August 2011
A Message from the Executive Director Our Role as Professional
Benefits Available to Members! Making us
As professional builders in the playground industry we have made it a priority to address important construction issues in the playground process as listed below. NPCAI Priorities • FIRST - We recognize the need to provide the safest possible environment for play in an effort to limit life threatening or disabling incidents.
The NPCAI offers many benefits to its members. Such benefits include
• NPCAI embossed membership certificate.
• NPCAI membership card • A monthly E-zine • Free Listing on the Online
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SECOND - We recognize the VALUE of play and are committed to making playgrounds a place of challenge, fun, and laughter
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THIRD - We love to build, Strive to use proper building techniques, Take pride in our work, and Make jobsite safety priority one.
Meeting the Challenge • DESIGN CONCEPTS are more creative while being held to stricter safety standards then ever before.
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PURCHASING a playground has never been easier. Today’s playground professionals are better trained professional. In this competitive environment they have to be. This makes the industry stronger.
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INSTALLATION of playground equipment by qualified professionals has never been more important than today
Directory
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Free Website Listing RFP Listing Playground Wiki Free Access to over 200 forms. Aflac Discount Program Imprint Plus Name Tags General Liability Insurance Program
The KORE Values & Duties • Playground builders should be Knowledgeable
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Playground builders should be Organized Playground builders should be Responsible Playground builders should be Experienced
It is the mission of the NPCAI for all playground professionals to reflect these KORE values.
• Free copy of the Playground Magazine.
• Free Classifieds • Your company information is given out to any interested individual seeking your services
• $100 savings on the Playground Construction School.
• Errors & Omissions Insurance Coverage
• Annual NPCAI Social Event • Sponsorship Opportunities • Qualified Contractor Credentials. Most Important NPCAI will support you every step of the way.
Playground Builders Should Be • Licensed
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Insured Certified
Licensing • Contracting Laws are designed to prevent unqualified people from building.
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Designed to protect the publics health, safety and welfare. Failure to obey state licensing laws is illegal and unethical.
Playground Contracting Laws • There are 28 states requiring licensing requirements
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All contractors should obey local ordinances and regulations
Insured • General Liability – coverage for a child that may be injured due to negligence by the playground builder or one of his employees
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Workers Compensation – protects your employees should they become injured on the job
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Vehicle – protects owner, employees and the public
Property Insurance – protects playground builders tools and machinery, office equipment, buildings owned or rented