The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) is accepting applications for two committee member positions on its Home Inspector Advisory Committee (HIAC). HIAC advises the CCB on home inspector education and testing.

The committee consists of five certified home inspectors, one public representative and the CCB chairperson or designee. Committee members are appointed to three-year terms by the CCB chairperson with advice from agency staff and consent of the board. Committee members are volunteers.

Currently, the CCB is accepting applications for one certified home inspector committee member and one public committee member. Meetings may be held up to four times a year in Salem.

 “The CCB highly values the contributions made by our advisory committees, and appreciates the dedication and commitment of committee members,” says CCB Administrator Craig Smith.

People interested in serving on the committee can request an application by contacting the CCB’s education section at 503-378-4621, ext. 4081.

Applications must be received by October 1, 2010. Applicants will be notified in November of the appointments.

The CCB is a state agency, governed by a nine-member board, that regulates construction contractors and promotes a competitive business environment through education, contractor licensing, dispute resolution and law enforcement.

The new lead-based paint requirements for Oregon are in effect.

Oregon construction contractors that perform renovation on pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities must obtain Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) training and the new Oregon Certified Lead-Based Paint Renovation (LBPR) license now.

Federal action delaying enforcement of the licensing and worker certification portion of the new lead-based paint laws does not affect Oregon’s LBPR program. The Construction Contractors Board (CCB) encourages contractors working in Oregon to obtain the necessary training and the LBPR from the CCB if they work on “target housing” and “child-occupied facilities”.

Contractors can find information on obtaining the LBPR license at:
http://www.oregon.gov/CCB/lead-based-paint.shtml

Beginning August 1, 2010, anyone selling a home with an old, uncertified woodstove will be required to remove and destroy this device. The 2009 Oregon Legislature signed Senate Bill 102 into law requiring the removal of any uncertified woodstove from a home when it is sold. This law is part of a program to help protect Oregonians from uncontrolled wood smoke. Residential wood burning is a significant source of air pollution, including fine particulate and air toxics.

 For more information about this requirement (including a Frequently Asked Questions page), please visit www.deq.state.or.us/aq/burning/woodstoves/heatSmart.htm.

The information below was provided by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

The Construction Contractor Board will increase the CCB license fee for a two-year license from $260 to $325 beginning July 1, 2010.

“We understand the hardship many contractors are experiencing during this economic downturn,” says Craig P. Smith, CCB Administrator. “Increased fees are an added burden,” he acknowledged.

The agency has not increased licensing fees in seven years. During the housing boon in the fall of 2005, licensing fees were lowered from $295 to $260 for a two-year license.

The CCB remains committed to providing contractors and consumers the resources necessary for successful construction projects.

Beginning August 1, 2010, anyone selling a home with an old, uncertified woodstove will be required to remove and destroy this device. The 2009 Oregon Legislature signed Senate Bill 102 into law requiring the removal of any uncertified woodstove from a home when it is sold. This law is part of a program to help protect Oregonians from uncontrolled wood smoke. Residential wood burning is a significant source of air pollution, including fine particulate and air toxics.

 For more information about this requirement (including a Frequently Asked Questions page), please visit www.deq.state.or.us/aq/burning/woodstoves/heatSmart.htm.

The information below was provided by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

The Construction Contractor Board will increase the CCB license fee for a two-year license from $260 to $325 beginning July 1, 2010.

“We understand the hardship many contractors are experiencing during this economic downturn,” says Craig P. Smith, CCB Administrator. “Increased fees are an added burden,” he acknowledged.

The agency has not increased licensing fees in seven years. During the housing boon in the fall of 2005, licensing fees were lowered from $295 to $260 for a two-year license.

The CCB remains committed to providing contractors and consumers the resources necessary for successful construction projects.

The Construction Contractors Board (CCB) reminds contractors that several laws affecting their business become effective on July 1, 2010.

Proper Endorsement:

As you know, in 2007, laws were passed separating the licensing system for residential and commercial construction contractors.

New contractors were required to choose an endorsement beginning July 1, 2008 and existing contractors were transitioned into the new endorsement system during their renewal.

With the transition period coming to an end, all construction contractors must be properly endorsed for the type of structures(s) they perform work on beginning, July 1, 2010.

Nearly all CCB licensees have been transitioned to the new licensing system. However, there are a small number of contractors that have not chosen an endorsement. The CCB sent letters to these businesses along with an endorsement change form.

Contractors that fail to make the change by July 1, 2010, or contractors working on a structure without the proper endorsement, put their business at risk. Violations could result in a civil penalty of up to $5,000.

For information on choosing endorsements, visit the CCB website by clicking on the following link.

http://www.oregon.gov/CCB/Endorsements.shtml

Certified Locksmith:

In 2009, the Oregon Legislature passed a law requiring locksmiths in Oregon to become certified. The locksmith industry supported this law to help protect consumers and increase professionalism.

Beginning July 1, 2010, locksmiths must be certified by CCB and businesses that advertise, offer, or provide locksmith services must:

1. Have a CCB license; and

2. Have the individual performing the locksmith service be certified by the CCB.

For information on becoming a certified locksmith, visit the CCB Website by clicking on the following link.

http://www.oregon.gov/CCB/locksmith.shtml

Workers’ Compensation Required for all Commercial Contractors:

If you are a commercial contractor who previously did not need workers’ compensation insurance, you must now purchase workers’ compensation insurance by July 1, 2010. This requirement is a result of House Bill 3242 passed by the 2007 Legislature.

For more information visit the CCBLog article dated May 6, 2010 by clicking on the link below.

http://ccbed.ccb.state.or.us/BlogEngine.NET/post/2010/05/06/Workerse28099-Comp-Insurance-Now-Required-of-All-Commercial-Contractors.aspx

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