South Carolina’s Heating and Air Conditioning Professionals

AIR WARENESS

Winter 2012

CowboyUpwith SCAHACCat the Annual Convention and Trade Show

Feb. 21- 23, 2013

with keynote speaker and entertainer Will Roberts and the largest HVAC Trade Show in the Southeast.

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January Chapter Meetings -- Start your year off right!Start your year off with a meal and an update on the association’s plans for 2013, specifically the Annual Con-vention and Trade Show coming in February.

Please join us at your local chapter meeting and let us know if you plan on being there. You are welcome to call us toll free at 1-800-395-9276 or e-mail christine@associationsplus.com

January 16 - Ms. Rose's in Charleston (Charleston Areas)

January 17 - Prosser's BBQ in Murrell's Inlet (Horry/Georgetown Areas) January 17 - Bobby's BBQ in Warrenville (CSRA)

January 22 - Hampton Inn in Rock Hill (Piedmont Area) January 23 - Blue Line Shooting Center in Florence (Pee Dee Area) January 24 - Wild Wing Cafe in Greenville (Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg and Oconee Areas)

Janaury 29 - Jillian's of Columbia in Columbia (Midlands Area)

January 31 - Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort (Beaufort & Hilton Head Areas)

For more information, please contact your association at 800-395-9276.

New HVAC Lab named for SCAHACC’s Member Company McGee Heating and Air Conditioning, located in Anderson and Georgia, owned and operated by Walter McGee, third from left, pledged $20,000 to name the Residential and Light Commercial Comfort Cooling Lab in Tri-County Technical College’s Industrial Technology Center. Set to open in January 2013, the 43,000-square-foot Center will be home to the Welding and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning programs beginning Spring Semester, 2013. The facility is located on Highway 76 in Sandy Springs on five acres of land and is just four miles from the Pendleton Campus. Pictured with him are, from left, John Lummus, vice president of economic and institutional advancement at the College; Elisabeth Gadd, director of development for the College; Dr. Ronnie L. Booth, president of Tri-County; Robert Kesler, general manager for McGee Heating and Air Conditioning in Anderson; and Chad Ankerich, general manager for the company in Georgia.

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Inside This Issue

2Start your year off with a January chapter meeting and get the details of the February convention, first hand.

4SCAHACC President, Lee Boylston provides his insight into the association’s plans for its 2013 year.

6&7It’s time for our Annual Convention and Trade Show. Page 6-7 highlights the details regard-ing the schedule of events.

10IECC Code changes effective Jan. 1. What are they? What do they mean to HVAC?

8Are leaders born or made . . . in this association, we need them all . . . and here’s one of our leader’s recent observation of himself. And recognition from our president.

Association’s lat-est on unlicensed individuals who are doing HVAC work for consum-ters.

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PRESIDENT’S

THE LETTER

At the recent association board of directors plan-ning meeting, it was decided that during 2013 the association would focus on the membership. From collecting data from and about our members, to providing more local meetings (up to four a year in each area), and creating a peer-to-peer program for the contractor members, efforts will be focused on what our members tell us they want and need. The board will also convene the past presidents in an effort to create a Steering Committee to help build a more long term vision and plan for the as-sociation’s future goals and objectives.

Good News/Bad News . . . 2013 will present additional focus from our staff on membership as they have a goal of adding the top 40 contractors who are not currently members to our association. This is a lofty goal but they are well on their way with nine of the 40 already signed up. This is not their goal alone as the leadership – and you – are encouraged to help us add to our ranks of the Best of the Best. That’s the good news. Now for what some may perceive as bad news: During this year of focus, there will be a few key events/programs missing but never fear they will be back. In order to concentrate resources on membership and related programming and logistics, the Bass Fishing Tournament and the upstate clay shoot along with association-specific sponsored training programs will be postponed until 2014. The hope is that during the planning exer-cises, these programs and others will be discussed and planned more strategically.

Sincerely Asking . . . .If you have ideas, suggestions or even concerns, please let a member of the leadership team know. You are always invited and encouraged to let your staff know as well.

Please, please respond to the surveys. They will be kept short (10 questions or less) and they will mostly be executed electronically.

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THE Membership -- Our 2013 Priority The first survey has been sent and it is primarily about your personal stats. The next survey will be about compensation. The hopes and plans are to combine the responses from across the state and then supply them back to the membership as aver-ages.

Lastly but certainly not least . . . At the board’s planning meeting we asked each per-son to answer one question. “Why are you a mem-ber of this association?” Each person answered and each time it was “about being able to talk/share/learn/have fun with others in this industry.” It was even said by several that this group is perceived as the best of the best . . . and we all want to be in that category! So, I leave you with this challenge to make your membership pay off by attending the Annual Convention and Trade Show in February. The committee and the staff have put hours and hours into making a weekend worthy of the best. Be there! The lessons and value that you will leave with will be worth your registration and then some!

Happy Holidays! I hope to see all of you in Febru-ary.

~ Lee Boyleston, SCAHACC President

and HVAC Contractor

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12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Shootin’ Irons Sporting Clay Shoot 12:00 pm -5:00 pm Sagebrush Golf Tournament 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Early Bird Registration Open 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Big Guns Chapter Representatives Dinner 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Bronco Buster President’s Party Friday, February 22, 20137:30 am Registration Open/Vendor Check In 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Set up for Trade Show 8:30 am - 9:30 am Courage to be Profitable - Ruth King Nationally recognized consultant and trainer in the HVAC arena, Ruth King is also an award winning author of “The Truth about Small Business” and “The Ugly Truth about Managing People.” King will share “The Courage to be Profitable” with attendees. Top Free and Bargain Tech Tools You Can’t Live Without - Beth Z This can’t-miss session offers a smorgasbord of tech tools that help you work more efficiently with less hassle and more happiness. From cloud-computing super tools to instant collaboration solutions, this session covers simple and easy-to-use tools that anyone (nerd or not!) can implement. And best of all, the tools she shares are all either free or darn cheap, perfect for any budget. Show & Tell-Tool Time (2-30 minutes) Sessions TBA based on abstracts submitted 9:45 am - 10:45 am Digital Media That Drives New Opportunities! - Splash “Digital Media that drives new opportunities! Does Social Media really work? Where should I spend all $2 that I have for advertising!?!” Every Penny Counts - Wells Fargo & Others A rapid fire session that includes a number of “ways to make every penny count.” From knowing and under- standing what credit card fees you can have removed to understanding how to make money claiming your warranty work. Show & Tell-Tool Time (2-30 minutes) Sessions TBA based on abstracts submitted 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Group Lunch/General Session: 52apps - Stephen Leicht 52apps is a unique mobile software company founded right here in South Carolina that builds a new iPad, iPhone, and/or Android application EVERY WEEK. They have a proprietary blend of software building blocks that allows them to build new tools in a fraction of the time of other companies. So, if you have an idea for an app or want to create an app for your company . . . this company can get it done --and right here in SC!12:45 pm - 1:45 pm Ultimate Apps for Organizing Your Life - Beth Z Sometimes it seems like you’d be able to get all your ducks in a row if you could just figure out where you left them. Sit in on this lunch-and-learn session to help you discover the best organization tools for the computer and smart devices that will help you manage your tasks, lists and life. People Specialist -- part of your job responsibilities? - Phil Gregory What do you think of when you think about your HR duties? Yeah, that’s what we thought. So, we have set out to provide valuable and necessary HR information in a unique setting designed to help you gain new resources (actual people resources) and insight. You may just leave this session as a “people specialist” with a new attitude. Show & Tell-Tool Time (2-30 minutes) Sessions TBA based on abstracts submitted 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Succession Planning - sounds like Planning Success - Attorney David Siddons Succession planning recognizes that some jobs are the lifeblood of your company and too critical to be left vacant or filled by just anyone. Effectively done, succession planning is critical to mission success and creates an effective process for recognizing, developing, and retaining top leadership talent -- all the while building toward your goal of retiring or transitioning your business. 2009 IECC -- What’s HVAC Emphasis? - Claude St. Hilaire As of Jan. 1, 2013, the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) will be adopted as the minimum level of energy efficiency a residential dwelling can be built. The 2009 IECC encourages energy conservation through efficiency in the envelope design, mechanical systems, light systems and use of new materials and techniques. How does this impact the HVAC contractor? Show & Tell-Tool Time (2-30 minutes) Sessions TBA based on abstracts submitted3:15 pm - 4:45 pm Simple Sense is Success - Keynote Speaker: Will Roberts Will Roberts is an internationally renowned performer and speaker known for his high-energy and insight content spiked with humor. He prides himself on bringing back the common sense and simplicity. His vision is “It’s plain simple sense and it works: Less is More Success.” 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Live Ads 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dinner on Your Own 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Santee Cooper Event (Santee Cooper Guests Only) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Grand Opening of Trade Show 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm Welcome Reception

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Saturday, February 23, 2013 7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast 8:30 am - 9:00 am Website Rollout 9:00 am - 10:00 am The Attitude of Never Back Down - Jim Hudson (invited) Mr. Hudson’s life story is one of hard work, faith, care and concern for others. From the lessons learned on the farm, to the brink of being broke and back, not to mention escaping an attempted abduction, he will inspire you with his attitude of “never back down.” 10:00 am - 10:45 am Entertainment - Will Roberts & Johnny Hot Shot 10:30 am Registration Open for Day Pass Attendees 11:00 am - Noon HVAC Instructor Meeting 11:00 am - Noon SCAHACC Board Meeting 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Trade Show 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lunch on Trade Show Floor 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Technician Rodeo/Round Up 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Using Utilities Incentives as a Marketing Tool - SCE&G, Duke, Santee Cooper, Progress Energy Nearly all utilities in the state are offering rebates to residential customers to encourage the switch to more energy efficient equipment. This session will tell you what you need to know to make sure your customers can take full advantage of available rebates. Use your knowledge of utility programs to set your business apart in the marketplace. 2:00 pm Trade Show Breakdown 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ethics, Sting Proof Your Business - Stephen Ross Spurred on by the NBC “sting” this past summer furthering the negative stereo type of unethical contractors, this session will offer suggestions on how to set yourself apart from the low bid, unprofessional contractor without “badmouthing” the competition. Let your reputation and ethics set you a part and maximize them to your advantage. 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Denim & Diamonds Closing Event Come enjoy a “Gilly’s” Bar type event with country music by Trent Jeffcoat

See more information on the speakers for the convention on page 12.

Hotel Information Again this year, SCAHACC will return to its home away from home, the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes, 8400 Costa Verde Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.

Please don’t wait; reserve your room today by calling (843) 449-8880. Do so before January 15.

Ask for the SCAHACC rate; it is $122 a night.

Check out the digs at www.myrtlebeachmarriottresort.com

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Leigh, I called and left a message with Hanna yesterday, but I thought that maybe I should send you

a note. This is not a “pat me on the back” note, but an observation in my own lack of awareness and

performance in the past.

Santee Cooper had a roll out meeting yesterday for their commercial program. I was so very proud to

not only be a part of SCAHACC, but just for being a member. Tracy Stoner and Gail Coffer did an excel-

lent job of promoting both the association and the up-coming convention.

They gave me the opportunity to say anything, and of course, I didn’t!

After thinking about it, it hit me, WHY NOT! I am both proud and appreciative of the organization so

why would I not take the opportunity to support it, especially after they stuck their necks out for US!

I did ask and was able to have a few minutes at the end to share with all. I was proud to be able to

speak about the things that we are working on for the future. I was able to give them a little insight

to the new P2 (peer program) that we hope to launch. It was the commercial roll-out program so I

was able to speak on the discussions that we have had about growing in the commercial sector as an

association as well. I was able to tell everyone about how it is not THE association, but THEIR associa-

tion, how we need their support to help us to continue to grow and improve the industry for all of us.

I was able to update them about the additional meetings we have added as well as invite them all the

the January Horry/Georgetown chapter meeting.

Then at a community Christmas party last night, I found out that someone I had met a few times at

other functions, Stephen Goldfinch, did not get the new US Congressional seat for the 7th district, but

did make it late to the SC House seat 108 and won. I will contact him today on behalf of the associa-

tion to try to continue to build on our base of representatives. With him and Sen. Cleary from our

area, along with all of the other relationships that have been built throughout the state, it cannot hurt.

This does not make me great, this does not make me a good do-’er, this does not make me special. It

made me aware of my surroundings. How I can help the association, and in turn, for doing the right

thing for the right reason, it helps me. By actually doing something small in a positive way, it made me

realize how far short I have fallen in the past. How many opportunities have I let slide by. What else

could I have done. I did not want to get up and speak in front of a large crowd of my peers, but I did

and I did not explode.

How often do we look around at the environment around us. If I am keeping SCAHACC in mind, it

makes me more aware of my own company and how to promote it. This association and the PEOPLE

in it have meant the world to me personally and professionally.

I will continue to try to be more observant and CHALLENGE other contractors to do the same. Let’s

grow this organization and build this industry with the respect that we all deserve!

Best Regards and a Very Merry Christmas to all!

God Bless You,

Rhett Prosser, President

Waccamaw Heating & Cooling, llc

(843) 235-8082

r.prosser@waccamawcooling.com

Leadership in Action I asked our staff to include the following. It is an excerpt from a recent email from one of our chapter rep-resentatives and one your association leaders. I was so impressed with the sincerity and recognition that I wanted to share it with you. I hope that it will inspire you as much as it did me.

Your president,Lee Boylston

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Home-energy-group.com

Feature – Zone 3 2006 IECC 2009 IECCWindow U factor 0.65 0.50

Skylight U factor 0.65 0.65

Window SHGC 0.40 0.30

Ceiling R‐value 30 30

Wood frame R‐value 13 13

Mass wall R‐value1 5 5/8

Floor R‐value 19 19

Basement wall R‐value2 0 5/13

Slab R‐value 0 0

Crawl space wall R‐value2 5/13 5/13

403.1.1 Programmable Thermostat No Yes

403.1.2 Heat Pump – adaptive recovery Yes Yes

403.2.1 Duct Insulation R‐8 unconditioned spaceR‐6 all others

R‐8 unconditioned spaceR‐6 all others

403.2.2 Duct sealing  “Substantially Tight” Rough In Test          6 cfm / 100 SF or4 cfm / 100 SF w/o Air handler

Final Test                  8 cfm / 100 SF leakage to outside12 cfm / 100 SF – total leakage

403.3 Piping Insulation R‐2 > 105 degrees R‐3 for fluids > 105 degrees

403.4 Circulation Hot Water Systems None R‐2

404.1 Lighting equipment None 50% of bulbs high efficacy

403.6 Equipment Sizing (Man J & D) Required Required

402.4.3 Fireplaces None Wood Fireplaces with gasketed doors & Fresh Air

402.4.2 Building Thermal Envelope “Durably Sealed” Prescriptive inspection or Blower Door testing  < 7 ACH

1 – The second R‐value applies when more than half the insulation is on the interior of the mass wall.2 – R‐5 required for continuous insulation (Rigid Board) on interior of  wall or R‐13 required for stud walls with cavity fill 

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2009 International Energy Conservation Code®

In South Carolina, (effective January 1, 2012), the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) will be adopted as the minimum level of energy efficiency a residential dwelling can be built. The 2009 IECC encourages energy conservation through efficiency in envelope design, mechanical systems, lighting systems and the use of new materials and techniques. The 2009 IECC will have several changes from the current S.C. Energy codes.

The chart on the following page was developed and shared from the Home Builders Assn. and is believed to include a list of the differences between the S.C. Energy Code and the 2009 IECC.

SCAHACC also has received a 26-page PDF article that recaps the 2009 IECC summary of requirements for residential construction prepared by Claude St. Hilaire with the Home Energy Group. He has agreed for us to share it with any of our members who may be interested. Please feel free to ask Leigh or Christine (leigh@associationsplus.com or christine@associationsplus.com) to send you a copy of the 26-page PDF.

Claude will be speaking at our 2013 Convention on these changes; so we encourage you to make plans to be there!

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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES BETWEEN THE 2006 AND 2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODEThe table provides a comparison of the major differences between the residential provisions of the 2006 and 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

Topic 2006 IECC 2009 IECC

Additions, alterations andrepairs

Section 101.4.3Exempts certain alterations to the building envelope from alteration requirements including exposing existing wall, roof and floor systems that are already insulated, glass replacement only in existing sash and frame and installing storm windows

Includes several exceptions for alterations including the following:• If a vestibule is part of the door assembly that is modified, it must remain on the building or be replaced• Up to 50% of the luminaries can be replaced as long as the load is not increased in the building.• Bulb, ballast replacements are exempt providing the alteration does not increase the load.

Change in SpaceConditioning None

Requires a space that was previously unconditioned to be brought into full compliance if the space is conditioned.

Alternate Materials Method of Construction! Design or Insulating Systems

Section 103.1Above Code Programs - Added provision that allows the building official to accept compliance with an above code programs as a deem to comply method to comply with the 20061ECC.

Requires that the above code programs also comply with the mandatory requirements specified in Chapter 4 and 5 of the IECC.

Construction Documents

Section 104Requires that features that were used to demonstrate compliance with the IECC to be identified on the plans, specification or documentation.

Increases the scope of Section 104 to include provisions that focus on previous approvals, phased approvals, amendments to construction documents and also retention of construction documents.

Compliance by Prescriptive Specification

Section 402.1Provides one table for building with unlimited glazing area. Comparison of requirements contained in separate table.

Reduced the Glazing U-factor:• U-0.50 Climate Zone 3

Reduced the Glazing SHGC:• SHGC-0.30 Climate Zone 3

Increase Basement Wall R-value:• R-5/13 Climate Zone 3(S.C. - Climate Zone 3)

Truss/rafter construction

Section 402.2.1Allows reduced insulation (down to R-30) levels in rafter systems up to 500 ff when insulation cannot fit into the rafter space.

Reduces area of reduced insulation in rafter systems to either 500 ff or 20% of the total insulated ceiling area, whichever is less.

Access hatches and doors None

Section 402.2.3Requires attic access hatches and doors from conditioned space to unconditioned space to be weatherstripped and insulated to the level equivalent to the assembly where it is located.

Steel frame ceilings, walls and floors Section 402.2.4Same

Allows R-3 continuous insulation to be installed on steel-framed wall systems in Climate Zone 1 and 2 if the stud spacing is 24” on center.

Opaque door exemptionSection 402.3.4Exempts up to one opaque door from the Prescriptive U-factor requirements

Limits the door opaque door exemption to a side swinging door not more than 24 ff.

Moisture ControlSection 402.5Exempts climate zones 3 from the vapor retarder requirement

Defines a vapor retarder based on Class (Type 1-3) and allows for the use of latex paint ~sa vapor retarder based on siding type and Climate Zone.

Air leakageProgrammable ThermostatsPiping InsulationDuct Construction

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Convention Speakers:

Beth Z – Your Nerdy Best Friend Have you ever frowned at your computer and asked, “Why can’t this be easier?” Back by popular demand, Your Nerdy Best Friend, also known as author Beth Ziesnis, helps you discover online tools and on-the-go apps to increase productivity facilitate collaboration and make life easier! And best of all, the tools she shares are all either free or darn cheap, perfect for any budget. Beth Z is an author, speaker, market analyst and complete tech geek. She keeps up with all the new online applications and downloads that can help you look like you’re working with a team of marketing, computer and productively experts, even if you suffer from a shrinking staff and a disappearing budget.

Ruth King, Author – The Ugly Truth about Small Business and The Courage to be ProfitableAs a business owner and instructor of HVAC, Beth King will share her stories of pain, sleepless nights, work and success…….what can happen and how to deal with it. Ruth King is the Channel Manager and instructor for the HVAC Channel. She has worked with contractors, wholesalers, and manufacturers in plumbing, heating and air conditioning industry since 1987. She’s been an instructor and speaker for many associations including SCAHACC a few years ago. SCAHACC is glad to welcome Ruth back.

Stephen Leicht,, Chief Executive Officer, 52 Apps (an App Factory) Need an application for your electronic device to make your job easier…. then 52 Apps can help. They want to write your app. And they want to write one a week for 52 weeks and split the profits with people who come up with the ideas. Leicht, CEO of 52 Apps was previously executive vice president and COO of Collexis Holdings Inc. a developer of knowledge management and discovery software, acquired by Reed Elsevier in July 201

Will Roberts: Speaker Humorist & Trick RoperWith Simple Sense Will Roberts helps leading companies to increase productivity, performance quality, and overall work enjoyment. As a Cirque du Soleil artist on the Las Vegas Strip, business owner, social networking consultant, author, television segment host, and certified performance coach Will truly lives by his word and passionately practices his own Simple Sense advice.

Using Utilities Incentives as a Market ToolHear from SCE&G, Duke Energy, Santee Cooper, and Progress Energy about the incentives they offer and what to tell customer about how to take full advantage of available rebates.

Other speakers invited back by popular demand: Philip Gregory - Sloan, Montgomery, Gregory and Hall

Mr. Jim Hudson - Hudson Automotive Stephen Ross - Ethics, Sting Proof your business Claude St. Hilaire - Home Energy Solutions

Attorney David Siddons - Federated Insurance Lance Brown - Wells Fargo Matt Thompson - Splash Omnimedia

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Congratulations to the Winners of the Chapters’ Best Service Truck CompetitionAt the fall chapter meetings, the association held its inaugural Best Service Truck completion. The vehicles where judged on the outside presentation, cleanliness, personal safety equipment, organization and implemen-tation of technology. The winners were given a certificate for $50 off registration for the 2013 Annual Conven-tion where they will be judged one more time to determine the Best Service Truck in the state.

Upstate (Greenville, Anderson & Spartanburg) Chapter Meeting Carolina Heating Service

Beaufort/Hilton Head Chapter Meeting Gray’s Heating & A/C Superior Heating & Air, Inc.

Piedmont Chapter Meeting Panther Heating & Cooling, Inc.

Midlands/CSRA (Central Savannah River Area) Chapter Mtg. 2nd Wind Heating & Air Conditioning

Horry/Georgetown Chapter Meeting Carolina Cool

Charleston Chapter Meeting Custom Climate

See annual convention schedule at a glance on page 6.

This year’s convention will host two new programs: the Service Truck of the Year competition and the HVAC Technican Rodeo. Both of these events will be held on Saturday afternoon. Don’t forget that there is a one-day registration option, for $50 that will include these programs and access the Trade Show. Please con-sider making this a part of your new year’s plans and include your employees.

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SCAHACC Leadership Launches Public Campaign to Address the Issue of Unlicensed Individualsby Coretta D. Bedsole and Philip C. Willis from Palmetto Public Affairs, LLC

In November SCAHACC‘s leadership met to discuss the challenges facing small businesses and in particular HVAC contractors. As an industry we continue to grapple with how to deal with unlicensed individuals. These individuals are a threat because they often provide inferior service that can result in adverse outcomes for con-sumers. They place licensed contractors at a disadvantage because unlicensed individuals often do not carry insurance coverage, pay unemployment taxes and comply with industry standards. An unlicensed person gener-ally cost reputable contractors income because they do not have overhead costs and can therefore under bid for business.

It has become increasingly clear that attempting to pass legislation may not be successful in the short term and may not solve the problem. So how to problem solve in a way that will increase the likelihood of success is now the focus of SCAHACC. The result is a partnership that is being forged with the Residential Builders Com-mission (RBC) at the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). SCAHACC has always enjoyed an excellent working relationship with the RBC and LLR. However, recent retirements, staff changes and staff reductions at the agency have resulted in the need for a more proactive role from our contractors. As contrac-tors who witness bad practices, YOU can be a part of the solution.

SCAHACC’s, Legislative Chairman, Executive Director and lobbying team members have met twice with members of the LLR management staff to discuss the problem. Out of these meetings arose an action plan that includes SCHACCC members working in partnership with the LLR team to identify unlicensed individuals. Our contractors can be the eyes and ears for LLR. You work around the state and know who is licensed and who isn’t.

Currently, LLR has a staff of nine to investigate all complaints, including those for unlicensed practice, for resi-dential builders, contractors, and manufactured housing. Current state law does not provide LLR with far reach-ing authority to penalize unlicensed individuals. The agency can, however, issue cease and desist orders or citations and forward information to the Administrative Law Court if the person is a habitual offender.

LLR and the RBC are committed to investigating unlicensed individuals. The agency staff reviews Craig’s List, newspaper advertisements, and road signs along with other marketing materials to determine license status. However, it is challenging for agency investigators to immediately report to the location where an unlicensed contractor is working.

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So how can you become part of the solution? Tell LLR, the RBC or SCAHACC when you witness an unli-censed person performing services.

Call, write or e-mail the chief investigator: Todd Bond (803) 896-4411, bondt@llr.sc.gov. by phone (main#): (803)896-4470 or Fax: (803)896-4656 Address: PO Box 11329, Columbia SC 29211-1329

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Contact SCAHACC by phone: (800)395-9276 or fax: (803)252-7799 E-mail: leigh@associationsplus.com

Report the person to your local building codes office. Local staff can often reach the job site before the unlicensed person has left. These officials are also required by law to let LLR know. It is a great way to move the process along more quickly.

Before contacting LLR or SCAHACC, make sure you have the following information. The more informa-tion you can provide, the more quickly LLR staff can investigate and open a file.• Name of person (if known).• Location of incident – include as much information as possible, such as street address and city or town.• Date and time of incident.• If a truck with a logo is on site, include the phone number, etc. or any other identifying information that appears on the truck. Include a license plate number if available.• If it is an ad on Craig’s list or a business card, make a copy of the document and include it with the report.• If you see a roadside sign, write down the phone number and name.• Pictures snapped with a camera phone would also be helpful.

Check out the SCHACC web page at schvac.net for updates on other projects and actions the associa-tion will work on in the coming months to address the issue of unlicensed individuals performing HVAC services.

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Have you seen this yet?

SCAHACC’s new website . . . check it out at www.schvac.net It’s in “migration” stages so it should be “pop-ping up” any day now. Keep checking.

This fall several of our SCAHACC members met with their senators or Senate candidates to talk about issues of importance to SCAHACC. These volunteers did an excellent job in meeting with their senators.

Thanks to the following SCAHACC members for meeting with your senator: Lee Boylston met with Senator Young (newly elected) John Brigman met with Mickely Lawler for Senator Courson Jeff Cothran met with Senator Shane Martin Mike Geddings met with Senator Hayes Kim Madden met with Senator Thurmond (newly elected) Rhett Prosser met with Senator Cleary

Next Steps:These SCAHACC members will continue to work closely with their senators as we tackle the issue of unlicensed individuals performing HVAC contracting services. In addition to working with our elected officials, Legislative Chairman Pardee, SCAHACC Executive Director Leigh Faircloth, Coretta Bedsole and Philip Willis (Palmetto Public Affairs) have met twice with LLR and are working on a plan to assist the agency with reporting unlicensed indi-viduals. More details to follow.

In addition to the unlicensed contractor issue, SCAHACC will be monitoring legislation that impacts small business owners. The lobbying team will be in touch as the need arises

SCAHACC Thanks Our Advocacy Star Team Members

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D & D Heating and Air, Inc.

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GLM Development Group, LLC

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New Partnership: First of its Kind in the State

SCAHACC Executive Committee has “inked the deal” with Wells Fargo to provide a program for association members ONLY.

The program is to provide SCAHACC MEMBERS ONLY with merchant services with a pre-negotiated rate that is UNBELIEVABLE!!

There’s only one point of contact and he’s knowledgeable about the HVAC industry, in fact, he wants to make it his industry. His name is Lance Brown and you can contact him by phone at 803-765-3158 or cell at 803-587-0535 or by email at christopher.l.brown2@wellsfargo.com

SCAHACC HAVE THE FIRST PROGRAM OF THIS KIND IS THE STATE!

Several members have already switched over and most have saved in one month -- their association dues for the year!!

ONLY FOR OUR MEMBERS!!

Feel free to call our Executive Director for more information at 1-800-395-9276 or call Lance and get on this program TODAY. Every credit card transaction you make . . . will make a difference to your bottom line.

Use your membership -- make it pay off!

SCAHACC Headquarters and StaffMailing Address: PO Box 11035, Columbia, SC 29211Street Address: 1898 Calhoun Street, Building 4, Columbia, SC 29201

Patti Carson patti@associationsplus.comKatie English, CAE katie@associationsplus.comLeigh M. Faircloth, CAE Executive Director leigh@associationsplus.com Hannah Griffin hannah@associationsplus.comChristine Steagall christine@associationsplus.com

1-800-395-WARM(9276) • fax 803-252-7799 • www.schvac.net