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"The smartest person in the world is the one who knows where to look up the answer."
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Codes, certifications, energy efficiency: There is so much going on right now with Building Codes and Standards, we've given the topic its own web page. See our Building Codes & "Green" web page for more information on code changes, green building, HERS, EnergyUpgradeCA, certification requirements and more.
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Contractors, workers and consumers - it's time to STOP supporting the Underground Economy.
**Contractors: Report unlicensed contractors to Tom Cunningham, Enforcement Officer for the CSLB/Northern Counties. Here is his phone #: 530-712-1358. Click here for the CSLB Report Unlicensed Activity web site. Report wage/labor law violations to the Dept of Industrial Relations. Reports can be anonymous. The Construction Enforcement Coalition, with leadership from CALPASC, is also helping report. Click here to go to the Level the Playing Field page.
** Consumers, the dollar you save will cost you thousand$$$$. Unlicensed contractors don't pay taxes, don't pay workers comp, don't have liabilty insurance and aren't getting a permit. That's why their bid is lower than the legal contractor. They get hurt, it's your problem. They do a lousy job, it's your problem. They take your money, it's your problem. Use a licensed contractor and support the local above-ground economy! www.cslb.ca.gov
** Workers - taking cash under the table doesn't count toward unemployment, social security or work experience. Get hurt? Too bad! Get cheated? Too bad! By working underground you give up all your rights. Demand legal employment - don't take underground cash pay. Turn 'em in - file a Field Enforcement Claim. Click here for info and mail it to to 1031 Howe Street #100, Sacramento, 95825.
Education and enforcement efforts are going on right now:
Department of Labor Standards. Using data shared between agencies and field intelligence staff, DLSE has put construction at the top of their education and enforcement list.
EDD Payroll Tax Construction Enforcement Project. For 2012, the Construction Industry is the high priority target which will get 75% of staff compliance efforts. They are going after employers AND workers involved in cash pay.
State Department of Insurance and County District Attorneys: Underreporting or not carrying workers compensation insurance is the crime of fraud. The Dept of Insurance and District Attorneys are prosecuting it as such.
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| Public Works: Prevailing Wages, Apprentices, LCP | Top of Page |
Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Compliance Monitoring Unit (CMU). Signed into law by the Legislature, the CMU is created to improve adherance to Public Work Labor Law. Has been on hold for regulatory reasons but is expected to get rolling January 2012. Electronic payroll, on-site inspections, faster response to wage challenges, and more. Find out more at www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/cmu/cmu.html
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Off Site Fabrication: Russ Will Mechanical decision reversed on appeal. For now, the state will interpret prevailing wage law consistent with federal prevailing wage law. Read the decision, click here
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| Public Works Toolkit for Awarding Agencies, Contractors and Reference. START HERE! Even if you think you know, double check. "Building Compliance and Community Alliance" Click here |
| Official Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Public Works Enforcement Manual. 115 pages of spellbinding prose! Click here |
| Apprentices on Public Works - OVERVIEW. Includes new rules for Apprentice dispatch. You must call all programs - whether union or merit shop - 72 hours before the apprentice is needed. New 11/2011: Dispatch requests have to be for 8 hour time periods -- no more requests for 1 or 2 hours a day. Learn more: www.dir.ca.gov/das/PublicWorksForms.htm |
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement - Public Works main page. Click here
** See who got busted: penalties, judgements and debarments. Click here and scroll to bottom of page ** |
CA Prevailing wage determinations (Journeymen) Click here
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CA Prevailing wage determinations (Residential) Click here
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Apprentice wage sheets for public works Click here
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Compliance Monitoring Unit www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/cmu/cmu.html
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Certified payroll Click here
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Public Works Coverage Determinations Click here
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| Forms for Public Works: DAS 140, CAC 2, DAS 10 & Contractor Requirements: Click here |
| FEDERAL Prevailing Wage - Davis Bacon Act. General info: Click here |
| FEDERAL Prevailing Wage - Davis Bacon Act, find wage determinations online. www.wdol.gov |
| ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) funded compliance - Special web page to help contractors bidding on, and performing, work funded with ARRA funds: www.dol.gov/esa/whd/recovery/ |
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| Diesel Engine Regulation Information Center: | Top of Page |
| Off Road In-Use Construction Equipment - stay current on the latest revisions. Sign up for email updates (click here) and/or see the Off Road web site. |
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Diesel TRUCKS - stay current: www.arb.ca.gov/enf/diesel.htm
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| Construction Industry Air Quality Coalition (CIAQC) Working on behalf of the construction industry for balance in heavy equipment engine regulations. www.ciaqc.com |
| ON Road Diesel Equipment regulations page on the CARB web site. Click here |
| Portable Diesel Equipment (PERP) regulations page on the CARB web site. Click here |
Get on the ARB's email list of regulation updates: www.arb.ca.gov/listserv
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Butte County Air Quality District (Portable Diesel Engine Regulations): www.bcaqmd.org
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Feather River Air Quality District (Portable Diesel Engine Regulations): www.fraqmd.org
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| Construction Business, General Business, Employer Resources | Top of Page |
Construction Business Resources
General Business and Employer Resources
Training Resources
Codes / Legal Stuff
California law consists of 29 codes covering various subjects, the State Constitution and Statutes. These include Public Contract Code, Business and Professions Code, Health and Safety Code, etc. Look up the code you need at: www.leginfo.ca.gov
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Federal EPA Regulations on lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting requirements: Beginning in April 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. This pretty much applies to all residential general contractors and many trades. Fining contractors is like shooting fish in a barrel. The database of certified contractors/companies is public. Rumor has it the EPA can support itself on the fines collected from contractors...
Find out about the Lead-Paint regulation at the Federal EPA website: http://epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm
Read the Federal EPA pamphlet for contractors on the RRP regulation http://epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovaterightbrochure.pdf
California Deparment of Public Health regulations for contractors in regard to lead-based paint abatement and testing:
Childhool Lead Poisoning Prevention www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/CLPPB/Pages/default.aspx
California Lead Related Construction Program www.cdph.ca.gov/
National Center for Healthy Housing policy webpage on current national efforts in regard to lead-based paint and contractors: www.nchh.org/Policy/National-Policy/
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