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Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe

OCTOBER 2015

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THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF CATT

CATT Mixer August 12

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erguson’s Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery in the Pioneer Commerce Center was the place to be August 12 as dozens of CATT members and friends played “Ferguson-themed” games, ate great food, and won awesome raffle prizes. What seemed like a never-ending supply of grilled tri tip (thanks to Sierra Meat Company and James Mabry with Lynx Grill) started the meal, to be finished off by huge slices of watermelon and an array of delicious pies.

No one left hungry!

Attendees at the August 12 Mixer got a real treat when inspecting the fancy Lynx BBQ – the “Smart BBQ” talked to them! That’s right—a “smart” BBQ with an all-weather, built-in computer made its debut! It was a crowd pleaser just by itself!

The CATT Mixer Committee held a special raffle for those members who had attended two or more mixers. Those loyal Mixer goers were in a drawing for $50 cash. On the fourth name drawn (the first three were not present), Cindy O’Connor with GutterGlove of Nevada County was the big winner.

Thanks to Ferguson for hosting this Mixer and to these generous Mixer Donors for their support: Andersen Windows, CORE Construction Management, Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe Truckee, Meridian Concrete, Sierra Meat & Seafood, Signature Landscapes, Simpson StrongTie, Spirit Tahoe Interior Design, and Soil Tech Environmental And thanks to these members and supporters for providing raffle prizes: Andersen Windows, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Lombardi Insurance Solutions, Lynx, Mountain Comfort Furnishings & Design, Reno Truss, ServPro, Signature Landscapes, Simpson StrongTie, Studio B6, Tri Counties Bank, and Waddell & Reed

Photos clockwise: Ring Toss–Dr. Barry Triestman (left) tries his luck as CATT Board Member Rich Loverde (center) and Barry’s mom Blandine Triestman look on; TP Toss– Colette Fonseca with Spirit Tahoe Interior Design gives the TP a toss while Dana Ellis (Reno Truss), Gina Bennett (US Bank), and Sean Barry (Andersen Windows) watch; Pies Pies and More Pies (L to R): Kim English (Ferguson), Ken Fielding (North Lake Plumbing), and John Wolfe (Precision Flooring)

IN THIS ISSUE...

A Note from the President

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Membership News

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Executive Director Column

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C.A.T.T. Community Project Update

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CATT Calendar

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Truckee Building & Safety Division News

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Member News

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Q&A for Contractors

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Local Government Affairs Committee

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Welcome New Members

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Membership Orientation – Oct. 20 Christmas Holiday Party Registration – Dec. 11 2016 Guide Ad Flyer

Classified Ads

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CATT Stats/CATT Jobs to Bid & Permit #s

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SEE INSIDE

CATT Mixer

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Training/Education 5

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A NOTE FROM THE

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October CATT Calendar

All activities are at the CATT office unless otherwise noted.

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here are so many things to be excited about and get involved with your organization. The annual CATT Christmas Holiday Party is in full swing for the Hyatt in Incline Village. The party provides great opportunities to make your presence known amongst your fellow members and the public at large. This year’s party has some exciting new things to see and enjoy. It’s absolutely a prestigious event and a great way to show your clients or staff what success you’re a part of and how you make a difference in the community.

How about all the mixers and seminars CATT has organized this year! The networking and education that’s been produced has supplied all of our members with so many great opportunities to save in education and training for employees and staff. I’ve personally made great new connections amongst our members at the mixers to source CATT member services and new clients.

A special thank you to our members who have done such a great job putting events together. They work very hard to put the best of member benefits together for members and their service to CATT is commendable!

Please contact CATT staff or myself to see how you as a member can best benefit from involvement with any number of our committees that help make our organization a front runner in the industry!

October 2 – Award Nominations Close October 2 – Board Ballots Mailed to Members October 2 – Budget Committee Meeting October 5 – CATT Board Meeting October 8 – Membership Committee Meeting October 8 – Mixer at The Rock in Truckee October 13 – Christmas Holiday Party Committee Meeting October 19 – Web Voting for Individual Awards Opens October 19 – Local Government Affairs Committee Meeting October 20 – Member Orientation at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Truckee October 27 – Christmas Holiday Party Committee Meeting October 30 – Board Voting Ends

CATT Executive Director Pat Davison visits the sights in Yellowstone National Park

Joshua Root

Executive Director COLUMN

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all is here and with it comes member voting for the Individual Awards. Voting opens October 19 and ends November 16. Please take a couple of minutes and go to the CATT website (www.ca-tt.com) to cast your vote for Builder, Sub-Contractor, Professional, Supplier, Volunteer, and New Member of the Year.

Thanks to these CATT members who helped me with selecting the future publisher for the CATT Guide: Gary Crosswhite (Meridian Concrete), Michelle Erskine (Erskine Commercial Photography), Greg Haupert (Sierra Integrated Systems), and Justin Scharp (The Real Graphic Source). These members not only proofed the Request for Proposal before it went out but they participated in interviews with four prospective publishers and held a conference call afterward to make a selection.

Last, but not least, thanks to Joan Jones (Jones Corda Construction) for helping the Tahoe City PUD as a representative of CATT. Joan was part of a panel conducting interviews for the TCPUD Compliance Services Supervisor position.

Please do not hesitate to contact me (530-550-9999 or pat@ca-tt.com) if you have any questions about CATT activities or programs.

Member News New CATT member Keith Yates Design, acoustic designers and engineers of private theaters, precision listening rooms, media rooms and acousticallychallenged common areas, is pleased to announce the launch of their new web site. Showcasing a portfolio of completed private theaters and detailing their architectural design and science-based process, this new site explains Keith Yates Design’s role among the client, builder, architect and A/V integrator. Go to www. keithyates.com and check it out!

The “Nevada Builders Alliance (NBA)” is the new name of a group that had been known as the Builders Association of Western Nevada. NBA was originally established in 1966 as the Ormsby County Builders’ Association by a handful of builders looking to protect the interests of a growing industry. Throughout the years, the organization has evolved several times. Their website states, “On the eve of our 50-year anniversary, it is time to evolve once again. With over 700 member companies representing tens of thousands of hard-working Nevadans in every corner of the state, we have grown to become the Nevada Builders Alliance.” NBA is a CATT reciprocal member. Happy 50th Birthday to NBA!

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Local Government Affairs Committee (LGAC) CATT LGAC Meeting Dates and Speakers: October 19

November 16

December 21

Placer County Chief Building Official Tim Wegner followed by North Tahoe resident Randy Hill Squaw Valley PSD Chairman Dale Cox followed by Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD) 2nd Annual Meeting Town of Truckee Chief Building Official Johnny Goetz

The next LGAC meeting is Monday, October 19, 4:00 p.m., here at the CATT office. Placer County CBO Tim Wegner is the first speaker. Tim will update attendees on Building Department issues, including the crawl space ventilation issue. The other speaker is Randy Hill. Randy will describe his efforts to examine the feasibility of a combined utility/ fire service district covering the Placer County portion of the North Shore. This proposal affects three existing special districts: North Tahoe Public Utility District, Tahoe City Public Utility District, and North Tahoe Fire Protection District.

Any CATT member is welcome to attend LGAC meetings. Please contact CATT Executive Director Pat Davison 530-550-9999 or pat@catt.com for more information about LGAC issues or activities.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOUND Self leveling rotary level. Contact Jeff Denis with Truckee Tahoe Propane to identify and retrieve 530-587-3578.

FOR SALE #1 5/8” x 24” all heart Redwood taper-sawn shakes. Random width. 5 BND = SQ@10” exp. 239 BND available. $43.34 cost per BND + tax. Contact Maurio at Washoe Building Supply 775-691-9633 or maurio_ mattice@sbcglobal.net.

FOR RENT Gradall. 45 FT reach with truss boom and 1 yard bucket. Great for backfill. Contact Jude at 530-567-5150.

FOR SALE Reclaimed Barnwood in stock. White Oak and Douglas Fir all shapes and sizes. Circular sawn and hand hewn. Full service millwork shop can transform to cabinetry, doors, flooring, wall paneling. Starting @ $5 bd/ft. Located in Tahoe City. Contact Alex at Finishing Touch Carpentry 530-362-6700.

Update on Truckee Traffic Fees

Through the generosity of several donors, CATT was able to hire an outside consultant to review the Town of Truckee Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Update currently underway. Traffic Impact Fees are paid by new development each time a building permit is pulled. The current Town TIF rate is $5,926 for a new single family residence. TIF amounts vary by land use. The fees are used to pay for roadway and intersection improvements to maintain an acceptable Level of Service and avoid failure due to new growth. The fees cannot be used to remedy an existing deficiency. The current list of projects funded by the TIF includes 17 intersections, 7 roadways, plus improvements in a jurisdictional fee share with Eastern Placer County.

The Town General Plan states that Donner Pass Road will be maintained as a three lane roadway (two lanes of traffic with a left turn lane). The intent is to preserve Truckee’s “community character.”

As growth generates more vehicles, Donner Pass Road in the Gateway area will fail on a more constant basis. That failure necessitates the construction of the Pioneer Trail/Bridge Street extension as an alternate roadway. The Town position has been that 100% of the $24+ million cost to build the Pioneer Trail/Bridge Street extension should be paid for by new development. The cost to construct the Pioneer Trail/Bridge Street extension has represented about 30% of all project costs on the TIF list.

CATT has long believed that the Pioneer Trail/Bridge Street extension, aka the 3rd Tahoe Donner connector, should be looked at differently because there appears to be an existing deficiency with capacity and emergency access. This is an issue of “fairness”—who should pay for the Pioneer Trail/Bridge Street improvement?

CATT’s consultant, DPFG, identified a different cost share allocation for the Pioneer Trail/Bridge Street extension. DPFG’s allocation proposes 35% to be paid for by TIF with 65% to be paid for by the Town or non-TIF monies. This is the CATT position. The split is simply based on the current Buildout ratio where approximately 65% of the Town’s residential and non-residential buildout has occurred with 35% of the residential and non-residential construction still to come. CATT Executive Director Pat Davison presented the DPFG memo with 35/65 split to the Town’s TIF Advisory Group on September 23.

Pat also presented a low end scenario that uses the degree of failure of Donner Pass Road as the basis of the cost split. That split uses an 8.25% allocation to be paid for by new development with 91.75% to be paid for by Town or non-TIF monies. The Town’s

FOR RENT Storage Yard, ideal for landscapers and excavators, near Tahoe Donner. $600/month. Contact Eric at 530-412-2100 or breamer@ sbcglobal.net.

WANTED Reclaimed full light French doors 5’ or 6.’ Prefer security hinges with exterior swing. If available, contact Julie at 775-833-3388 or julie@ elisefett.com.

FOR SALE Three section brand new Jeld-Wen sliding glass door. Door opens from right to left from the outside. Installed but never used because opened in wrong direction for house. $1,800 OBO (retails for $5,000). Contact Julie 775-833-3388 or julie@elisefett.com.

FOR SALE Full 1”, VG, D/F, clear, reclaimed bleacher seating, beautiful stock. Approximately 6,000 sq ft., 14’ to 16’ lengths. Call for pricing 530587-3700.

FOR SALE Land in Verdi, CA. 5 Buildable lots ranging from 1.49 to 4.8 acres. All with utilities including water. Level building pads at entrance to Toiyabe National Forest. From $110,000 to $240,000. Owner Financing available OAC. Contact Mitch at 530-308-9124 (call or text) or Mitch@ MitchClarin.com.

FOR SALE Rough Sawn Douglas Fir Arched Glu-lams: 3 @ 5-1/8”x12”x10’ RS (10’4” radius), retail value $1,236 each; 4 @ 5-1/8”x12”x12’ RS (7’ radius), retail value $1,436 each; 1 @ 5-1/8”x 9”x12’ RS (10’9” radius), retail value $755. Please call 530-587-4000 and ask for Jim or email Jim@ marktannerconstruction.com to make an offer.

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS Do you have left-over construction materials taking up space at your shop, office, job site, or personal garage? We can help by picking up your surplus of usable materials for FREE, so you don’t have to pay to dump it all! Items could be, but are not limited to: lumber, hardware, tile/stone, plumbing & electrical supplies, furniture, working appliances, and more (but, please no junk). Email DLP Construction & Painting, Inc. at dp@dlptahoe.com with a list of the items for pick-up and a location of the items. $ MONEY TO LEND Great rates, small amounts available for your clients’ remodels or additions, bridge loans, your autos, tools, etc. Contact Mitch at 530-308-9124 or Mitch@MitchClarin.com.

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TRAINING/EDUCATION Paint and Anodized Exterior Finishes for Windows and Doors

Market Your Business Online

Tuesday, October 13 | 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Lunch provided by CATT Website Committee CATT Office: 12313 Soaring Wy., Ste. 1G, Truckee This class is presented by CATT Member Architect Mason Kirby. Want to advertise your business online? This class identifies types of online advertising, how to develop a realistic budget, how to build and manage your campaign, and how to measure your return on investment. Free to CATT Members/$10 charge for Non-Members.

REGISTER: CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard 530-550-9999; info@ca-tt.com

Tuesday, October 6 | 9:00–10:00 a.m.

CATT Office: 12313 Soaring Wy., Ste. 1G, Truckee This class is presented by CATT Member Accent Window. This course identifies the key ingredients and characteristics of the different types of paints finishes available on aluminum along with the limitations of each. AAMA paint standards and test methods for each type of paint finish are defined. It provides information to help in the selection and specification of the appropriate finish according to project and job application. It outlines the manufacturing process of painting and anodizing of aluminum.

Free to CATT Members/$10 charge for NonMembers.

REGISTER: CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard 530-550-9999; info@ca-tt.com

NEW members that pre-pay their 2016 dues in October 2015 will receive the last three months of 2015 free. What a great deal! Get 15 months of membership for the price of 12! This means the new member will get all the CATT benefits now instead of waiting for January 1, 2016. These benefits include: Company name displayed in two listings on the CATT website, exclusive Job-to-Bid notices, CATT monthly newsletters and emails, the right to vote for CATT Board members, nominate and vote in the Awards program, plus many more awesome benefits and services (display business cards in the office, use the conference room, discounts, etc.).

Notify all your business associates who are not CATT members yet – this is the time to save some money and join the only organization representing the interests of the construction industry in the Truckee Tahoe area.

Contact Membership and Event Coordinator, Peg Friesen, at the CATT office for more information or to obtain a membership application for this special deal, 530-550-9999 or memberinfo@ca-tt.com.

Paint Drop-Off Event for Households and Businesses in the Truckee Area - It’s Free!

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Member Orientation Oct. 20

Are you making the most of your CATT membership? Learn how to maximize your membership at the upcoming Member Orientation on Tuesday, October 20th from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe Truckee, 11951 Highway 267, Truckee. All existing, new, or prospective members are encouraged to attend. Light appetizers, a prize drawing, networking, and free stuff for each attendee are all part of the orientation too! Bring your prospective members to the orientation and we’ll take it from there!

WHAT PAINT PRODUCTS CAN YOU BRING? Rain or shine, we’re holding a special paint drop-off event for Truckee and the surrounding area. You may bring most types of paint, stain and varnish. Businesses that generate less than 220 pounds (about 20-30 gallons) of hazardous waste per month may bring any amount of latex or oil-based paint. Businesses that generate more than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month may bring any amount of latex paint, but they cannot bring oil-based paint to this event.

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Containers must have original labels.

This event is for the following products only:

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House paint and primers (latex or oil-based) Stains Deck and concrete sealers Clear finishes (e.g., varnishes, shellac)

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Tuesday, November 3 | 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Lunch provided.

CATT Office: 12313 Soaring Wy., Ste. 1G, Truckee This class is presented by CATT Member Architect Mason Kirby. The class will detail how to build and manage a Houzz portfolio, generate leads and gain customers. In addition, Mason will describe his experience advertising on Houzz and his results. Bring your laptop or tablet to follow along. After the class, there will be time allotted for one-on-one support building your business’ Houzz portfolio. Free to CATT Members/$10 charge for Non-Members.

REGISTER: CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard 530-550-9999; info@ca-tt.com

Special Membership Deal

Thanks to the Town of Truckee and Truckee Tahoe Airport for assistance planning this event!

DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 17, 2015 9 am – 1 pm

How to Houzz

No leaking, unlabeled or empty containers No aerosol spray paints No drums or containers larger than 5 gallons We cannot accept other hazardous waste or chemicals, such as paint thinner, solvents, motor oil, spackle, glue, adhesive, roofing tar, pesticides, cleaning chemicals

Recycle with PaintCare Paint manufacturers created PaintCare, a non-profit organization, to set up convenient places for you to recycle leftover paint.

We are setting up drop-off sites throughout California where you can take smaller amounts of paint all year long.

To learn more or find a year-round PaintCare drop-off site near you, visit www.paintcare.org or call (855) 724-6809.

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consultant predicts failure of Donner Pass Road in 10–15 years. Expected volume then will be 866 vehicles per peak hour per lane. An acceptable capacity is 800 vehicles per peak hour per lane. The degree of failure is 8.25% or 66 vehicles over the acceptable threshold of 800.

At the September 23 meeting, Town staff gave a revised project cost for the Pioneer Trail/ Bridge Street Extension at $21 million. Town staff also suggested two variations for the Pioneer Trail/Bridge Street extension cost share allocation. One cost share proposal suggests that 89% of the extension be paid for by TIF with 11% to be paid for by the Town or nonTIF monies. The other proposal suggests 60% of the extension be paid for by TIF with 40% to be paid for by the Town or non-TIF monies.

Both variations use existing volume per peak hour per lane compared to future volume, the difference being a future volume with and without the extension.

The Town Council is the ultimate decision maker on the policy question of what, if any, different cost share allocation should be assigned to new development. Given the range from 100% (current requirement) to 8.25% (low end scenario), the Council has a lot to think about. CATT is grateful for the opportunity to discuss these options with the Council.

L to R: Bob Bell (Truckee Donner Railroad Society) and Paul Zarubin (Mt. Lincoln Construction)

C.A.T.T. Community Project Update C.A.T.T. Community Project, CP, is currently working on three different projects in Truckee: PAINTING ­— The Sierra Senior Services would like to have their community room painted. The CP Board is getting a project manager for this project.

RENOVATION — The Family Resource Center flooring and countertops renovation is underway with Project Manager Colette Fonseca, Spirit Tahoe Interior Design and Gallery, overseeing the activity.

CONSTRUCTION — The Truckee River “Kids” Railroad Snow Shed is making progress. Paul Zarubin, Mt. Lincoln Construction, Inc., has taken over as the Project Manager. In the next few weeks you will begin to see footings dug, a foundation poured, and notices for Volunteer Work Days.

We are still looking for material donations and volunteers. If you are interested in helping, please contact CP Administrator Amanda Bullard at 530-550-9999 to see how YOU CAN HELP! Last but not least, C.A.T.T. Community Project has a new logo. The CP Board decided to change the logo to be more closely aligned with CATT. C.A.T.T. Community Project is a charitable organization sponsored by CATT.

Dave Rhoden

(CASEYWOOD) CHAIRMAN—C.A.T.T. Community Project

Truckee Building & Safety Division News Fall and Winter Erosion Prevention in Truckee

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ctober 15, 2015 is the excavation and grading deadline for commercial and multifamily projects in Truckee. As this date approaches, grading and excavation work should cease and sites should be protected against rain and snow effects with erosion prevention methods. Bare soil should be protected in accordance with an erosion prevention plan, stockpiles should be covered and runoff from all construction sites should be controlled. Exceptions to the October 15 deadline will be considered by the Community Development Director on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Senior Engineer Mike Vaughan at 530-582-2923 with questions or extension requests on commercial and multifamily projects.

The Town of Truckee allows grading and excavating on most singlefamily residence sites year round. The same efforts as above should be made to ensure that these sites are protected against erosion. All grading or excavation that does occur during fall and winter on singlefamily residence sites needs to be done in a manner that protects against erosion.

If you are planning to obtain a final inspection on a project during the winter or spring, you are encouraged to complete all grading and final erosion prevention and obtain a final grading inspection prior to the arrival of snow. Final grading can be done immediately after stripping foundation forms, and final erosion prevention methods can be installed anytime thereafter.

Inspectors will be ensuring that all projects are protected against erosion as the October 15 deadline approaches. For details on specific erosion prevention methods, see the approved erosion prevention plan for your specific project. Additionally, the Town has general guidelines available at www.townoftruckee.com/building and safety/ erosion prevention standards.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call or simply stop by my office anytime.

Johnny Goetz, CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL

Fiber rolls or wire backed silt fences are the preferred temporary erosion prevention methods during the winter.

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CAPITOL

CONNECTION

Q&A for Contractors

By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

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an you walk right in, sit right down and take the license exam?

A General wants to get off the ‘asphalt’ and set up a ‘concrete’ detour, while a handyman walks the line, only occasionally running over the rules…

Q: I have an “A” license and my company generally does roadwork construction. A subcontractor who we frequently use for various projects, requested that we do some concrete work for a residential job that he is doing. Are we allowed to take a job for just concrete with our General (“A”) license?

A: According to the CSLB’s website, “an “A” contractor can contract to perform all or any part of a project that falls under the “A” classification…therefore an “A” contractor could take a contract to build a fence or pour concrete if the work was originally or is currently part of the type of projects listed in B&P Code section 7056 (airports, roads and similar “fixed works”).

That being said, B&P Code section 7056 lists various projects that fall under the “A” classification such as roadwork, power plants, pipeline, etc. but with regards to concrete it states “paving and surfacing work and cement and concrete works in connection with the above-mentioned fixed works.” My interpretation of that is that no, you would not be able to contract for just a concrete job unless it is in connection to a project that required other engineering knowledge and skill.

Q: I am currently in the process of obtaining my license and the CSLB recently scheduled me a test date but its three weeks out.

I was hoping to get in sooner because I have a project coming up that I want to bid on. Is there any way to get my exam date pushed ahead?

A: Yes, once you have an exam date the CSLB allows you to take the exams on a walk-in basis in any of their testing locations. From what we hear, the walk-in method is very successful. We always recommend bringing your testing notification with you. Good luck!

Q: I am self-employed and have been doing construction work for many years without a license. Most of my projects are under $500, but I do admit that I have done projects that have been over $500. I want to obtain my contractor’s license, but I’m not sure how to document my experience since it was unlicensed work. Will I automatically be cited when they are made aware of my work?

A: When you apply for a contractor’s license, the CSLB doesn’t automatically cite you when you document unlicensed activity. The CSLB’s goal is to license experienced contractors because they do not want you to continue operating without a license. The key for you will be documenting your history, as self-employment experience is difficult to prove. When you submit your application the CSLB will likely give you a list of supporting documents (in addition to your Certification of Work Experience page) that you may need to supply such as permits, contracts, cancelled checks, etc. ______________________________________________________________________________________ While knowledge is power, knowing where to go for the answers is half the battle. Get expert assistance immediately when you call 866-443-0657, email info@cutredtape.com, or write us at Capitol Services, Inc., 1225 8th St. Ste. 500, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Research past columns at www.cutredtape.com.

Appliances, TVs, Vacuums, Mattresses, Snowblowers and much more!

Installation & Delivery Available OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 530-550-0110 M–F 9–6:30 | SAT 9–6 | SUN 11–4 12047 Donner Pass Rd., W. Truckee Tri Counties Bank Plaza

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PERMIT# 15 TRUCKEE, CA

12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee, CA 96161 (Located across the street from Truckee Town Hall) Ph: 530-550-9999 | Fx: 530-550-9998 info@ca-tt.com | www.ca-tt.com

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Joshua Root, President Root of Design Electric Mitch Clarin, Vice-President Mitchell T. Clarin Mike Nethersole, Secretary M.D. Construction & Consulting Paul Griggs, Treasurer Griggs Custom Homes Gary Crosswhite, Past President Meridian Concrete, Inc. DIRECTORS Andrew Cross, Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co. Scott Eckard, Eckard Roofing Michael Forshee, Forshee Construction Ken Foster, K.B Foster Civil Engineering Doug Gadow, Linchpin Structural Engineering Greg Haupert, Sierra Integrated Systems Rich Loverde, Loverde Builders Ted Reviglio, Western Nevada Supply Ryan Swenson, Simpson Strong-Tie

STAFF

Pat Davison, Executive Director Peg Friesen, Membership & Event Coordinator Amanda Bullard, Office Manager Kim Cross, Bookkeeper Newsletter design: justimaginemktg.com

CATT’s MISSION: To promote a positive business environment for the building and housing industry and enhance opportunities for its members and the community

Welcome New Members

CATT Stats

Christian Anderson Architect – Christian Anderson State Farm – Pete Fuszard Weather Shield Mfg. – Buz Ashbaugh

General Contractors

82

Sub-Contractors

92

Associates/Suppliers

68

Professionals

103

Organizations

7

Retired 1 Total

CATT Jobs to Bid & Permit #s

353

CATT Jobs to Bid Sent Out in August/YTD Total: Private 22/120 Public Works

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Building Permits Issued in August/YTD Total: Truckee New Single Family Residential Eastern Placer County New Single Family Residential

11/61 9/73