NARI Local/ National Member Benefits
NARI Local/ National Member Benefits
- Credibility with consumers
- Monthly educational dinner meetings
- Monthly Roundtable meetings
- Educational Seminars
- 15,000+ membership directories distributed annually in Central Ohio
- Supplier Trade Shows
- Local Certified Remodeler & Certified Lead Carpenter Study Groups
- National Certified Remodeler & Lead Carpenter Programs
- Networking with area Remodeling Professionals
- NARI Remodel 2008 at Central Ohio Home & Garden Show
- NARI of Central Ohio Home Improvement Showcase (Tour)
- NARI of Central Ohio Library (located at Chapter office)
- Legislative Watchdog
- Sample Safety Program for Contractors (link)
- Discounted Payroll Program with Paychex
- Local, Regional & National Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards Program (link)
- Frank Gates Workers Compensation Program (up to 90% discount on premiums)
- Group Health Insurance Program
- Contractor Liability Insurance Program
- Use of Trademarked Logo
- Monthly Local Newsletter and Bi-monthly National Journal
- Special Events: (golf, family fun day, holiday event)
- Local Mentor Program
- Prospector Lead Program (link)
- Community Service Involvement
- Specialized Legal Services available
- NARI of Central Ohio Website – trustnari.org
- National Website – www.RemodelToday.com
- Free Industry magazine subscriptions
- Access to several discounts programs through the National Website
- National Pre-Employment & Drug-screening Program
EPA Changes
EPA Call For Comment on Proposed Lead Rules
Members are encouraged to review the following proposed EPA changes and provide feedback to Miami Valley NARI’s state-wide legislative committee. All information will be sent to NARI National for inclusion in a position paper that will be submitted to the EPA on behalf of all NARI members. Please respond by February 1, 2006. Members are advised that the proposed rules will change work practices and affect project costs.
EPA Information
Gary A. Porter, CR, CKBR is reviewing the proposed EPA changes below in order to provide feedback to NARI National and to the EPA.
New Requirements Proposed for Lead-Based Paint Work
(Washington, D.C.-Dec. 29, 2005) To reduce lead poisonings in children across the country, EPA is proposing new requirements for contractors and construction professionals when working in homes that contain lead-based paint.
"Under President Bush's leadership, we are addressing one of the greatest environmental challenges facing our most vulnerable residents: childhood lead poisoning,'' said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. "Today's action brings us one step closer to ensuring that our nation's children are safe and healthy.''
Lead is a highly toxic metal that was used for many years in paint. Lead can cause a range of health effects, from cognitive impairment and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children under six years are most at risk because their developing nervous systems are especially vulnerable to lead's effects and because of their more frequent hand-to-mouth behavior.
Preventing the creation of new lead-based paint hazards from renovation activities in housing where children under six reside is one purpose of this proposed regulation. EPA's analysis indicates that renovation, repair and painting projects in housing that is likely to contain lead-based paint affects more than 1.1 million children under age six annually. In the absence of this regulation, lead-safe practices are not likely to be employed to perform the renovation projects.
EPA is proposing that contractors must be trained in the use of lead-safe work practices, renovators and firms be certified, providers of renovation training be accredited, and renovators follow protective work practice standards. These work practices include posting warning signs, restricting occupants from work areas, arranging work areas to prevent dust and debris from spreading, conducting a thorough cleanup, and verifying that cleanup was effective.
The rules would apply to all persons who do renovation for compensation, including renovation contractors, maintenance workers in multi-family housing, painters and other specialty trades. The new requirements would apply to most renovation, repair or painting activities where more than two square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed. EPA is proposing a two-phased approach. The first phase would apply to renovations in rental and owner-occupied housing built before 1978 where a child with an elevated blood lead level resides, in rental housing built before 1960, and owner-occupied housing built before 1960 where children under six reside. The second phase, to start a year after the first one takes effect, would apply to renovations covered in the first stage plus renovations in rental housing built between 1960 and 1978. The second stage also would apply to owner-occupied housing built between 1960 and 1978 where children under six reside.
In 1978, there were three to four million children with elevated blood lead levels in the United States. Significant progress has been made to reduce lead poisonings. As of 2002, an estimated 310,000 children had elevated levels of lead in their blood, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the Consumer Products Safety Commission banned lead-based paint for residential use in 1978, more than 38 million homes in the United States still contain some lead-based paint. Two-thirds of the houses built before 1960 contain lead-based paint. This proposal is one component of a comprehensive program that will also include training and an education and outreach campaign to promote lead-safe work practices. EPA will take public comment for 90 days following publication of the proposal in the Federal Register. For more information or to obtain copies of the proposal and supporting materials, visit: http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm.
Proposed Rule Establishing Requirements To Protect Children During Renovation, Repair and Painting Activities that Disturb Lead-Based Paint (EPA-747-F-06-001, December 2005)
The Agency is proposing some simple but effective work practice standards that can reduce potential exposure to dangerous levels of lead for residents, especially children. These work practice standards and training requirements would apply to persons engaged in renovation, repair, and painting activities that disturb lead-based paint in housing built before 1978. This proposal is one component of a comprehensive program that will also include training and an education and outreach campaign to promote lead-safe work practices. This program will help to meet the goal of eliminating childhood lead poisoning as a major public health concern by the year 2010. While the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned lead-based paint for residential use in 1978, more than 38 million U.S. homes still contain some lead-based paint, with two-thirds of the houses built before 1960 containing lead-based paint. Renovation activities that disturb lead-based paint can create lead hazards. The proposal and additional information can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.epa.gov/lead.
How to Comment
What is covered by the proposed rule?
The proposed rule would apply to housing with lead-based paint built before 1978. EPA is proposing a two-phased approach, with the first phase focusing on rental and owner-occupied housing built before 1978 where a child has an elevated blood lead level, in rental housing built before 1960 and in owner-occupied housing built before 1960 where children under age six reside. The second phase would apply to renovations in rental housing built between 1960 and 1978 and to owner-occupied housing built after 1960 and before 1978 where children under six reside.
What does the proposal require?
The proposed rule, issued under the authority of section 402(c)(3) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), would require that renovators are trained in the use of lead safe work practices, that renovators and firms be certified, that providers of renovation training be accredited, and that renovators follow renovation work practice standards. The standards would apply to all persons who do renovation for compensation, including renovation contractors, maintenance workers in multi-family housing, painters and other specialty trades.
What work practices are being proposed?
These are examples of work practices described in the proposal.• Renovations would be performed by certified firms.• Certified firms would use certified renovators to perform certain activities and would provide on-the-job-training for uncertified workers.• Firms would post signs clearly defining the work area and warning occupants and other persons not involved in renovation activities to remain outside of the work area.• Before beginning the renovation, the firm would isolate the work area so that no visible dust or debris leaves the work area while the renovation is being performed.• Waste from renovation activities would be contained to prevent releases of dust and debris.• After the renovation is complete, the firm would clean the work area. A certified renovator may verify the cleanliness of the work area using a procedure involving disposable cleaning cloths.
What are the responsibilities of the firm?
In the proposal, firms performing renovations would have to ensure that:• All persons performing renovation activities are certified renovators or have received on-the-job-training by a certified renovator; • A certified renovator is assigned to each renovation performed by the firm; and• All renovations are performed in accordance with applicable work practice standards.
How would a firm become certified?
Under the proposed rule, firms that perform renovations for compensation would apply to EPA for certification to perform renovations. Firms would have to apply for re-certification every three years.
How would renovators and sampling technicians become certified?
As proposed, a person can become:• A certified renovator by either successfully completing an accredited renovator training course, or being a certified lead-based paint abatement supervisor or worker; • A certified sampling technician by either successfully completing an accredited sampling technician course, or being a certified lead-based paint inspector or risk assessor.
To maintain certification, a person would complete an accredited refresher course every three years.
What is the role of the certified renovator?
As proposed, a certified renovator: • Performs or directs uncertified workers performing regulated renovation activities;• Provides training to uncertified workers on lead safe work practices;• Would be required to be at the work site during key stages of a renovation, and at other times be available on-site or by telephone and • May use an acceptable test kit to determine whether lead-based paint is present in affected areas.
What is the role of a certified sampling technician?
Although the proposed rule does not require that dust samples be taken or clearance testing, it does describe a certified dust sampling technician's role as one that collects dust samples, sends the collected samples to a recognized laboratory, and compares the results to established clearance levels.
How do training programs become accredited?
Under the proposed rule, training programs that wish to provide accredited renovation training would apply to EPA for accreditation to provide renovation or dust sampling training.
What role do the States have in this regulation?
The proposed rule contains procedures for the authorization of States, Territories, and Tribes to administer and enforce these standards and regulations in lieu of a federal program.
What is not covered by the proposal?
The proposal would not apply to:• Owner-occupied housing where children under six do not reside;• Minor repair and maintenance activities that disrupt two square feet or less of painted surface per component; and • Renovations where specified methods have been used to determine that the areas affected by the renovation are free of lead-based paint.
How do I submit comments on the proposed rule?
After publication, submit your comments, identified by Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0049 online through the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic-rel11/component/main. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. Other methods for submitting comments are also described in the proposed rule.
When must comments be submitted?
Comments are due to EPA within 90 days of publication in the Federal Register.
How do I access the docket?
Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically at http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic-rel11/component/main (Docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0049) or in hard copy at the EPA Docket Center, EPA West, #B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, D.C.
Where can I get more information?
For general information contact the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD. Information is also available on EPA's website at http://www.epa.gov/lead. For technical information regarding this rule, contact Mike Wilson or by phone at (202) 566-0521.
Statewide Registration
- NARI of Central Ohio Legislative Position Paper (PDF Format)
- House Bill 148 (PDF Format)
*All newsletters are in PDF Format.
2008 Tentative Program and Events Schedule
| February 2008 | |
| 13th | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Brunch Roundtable Location: NARI Office Subject: Marketing/Sales Lead Management Cost: $20.00 |
| 15th | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. DEWALT Event Location: Lowe’s on Polaris Pkwy |
| 21st | 6-8 p.m. General Meeting Location: Worly Plumbing Supply Subject: Universal Design Speakers: Doug Brownfield and Bryce Jacob Join us to learn exactly what Universal Design is and how it is impacting remodeling design. We will show an educational video that is used nationally and was created by our local NARI members. You will walk away motivated to start thinking Universally for your clients and knowhere to get help. Cost: $15.00 |
| 26th | Ohio Construction Conference For details, please visit: http://www.bx.org/events/ConstConference_Programs_Overview.html |
| March 2008 | |
| 12th | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Brunch Roundtable Location: NARI Office Subject: Safety Cost: $20.00 |
| 20th | 4-6 p.m. Seminar Location: Buckeye Hall of Fame Subject: Dr. Sun Seminar Cost: $35.00 |
| April 2008 | |
| 1-3rd | Ohio Safety Congress & Expo For details,please visit: www.ohiobwc.com |
| 9th | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Brunch Roundtable Location: NARI Office Subject: Website Marketing Speaker: Scott Kasun, Forefront* Cost $20.00 |
| 17th | 6-8 p.m. General Meeting Location: Spaghetti Warehouse Subject: Dr. Sun Workshop - Ropes Cost: $35.00 |
| May 2008 | |
| 14th | 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Roundtable Location: Hamilton Parker Custom Shower Installation Cost: $20.00 |
| 15th | 6-8 p.m. Green Exhibit Show Location: Confluence Park GREEN Products only Recruitment Month |
| June 2008 | |
| 11th | Code Official Luncheon |
| 13th | Shooting Event Location: Blackwing |
| 19th | 6-8 p.m. General Meeting Location: Schaffer Hardwood Floors Subject: Flooring Installation |
| July 2008 | |
| 9th | 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Roundtable Location: Columbus Wood Products Custom Looking Cabinets |
| TBD | Family Fun Day Columbus Fire Department Training Facility |
| August 2008 | |
| 13th | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Brunch Roundtable Location: NARI Office Subject: Marketing |
| TBD | Golf Outing |
| September 2008 | |
| 10th | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Brunch Roundtable Location: NARI Office working on more central loc Subject: Mold Prevention and Remediation/Building Envelope Moderator: Ed Meyer, J & D Basement Systems* |
| 18th | 6-8 p.m. General Meeting Location: Ferguson Subject: Dr. Sun Workshop |
| October 2008 | |
| 15th | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Brunch Roundtable Location: NARI Office Subject: Getting Paid |
| 23rd | 6-8 p.m. General Meeting Subject: Kitchen Design Trends |
| November 2008 | |
| 12th | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Brunch Roundtable Location: APCO Subject: The Art of Selling Speaker: Bob Chapman, Growth Resources, LLC |
| 20th | 6-8 p.m. General Meeting Location: Aspen Fireplace Elections |
| December 2008 | |
| 5th | Holiday Party |
Reservations can be made by calling NARI of Central Ohio at (614) 895-3080
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