management contact. They will conduct an opening conference to explain the reason for the visit. Inspection walkthroughs may include your entire facility, or a targeted work area. Inspectors have the right to walk around the building (accompanied), interview employees in private, and document hazards with photos and measurements.

When you work with an inspector, be courteous and friendly. Limit the inspection focus to only the documents and facility areas listed in the opening conference. Accompany the inspector at all times, though private employee interviews can be arranged in controlled access conference rooms. Provide neutral, fact-based answers to the inspector’s questions; don’t offer opinions or guess at answers. It is okay to offer follow-up at a later date. Don’t argue with an inspector. Also, don’t agree with comments as they may be incorrect. Don’t make jokes about health and safety, worksite, or personnel matters. Keep notes, photos, and records during the visit. If the inspector takes measurements or readings, conduct the same measurements and readings simultaneously.

After the walkthrough, the inspector should conduct a closing conference to provide inspection results, next steps, and timelines. Inspectors may request protocols, work procedures, or other documents. Deadlines for submittal range between 24 hours and 14 days. The Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) may be required immediately, since it is required to be readily accessible to employees. Conduct follow-up investigations, corrective actions, and gather requested documents and provide them to the inspector by the stated deadline. Missed deadlines can result in further site inspections or citations.

Cal/OSHA inspections are unannounced. Start planning now so you can present a competent, organized, and compliant response to a Cal/OSHA inspection. Designate and train staff to respond to Cal/OSHA inspectors. Maintain your safety programs and employee training procedures at appropriate levels. Keep safety records organized and on site and ensure key staff know how to access them.

Source: Cal/OSHA Web site: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DOSHPol/P&PC-1A.HTM

Courtesy of the State Compensation Insurance Fund

Visit www.statefundca.com today to learn about the 6% discount on premiums we offer eligible SBCA members.

Your individual business may be eligible for even more discounts. Ask for Santa Barbara Contractors Association Group 821. For more tailgate, and other safety topics please visit us online.

The above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided to us and relate only to those conditions specifically discussed. We do not make any warranty, expressed or implied, that your workplace is safe or healthful or that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards.

Tailgate Safety Topic

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We protect the people who build California.

Will my supplies be here on time? Am I going to get this bid? We understand those on the job in California have more on their mind than workers’ compensation insurance. So let us put your mind

at ease: you can count on the strength and stability of State Fund. We’ve never pulled out of the market due to an economic downturn, and we never will. Visit statefundca.com today to learn about

the 6% discount on premiums we o�er eligible GSBE members. Your individual business may be eligible for even more discounts. Thanks for reading…we’ll let you get back to work.

Together, we’ll help keep California working.statefundca.com

Member of Golden State Builders Exchanges

State Compensation Insurance Fund is not a branch of the State of California.

Expanding Our Office On the Central CoastPhilip E. Vega, President of Contractors & Developers Bonding is proud to announce the appointment of Myrna Smith, as Associate Vice President. She will be joining Jadon Smith, Vice President, and Manager of the new office in Pismo Beach.Contractors & Developers Bonding specializes in providing surety bonds to contractors and other surety clients. The largest independently owned, surety only broker in the western states, C&D bonding has over 80 years combined surety experience.

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Now in Pismo Beach!

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INSPECCIONES DE CAL/OSHA

Los inspectores de Cal/OSHA hacen visitas sin anunciarse para asegurar que los sitios de trabajo de California sean seguros y saludables. Si su negocio tiene peligros documentados sin controles, y como resultado recibe una infracción de Cal/OSHA, las multas, los problemas legales, la moral disminuida de los empleados y la mala publicidad pueden tener un efecto serio desde el punto de vista económico y comercial. Los gerentes, supervisores y empleados necesitan saber que deben esperar durante una inspección de Cal/OSHA, y cómo responder debidamente.

Cal/OSHA lleva a cabo inspecciones de locales en casos de peligros inminentes o accidentes industriales. Una lesión mortal a uno o más empleados; una lesión o enfermedad grave; una exposición seria; o una hospitalización, sin importar su duración, de tres (3) o más empleados (una catástrofe) resultará en una investigación del accidente y debe ser reportada a Cal/OSHA dentro de las 8 horas siguientes. Los inspectores también se enfocan en sitios de trabajo con altos peligros e industrias con tasas de pérdida iguales o superiores a los promedios del Buró de Estadísticas Laborales (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Los inspectores también visitan sitios de trabajo como respuesta a las quejas de empleados sobre peligros inminentes. A veces las quejas de los empleados se pueden considerar de bajo riesgo. Esos casos se manejan con una carta reportando información general y solicitando un seguimiento y reporte tras un cierto período de tiempo. Usted debe efectuar una investigación de acuerdo con la queja, recolectar documentación y presentarla por escrito, dentro del plazo otorgado, a la oficina de Cal/OSHA. Cabe notar que el nombre del empleado que presentó la queja se mantendrá confidencial. Es contrario a la ley tomar represalias contra un empleado por reportar riesgos o preocupaciones de peligros.

Los inspectores de Cal/OSHA presentarán su identificación y solicitarán el permiso de un representante de la gerencia para llevar a cabo una inspección del sitio. Usted debe dar instrucciones a su recepcionista y/o personal de seguridad sobre cuáles integrantes de la gerencia deben ser notificados en caso de una visita de este tipo. Los inspectores esperarán en el sitio aproximadamente una hora para establecer contacto con la gerencia. Llevarán a cabo una reunión inicial para explicar el motivo de su visita. La visita de inspección puede abarcar toda su localidad o áreas de trabajo específicas. Los inspectores tienen el derecho de transitar por toda la instalación (acompañados), entrevistar empleados en privado, y documentar peligros por medio de fotos y mediciones.

Cuando usted trabaje con un inspector, sea cortés y amistoso. Limite el enfoque de la inspección a sólo los documentos y a las áreas de la localidad indicados en la reunión inicial. Acompañe al inspector en todo momento, aunque las entrevistas privadas de los empleados se pueden realizar en salas de conferencia con acceso limitado. Proporcione respuestas neutrales a las preguntas del inspector, basadas en los hechos; no ofrezca opiniones ni trate de adivinar las respuestas. Es permisible ofrecer seguimiento en una fecha futura. No discuta con el inspector. Tampoco debe indicar estar de acuerdo con sus comentarios, ya que éstos pueden ser erróneos. No haga chistes sobre asuntos de salud y seguridad, el sitio de trabajo o el personal. Tome notas, fotos y registros durante la visita. Si el inspector toma mediciones o lecturas, haga las mismas mediciones y lecturas simultáneamente.

Después del recorrido por el local, el inspector debe llevar a cabo una reunión final para proporcionarle los resultados de la inspección, los pasos a seguir y el calendario de actividades correspondiente. Los inspectores pueden solicitar protocolos, procedimientos de trabajo u otros documentos. Los plazos de entrega de documentos pueden variar entre 24 horas y 14 días. El Programa de Prevención de Lesiones y Enfermedades (Injury and Illness Prevention Program - IIPP) puede ser requerido de inmediato, ya que debe estar siempre a disposición de los empleados. Lleve a cabo investigaciones de seguimiento, tome acciones de corrección, recolecte los documentos solicitados y entrégueselos al inspector dentro del plazo indicado. No cumplir con los plazos otorgados puede resultar en nuevas inspecciones o infracciones.

Las inspecciones Cal/OSHA se llevan a cabo sin anunciarlas. Comience ahora a planificarlas para poder presentar una respuesta competente, organizada y conforme a las normas y reglamentos cuando ocurra una inspección de Cal/OSHA. Asigne y capacite a su personal para responder a los inspectores de Cal/OSHA. Mantenga sus programas de seguridad y procedimientos de capacitación de los empleados a los niveles requeridos. Tenga organizados sus registros de seguridad, téngalos presentes en el sitio y asegúrese de que su personal clave sepa dónde encontrarlos.

Fuente: Sitio en Internet de Cal/OSHA: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DOSHPol/P&PC-1A.HTM

Courtesy of the State Compensation Insurance Fund

Visit www.statefundca.com today to learn about the 6% discount on premiums we offer eligible SBCA members.

Your individual business may be eligible for even more discounts. Ask for Santa Barbara Contractors Association Group 821. For more tailgate, and other safety topics please visit us online.

The above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided to us and relate only to those conditions specifically discussed. We do not make any warranty, expressed or implied, that your workplace is safe or healthful or that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards.

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Interested in a career in the building trades? There is a critical shortage of construction workers. Over 1 million new jobs will be created nationally in the next seven years, with 2,500 of them in Santa Barbara and Ventura in the next three years. California construction workers earn an average of $24 an hour and journey-level workers earn $70,000-plus a year!

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Beg. Const. Lab Sat: 8:00-1:00pm (16 wks) Wake Center

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CT 124 Weatherization Sat: 1:15-5:20pm (16 wks) Wake Center (Beg. 2/2/13)

CT 127 Sustainability Audit W: 5-9pm (16 wks) Wake Center (Beg. 1/30/13)

CT 130 Contractors License Prep W: 4:45-5:45pm + Online 2 hrs (16 wks) WC (Beg. 1/30/13)

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Kalb’s Capitol Connection Q & A for ContractorsBy David Kalb & Shauna Krause, Capitol Services, Inc.

It’s ‘Bond,’ contractor’s Bond that, like fictional super-spy 007, becomes the target for our first ‘shot’ in an-swering questions this edition. Another contractor ‘assumes’ responsibility for his answer and we alert all contractors to a phone scam to beware of right now…

Q: The assets of our company were sold and your firm assisted us with obtaining new licenses in CA, NV, and AZ. Can we cancel the bonds that we have on file for the old company, or are we required to keep them active for a period of time?

A: Once the licenses are cancelled, you should contact your insurance company and request that the Bonds be cancelled as well. We’re not aware of any require-ment for them to remain on file. This being said, in CA for instance, consumers can make a claim against the Bond for up to two years after cancellation. Q: My insurance company did not renew my Con-tractor’s Bond and now my license is suspended. I contacted them and they are going to write a new Bond. This means my license will show a suspension for these past weeks and this makes me nervous. Do you know if they can backdate the Bond so there is no break?

A: I can tell you that the CSLB will accept a “back-dated” Bond if it is received within 90 days of the ex-

piration date. They will retroactively lift the suspen-sion, which means it will not show on your record. Whether your bonding company will backdate the Bond is up to them.

Q: We currently have a Joint Venture (JV) license made up of three entities and we would like to remove one. I assume that when we remove that entity we will also need to amend the name of the JV to remove that company’s business name. Is this possible and how is it done? A: Joint Ventures are treated the same as Partner-ships, which means when you remove an entity (partner) from the license the license is cancelled. So, in order to do business as the Joint Venture with just the two remaining entities, you would need to apply for a new license. Also, you are correct that when you apply for the new license you will need to amend the business name. As you may already know, an acceptable Joint Ven-ture business name must include the full business name of each entity listed, part of each entity’s busi-ness name, or a completely fictitious name.

Both California and Nevada Issue an “Industry Alert”

Nevada and California want to give contractors a heads-up on a situation they’re dealing with in both

States. This Industry Alert warns of a scam targeting existing licensees as well as new license applicants. According to CSLB Registrar Steve Sands at least one “unscrupulous company is using information from CSLB’s website to contact licensees or applicants to mislead and scam them”. According to Mr. Sands, the caller leads the licensee or applicant to believe he or she works for the Contractors Board and needs to pay money over the phone to get continuing education credit, renew a license or to schedule a licensing exam.”

There is NO law requiring continuing education in CA or NV. Further, CSLB and Nevada License Board staff will never ask for credit card information over the phone, nor do they have the authority to pro-cess any payment by phone. The CSLB has begun putting warnings in place on letters sent to applicants and with their renewal notifications. Both agencies have also prominently placed warnings on their web sites. Beware.

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

Currently, local permitting agen-cies maintain differing permit processes for small solar PV instal-lations. These differences have created a confusing patchwork of requirements, which has made installing solar PV more expensive and slowed the expansion of this technology in California.

OPR has convened stakehold-ers from local government, the building industry, professional associations, solar companies, utility providers, and state regu-latory agencies to tackle this problem. One result of this collec-tive effort is this solar permitting guidebook, which provides local governments and solar contrac-tors information and strategies to improve the permitting process. These improvements to local per-mitting will enable more solar en-ergy generation in California com-munities and expand the many benefits provided by this form of renewable energy.


The California Energy Commission, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, and others in-volved in the solar industry have compiled a free California Solar Permitting Guidebook as a blue-print to more efficiently navigate the solar con-struction permitting process. This publication aims to help contractors, building owners, and local governments improve permitting for small pho-tovoltaic systems, and promote solar energy use in their communities. The three main sections ad-dress California laws and regulations, the process for project approvals, and recommendations for improving permit processes for solar installations.

In order to expand small-scale renewable energy across California, Governor Brown instructed the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) to help remove barriers to its development. One such barrier is the confusing variety of permitting requirements for small solar photovoltaic (PV) in-stallations throughout the state. Solar PV systems, which use solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity, have been installed in California for de-cades. The technology of solar PV systems and the methods to install and maintain these systems are well established. As a result, permitting for these small and simple solar PV projects should be as simple and standardized as possible.

Guide for Solar Installers Released

To download a free copy of the Guidebook please go to http://opr.ca.gov/docs/California_Solar_Permitting_Guidebook.pdf

Developed by:Solar Permitting Work Group

California Solar Permitting Guidebook

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AND RAIN GUTTERS

“We think of Quality and Service first.”Owned and Operated for 25 Years by Jack Martin

FREE ESTIMATE AND EVALUATION

Expert in Leak RepairsReroof Specialists

Tile / SlateComposition Shingles

Single Ply (PVC)Full Maintenance Department

Aluminum / Copper Gutters 5“ Ogee Seamless and

6” Half Round Seamless

LIABILITY INSUREDLic. 674-048

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GOT BUILDING

PLANS.NEED BIDS?

NEW CONSTRUCTION REMODEL ADDITIONRESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

Learn how to use the SBCA Online Planroom for your construction project. Submit digital plans at NO COST TO YOU. Get access to contractors, and receive bids on your plans. Call SBCA staff for sup-port 884-1100 or email [email protected]. [email protected]

Established 1948

914 A Santa Barbara Street

805.884.1100


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[email protected]

(805) 683-1848Fax: 805.964.6653

Lic. #559076

GEOTECHNICAL SERVICESSoils Engineering Reports, Slope Stability

Foundation Forensics, Liquefaction AnalysisENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Percolation Testing, Septic FieldsEnvironmental Site Assessment

GEOLOGIC SERVICESEngineering Geology Reports

Fault and Landslide Investigation, Bluff SetbackSPECIAL INSPECTION

Welding, High Strength Bolt, FireproofingEpoxy, Concrete, Masonry, URM Retrofit

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONGrading and Testing Observation, CalTrans Certified

Footing and Foundation ObservationLABORATORY AND DRILLING SERVICES

In-House Laboratory Testing, andTract-Mounted CME Drill Rig

Federal and California Certified Small Business

Katz

Moses

Calles Construction&

Lic. # 955924

Foreman - $63.96/hr*• Finish Carpenter - $55.77/hr*• Journeyman Carpenter - $46.80/hr*• Level 2 Apprentice Carpenter - $39.77/hr*•

Level 1 Apprentice Carpenter - $37.29/hr*• Level 2 Laborer - $33.53/hr*• Level 1 Laborer - $27.80/hr*•

*Includes wage, tax, insurance, and overhead and profit mark up.

Skilled Tradesmen for Hire - Labor Rates:

Hard BidTrue cost plus 16%

Labor BudgetBuy your own lumber and save

Labor SupportBeef up your crew and deliver quality, on time

[email protected] www.constructionsb.com

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Weekly Bulletin

12/5/2012

Reasonable care is given in gathering, compiling and furnishing the information contained herein which is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but the SBCA is not responsible or liable for errors, omissions or inaccuracies.

Santa Barbara Contractors Association Projects Out to Bid 12/5/2012

Wednesday, December 05, 2012Victoria Avenue Transit Route Stops Oxnard

2:00 PM 12/5/2012 Spec No DS 13-09

Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:

Prebid Conference:

Project Description: Victoria Avenue Transit Route Stops - Project scope is for installation of bus shelters, metal benches, trash bins, bicycle racks, concrete bus pads, concrete sidewalks, signs and striping at two locations along Channel Islands Boulevard and 11 locations along Victoria Avenue.

Addenda: 0

Thursday, December 13, 201221st Street Improvements Paso Robles

2:00 PM 12/13/2012 DPW Project No. 10-17

MAND Nov 20 @ 2:00pm

Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:

Prebid Conference:

Project Description: Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work necessary and incidental to the construction of the project known as 21st Street Improvements, DPW Project No. 10-17A, according to drawings and specifications prepared by the City of Paso Robles and according to the Contract Documents. The work shall include, but is not limited to, furnishing all materials, labor, tools, and equipment necessary to remove existing and install new road, curb, gutter, drain lines, sewer, water streetlights, underground utilities, striping, landscaping, and minor grading, all as shown on the plans and/or as specified herein.

Addenda: 0

Monday, December 31, 2012Trash Enclosure - SBCA 805-884-1100 Santa Barbara

12:00 PM 12/31/2012Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:

Prebid Conference:

Project Description: Trash Enclosure

Please contact the SBCA for more information 805-884-1100 or [email protected]: 0

PrebidDhaliwal Residence - Bid Set Camarillo

Ref # Project Type: Public Est:

Prebid Conference: Project Description: NEW ±18,000 S.F. HABITABLE RESIDENCE WITH TWO 4 CAR

Addenda: 0

Coast Reprographics 220 West Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-962-9155

= New Plans Entered This Week

SBCA Online PlAnrOOM rePOrT

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M E M B E R B E N E F I T SReferrals•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]

REDUCE YOUR WORKERS’ COMP INSURANCE COSTS

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’ com-pensation premiums over a State Compensation Insur-ance 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.

www.statefundca.com

V I S I T

The Built Green Resource Center offers information, programs and classes on green building practices and materials. It showcases energy independence, wa-ter savings, and other sustainable building practices. The Resource Center is open to the public by appointment only. Please call 805-884-1100 to schedule your visit.

www.builtgreensb.org805.884.1100

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Santa-Barbara-Contractors-Association/148630181837181

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CONSTRUCTION MONITOR'S REPORT

for permits issued between: 11/26/2012 11/30/2012and

Building & Safety DivisionCity of Santa Barbara

ROLEADDRESS VAL. $ DATE ISSUEDPERMIT #

BLD2010-01883 1478 LOU DILLON LN R/D-NEWKATE PACKER OWNER

1027 CIMA LINDA LN SANTA BARBARACA 93108

650,000 11/28/2012

AB DESIGN STUDIOS

ARC 805-963-210027 E COTA ST. STE. 503 SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

BRAUN & ASSOCIATES

ENG 688-5429 PO BOX 2004 BUELLTON CA 93427

TAYLOR AND SYFAN

ENG 805-547-2000684 CLARION CT. SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93401

BLD2012-01223 1121 WALNUT AVE R/D-NEW ALAMAR II, LLC OWNER

1335 MISSION RIDGE RD SANTA BARBARACA 93103

300,000 11/28/2012

BRYAN MURPHY

ARC [email protected] STATE STREET #C SANTA BARBARA CA 93105

KEVIN L VANDERVORT

ENG 685-2506147 CASTILIAN DR. #3 GOLETA CA 93117

BLD2012-01755 1024 COAST VILLAGE RD B C/B-ALTERATION CONNERS FAM LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OWNER

PO BOX 4246 SANTA BARBARACA 93140

50,000 11/30/2012

YOUNG BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION*

CON 963-67879 ASHLEY AVENUE SANTA BARBARA CA 93103

AL WINSOR

DES 805-680-0525P.O. BOX 181 SUMMERLAND CA 93067

BLD2012-01814 9 LA CADENA R/B-ADDITION SANTILLAN ERNESTO F/MARIA COLUMBA T OWNER

9 LA CADENA SANTA BARBARACA 93103

95,000 11/26/2012

JOSE LUIS ESPARZA

ARC 805-570-70561746 CALLE PONIENTE SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

BLD2012-01915 1 N CALLE CESAR CHAVEZ 210 C/B-ALTERATION JACQUES PTRS OWNER

775 E BLITHEDALE AVE # 3 MILL VALLEYCA 94941

33,000 11/29/2012

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P.O. Box 517Santa Barbara, CA 93102

Email [email protected]

License No. 788005

SBCA Best Hardscape & LandscapeInternational Landscape Designer of the Year - 2009

Phone (805) 687-3569 gracedesignassociates.com

License No. 788005

SBCA Best Hardscape & LandscapeInternational Landscape Designer of the Year - 2009

Phone (805) 687-3569 | gracedesignassociates.com

General Contractor CM-at-Risk

Construction Management

Frank Schipper Construction Co.

SERVING THE TRI-COUNTY AREA

FOR 30 YEARS 610 E COTA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

T (805) 963-4359 • F (805) 963-1270 Lic# 436175

EMAIL: [email protected] www.schipperconstruction.com

SBInsulate

805.845.3999

130 N. Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite [email protected] www.InsulateSB.com

Insulation Services:Icynene Spray Foam

Cellulose, Blown-in BlanketFiberglass Batts

Rigid BoardRemovals

Retail Sales

Santa Barbara’s premier insulation contractor with over 30 years of experience

ID #510XXXID #51202175

Lic. 963692

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ROLEADDRESS VAL. $ DATE ISSUEDPERMIT #

HALL CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC.

CON 896-0874224 S. MILPAS NO. 8 SANTA BARBARA CA 93103

BLD2012-02275 34 W VICTORIA ST C/A-FIRE SPRINKLERROBERT ADAMS OWNER

105 W SOLA ST # 206 SANTA BARBARACA 93101

805-455-4224 55,000 11/28/2012

DURBIANO FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC*

CON 966-4234 FAX232 E. GUTIERREZ P.O. BOX 147 SANTA BARBARA CA 93102

VICTORIA STREET PARTNERS, LLC

OWN 415-512-8110239 BRANNAN ST # 7J ATTN: MARGARET CAFARELLI SAN FRANCISCO

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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

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

Goleta ReStore 6725 Hollister Avenue, Goleta

(between Los Carneros & Storke)

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

Tues. - Fri.: 12 pm - 5 pm Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm Phone: (805) 692-2226

www.sbhabitat.org

Serving Southern Santa Barbara County

If you are an employer who wishes to obtain assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation, or want to learn more about what services are available,

you can do so by calling the toll-free assistance number.

1(800) 963-9424

If you want to arrange an on-site visit or obtain technical information, you can contact the Cal/OSHA Con-

sultation area office nearest your workplace or you can email us at

[email protected].

MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN COMPLIANCEwww.dir.ca.gov

(805) 965-7377 (805) 965-3308 fax

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIALNEW CONSTRUCTION • REMODEL

RADIANT HEATING • SERVICE

www.construction-plumbing.com

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2012 ADVERTISING RATE SHEET

SIZE BIANNUALLY ANNUALLYSBCA Website - 468 x 60 pixels $850 $1500 SBCA Online Planroom - Level 1 - 234 x 60 pixels $425 $ 750 SBCA Online Planroom - Level 2 - 234 x 60 pixels $425 $ 750 SBCA Online Planroom - Level 3 - 468 x 60 pixels $600 $1000 SBCA Online Planroom - Level 4 - 468 x 60 pixels $600 $1000 SBCA Online Planroom - Level 5 - 221 x 26 pixels $600 $1000 SBCA Online Planroom - Level 6 - 468 x 60 pixels $850 $1500 SBCA Online Planroom - Level 7 - 221 x 125 pixels $850 $1500

RUN TIME - The Santa Barbara Contractors Association web site www.sbcontractors.org, had more than 2.7 million visitors in the year 2011. Ads run for 12 seconds each on every page of the site. All banner ads can link to your company website. The online planroom site runs per click in each zone, and a biannual report of ad views and ad clicks can and provided upon request. Levels are as follows: Level 1 - Planrooms, Bidding Projects, CSI Projects, Keyword Search Results, View & Print Project Docs, Level 2 - Planrooms, Bidding Projects, CSI Projects, Project Info Search, Install Software, Level 3 - Login Page, Level 4 - Login Page, Level 5 - Project Details, Level 6 - My Desk, CSI Code Setup, Keyword Spec Search, Daily Project Email Setup, Support Center, View Activity, Add to Bidders and Search Spec Book, Level 7 - Project Details.

2012 Web Banner Advertising

SIZE 13 ISSUES 52 ISSUESBusiness Card - 3.5” x 2” $125 $ 400 1/4 Page - 3.5” x 4.75” $175 $ 650 1/2 Page - 7.375” x 4.75” $350 $1200 Full Page - 7.375 x 10.25” $500 $1750 Full Page - 7.375 x 10.25” - 1 Issue Special Insert $300 (please provide run date)

DISTRIBUTION - The Santa Barbara Contractors Association Newsletter is distributed 52 times a year to over 600 subscribers. Copies are delivered electronically on Wednesdays. The Newsletter is provided free to association members.

DEADLINES - Artwork must be received by Wednesday at noon for the following Wednesday’s publication.

2012 Newsletter Advertising

FORMAT OF ARTWORK - Artwork must be submitted in a digital format. Web Banner Ads can not be larger than 15KB. Artwork must be exact size. We accept PDF, TIFF, JPEG, GIF; InDesign & Illustrator �les save as EPS & have fonts turned to outlines.

SUBMISSION OF ARTWORK - Please deliver your artwork along with your payment to the SBCA. Send emails to [email protected] or mail a CD to P.O. Box 23409, Santa Barbara, CA 93121 or deliver to the SBCA o�ce at 914 A Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

ARTWORK QUALITY - The SBCA is not responsible for the quality of ads that do not meet the above criteria. Advertisers must be current members of the SBCA. All advertisements are subject to approval by the SBCA Board of Directors.

PAYMENT -

Santa Barbara Contractors AssociationP.O. Box 23409, Santa Barbara, CA 93121805-884-1100 phone 805-884-1108 fax

www.sbcontractors.org [email protected]

The SBCA accepts Check Visa Master Card American Express

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Unlicensed Operators

Like legitimate contractors, unlicensed operators sometimes use advertising to find new clients. Ads without license numbers or with numbers that are not issued by the CSLB are frequently used by the Board to identify sting targets.

The CSLB and other enforcement agencies use two sections of the law—B&P Sections 7027.1 and 7099.10—to take legal action against unlicensed contractors and, on occasion, against licensed contractors who advertise illegally.

If an unlicensed operator advertises as a contractor in a telephone directory, and if an investigation determines the entity doing the advertising is unlicensed, under B&P Section 7099.10 (a), the Registrar can issue a citation for a fine or other civil penalty assessment. The citation will also include an order of correction that requires:

any phone number in the unlawful ad and to not refer subsequent calls to any new number obtained by that person. If the order of correction isn’t made, the Registrar can have the Public Utilities Commission disconnect the phone service.

If you believe that an unlicensed contractor is actively working on a construction project, contact the CSLB at 1-800-321-CSLB (2752) or fill out a “SWIFT Lead Referral” form, which is available on the CSLB Web site, www.cslb.ca.gov.

CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

ADVERTISINGGUIDELINES

ADVERTISING

Include your license number in

anything that might be considered

advertising.

Don’t use false or misleading

advertising, or advertise a price

you don’t intend to honor.

Don’t advertise to do work you’re

not licensed to perform.

Don’t advertise about bonding.

When advertising asbestos

removal services, be sure to include

your asbestos certification and

registration numbers along with

your business name.

Notify CSLB whenever you see

advertising for an unlicensed

contractor.

CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD

P.O. Box 26000Sacramento, CA 95826-00261-800-321-CSLB (2752)www.cslb.ca.gov

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Board of Directors

John HolehousePresident

Jack Martin1st Vice President

Paulo Sitolini2nd Vice President

Dan GeorgeTreasurer

Peter NovakParliamentarian

Patrick Foster

David James

Brian Larkowski

William Mace

Mark Magid

Aaron McKean

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 news-letter is distributed to more than 600 local businesses and agencies. Articles appearing in this newsletter 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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