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ൺඉඋංඅ 2019 Vඈඅ 9 Iඌඌඎൾ 4 REPORTER Upcoming Events Wednesday, May 15th SDRCA Dinner Meeting Employment Laws June 9 - 11, Las Vegas Western Roofing Expo August 26th SDRCA Annual Golf Classic Funding the Roger D. Urbach Memorial Scholarship Program Rooftop Reporter Page 1 From the President... Inside this Issue: Monthly Safety Bulletin Monthly Financial Report Free Expo Passes Roger D. Urbach Memorial Scholarship Program Employment Increasing Arbitration Final? Dear Members, As mentioned in the April announcements, it has been two years since we have had an update on employment law. Specifically regarding marijuana issues and the workplace, now that the recreational law has been in place for some time, what are the issues facing employers? We will get some very valuable information from the up- coming dinner meeting and perhaps there is even some case law now established to give employers meaningful standards in which to govern their employees. Looking ahead, I am sure you have all seen our new Roger D. Urbach Memorial Scholarship Program roll-out. Most fund- ing will be generated through our Golf Classic, sponsorship opportunities are being sent out this week so be sure to take a look and sign up for a sponsorship to help fund the new pro- gram. Sid Scott, SDRCA President

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2019

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REPORTER

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 15th

SDRCA Dinner Meeting

Employment Laws

June 9 - 11, Las Vegas

Western Roofing Expo

August 26th

SDRCA Annual Golf Classic

Funding the Roger D. Urbach

Memorial Scholarship Program

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From the President... Inside this Issue:

Monthly Safety Bulletin

Monthly Financial Report

Free Expo Passes

Roger D. Urbach Memorial Scholarship Program

Employment Increasing

Arbitration Final?

Dear Members,

As mentioned in the April announcements, it has been two years since we have had an update on employment law.

Specifically regarding marijuana issues and the workplace, now that the recreational law has been in place for some time, what are the issues facing employers?

We will get some very valuable information from the up-coming dinner meeting and perhaps there is even some case law now established to give employers meaningful standards in which to govern their employees.

Looking ahead, I am sure you have all seen our new Roger D. Urbach Memorial Scholarship Program roll-out. Most fund-ing will be generated through our Golf Classic, sponsorship opportunities are being sent out this week so be sure to take a look and sign up for a sponsorship to help fund the new pro-gram.

Sid Scott, SDRCA President

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

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

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The SDRCA Mission Statement:

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

Times, techniques and technology has changed, but the SDRCA Core Values, Code of Ethics, Mission and Vision Statement has not. The 2019 Board of Di-rector Team is committed and dedicated to serving our members and this associa-tion with new education, resources, training and savings for the purpose of helping our members continue a tradition of profitability and professionalism in our industry. It is the intent of this Association to establish and maintain professional standards and prac-tices in the Roofing Industry through education and public awareness. Our members are com-mitted to excellence and they use the benefits offered by the Association to help obtain this goal. The SDRCA encourages you to become fully aware of the potential problems of dealing with an unli-censed, uninsured roofer.

The SDRCA was formed in 1957 to preserve and promote the art of roofing application. SDRCA members recognize that after 61 years of innovation in roofing technology and application, the fol-lowing goals are as meaningful and relevant today as they were yesterday and will be tomorrow.

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

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

industry as well as my own business.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Construction Employment Increases in 275 Metro Areas Year Over Year

Demand for construction in most parts of the country appears to be out-pacing the supply of qualified workers for hire, the Associated General Con-tractors of America finds.

This article originally appeared on the REMODELING website.

Construction employment grew in 76% of metro areas analyzed by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) from January 2018 to January 2019, accord-ing to a report from the agency. Employment grew in 275 metro areas in the past 12 months, while it declined in 39 of the 358 analyzed metro areas, the AGC finds.

“While construction hiring remained very widespread through January, industry employment gains nationally slowed in February—possibly an indication that the pool of qualified workers has dried up in many markets,” the association's chief economist Ken Simonson said in a public statement. “It will be hard to match this level of employment gains when the unemployment rate is setting new lows in much of the nation and job openings in construction are at all-time highs.”

The Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, Ariz., Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, Ga., Hou-ston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas, and Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas, metro are-as added the most construction jobs in pure numbers in the 12-month period from January 2018 to January 2019. Chico, Calif., St. Cloud, Minn., Midland, Texas, and Cleveland-Elyria, Ohio, added the highest percentage of construction jobs during the same 12-month period.

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif., and Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, Calif., reported the greatest employment declines in pure numbers during the past 12 months, while Danville, Ill., Bloomington, Ill., and Niles-Benton Harbor, Mich., re-ported the largest percentage declines in employment in the past 12 months.

This information was provided by:

Dan Dallenbach

Territory Sales Manager

Roofmaster Products Company

Cell: 951-217-0838

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Market Outlook for 2019: Uncertainty is Certain Jack Loehr, Edward Jones 6050 Santo Rd., Ste. 140, San Diego, CA 92124

"What Can You Do With Your Tax Refund? We’re getting close to the tax-filing deadline. For many of us, this means it’s that time of year when we get our biggest financial windfall – a tax refund. If you have recently received a refund, or are expecting to get one in the next few weeks, what should you do with it? Of course, you could just spend the money on something you want, but if you’d like to maximize the financial benefits from your refund, you might want to consider other options, including the following: Invest the money. In 2018, the average tax refund was about $2,700. For this year, it might be somewhat lower, due to changes in the tax laws and the failure of taxpayers to adjust their withholdings in response. However, if you were to receive in the neighborhood of $2,700, you’d be almost halfway to the annual IRA contribution limit, which, in 2019, is $6,000. (If you’re 50 or older, you can put in up to $7,000). If you have already “maxed out” on your IRA, you could use your refund to fill in gaps you may have in other parts of your investment portfolio. Pay insurance premiums. Let’s face it – nobody really likes paying insurance premiums. Yet, if you have anyone depending on you, you will certainly need life insurance, and possi-bly disability insurance as well. And if you want to help protect your financial resources lat-er in life from threats such as an extended – and hugely expensive – stay in a nursing home, you also may want to consider long-term care insurance. Your tax refund could help pay for some of these premiums, boosting your cash flow during the months you would normally be making these payments. Contribute to a college fund. It’s never too soon to begin saving for college, which has grown increasingly expensive over the last several years. So, if you have young children, you may want to think about investing some or all of your refund into a college-savings account, such as a tax-advantaged 529 plan. Pay off debts. You might be able to use your refund to pay down some debts – or per-haps even pay off some of your smaller ones. The lower your monthly debt load, the more money you will have available to invest for the future. Keep in mind, though, that you might not want to look at all debts in the same way. For example, putting extra money to-ward your mortgage might help you pay it off faster, but you’ll also be funding an asset – namely, your house – that might not provide you with the same liquidity as you can get from investments such as stocks and bonds. Help build an emergency fund. By building an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, you can help yourself avoid dipping into your long-term investments to pay for large, unplanned-for bills, such as a major car repair or an expen-sive dental procedure. Your tax refund could help build such a fund, with the money ideally being placed in low-risk, liquid vehicles. Clearly, you can help yourself make progress toward a number of your financial goals with your tax refund – so put it to good use. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Performance Bonds

By Patricia Mosteller, Pacific United Insurance

Welcome to the 2nd quarter of 2019! Many small businesses in the roofing industry have experi-enced 10 – 20% growth in the 1st quarter of 2019 compared to the 1st quarter in 2018.

With the growth comes more companies and government agencies being cautious in who they hire to perform larger commercial jobs and we’ve seen in increase in requests for Performance Bonds.

This ensures that the contractor has the financial strength for labor, materials, etc in order to com-plete the project. Many times, this request will come from the building owner, cities and various government entities.

Remember to keep your books up-to-date in order to generate the required financials (P&L state-ments, Balance Sheets, etc) and have the copy of the contract ready to go in order to obtain the Per-formance Bond.

Cost is approximately 2 – 4% of the contract value, depending on credit. Collateral may be required as well in order to procure the bond.

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April 2019 Safety Corner

OSHA Announces National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction from May 6-10, 2019. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 366 of the 971 construction fatalities recorded in 2017 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries.

What is a Safety Stand-Down? A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to focus on "Fall Hazards" and reinforcing the importance of "Fall Prevention". Employers of companies not exposed to fall hazards, can also use this opportunity to have a conversation with employees about the other job hazards they face, protective methods, and the company's safety policies and goals. It can also be an opportunity for employees to talk to management about fall and

other job hazards they see. More details on the OSHA website: https://www.osha.gov/StopFallsStandDown/

How to Conduct a Safety Stand-Down and FAQ's Companies can conduct a Safety Stand-Down by taking a break to have a toolbox talk or another safety activity such as conducting safety equipment inspections, developing rescue plans, or discussing job specific hazards. Managers are encouraged to plan a stand-down that works best for their workplace anytime. OSHA

also hosts an Events page with events that are free and open to the public to help employers and employees

find events in your area.

Suggestions to Prepare for a Successful Safety Stand-Down > Try to start early. Designate a coordinator to organize the stand-down. If you have multiple work sites, identify the team that will lead the stand-down at each site.

> Think about asking your subcontractors, owner, architects, engineers, or other business partners associated with your project to participate in the stand-down.

> Consider reviewing your fall prevention program. This will help provide a more effective stand-down.

> What types of falls could happen: • Falls from ladders • Falls from a roof • Falls from a scaffold • Falls down stairs • Falls through a floor or roof opening • Falls through a fragile roof surface • Falls from tripping hazards • Falls through skylights

> What needs improvement? Is your program meeting its goals? Are you experiencing fatalities, injuries, or near misses? Are employees aware of the company's fall protection procedures? What training have you provided to your employees? Does it need revision? What equipment have you provided to your employees? Is better equipment available?

> Develop presentations or activities that will meet your needs. Decide what information will be best for your workplace and employees. The meeting should provide information to employees about hazards, protective methods, and the company’s safety policies, goals and expectations. Hands-on exercises (a worksite walk-around, equipment checks, etc.) can increase retention.

> Decide when to hold the stand-down and how long it will last. Decide if the stand-down will take place over a break, a lunch period, or some other time.

> Promote the stand-down. Try to make it interesting to employees. Some employers find that serving snacks increases participation.

> Hold your stand-down. Try to make it positive and interactive. Let employees talk about their experiences and encourage them to make suggestions.

> Follow up. If you learned something that could improve your fall prevention program, consider making changes and implement new safety training.

The mission of the San Diego Roofing Contractors’ Association is to establish and maintain professional standards and practices in the roofing industry through education and public awareness.

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How to Deliver Toolbox Talks That Can Improve On-the-Job Safety in the Construction Industry

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Solar Energy: Safety Risks and Their Prevention

Installing solar systems and working with and around solar panels is a risky business. Lifting and arranging unwieldy solar panels, the potential for falls off many-storied rooftops, panels that heat up as soon as they’re uncovered – these are some of the serious hazards that solar workers face. They’re also subject to the risks of traditional roofing, carpentry and electrical trades which some of the most injury prone occupations around. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to implement safety training and protection for their employees. Many solar installation companies have taken OSHA’s requirements a step farther by creating a manual of their own that details the specific measures they require to manage solar energy safely. Safety issues are common for solar installations, but proactively putting preventive measures in place can help mitigate on-the-job injuries.

Every Worksite Presents Different Risks

No two worksites are the same. Before a solar installation begins, it’s essential for the installer to visit the site, identify the safety risks and develop specific plans for addressing them. Plans should include: • Equipment to be used for safe lifting and handling of solar panels. • Type and size of ladders and scaffolding if needed for project. • Fall protection for rooftop work. • Personal protective equipment for each installer. • All equipment needed for the job should be inspected and verified to be in good working order before being brought to the worksite.

Lifting and Handling Solar Panels Solar panels are heavy and awkward to lift and carry. Loading and unloading panels from trucks and onto roofs can cause strains, sprains, muscle pulls and back injuries as well as cumulative trauma that can stress the spine. The panels can also heat up quickly when exposed to sunlight, causing burns if not handled safely. Safety measures for roofing and solar workers: • Lift each solar panel with at least two people while applying safe lifting techniques. • Transport solar panels onto and around the work site using mobile carts or forklifts. • Never climb ladders while carrying solar panels. To get solar panels onto rooftops, use properly inspected cranes, hoists or ladder-based winch systems. • Cover panels with an opaque sheet to prevent heat buildup and photovoltaic generation. • Always wear gloves when handling panels.

Ladder Safety Solar construction often involves working on roofs and from ladders. Choosing the right ladder and using it properly are essential. Safety measures for roofing and solar workers: • Select the ladder that best suits the need for access – whether a stepladder, straight ladder or extension ladder. Straight or extension ladders should extend a minimum of three feet above the rung that the worker will stand upon. • Select the right ladder material. Aluminum and metal ladders are the most commonly used today and may have their place on the job, but they’re a serious hazard near power lines or electrical work. Use a fiberglass ladder with non-conductive side rails near power sources. • Place the ladder on dry, level ground removed from walkways and doorways, and at least 10 feet from power lines and secure it to the ground or rooftop.

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Trips and Falls Trips and falls are a common hazard of all construction jobs, including solar. They can happen anywhere on the jobsite, especially off roofs or ladders. Rooftops solar installations are especially hazardous because the work space diminishes as more panels are installed, increasing the risk of falls. Safety measures for roofing and solar workers: • Keep all work areas dry and clear of obstructions. • For fall distances of six feet or more, take one of three protective measures: install guardrails around ledges, sunroofs or skylights; use safety nets; or provide each employee with a body harness that is anchored to the rooftop to arrest a potential fall. • Cover holes on rooftops, including skylights, and on ground-level work surfaces.

Solar Electrical Safety Solar electric (photovoltaic or PV) systems include several components that conduct electricity: the PV solar array, an inverter that converts the panel’s direct current to alternating current, and other essential system parts. When any of these components are “live” with electricity generated by the sun’s energy, they can cause injuries associated with electric shock and arc-flash. Even low-light conditions can create sufficient voltage to cause injury. It’s also important to recognize that with PV systems, electricity comes from two sources: the utility company and the solar array that is absorbing the sun’s light. Even when a building’s main breaker is shut off, the PV system will continue to produce power. This makes isolating the power source more difficult, and requires extra caution on the part of the solar worker. Safety measures for roofing and solar workers: • Cover the solar array with an opaque sheet to “turn off” the sun’s light. • Treat the wiring coming from a solar PV array with the same caution as a utility power line. Use a meter or circuit test device to ensure that all circuits are de-energized before working on them. • Lock out the power on systems that can be locked out. Tag all circuits you’re working on at points where that equipment or circuit can be energized. • Never disconnect PV module connectors or other associated PV wiring when it is under load.

Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment is an essential part of every solar installation. It’s the employer’s job to assess the workplace for hazards and provide the PPE deemed necessary for the employee’s safety. Hard hats, gloves and steel-toed shoes with rubber soles are among the commonly required PPE for solar projects. Employees are in turn responsible for using PPE in accordance with their employer’s instructions, maintaining it in a safe and reliable condition and requesting replacements when necessary. Risk is part of running any business, but when it comes to an employee’s safety and health, risk should be avoided at all cost. Proactive safety planning and its successful implementation on the job can help ensure that

accidents don’t happen.

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Arbitration Is Not Always Final By Bruce D. Rudman, Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman

Most of the time the articles that we publish are about cases that come across our desk in what are called the "advance sheets" from a newspaper or publication that is dedicated to law-yers. In this case, we recently appeared before the Court of Appeal in a matter that resulted in an unpublished case, which means that our case cannot be used as authority in another case, but which was based upon legal precedents set by prior cases before the Court. At issue in the case was whether an arbitrator could properly determine that an entity did not require a con-tractor's license and award that entity money under a contract, where the contention that was being made was that a license was required.

Without giving away any names, at issue was a company that would assemble and install, including anchoring to a floor, large trampolines for a sports facility. These trampolines were the size of a warehouse. They were assembled and bolted to the floor. The company also as-sembled some ramps and other miscellaneous work. When the owner of the facility decided that they were unhappy with the work, they filed suit not only for breach of contract, but for dis-gorgement, seeking all money paid to the unlicensed entity.

The entity filed a Petition in the Court to Compel Binding Arbitration. This was objected to on the licensure issue. The Superior Court had held that the matter could go to Arbitration but then the Court would have the ability to review any ultimate award. The matter went to Arbitra-tion and a retired Judge found that the supplier and installer was selling finished work, and therefore exempt from the license law. It was vigorously argued that the item did not qualify as a finished work. Indeed, just the labor to install the equipment was valued at more than $30,000, and the labor was not incidental and supplemental to the installation of other types of finished goods such as a refrigerator, washer and dryer, or even a prefabricated all-in-one kitchen unit when it's simply hooked up to water and a drain.

After the Award was issued, our office filed a Petition to Vacate (set aside the Award). We argued that the case law in California, including three prominent decisions, holds that an Arbitrator does not have the power to determine an issue of public policy. More specifi-cally, an Arbitrator cannot enforce a contract that is illegal because it was with an unlicensed person. There technically is also a fourth case, which held the unlicensed person cannot rely on the other cases to set aside an Award when it loses.

Of the four cases, three concerned the contractors' license law. In each one, for vari-ous reasons, unlicensed persons were initially allowed to enforce an Agreement through Arbi-tration. However, awards in favor of the unlicensed persons were reversed in each case. In the fourth case, taking a different slant, an unlicensed contractor lost in arbitration tried to argue that the fact that the unlicensed contracting was at issue should prevent the award against it from enforcement. The Court of Appeal held that the unlicensed person could not avoid the illegality of their contract and therefore an Award against an unlicensed person would be en-forced but an Award in favor of an unlicensed person allowing that person to collect would not. It was universally held that only a Court can determine whether a license is required or whether an exemption applies, and not an Arbitrator.

The impact of this case is that if you are in arbitration or litigation with a person that you deem to be unlicensed, you may actually be able to argue the matter twice. If it goes to Arbitra-tion, a court has the power to review the determination in a new Evidentiary Hearing to deter-mine whether the Arbitrator was wrong in awarding money to an unlicensed person. Obviously, if the Court agrees that licensure was not required, then the unlicensed person may be able to collect. But if a license is required, they cannot enforce their improper contract either through the Courts or arbitration.

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RM 13hp Roof Saw $3,295.00**

[P/N 490553]

Zurn Universal C.I. Dome $55.00

[P/N 157811]

DIABLO 50’

Retractable $709.00

[P/N 412334]

DAN DALLENBACH Mobile: 951-217-0838 Email: [email protected]

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2019 Board of Directors

Sid Scott, President James Adams, Vice President Cindy Molina, Sec/Tres.

Premier Roofing CA, Inc. San Diego County Roofing RSI Roofing

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

Parra Building Consultants SG Wholesale Pacific United Insurance

Scott Widdes, Director Dawn Shaw, Director Dan Dallenbach, Director

CertainTeed Eagle Roofing Products Roofmaster Products

Jacob Synecky, Director Tiffany Suwa, Director Jack Loehr, Director

GAF Eberhard Benton Roofing Edward Jones

Eric Richardson, Immediate Past President

Roofing Specialists of San Diego

Thank You to the 2019 Advocate Sponsors

Diamond Emerald Pearl

SDRCA Contact Information

PO Box 1328, Solana Beach, CA 92075

888-825-0621 Phone/Fax, [email protected], www.SDRCA.com

The SDRCA wishes to Thank our contributing Sponsors. The ability to bring ongoing, valuable educational, social and professional benefits and training is dependent upon our sponsors. We look forward to the new spon-sorships and training opportunities 2019 will bring our members.