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Administrator: Craig P. Smith(Administrative Assistant: ext. 4077)

Education Manager/Public InformationOfficer: Gina Fox

Licensing Manager: Kristie Patton

Dispute Resolution Manager: Bill Boyd

Enforcement Manager: Richard Blank

Field Services Manager: Robert Rambo

Administrative Services Manager:Linda Teet

Information Technology Manager:Shelly Wiles

November 2008

HELPING TO PREVENT AND RESOLVE PROBLEMS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

CONSTRUCTIONCONTRACTORSBULLETINBOARD

Oregon Construction Contractors BoardPhysical Address:

700 Summer St NE, Suite 300Mailing Address:PO Box 14140 Salem, OR 97309-5052

Phone: 503-378-4621Fax: 503-373-2007

Web: www.oregon.gov/ccb

CCB Management Team:

How to reach us:

New CCB License RenewalProcess ................................ 1

CCB’s Field InvestigationEfforts ................ Pages 3 & 16

Larger Bonds for CommercialContractors .................. Page 6

Commercial ContractorContinuing Education ........... 7

Civil Penalties Issued........................... Pages 8 - 15

Home Inspector Standards ofBehavior .................... Page 15

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CCB’s Licensing Section has beenworking hard to implement the newendorsement system that becameeffective July 1, 2008 for new andrenewing contractors.

Renewing under the new Endorsementsystem has presented contractors withnew license requirements and a newform to complete for license renewals.

“We have a more comprehensiverenewal process than we’ve had in thepast, due to the endorsement system,”says Kristie Patton, Licensing &Customer Service Unit Manager. “It isimportant for contractors to read thenew instructions in order to understandhow to fill out the new formcompletely.”

The CCB is receiving a number ofincomplete renewal forms which mustbe returned to the licensee to complete.This delays the renewal of the license.The most common error is returning the

form to the CCB without including thenew bond. The new endorsementsystem requires the purchase of a newbond or bonds, which match the newendorsement or endorsements thatcontractors have chosen for theirbusiness. The amounts for all bondshave changed.

Other sections of the renewal form thathave been commonly overlooked byrenewing licensees are the courtjudgments and convictions section,and the RMI signature section. If thelicensee has no judgments orconvictions, “not applicable” (NA)must be selected in order to completethat section.

CCB’s Licensing Section isencouraging contractors to call 503-378-4621 if there are any questionsabout how to complete the newrenewal form to avoid any delay inreceiving their licenses.

CCB License Renewal Process Changeswith New Endorsement Program

Oregon OSHA – Resource forConstruction Site SafetyConstruction is one of the mostdangerous industries for workers. Siteinjuries or deaths resulting from falls,collapsing scaffolding, crane failures,falling objects, falling structuraldetails, trench cave-ins, and fallingmachinery are usually preventable byfollowing safety procedures that avoid

risk. Promotion of safety and healthmanagement on construction sites isgood for workers, employers, and theconstruction industry.

Businesses that implement safetyplans report seeing lower injury and

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This newsletter, an official publication of theOregon Construction Contractors Board,gives Oregon contractors information on

laws, policies and activities of the CCB andbetter business practices.

CCB Mission:The CCB protects the public interest relatingto improvements to real property. The Board

regulates construction contractors andpromotes a competitive business environ-

ment through education, contractorlicensing, dispute resolution and law

enforcement.

Board Members:Tom Skaar, Chair, Portland

Rob Hernandez, Vice-chair, White CityRichard DeWolf, Portland

Cliff Harkins, CanbyDennis Schad, Coos BayMary Stern, McMinnville

Sandy Trainor, SherwoodRob Yorke, Beaverton

Editor: Gina Fox503-378-4621, ext. 4016gina.m.fox@state.or.us

Communications Specialist: Eve Dedek

In compliance with the Americans withDisabilities Act, this publication is available

in alternative formats by contacting theeditor.

CCB’s “My License” is a web-basedcomputer application that letscontractors conduct certain businessactions with the CCB on-line. Aftersigning up for a CCB My Licenseaccount, contractors can:

• Update their address, phonenumbers, and email address in theCCB records

• Obtain help in securing liabilityinsurance (Contractor MAP)

• Check and monitor the status oftheir license as well as the statusof the contractors working withthem (E-Watch)

CCB’s “E-Watch” is an automatedsystem imbedded in My License thatlets you monitor the status of otherlicensed contractors (such assubcontractors). Any time the CCBlicense status of a contractor on yourE-Watch list changes, you will receivea status report automatically, via email,informing you of the change (includingfailure to have proof of proper liabilityinsurance or bond). The purpose of the

system is to help general contactorscomply with the law, best businesspractices, and to only work withproperly licensed bonded and insuredsubcontractors.

You can also use CCB’s E-Watch tomonitor your own license so you willbe warned immediately in the event thatyour license record needs attention.

Sign up for CCB’s My License atwww.oregon.gov/CCB.

Did You Know?Contractors can go on-line to monitor the licensestatus of subcontractorsby registering with CCB’s“MY LICENSE”Register for this service on the

CCB website at:www.oregon.gov/ccb

illness rates, overall reduction in costs,decreased workers compensation costs,production increases, lower employeeturnover, and higher worker morale.

How does a construction business starta safety program? Oregon OSHAprovides safety and health programassistance with confidentialconsultation services. The agency alsooffers workshops around the state,including some Spanish–languageclasses, on topics that range fromvehicle safety to OSHA recordkeepingand fall protection. Online courses, on-site education, newsletters, and otherpublications are some of the freeofferings.

According to OSHA, R & HConstruction, Inc. in Portland started

working with Oregon OSHA more thanfive years ago when the companyjoined the Safety and HealthAchievement Recognition Program(SHARP). SHARP provides anincentive for Oregon employers towork with their employees to find andcorrect hazards, develop andimplement effective safety and healthprograms, and continuously improve.The ultimate goal of SHARP is toencourage employers to become self-sufficient in managing workplacesafety and health issues. GaryStonewall, safety coordinator for R &H Construction, Inc. says, “It has beenvery beneficial in changing our safetyprogram from one that looked good onpaper to one that is an importantworking part of all aspects of our

company—from the accountingdepartment to the carpenter on the jobsite.”

Find out more about Oregon OSHA’sservices on their website:www.orosha.org. Download safetybooklets and check out OSHA’seducation workshop schedule byclicking on “Education,” then “currentschedule,” or call 503-947-7443 or 888-292-5246, option 2 for moreinformation.

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Enforcement:Complaints of illegal activity ------------------- 3,246Jobsite inspections ------------------------------- 3,419Investigations opened --------------------------- 3,246Warnings issued -------------------------------------520Number of licenses suspended------------------431Education:Number of tests ----------------------------------- 2,441Number of candidates passing on 1st attempt ----------------------------------------------------------- 1,847

Customer Service:Incoming telephone calls --------------------- 63,028

CCB BY THE NUMBERS (APRIL - SEPT 2008)Licensing:Number of Licensed Contractors----------- 45,521Number of new applications ------------------- 2,919Number of renewal ------------------------------ 9,282Number of active certified Home Inspectors-----------------------------------------------------------534

Dispute Resolution:Number of complaints filed -----------------------679Number of investigations --------------------------240Number of settlements on-site -------------------143Number of final orders issuedfor damages ------------------------------------------225

The Construction Contractors Board(CCB) has stepped up efforts to findunlicensed contractors. In Februarythe CCB partnered with Portland FOXaffiliate (KPTV) to conduct a sting inthe Portland area. Last month, theCCB partnered with the Oregon HomeBuilders Association and conducted asting in the Eugene/Springfield area.

Prior to the stings, the CCB obtainedleads of unlicensed constructionactivity from advertisements, publiccomplaints, Craig’s list, publicbulletin boards, and other unnamedsources.

In each operation, suspectedunlicensed contractors were invited tooffer bids for improvements andrepairs. In Portland, CCB’sInvestigators and Compliance Officersreceived nine bids for constructionwork. All were found in violation ofOregon’s construction contractinglaws (working without a license). InEugene, seven of the eight bids werefound in violation.

“Illegal activity doesn’t just hurt theconsumer,” says Robert Rambo, CCBField Investigation Manager. “It hurts

the legitimate contractors that workhard to stay in compliance only to getundercut by those who don’t. The CCBis committed to finding and penalizingthose working illegally.”

The CCB has stepped up its proactiveefforts throughout the state to addressillegal activity. These efforts includerandom jobsite checks at any giventime, on any day of the week; multi-agency enforcement sweeps (saturationof targeted areas to check jobsites forillegal activities); and additionalenforcement stings.

“These efforts are designed to addressunlicensed activity, as well as otherillegal practices that may put Oregonworkers at risk, and provide an unfaircompetitive advantage to outlawcontractors hiring workers under thetable,” says Craig P. Smith, CCBAdministrator. “The CCB shares itsfindings with other state agencies tohelp penalize violators to the fullestextend of the law.”

Contractors and consumers can reportillegal activity on the CCB’s website orby calling the agency at 503-378-4621.

CCB Steps Up Investigation EffortsAgainst Unlicensed Contractors

Board MemberNewsDuring the September 23, 2008Construction Contractors BoardMeeting, Tom Skaar was re-electedas Board Chair.

Skaar was first appointed as amember of the Board in September,2004.

Rob Hernandez was elected as theBoard’s Vice-Chair. Hernandez wasrecently appointed to the Board andrepresents the large commercialindustry.

Tom Skaar

Rob Hernandez

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CCB’s New “Contractors Resource Guide” – a One-StopPublication to Help You Stay LegalThe CCB is finishing revisions to thepublication “Contractor’s ResourceGuide.” The publication has beenexpanded to provide contractors withthe information needed to help themcomply with contractor licensing laws.The new “Contractor’s ResourceGuide” contains:a quick reference section – that gives“to the point” information on the mostcurrent licensing requirements forOregon contractors.It also answers questions on:how to maintain your license –inactivating a license, reactivating alicense, renewing a license, changingofficial personnel on your license,liability insurance and bond, and otherfrequently asked questions onlicensing.how to stay legal – explains contractrequirements, independent contractorrequirements, buyer’s right to cancel,explanation of warranties, the newhome maintenance schedule, display ofCCB license number, notificationrequirements of court judgments, andother matters.

how to help protect legitimatecontractors – CCBEnforcement efforts, andhow to report illegalactivity.where to get businessassistance – contactinformation for otheragencies and industryassociations.The guide should beavailable in Novemberon CCB’s website atwww.oregon.gov/ccbor by calling theagency at 503-378-4621 for a printedcopy.

Tell CCB if You Owe a Court JudgmentBeginning January 1, 2008, Oregon requires that a contractor must send the Board a copy of certain court judgments. Acontractor must send a copy of any judgment ordering the contractor to pay damages relating to construction or proposedconstruction. This requirement applies if the damages are for:

• Breach of contract• Negligent work or• Improper work

The requirement includes court judgments and court orders upholding arbitration awards.

You must send CCB a copy of the judgment, unless you pay the judgment within 30 days or appeal the judgment. You shouldmake sure that CCB receives the copy of the judgment no more than 45 days after it is recorded. If you fail to send the CCBa copy of the judgment, the CCB may impose a civil penalty. Send the copy to:

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Craigslist has grown into a world-wideadvertising platform for both legal and,sometimes, illegal services.

The CCB recognizes the frustration oflicensed contractors when unlicensedcontractors advertise on craigslist. Thisillegal activity undermines the successof the construction industry, putsconsumers at risk, and takes businessaway from legitimate contractors.

The CCB conducts regular reviews ofcraigslist to find illegal contractorsadvertising for work without a license.Electronic mail warnings, writtenwarning notices, or orders imposing acivil penalty are sent to the offendingparty. They are also informed of thelaws that require licensing of anyonewho intends to work as a contractor inthe State of Oregon. Those who aren’talready presented with a fine, areinformed of the penalties forcontinuing to work or advertise withouta license. They are also given

CCB Monitors craigslist for Illegal Contractorsinformation on how to becomelicensed. The advertisements are then“flagged as prohibited” on craigslist.Along with notifying those who areworking illegally, the CCB alsocontacts legitimate contractors whoadvertise on craigslist, thanking themfor complying with OregonConstruction Laws and supporting theindustry. Some of the recent commentsfrom licensed contractors include:“““““Thank you…We were also concernedabout all of the contractors solicitingbusiness without a license. Especiallynow that business is sort of flat. Thanksfor all your help.”””””

“““““Thank you. I spend time each time wepost to be certain that we are up to parwith the requirements necessary tokeep us legal and am glad to hear thatthat time is helping to keep us legal withCCB requirements. This is the first timeI have received an email from CCBregarding our posts on craigslist and Iam very glad to see that there is timebeing devoted to seeing that thoseadvertising online are in compliance.”””””

“““““As a licensed contractor trying tomake a living, I very much appreciateyour efforts to enforce compliance withthe requirements of the State and CCB.Thank you.”””””

“““““Thanks for your email! Glad to knowthat I am in compliance!! I am glad youall are checking up on ads on craigslist.Contractors put out a lot of money tobe in business and it burns me up to beunderbid by someone unlicensed. Onceagain thank you and have a nice day.”””””

“““““I am glad to see that you folks arestaying on top of checking folks out. Iam so excited to work this year on myown. I hear of people working all thetime under the radar and it makes nosense to me. It’s so much easier in thislife to just man or woman up and dothings the right way. I guess somepeople will never learn or get it though.”””””

The CCB will continue to reviewcraigslist postings in our efforts toenforce Oregon’s constructionlicensing laws.

EPA Issues New Rule to Help Stop Childhood Lead Poisoning:Important Requirements for Contractors

The U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) recently issued a newrule, called the “Lead: Renovation,Repair, and Painting Rule.” The newrule aims to protect children from lead-based paint hazards created byrenovation and remodeling projects inplaces they frequent, including homes,day cares and schools.

This is the most important effort in thelast decade to help fight lead poisoningin young children. Exposure to leadcan cause serious behavior and learningproblems in children. The mostcommon way children get leadpoisoning is through exposure to lead-contaminated dust.

The new rule requires that contractorsand maintenance professionals becertified, that their employees betrained, and that they follow protectivelead-safe work practice standards. Therule focuses on housing, childcarefacilities, or schools built before 1978,where children under the age of six arepresent, or where an expectant motherresides.

The rule will require contractorsworking in the types of facilities listedabove to follow simple, effective workpractices. These include postingwarning signs, restricting occupantsfrom work areas, and containing workareas to prevent dust and debris fromspreading. These practices will help

protect children and pregnant womenfrom being exposed to dangerous levelsof lead. The rule also prohibits openflame burning or torching of lead-basedpaint.

To learn more about working safelywith lead, contact the National LeadInformation Center at 800-424-LEAD(5323). Visit www.epa.gov/lead formore information on EPA’s leadprogram, and www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm for more informationon the new rule.

By Debra Sherbina, Community Involvement Coordinator

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Larger Bonds for Commercial Contractors – Level OneAfter July 1, 2008, every new andrenewing contractor license mustchoose an endorsement. If a contractorperforms work in connection with largecommercial structures (or developsland for that use), the contractor musthave a commercial contractorendorsement.

For a commercial general contractorlevel one (CGC1) or a commercialspecialty contractor, level one (CSC1),the new law requires a larger bond. ACGC1 must have a $75,000 suretybond, and a CSC1 must have a $50,000surety bond.

NOTE: Contractors endorsed as acommercial general contractor, leveltwo (CGC2), or a commercial specialtylevel two (CSC2) are required toprovide a $20,000 surety bond.

Some contractors have asked wherethey can find these bonds.

Any insurance company licensed to sellsurety bonds may issue these bonds. Sofar, Developers Surety & IndemnityCompany, Travelers Casualty & SuretyCompany, and Western SuretyCompany have sold the largest numberof these bonds.

Another company that sells a largerpercentage of all contractor bonds soldin Oregon is Contractors Bonding &Insurance Company (CBIC).

The companies usually sell their bondsthrough agents. If a contractor alreadyhas an insurance agent, that person isprobably the best source for purchasingthe larger bond. Another way to locatean agent is to look up a company’swebsite. There will ordinarily be a linkto a list of agents. If not, call thecompany for a list of agents. (Someagents may sell bonds for multiplecompanies.)

According to companies surveyed bythe CCB, the $50,000 bond should costaround $600 per year. The $75,000bond costs around $900 - $1,000 peryear. There may be discounts forbuying bonds for a period of more thanone year.

The companies we surveyed indicatedthat they “underwrite” the bond sales.This means that, like making a loan,the companies consider the credit statusof the bond purchaser. The companymay require the contractor to providea satisfactory corporate or personalfinancial statement. To purchase one ofthese larger bonds, a contractor mayneed a good credit score.

There will be contractors who do notqualify to purchase the larger bondfrom certain companies. Thosecontractors should consult their agents.Those larger bonds, if available, willlikely be more expensive.

NUMBER OF $50KCOMPANY NAME $75 K BONDS

SOLD

Bonds Sold for Commercial General Contractors July - August 2008

NUMBER OF $50KCOMPANY NAME $75 K BONDS

SOLDInsurance Co. of the West 7International Fidelity Insurance Co. 1Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. 3Merchants Bonding Co. (Mutual) 1North American Specialty Co. 3Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. 1SAFECO Insurance Co. of America 5Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. 16United Fire & Casualty 1Washington International Insurance Co. 1Westchester Fire Insurance Co. 1Western Insurance Co. 13

American Contractors Indemnity Co. 1American States Insurance Co. 1Cincinnati Insurance Co. 2Contractors Bonding & Insurance Co. 3Capitol Indemnity Co. 1Developers Surety & Indemnity Co. 41Employers Mutual Casualty Co. 2Federal Insurance Co. 1Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland 8Financial Pacific Insurance Co. 1First National Insurance Co. of America 2Hartford Fire Insurance Co. 1

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Contractors that currently hold a CCBendorsement as a commercialcontractor, will be required to certifythat they have completed the requirednumber of continuing education hoursat their next renewal. For example, if acontractor became endorsed as acommercial contractor on July 1, 2008,they would complete continuingeducation and certify that they havedone so, at the next license renewal onJuly 1, 2010.

Continuing education is not requiredfor contractors endorsed as acommercial developer, or arecommercially endorsed contractorslicensed as electricians, plumbers,boiler/vessel pressure contractors, orelevator contractors.

How much continuing education isrequired for contractors with acommercial endorsement?The number of continuing educationhours for commercially endorsedcontractors, is dependent upon type ofendorsement and the number of keyemployees. (A key employee includesan employee or owner who is acorporate officer, manager,superintendent, foreperson, or leadperson.)

Important Continuing Education Information for CommercialContractors

The chart below is for commercialendorsements only and is based on atwo-year license period.

Where can contractors with acommercial endorsement findcontinuing education?The law allows continuing educationto be provided by colleges (communityor four-year), universities, tradeschools, trade associations,professional societies, privatecompanies (including manufacturers),public agencies, business associations,and in-house training programs.

What kind of CE qualifies?Topics for continuing educationinclude manner and means, andbusiness practices.

At this time, the CCB does not have alist of available continuing educationclasses.

Does this mean I should start takingeducation now?If you are currently endorsed as acommercial contractor, then yes, youshould begin taking and tracking thecontinuing education you and your keyemployees take so you can certify thehours required on your next renewal.

Will I have to start complying withcontinuing education if I obtain acommercial endorsement?

Yes. Once you become endorsed as acommercial contractor, you shouldbegin taking and tracking continuingeducation taken. You will be requiredto certify the continuing educationhours at the following renewal.

What about residential contractors?The continuing education program forcontractors with a residentialendorsement is in development.Oregon law provided most of therequirements for continuing educationfor contractors with commercialendorsements. Statute coveringresidential contractors is broad. TheContinuing Education System (CES)committee continues to meet with thegoal of developing a common senseprogram that serves both the businesscommunity and consumer interests.These are public meetings and can befound on the CCB website.

CCB’s On-line “QuickRead” VisualsDoes reading construction industrylaws make your eyes go fuzzy?

Do you fall asleep every time you sitdown to make sure your contracts andforms adhere to new laws?

Would you just like someone to tellyou specifically what it means to you,and what you have to do about it?

WELL…the CCB has put togethersome “quick read” powerpointpresentations that can be viewed onCCB’s website explaining 2008Residential Warranties andMaintenance Schedules.

The presentations can also be useful asvisuals aids to review these topics atcompany meetings.

CE hoursCommercial Endorsement # of Key Employees in a 2-yr period

General Contractor, or Specialty Contractor, Level 1 5 or more 80

General Contractor, or Specialty Contractor, Level 1 4 64

General Contractor, or Specialty Contractor, Level 1 3 48

General Contractor, or Specialty Contractor, Level 1 2 32

General Contractor, or Specialty Contractor, Level 1 1 16

General Contractor, or Specialty Contractor, Level 2 Doesn’t matter 32

Developer None

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Civil Penalties Issued April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008Submitted by Richard Blank, Enforcement Manager

The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) recently announced final orders assessing civil penalties issued toOregon contractors for violation of the Construction Contractors Law (ORS 701). Oregon law requires all constructioncontractors to be licensed with the CCB before they advertise, bid on, or perform construction, remodeling, or repair work.

The CCB issued 311 penalties between April 1, 2008 and June 30, 2008. The most common type of violation was operatingas a contractor while not licensed. Contractors receiving penalties include: (See Violations Key on pages 14 and 15.)

CENTRAL OREGONCONTRACTOR/ DOING BUSINESS AS/ CITY WHERE VIOLATION OCCURRED PENALTY VIOLATION AS OF OCT 31, 2008–CURRENTLY

LICENSED (CL) or NOT LICENSED (NL)

1803 Development Co.,Redmond $1,000 701.035(3) CLAdams, Duane Matthew, La Pine $1,000 701.135(1)(k) NLBigelow, Thomas S., Sisters $5,000 701.055(1) NLBoisvert, Richard Russell, Bend $5,000 701.055(1) NLBrosius, Randall S., Bend $1,000 701.026(1) CLBryan, Lester D., Bend $600 701.026(1) NLChamberlain, Ryan Tyler, Bend $600 701.026(1) NLDavid Earl Frazier & Paul Wesley Frazier, The Flooring Guys, Bend $1,000 701.135(1)(k) NLDwayne Michael Cupp & Victoria Alta Cupp, Viktory Construction, Sunriver $1,000 701.035(3) CLGary Norman Homes, Inc.Powell Butte $200 087.093(2) CLHenshaw, Rene, Bend $600 701.026(1) NLHigh Desert Builders LLC, Bend $700 701.026(1) NLHighmark Heating & Cooling LLC, Bend $200 087.093(2) CLHildreth, Brad T., Bend $600 701.026(1) NLJames, Kevin, Kevin James Kustom Tile & Drywall, Bend $1,000 701.026(1) NLJames, Sean D., Sean D. James Construction, Bend $1,000 701.098(1)(c) NLJoshua B. Wentzel & Celeste N. Love, Prineville $1,000 701.035(3) CLLawrence, Gregory Brendt, Gregory Lawrence Masonry, Sisters $5,000 701.055(1) NLMarquess, David Patrick, David P. Marquess, Madras $1,000 701.026(2) NLPainting By Us, Inc., Redmond $1,000 701.035(3) CLPerformance Garages LLC, Bend $1,000 701.055(1) CLRedding, Isaac Edwin, Central Exterior, Sisters $5,000 701.055(1) NLStramiello, Michael Anthony, Bend $1,000 701.055(1) NLTackett, William Joseph, Night Wallers Drywall LLC, Bend $600 701.026(1) NLTEAR Construction, Inc., Bend $1,000 087.093(2) CLTEAR Construction, Inc., Bend $100 701.135(1)(b) CLTech Lightweight Concrete, Inc., Bend $5,000 701.055(1) CLTreloggen, Timothy Steven, Tim Treloggen Construction $5,000 701.075(4) CLWells, Jeremy Nathan, Bend $1,000 701.055(1) NL

CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEYCONTRACTOR/ DOING BUSINESS AS/ CITY WHERE VIOLATION OCCURRED PENALTY VIOLATION AS OF OCT 31, 2008–CURRENTLY

LICENSED (CL) or NOT LICENSED (NL)

All in One Contractor, Inc., Salem $1,000 701.035(3) NLAmerican Built Contractors, Inc., Stayton $1,000 701.026(1) CLBarker, Clinton Winford, Corvallis $600 701.026(1) NLBaskins, Bill, Salem $1,000 701.055(1) NLBielenberg, John Douglas, Missouri Ridge Construction, Stayton $1,000 701.035(3) CLBybee & Associates, Inc., Salem $400 701.055(14) CLCopeland Custom Homes, Inc., Salem $1,000 701.055(12) CLCrossen, Justin Wade, Crossen & Sons Construction, McMinnville $1,000 701.026(1) NL

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CONTRACTOR/ DOING BUSINESS AS/ CITY WHERE VIOLATION OCCURRED PENALTY VIOLATION AS OF OCT 31, 2008–CURRENTLYLICENSED (CL) or NOT LICENSED (NL)

CONTRACTOR/ DOING BUSINESS AS/ CITY WHERE VIOLATION OCCURRED PENALTY VIOLATION AS OF OCT 31, 2008–CURRENTLYLICENSED (CL) or NOT LICENSED (NL)

CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY continued

Davidson, Benjamin Nathaniel, Salem $1,000 701.135(1)(f) CLDavidson, Benjamin Nathaniel, Salem $1,000 701.035(3) CLDebernardo, Michael, Michael Debernardo Floor Covering, Stayton $1,000 701.035(3) CLDurango Construction, Inc. Jefferson $1,000 701.035(3) CLEleet Corp, Philomath $1,000 701.035(3) CLEvans, Burley, B & B Services, Mehama $600 701.026(1) NLFrolov, Fred F., Valley Concrete Construction, Salem $1,000 701.026(1) CLGaytan-Martinez, Albe, Salem $1,000 701.055(1) NLGood Earth Homes & Custom Remodel, Inc., Salem $1,000 701.035(3) CLH. A. Schelske & Sons Construction, Inc., Sublimity $200 087.093(2) NLHehn, Jeffrey, Timberline Roofing, Salem $1,000 701.055(1) NLHeng, Samnang, Salem $1,000 701.055(1) NLIngalls, Kobey Lee, Lebanon $400 701.055(14) NLIngalls, Kobey Lee, Lebanon $200 087.093(2) NLJDC Homes LLC, Aumsville $2,000 701.026(2) CLJohnson, William George, Salem $600 701.026(1) NLJones, Johnny Ray, Brownsville $200 087.093(2) NLJones, Johnny Ray, Brownsville $100 701.055(13) NLLotten, Ralph P., Salem $1,000 701.055(1) NLLu, Mung Dat, Mung Construction, Salem $1,000 701.135(1)(c) CLMW Fire Sprinkler Inspection, Inc., Woodburn $5,000 701.055(1) NLNelson, Richard C., Nelson’s Painting $600 701.026(1) NLNieuwsma, Brian Dale, Salem $600 701.026(1) NLNorthwestern Painting LLC, Aumsville $1,000 701.026(1) CLOrtega, Celso Pantoya, Salem $1,000 701.035(3) CLPlatinum Floor Covering, Inc. $2,000 701.035(3) NLPollard, Levi Rhett, Salem $600 701.026(1) NLPrater, Enoch John, Enoch Prater Construction, Salem $1,000 701.135(1)(f) NLPritchard, Gerald Lee, Corvallis $600 701.026(1) NLRaymond K. Janson & Richard W. Janson, The Janson Industries, Salem $1,000 701.055(1) NLRisten, Dewey, D & L Roofing and Parking Lot Maintenance, Salem $1,000 701.055(1) NLTAC Northwest, Carlton $3,000 701.135(1)(d) NLThompson, Steve E., Steve Thompson Painting & Home Improvement , Corvallis $1,000 701.035(3) CLTouchstone Builders, Inc., Albany $10,000 701.055(1) CLWeiland Homes, Inc., Salem $1,000 701.055(1) CLWhitley, Lonney Gale, Starwest Concrete, Keizer $5,000 701.055(1) NLWilliams, Wesley Paul, Salem $1,000 701.026(1) NLWorkman, Travis R., Keizer $5,000 701.026(1) NLZaichenko, Helena, Salem $1,000 701.055(1) NL

COASTAL OREGON

A Team Electrical Services LLC, Depoe Bay $1,000 701.035(3) NLBarrett, Richard Robert, Seaside $5,000 701.026(1) NLBrandel, Steven Earl, Waldport $5,000 701.055(1) NLBrandel, Steven Earl, Waldport $5,000 701.055(1) NLCharity Ann Hope Stillick & William Maxwell Tylor, Astoria $700 701.055(1) NLCrist, Glenn A. Jr., Airtech Central Heating Systems, Seaside $1,000 701.098(1)(e) CLHodgden, Shannon Lyn, North Bend $600 701.026(1) NLHughes, Michael R., Michael Hughes Construction, Astoria $400 701.055(14) NL

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CONTRACTOR/ DOING BUSINESS AS/ CITY WHERE VIOLATION OCCURRED PENALTY VIOLATION AS OF OCT 31, 2008–CURRENTLYLICENSED (CL) or NOT LICENSED (NL)

CONTRACTOR/ DOING BUSINESS AS/ CITY WHERE VIOLATION OCCURRED PENALTY VIOLATION AS OF OCT 31, 2008–CURRENTLYLICENSED (CL) or NOT LICENSED (NL)

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COASTAL OREGON continued

John H. Carson & Elaine Carson, Wheeler $5,000 701.055(1) NLLawrence, Robert Ray, Astoria $5,000 701.055(1) NLLinan, Jose, Lincoln City $1,000 701.055(12) CLMeatzie, Clifford B., Brittons Roofing, Yachats $700 701.055(1) NLPacific Hardwood & Tile LLC, Lincoln City $400 701.055(14) CLPacific Winds Investments LLC, Seaside $1,000 701.035(3) NLPahl, John Bernard, J. Bernard Pahl Construction and Services, Tillamook $1,000 701.055(1) NLPerkins, David Duane, Gleneden Beach $5,000 701.055(1) NLPerpetua Design & Build, Inc., Yachats $5,000 701.055(1) CLRenko Construction LLC, Lincoln City $1,000 701.055(1) NLRupe, Michael, Bandon $1,000 701.055(1) NLSerna, Thomas A., West Coast Empire Homes, Brookings $200 087.093(2) CLSouth Coast Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Coos Bay $1,000 701.035(3) NLStallion Builders LLC, Neotsu $5,000 701.055(1) NLTamerius, Michael Paul, Mike Tamerius Building & Construction Consulting , Seaside $5,000 701.055(1) NLTemple, Lawrence Delano, North Coast Painting & Staining, Rockaway Beach $1,000 701.035(3) NLTerrill, Jacob Eye, Seaside $1,000 701.055(1) NLWalk The Plank LLC, Coquille $200 087.093(2) CLWhite, Curtis Randy, Handy Randy Services, South Beach $1,000 701.035(3) NLWhite, Curtis Randy, Handy Randy Services, South Beach $200 087.093(2) NLWhite, Curtis Randy, Handy Randy Services, South Beach $400 701.055(14) NL

EASTERN OREGON

Adkins, John D., Cool Curbing, Ontario $1,000 701.026(1) NLFinish First LLC, Baker City $1,000 701.055(1) NLGray, David, Prairie City $1,000 701.026(1) NLHill Opportunities, Inc., The Floor Store, Canyon City $50 701.135(1)(b) CLHill Opportunities, Inc., The Floor Store, Canyon City $400 701.055(14) CLJaca Construction, Inc., Baker City $1,000 701.026(2) CLLaizure, Peter, Elkhorn Construction and Concrete, Inc., Joseph $5,000 701.055(1) NLOstrander, Bryan Vaughn, Burns $1,000 701.026(1) NLSocha, Richard, Island City $1,000 701.026(1) NLWagner’s Furniture, Inc., Hines $400 701.055(14) CL

EUGENE/LANE COUNTY AREA

A & S Drywall, Inc., Eugene $200 087.093(2) NLAusten, Terry, Terry’s Treeworks, Florence $700 701.026(1) NLBarto, James Joseph, Eugene $1,000 701.055(1) NLBates, Jason, Creswell $1,000 701.055(1) NLBillington Contractors LLC, Junction City $1,000 701.035(3) NLBurkhardt, Robin L., Cottage Grove $1,000 701.055(1) NLCascade Concrete Designs, Springfield $200 087.093(2) NLCastle, Moshe Wesley Arthur, Pleasant Hill $5,000 701.026(1) NLChampoux Enterprises LLC, Champoux Construction, Eugene $200 087.093(2) NLCortez, Francisco Jose, Springfield $1,000 701.026(1) NLDewsnup, John, Eugene $700 701.026(1) NLDiette, Robert John, Creswell $1,000 701.035(3) CL

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Elite Fence Co., Inc., Eugene $1,000 701.055(1) CLGamble, Jason Robert, Eugene $4,200 701.055(1) NLGuthrie, Jeremiah Mark, Eugene $1,200 701.026(1) NLHelm, Deborah Jeanne, Eugene $5,000 701.055(1) NLJavad Trew & Leaha Trew, Arborpro Tree, Eugene $600 701.055(1) CLLane County Signs, Inc., Eugene $1,000 701.055(1) NLLawler, David Robert, Veneta $1,000 701.055(1) NLLee, Benson Leon, Benson Lee Construction, Eugene $1,000 701.035(3) CLLee, Benson Leon, Benson Lee Construction, Springfield $200 087.093(2) CLMarv Ellis, Inc., Gutter Topper Northwest, Eugene $200 087.093(2) CLNeal, Garrett A., Eugene $600 701.026(1) NLPPL LLC, Florence $2,000 701.055(1) NLRicker, Ward Douglas $1,000 701.035(3) NLSmith, Gerald John, Jerry Smith Services, Cottage Grove $200 087.093(2) CLSoriano Floor Finishing LLC, Creswell $600 701.055(1) CLThe Jag Group LLC, Eugene $1,000 701.035(3) CLTime Equipment Sales, Inc., Eugene $1,000 701.055(1) NL

NORTHERN OREGON

All Phase Construction Services LLC, Happy Valley $200 087.093(2) NLAward Construction & Restoration, Inc., Pendleton $1,000 701.055(1) CLBaird Construction LLC, Molalla $200 087.093(2) NLBarnes, Jason Graham, Jason Barnes Drywall, Hood River $1,000 701.035(3) CLBradley Robert Schmautz & Marcus Blackmon, Estacada $1,000 701.035(3) CLBrown, Michael Lee, Brown Construction, Clatskanie $5,000 701.055(1) NLCopper Basin Construction, Inc., Hermiston $1,000 701.026(2) CLCrystalridge Development, Inc., Boring $100 701.098(1)(b) CLDavid Ralph Capasso & Richard Lewis Olsen, D & S Painting & Construction,Canby $600 701.026(1) NLGeorge, Nick, All Seasons Greens, Canby $1,000 701.026(1) NLGibson, Jason, Justin-Time $1,400 701.026(1) NLGolson, Curtis Lee Jr., CLG Construction, Scappoose $1,000 701.135(1)(k) NLHanson, Douglas Fredrick, Hermiston $1,000 701.035(3) NLHolt, Mike, Hermiston $1,000 701.055(1) NLInternational Remodelers & Builders, Inc., Colton $700 701.055(1) CLJesus Garcia Castro & Jose Ruben Garcia Castro, Hermiston $1,000 701.026(1) NLNW Flooring & Home Improvement, Inc., Scappoose $1,000 701.055(1) CLPatrick Rynearson & Juan Avina, R & A Investments, Pendleton $1,000 701.055(1) NLSchuh, Galen Vern, Schuh’s Hardwood Floors, Pendleton $600 701.026(1) NLThe Cedars Group LLC, Welches $5,000 701.055(1) NLWaldron, George E., Roof Restorations, Rainier $5,000 701.055(1) NLWayne Parkison Installation, Inc., Happy Valley $400 701.055(14) NLWayne Parkison Installation, Inc., Happy Valley $100 701.055(13) NLWestside Drywall, Inc., Molalla $42,000 701.055(12) CL

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Portland Metropolitan Area

A Abbey Mobile Lock & Key, Portland $600 701.055(1) CLA Better Plumbing Co., Inc., A Better Plumbing Co., Portland $100 701.135(1)(b) CLAbed J LLC, Portland $700 701.026(1) NLAlder Creek Building & Remodeling Co., Inc., Barns R Us, Gresham $200 087.093(2) CLAll Ways Painting & Remodeling LLC, Beaverton $200 087.093(2) NLAll Ways Painting & Remodeling LLC, Portland $1,000 701.135(1)(k) NLAll Ways Painting & Remodeling LLC, Portland $700 701.055(1) NLArmas, John, Portland $700 701.026(1) NLArmstrong, Robert Karl, Portland $1,000 701.055(1) NLB & Z Construction LLC, Hillsboro $1,000 701.035(3) CLBaldridge, Robert Paul, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLBall, Brian, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLBarker, Clarence Curtis, Portland $5,000 701.055(1) NLBenchi Homes LLC, Portland $1,000 701.055(1) NLBlind Factory USA LLC, Tigard $1,000 701.055(1) NLBloom, Richard Anders, Portland $5,000 701.055(1) CLBraescu, Vasile, Hillsboro $1,000 701.035(3) NLBrewer, Paul David, Gresham $5,000 701.055(1) NLBrown, Bruce Allen, A Tech Heating & Air Conditioning, Portland $200 087.093(2) CLBrown, Norman R. Jr., Pacific Eagle Construction, Portland $2,000 701.035(3) NLCarrancho, Mark Ernest, Portland $600 701.055(1) NLCarrancho, Mark Ernest, Portland $1,000 701.055(1)` NLCedars Tree Service LLC, Portland $10,000 701.055(1) NLChausse, Jay Alan, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLDavid J. Pursley and Lori Wilhelm, Northwest Home Care & Repair, Portland $5,000 701.055(1) NLDavis, Daniel, Dr. Davis Lock & Safe, Portland $600 701.055(1) CLDelbrueck, Stefanie, Monogram Interior Design LLC, Tigard $5,000 701.055(1) NLDickman, Richard N., Portland $5,000 701.055(1) NLEgan, Gregory George, Egan Building and Renovation, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLElmer, Craig William, Unique Floor Artwork, Portland $700 701.026(1) CLFidencio Nuno & Jessica Yvette Nuno, TBI Installation & Remodeling, Portland $200 087.093(2) CLFladwood, Garth Alan, Portland $1,000 701.055(1) NLFord Development, Inc., Portland $1,000 701.055(1) NLFreedom, Kevin Mitchell, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLGafa, Faalili, E & T Tree Service & Maintenance, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLGeneration Enterprises, Inc., Generation Heating & Cooling, Portland $700 701.026(1) NLGeneration Enterprises, Inc., Generation Heating & Cooling, Portland $700 701.026(1) NLGiga Construction, Inc., Portland $200 087.093(2) CLGunderson, Donald, Oak Crafters, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLHarbold, Daniel J., Portland $600 701.026(1) NLHDS Communications LLC, Portland $10,000 701.055(12) CLHopper, Jennifer, Painters Palette, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLHorn, Brandon Michael, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLInterior Concepts & Design, Inc., Gresham $1,000 701.055(1) NLJEM Construction LLC, Portland $200 087.093(2) NLJRM Subcontractor, Inc., Four Seasons HVAC, Portland $1,000 701.026(1) NLJRW Construction, Inc., Decks by JRW, Gladstone $200 087.093(2) CLLaurkis LLC, Forest Grove $5,000 701.055(1) NLLows, Douglas Wayne, Portland $1,000 701.055(1) NLLutz & Young LLC, Portland $1,000 701.135(1)(f) NLMA Hardwood Floor LLC, Gresham $200 087.093(2) CL

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Mahaffy, Andrew John, Beaverton $700 701.026(1) NLMcCormick, Robert, Pristine Painting, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLMcCright, Larry, Tigard $1,000 701.055(1) NLMEKM Construction LLC $1,000 701.035(3) NLMEKM Construction LLC, Tigard $5,000 701.026(1) NLMichael Schulzki, Inc. $1,000 701.075(4) NLMiller, Michael Chris, Tigard $1,000 701.055(1) NLMorales, Cesar A., Portland $600 701.026(1) NLMVA Construction, Inc., Cornelius $5,000 701.055(1) NLNewbold, Joshua Daniel, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLNewbury, Timothy James, T N R Heating, Portland $1,000 701.135(1)(f) NLNorman Randy Brown Jr. and Les Edgren, Aristocrat Construction, Portland $5,000 701.055(1) NLOR Drywall LLC, Forest Grove $1,000 701.026(1) CLOregon Renovations LLC $1,000 701.035(3) NLOwrey, Jack, Aloha $5,000 701.055(1) NLPadberg, Shane Michael, Portland $3,000 701.026(1) NLPadberg, Shane Michael, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLPanfilov, Dennis Victorovic, Masters Touch Woodwork, Tualatin $1,000 701.035(3) NLPederson, Mark, A Good Locksmith, Portland $600 701.055(1) NLPitman, Ralph Michael, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLPitoai, Toiimoan A., T. A. Tree Service, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLPortland Pioneer Properties LLC, Portland $1,400 701.026(1) NLQuality Craft Construction, Inc., Portland $200 087.093(2) CLQuality Keys, Inc., Tri County Locksmith, Portland $600 701.055(1) CLRichards, Jeffery H., Beaverton $1,000 701.055(1) NLSanchez, Pedro Edixon, Tualatin $1,000 701.055(1) NLSeymour Construction, Inc., Beaverton $200 087.093(2) NLSilva, Filiberto Pablo, Filiberto Pablo Silva Construction, Beaverton $600 701.055(1) NLSkyline Homes & Design, Inc. $1,000 701.035(3) CLSooter, Dale, Arm Roofing Co., Tigard $1,000 701.055(1) NLStine, Kenneth Errol, Stineways Woodworking, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLTalimao, Alofa Soi, Tree Services R Us, Portland $600 701.055(1) NLTalimao, Shirley, Tripple Tree & Home Improvement Gen Contracting , Portland $1,000 701.035(3) NLTaumoeanga, Tavake Tamafua, TNT Concrete & Construction, Portland $400 701.055(14) CLTeam Schnell Sports, Inc., Gold Green Fore U, Portland $600 701.026(1) CLTerrell, Roger, Portland $600 701.026(1) NLThree Sons Drywall, Inc. $42,000 701.055(1) NLTom’s Roofing & General Contractor, Inc., Tom’s Roofing, Portland $200 087.093(2) CLTri County Concrete, Inc., Beaverton $1,000 701.055(1) NLTrinity Carpet Brokers, Inc., Milwaukie $200 701.135(1)(b) CLVaoiva, Kerupi Tuaumu, Flo & Tua’s Tree Trimming Services & Landscape Maintenance , Portland $600 701.026(1) CLVirgen, Pedro, Forest Grove $1,000 701.055(1) NLVosler, Jeremiah D., Oregon Paint Pros, Lake Oswego $600 701.026(1) NLWalk The Plank LLC, Clackamas $400 701.055(14) CLWheeler, Kevin J., Lake Oswego $1,000 701.055(1) NLWood, Edwin Jon, Jon Wood Painting $1,000 701.035(3) CLZepeda, Mario Jimenez, Gaston $5,000 701.055(1 NL

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Southern Oregon

American Home Solutions, Medford $1,000 701.055(1) NLAmes, Daniel N., Medford $1,000 701.035(3) NLAtkin, Anthony, Phoenix $400 701.055(14) NLAtkin, Anthony Douglas, Phoenix $200 087.093(2) NLB N B Construction LLC, Grants Pass $1,000 701.035(3) CLBartlett, Mark Allen, Mark A. Bartlett Construction, Klamath Falls $5,000 701.075(4) NLBellenbaum, Shawn Dayton, Selma $200 087.093(2) NLBlind Factory USA LLC, Medford $1,000 701.055(1) NLBylund & Son Enterprises LLC, Eagle Point $5,000 701.055(1) CLColson, Rodney A., Eagle Point $1,000 701.035(3) CLContreras, Nathaniel V., Grants Pass $1,000 701.135(1)(k) NLDaniella, Thomas, Grants Pass $5,000 701.055(1) NLHall, Fred Donavan, Klamath Falls $1,000 701.055(1) NLHiggins, David Edward, Medford $600 701.026(1) NLJones, Roy Lee Jr., Roy L. Jones Construction, Ashland $1,000 701.135(1)(c) CLKempik, Peter Scott, Jacksonville $1,000 701.055(1) CLMadden, Dustin Ryan, Madden Construction $1,000 701.075(4) NLMecham, Jeffery S., Mecham Construction, Medford $700 701.026(1) NLMorgan, Anthony D.\, Grants Pass $50 701.135(1)(b) NLMyers, David D., Medford $600 701.026(1) NLPierson, Jason Thomas, Jason Pierson Construction, Medford $400 701.055(14) NLPittmon, Darin M., Medford $600 701.026(1) NLPrescott, Alan Michael, Bonanza $100 701.055(13) CLPrescott, Alan Michael, Bonanza $200 087.093(2) CLPrescott, Alan Michael, Bonanza $400 701.055(14) CLPro Comp Construction, Inc., Klamath Falls $1,000 701.055(1) NLSchroeder Homes, Inc., Grants Pass $1,000 701.026(1) NLSprings, James, Medford $600 701.026(1) NLSteven Rex Cooper & Stacey Ann Cooper, Medford $5,000 701.055(1) NLStribling, Kent Blair, Reedsport $400 701.055(14) CLTalley, Alan Lee, Home Masters Remodeling, Winston $5,000 701.055(1) NLThomson, Patricia Brooks, Patricia B. Thomson, Klamath Falls $700 701.055(1) NLTims, Krystal D., Roseburg $600 701.026(1) NLTolle, Bonnie, Medford $600 701.026(1) NLTriple I, Inc., Ashland $1,000 701.135(1)(k) NLULA Development LLC, Grants Pass $1,000 701.055(1) NLWalker, Jack Lee, Medford $600 701.026(1) NLWalter Gerard White & Lendol Willie Dusty Dodd, W. White Asphalt Paving, Tenmile $400 701.055(14) NLWells, Darrell L., Grants Pass $5,000 701.055(1) NLWick, Joseph Anthony, Copper Creations Sales, Central Point $1,000 701.055(1) NLWood, Russell Lee, Eagle Point $1,000 701.055(1) NLWright, Donald Lee Jr., Donald Wright Construction, Reedsport $5,000 701.075(4) NL

701.026(1) Performing work as a contractor without being licensed.701.026(2) Hiring an unlicensed subcontractor.701.035(3) Exempt licensee with employees.701.046(4) Failure to conform to the information provided on the application - Licensed developer performing work.701.046(4) Failure to conform to the information provided on the application - Limited contractor exceeding maximums.701.055(12) (2005) Hiring an unlicensed subcontractor.

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Home Inspector Standards of Behaviorfor Advertising ClarifiedThe Board has amended HomeInspector Standards of Behavior (OAR812-008-0201), effective July 1, 2008.The amended rule provides a clearerexplanation of the accepted methods ofadvertising and defines restrictions onreceiving financial compensation.

The amended rule makes it clear that:

• Home Inspectors are not restrictedfrom advertising their services, oradvertising to recruit employees andpersonnel.

• Home Inspectors cannot directly orindirectly, compensate realty agentsor other parties having a financialinterest in closing or settlement ofreal estate transactions in return forreferrals of home inspections or forbeing included on any list ofpreferred or recommended homeinspectors.

• Home Inspectors can utilize theoffering of discounts, credits, andadd-on services to customers in theiradvertising.

The amended rule also clarifies therestrictions on business activities thatmay involve receiving any form ofcompensation.

• Home Inspectors may not acceptcompensation, directly or indirectly,for recommending contractors,services, or products to customers orother parties having an interest ininspected properties.

• Home Inspectors cannot acceptfinancial or other consideration, suchas material or equipment fromsuppliers, for recommending orpromoting the use of a specificproduct during an inspection.

The entire content of the rule can beread at www.oregon.gov/CCB. Clickon Statutes and Rules.

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701.055(13) (2005) Failure to provide the consumer notification notice.701.055(14) (2005) Failure to have a written contract when project price exceeds $2000.701.075(4) (2005) Failure to conform to the information provided on the application - Limited contractor exceeding maximums.701.075(4) (2005) Failure to conform to the information provided on the application - Working out of category.701.098(1)(b) Licensee violated a rule or order of the board - Failure to include license number on contract or in advertisement701.098(1)(b) Licensee violated a rule or order of the board - Failure to list an assumed business name on license.701.098(1)(b) Licensee violated a rule or order of the board - Failure to list ABN701.098(1)(b) Licensee violated a rule or order of the board - No license number used701.098(1)(c) Knowingly assisting an unlicensed person to act in violation of ORS 701.701.098(1)(d) Lien filed as result of licensee/applicant failing to perform contractual duty to pay money to person claiming the lien.701.098(1)(e) Knowingly providing false information to the board.701.098(1)(g) Number of licensees working on the same task on the same site exceeds maximums.701.098(1)(k) Licensee has engaged in dishonest or fraudulent conduct as a contractor.701.100(1) (2005) Suspension - Violation of ORS 656 - Workers Comp.701.106(1)(j) Suspension - Violation of ORS 656 - Workers Comp.701.135(1)(e) (2005) Knowingly providing false information to the board.701.135(1)(f) (2005) Licensee work on a project where a permit is required and a claim is filed with the board.701.135(1)(k) (2005) Licensee has engaged in dishonest or fraudulent conduct as a contractor.701.305(1) Failure to have a written contract when project price exceeds $2000.701.330(4) Failure to provide the consumer notification notice.87.093(6) Failure to provide Information Notice to homeowner.

The Pacific Locksmith Association(PLA) has asked State RepresentativeLinda Flores (Clackamas) to draftlegislation that will upgrade regulationof the locksmith industry. StateRepresentative John Huffman (TheDalles) will co-sponsor the bill.

The association is seeking stricterlicensing and operating laws.

In 2007, the Better BusinessBureau reported thatlocksmith complaintstatistics rosenationwide by 75%from 2005 to 2006.Consumers reported beingovercharged, charged forunnecessary services, andintimidated.

For more information on the2009 legislation for locksmiths,visit the PLA website atwww.pla-pro.org/. Click on“Public,” then “Legislation.”

Locksmith IndustrySeeks StricterLicensingStandards

Oregon Construction Contractors BoardPO Box 14140700 Summer St. NE, Suite 300Salem, OR 97309-5052

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PAIDSALEM, ORPERMIT #81

What’s the buzz?

Knowing that unlicensed and illegalconstruction activity is bad forconsumers and legitimate contractors,the CCB established the FieldInvestigation Section in 2007, toprovide statewide coverage andimmediate response to complaints ofunlawful activity in the constructionindustry. The staff of 13 includes 11investigators, each assigned to theirown district in the state, where they arepositioned to respond to complaints ofillegal construction activity andconduct random checks of localconstruction sites. Sweeps and stingsare executed to find those involved inunlawful construction activity. TheField Investigation Section also

participates in jointinvestigations with other state, county,and city agencies, some of which leadto the filing of injunctions or criminalcharges.

Since January 1, 2008, the CCB hasconducted 4,220 job site checks, twosweeps, and two sting operations,leading to 490 referrals to the CCB’sEnforcement Section for administrativeaction. There have been a total of 151referrals to other agencies, includingthe Department of Justice, Departmentof Revenue, Oregon EmploymentDivision, Workers CompensationDivision, Building Codes Division, andthe Landscape Contractors Board.

CCB’s Field Investigation Section:Protecting Consumers andLicensed Contractors

MercuryThermostatsAnnualNotification(ORS 701.550)It is against the law for anyperson to install a thermostatcontaining mercury incommercial or residentialbuildings.

This rule does not prohibit theinstallation on thermostatscontaining mercury on industrialequipment used for safetycontrols. (ORS 455.355) (OAR918-440-0510)

The 2001 Oregon Legislaturepassed The Oregon MercuryReduction Act which phased outthe use of mercury in certainconsumer products for whichthere are readily availablealternatives.