DECEMBER 2015

VOL 4 ISSUE 12

REPORTER Rooftop

Upcoming Events

Thursday, December 17th

4th Safety Day of 2015

(Flier Attached)

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

Dinner Meeting

RISE Program

Monday, August 29th

50TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

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From the President... Inside this Issue: SDRCA Vision 2015

SAFETY CORNER

Annual Dinner Meeting

Sales Requirements

New Board

Safety Discounts

It’s the end of another year! This year has been quite the year for our industry. I would like the thank all of the SDRCA Board Members and particularly James Robyn, for all the efforts put forward this year to maintain the mission of the SDRCA.

Thanks are also in store for all the contractors, manu-facturers, and distributors that not only participate in our association, but find the time and resources to help with the SDRCA’s Build-A-Roof program. These projects would not be possible without your contributions and hard efforts.

I do not know what it is like in other industries, but the roofing industry in San Diego is a pleasure to work in, especially with the contractor members of the SDRCA. The contractors have a healthy competitive spirit and are striving to provide the best quality of work and products. I look forward to the camaraderie that is shared at the SDRCA meetings and on job walks.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you and your families a very happy and safe holiday season!

Fred Bouman, SDRCA President

4th SDRCA SAFETY DAY of 2015

with Structural Materials Company

2270 La Mirada Drive ● Vista, CA 92081

PH: (760) 510-8320 ● FX: (760) 510-8328

When: Thursday, December 17th – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

What: Dan Dallenbach of Roofmaster Products Company will be showing the

latest in safety equipment and personal fall arrest and fall restraint devices. This

session will be an informal review of safety equipment, Cal-OSHA job site

requirements and the proper use of safety devices for all roofing foreman and crew

members. Visit us at your convenience during the hours of 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Sandwiches and refreshments will be available during the lunch hour. This seminar

will count as one meeting towards satisfying the SDRCA 2015 attendance requirement.

Questions – Contact Structural Materials – Vista at (760) 510-8320 or

Dan Dallenbach of Roofmaster Products at 951-217-0838.

The mission of the San Diego Roofing Contractors’ Association is to establish and maintain profes-sional standards and practices in the roofing industry through education and public awareness. Adopted January 1997

To elevate...To protect and defend...To cooperate...so that all benefit.

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The SDRCA Mission Statement:

The San Diego Roofing Contractors' Association (SDRCA) has been serving the Roofing Industry for over forty years.

Times, techniques and technology has changed, but the SDRCA Core Values, Code of Ethics, Mission and Vision Statement has not. The 2014 Board of Di-rector Team is committed and dedicated to serving our members and this associa-tion with new education, resources, training and savings for the purpose of helping our members continue a tradition of profitability and professionalism in our industry. It is the intent of this Association to establish and maintain professional standards and prac-tices in the Roofing Industry through education and public awareness. Our members are com-mitted to excellence and they use the benefits offered by the Association to help obtain this goal. The SDRCA encourages you to become fully aware of the potential problems of dealing with an unli-censed, uninsured roofer.

The SDRCA was formed in 1957 to preserve and promote the art of roofing application. SDRCA members recognize that after 52 years of innovation in roofing technology and Application, the fol-lowing goals are as meaningful and relevant today as they were yesterday and will be tomorrow.

The SDRCA remains a strong supporter of open competition and the free enterprise system; indeed, this competitive environment led to the success of its members. SDRCA members recognize that the perpetuation of such a healthy business environment is greatly influenced by their own professional conduct. The SDRCA supports the following practices, and encourages them in its members.

SDRCA Member Code of Ethics: 1. To conduct my business in an ethical manner, so that I will reflect credit and confidence by the public in our

industry as well as my own business.

2. To consider my vocation worthy and dignified and thus affording a distinct opportunity to serve society.

3. To hold that the exchange of my goods and service for a fair profit is legitimate and ethical, provided all parties in the exchange are benefited.

4. To elevate the standards of my vocation by exercising a high degree of care in the execution of all work, and correct any defective work as a direct challenge to my ability and integrity.

5. To protect and defend the public from fraudulent and unethical practices affecting our industry.

6. To cooperate with the association in its effort to better conditions in the industry, so that public, manage-ment, capital and labor will all mutually benefit.

7. To operate my business in accordance with the rules and regulations of constituted authority at all levels and in a manner which will leave no doubt as to my loyalty to my country and its ideals and fundamental principals.

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Annual Dinner Meeting Recap

The Annual Dinner Meeting held on Wednesday, November 11th at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club consisted of 25 members of the SDRCA. The turnout was a bit less than last year and perhaps we picked the wrong date as the 11th was Veteran’s Day.

Along with an update on the Association, Director elections were held. We had four can-didates running for the Board of Directors, Dennis Parra II, Randy Swank, Gary Gilmore, and JP McEvenue. All candidates were elected and below is the listing of the 2016 Board of Directors. Our thanks to Dave Britton (APOC) who sat on the Board from 2013-2015.

Fred Bouman (RSI Roofing)

Dan Dallenbach (Roofmaster Products)

Dan Gentile (Polyglass)

Gary Gilmore (RSG San Diego)

JP McEvenue (Noble Roofing & Exteriors)

Bob Meyer (Duro-Last)

Patricia Mosteller (Pacific United Insurance Services)

Dennis Parra II (Parra Building Consultants)

Eric Richardson (Roofing Specialists of San Diego)

Dawn Shaw (Eagle Roofing Products)

Randy Swank (GAF)

At our upcoming Board Meeting on December 9th, we will assign committee chairs and also elect the Executive Branch of the Association. The Board will also develop a detailed plan for dinner meetings, the Build-A-Roof, and plan for additional events in 2016.

WELCOME NEW MEMBER

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Requirements For Home Improvement Salespersons By Kenneth S. Grossbart: Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman

 As many of you know, salespersons are required to be registered with the Contractors' State License Board. If you are a contractor that uses salespersons to assist in obtaining customers, your salespersons must be registered with the CSLB. Failure to register puts the salesperson in the position of being charged with a misdemeanor. It also puts the con-tractor in a position of being in violation of the Licensing Law, which could subject the con-tractor to Citation and perhaps even Accusation.

Until recently, the law was such that any salesperson that sells for any company, must reg-ister themselves each time that they act as a salesperson for each separate com-pany. This became problematic, particularly with the fact that it could sometimes take weeks if not months for a salesperson to be properly registered to act as a salesperson for any given construction company.

Business and Professions Code section 7153 currently states in part that anyone who solic-its, sells, negotiates, executes home improvement contracts for a licensed contractor, out-side of the contractors normal place of business must be registered with the CSLB as a Home Improvement Salesperson (HIS).

Governor Brown recently signed SB 561 (Monning) into law, which simplifies the proc-ess. The new law, which takes effect January 1, 2016, eliminates the requirements that a salesperson register with each particular contractor that he/she is acting as a salesperson for. The salesperson will register once (every two years) and the contractor can then elec-tronically notify the CSLB the salesperson is working for it.

The new law is a terrific win for contractors and salespersons. Effective January 1, 2016, all that is required is a single registration. In addition to the single registration provision, SB 561 will:

1. The CSLB will require the HIS to have a current and valid registration filed with the CSLB before making sales calls on behalf of contractors;

2. Require a contractor to notify the CSLB when they hire a registered HIS and also when that employment ceases;

3. The CSLB will accept applications electronically (including signatures) from the HIS ap-plicant;

Registration will be valid for two years from the month of issue.

As mentioned, the passage of SB 561 is good for not only sales representatives, but the contractors themselves.

Download a PDF Copy Requirements For Home Improvement Salespersons

    

● SDRCA December 2015 ●

Please note 4th SDRCA Safety Day of 2015: NEW LOCATION in VISTA. . . Structural Materials Company will host the 4th and final SDRCA Safety Day of 2015 on Thursday, December 17th at their Vista yard from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. See flyer in this newsletter for additional details.

SUMMARY of Key New California Laws for 2016 – What Every Employer Listed below are some of the noteworthy new laws that all Needs to Know:

California employers should be aware of now and as we head into 2016:

SB 327 – Wage Orders: Meal Periods (Effective October 5, 2015) AB 622 – E-Verify System (Effective January 1, 2016) AB 970 – Enforcement of Employee Claims by Labor Commissioner (Effective January 1, 2016) AB 987 – Employment Discrimination (Effective January 1, 2016) AB 1509 – Protections for Family Members (Effective January 1, 2016) SB 358 – Equal Pay Act (Effective January 1, 2016)

You can view a detailed summary of new, important laws affecting California employers here. This is a link to an article by Pascal Benyamini, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group of the Los Angeles office of law firm Drinker, Biddle & Reath, LLP.

OSHA Presentation on Ladder Safety Available on Microsoft PowerPoint Online: Use this link to access and view a review of ladder safety . . . http://1drv.ms/1NeSJrw If you prefer, you may send an email to dan@roofmaster.com to receive a copy of the PowerPoint OSHA Ladder Safety Presentation that is edited for Cal/OSHA requirements.

REFERENCE: New “NRCA Toolbox Talks” now available: Teaching safety has never been this easy! NRCA Toolbox Talks is designed specifically for foreman and trainers to review an important safety lesson with their crews each week. Each lesson is structured to allow for various presentation styles and includes safety training tips with illustrations detailing key points to stimulate questions and discussion. Hands-on training conducted regularly is the most effective way to reinforce worker safety, comply with Occupational Health and Safety Administration regulations and improve both efficiency and profitability. NRCA Toolbox Talks provides the support materials you need to implement this training. For more information about NRCA Toolbox Talks, go to shop.nrca.net or contact NRCA’s Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA or (866) 275-6722 / Email: info@nrca.net. http://www.nrca.net/store/detail/nrca-toolbox-talks/1388. Cost is $75.00 and electronic download version is free to members / $150.00 for non-members. (Professional Roofing Magazine / NRCA – August 2015, page 60.)

FALL PROTECTION Tops OSHA’s Annual Most-Cited Violations List: OSHA’s Fall Protection Standard (1926.501) is once again the agency’s most frequently cited for violations. 2015 marks the fifth year in a row that the Fall Protection Standard tops the annual list. Patrick Kapust, Deputy Director of OSHA’s Enforcement Programs, stated that “Fall protection systems are out there and are moderately priced, so there’s no reason that your employees shouldn’t be in them.” The preliminary list covering the fiscal year 2015 include at least 3 of the top 10 hazards that are common to the construction and roofing trades as follows: 1. Fall Protection (1926.501) 2. Hazard Communication (1910.1200) 3. Scaffolding (1926.451) 4. Respiratory Protection (1910.134) 5. Lockout/Tagout (1910.147) 6. Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178) 7. Ladders (1926.1053) 8. Electrical – Wiring Methods (1910.305) 9. Machine Guarding (1910.212) 10. Electrical – General Requirements (1910.303)

OSHA Under Obama: What We Can Expect During The Final Year: One year from now a new U.S. president will be preparing to take office. A new leader in the Oval Office could mean a different direction for OSHA. Before that happens, however, OSHA under President Obamas’ administration has many items left on its agenda, including rules on silica dust, record keeping and combustible dust – probably too many for the agency to address in just over 13 months. Although a new administration could continue OSHA’s current agenda, it’s not guaranteed, especially if we see the election of a Republican. So with limited time and resources, here is what we might expect in the remaining months of the Obama presidency:

SILICA – A final rule on silica most likely will be issued before Obama leaves office, as it is clearly

now the agency’s top rule making priority. This is rule making that OSHA feels could make the greatest impact in the time they have left. OSHA has been publicly working on updating its silica rule for more than a decade and issued a proposed regulation two years ago. Despite strong opposition from some industry and employer groups, as well as many members of Congress, the rule is expected within the next year or so, with room for debate as to whether it is released before, during or after the 2016 presidential election.

RECORDKEEPING – An updated rule from OSHA now requires employers to report on the job

and work-related deaths in a timelier manner, as well as report more hospitalizations and all amputations. Two other rules could be issued in the next 12-15 months; one would require many employers to regularly submit their injury and illness records, which would then be made available to the public; the other rule clarifies that recording an injury is an “ongoing obligation,” and would provide the agency an avenue to work around a court ruling barring OSHA from citing an employer past a six-month statute of limitations.

WALKING / WORKING SURFACES – OSHA’s rule to address slip, trip and fall hazards is one of

the furthest along in the rulemaking process – it has been in the works for the past 25 years. Although a final rule was expected in August, it was still under the OMB agency review at this time. Regardless, many in both the construction industry and safety community regard the rule as one that OSHA could easily issue, possibly before the end of 2015.

The December 2015 San Diego County Delivery Schedule is on ROOFMASTER NEWS: the following Mondays; December 7th and December 21st. With the Christmas and New Year’s Day Holidays, Monday 12/21 dates is only if needed. We would appreciate your placing orders with Roofmaster no later than 3:30 PM on the prior Friday of the scheduled Monday delivery date. Please see the attached flyer for the Roofmaster Fall 2015 SDRCA Specials. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Roofmaster!

Roofmaster December 2015 Delivery Schedule

No. Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa

49 1 2 3 4 5

50 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

51 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

52 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

53 27 28 29 30 31 1

How Many Lives Will It Take to Prevent Senseless Skylight Falls? A Utah Man Dies in Tragic Accident by Falling through Unprotected Skylight While Installing Solar Panels

On November 9, 2015, 57-year-old Larry Nickell went to work like any other day — not knowing it would be his last.

While installing solar panels on a warehouse roof, Nickell unexpectedly fell through a 4-foot by 4-foot skylight and

plummeted 30 feet to the concrete floor below. Although Nickell's son-in-law, who was on the job site, and other

workers made every effort to save his life, he was pronounced dead as soon as authorities arrived at the scene.

Deaths like these are made all the more tragic because of how easily they can be prevented. The skylight involved in

the accident could easily have been protected with fall protection like FallGuard® Skylight Screens. Available for all

brands of skylights, FallGuards® are OSHA-compliant and are the original skylight screens proven for over 20 years.

Don't let the next senseless death happen on your watch. Prevent it with FallGuard® Skylight Safety Screens.

Why Choose FallGuard®? The ORIGINAL skylight safety screens – proven for more than 20 years. Eliminates the most common and deadliest accident – Falls. Passive protection, no further action required after installation. Cost-effective and easy to install on existing skylights. A FallGuard

® model is available for all brands of skylights.

INSTALL Your FallGuard® Skylight Screens Before it’s Too Late. Call Us for a quote or use this link for more information: http://www.roofmaster.com/products//109300-fallguard-skylight-screen

Sincerely,

Dan Dallenbach 750 Monterey Pass Road

Monterey Park, CA 91754

Mobile: 951-217-0838

dan@roofmaster.com

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750 Monterey Pass Road Monterey Park, CA 91754750 (P): (323) 261-5122 • (F): (323) 261-8799 • Nat’l): (800) 421-6174

www.roofmaster.com

2015 SDRCA SPECIALS

Prices effective: 10/28 to 12/31/15

Items also available through all SDRCA member distributors

Roofmaster Pneumatic Insulation Carrier*

$585.00

*Available w/NFL Tires – P/N 506205 / $775.00

Mini-Razer Tear-Off Bar with Straight Blade

$365.00

P/N 491910

Carded Knives Roofers (left)

$3.10

Fixed Blade (right) $4.75

HVAC Jack Set (UPS-able)

$595.00

Roof Hatch Grabber Bar

$110.00

20 oz. Straight Claw Steel Hammer

$19.00

Blade Pick ‘em Deep Hook (top) Bowtie (bottom)

$1.60/5 pack

New Hayward Location! 2289 Industrial Pkwy W

Hayward, CA 94545

P/N 354021

Quick Change Retractable Knife

(12 per Display) $5.10

each

20’x40’ Blue Poly Tarp

$39.25

*Call for other sizes

P/N 581200

12” x 3/16” Carbide Blade

$44.50

P/N 354815

P/N 509945

P/N 354022

P/N 192040

P/N 358230 Milled

P/N 109025

P/N 506200

P/N 354059

P/N 354814

P/N 358232 Smooth

Dan Dallenbach Mobile: 951-217-0838

Fax: 909-596-5779 dan@roofmaster.com

2015 Board of Directors

Fred Bouman, President Doug Barry, Vice President Eric Richardson, Sec/Tres.

RSI Roofing J.P. Witherow Roofing Specialists of San Diego

Dennis Parra II, Director Gary Gilmore, Director Patricia Mosteller, Director

Parra Building Consultants RSG San Diego Pacific United Insurance

Bob Meyer, Director Dawn Shaw, Director Dave Britton, Director

Duro-Last Eagle Roofing Products APOC

Dan Gentile, Director Dan Dallenbach, Director Sid Scott, Past President

Polyglass Roofmaster Products Premier Roofing of CA

Randy Swank, Director James Robyn, Executive Director

GAF SDRCA

Thank You to the 2015 Advocate Sponsors

Diamond Emerald

SDRCA Contact Information

PO Box 1328

Solana Beach, CA 92075

888-825-0621 Phone/Fax

ed@sdrca.com

www.SDRCA.com

The SDRCA wishes to Thank our contributing Sponsors. The ability to bring ongoing, valuable educational, social and professional benefits and training is dependant upon our sponsors. We look forward to the new spon-