May 2012
Letter From The Chair
Playground Photo of the Month This month's Playground Photo of the Month recipient is -
Project Innovations of Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Earthscapes Structures by Project Innovations Inc. New Port Richey FL Long Leaf Park. If you are interested in submitting your playground for consideration please e-mail us at npca@playground-contractors.org. If your photo is selected for the any month in 2012, we will have it published and your will receive recognition for your work and a gift from us, for your participation. Digital Specifications: High Resolution PDF files are preferred. Delivery: Files will be accepted via email. color images must be TIFF, .PDF, or .EPS format. 400 dpi or higher.
Hello, I hope business is in full swing for everyone now and you are all trying to figure out how to get all the new playgrounds installed. As you get busy, please keep in mind the aspects of a quality playground installation. Customers will expect that an NPCAI qualified contractor will provide them with a quality, safe playground installation. When making your playground installation decisions‌ do it right and do it right the first time. There is no way to hide mistakes from a customer, inevitably these items will be brought to your attention and will cause much more headache after the fact. If and when problems do arise, own up to them and make amends with the customer to meet or exceed their expectations. We all know that problems will happen; it is part of business, unfortunately, for a mistake to be made. We can only hope that the customer will understand this logic as well and will respect us as qualified contractors for bringing up the issue and finding a fair resolution to the problem. In the case of projects working for general contractors, it is best to bring up discrepancies right away to address them through the correct channels and necessary paperwork. We probably all have been on the short end of trying to resolve disputes at billing time and meeting opposition. Long term you will find that more business is won from referrals of happy customer because of fairly resolving any issues that arise. If you have any extra advice on how to handle problems, disputes, miscommunications, change orders or the like please send them our way so we can share with the whole NPCAI network of installers. Thanks, Jamey NPCAI Chair Snider & Associates http://www.cvsnider.com
Post Office Box 2364 Salt Lake City, Utah 84110-2364 P: 888-908-9519 Fax: 801-355-2788 E-mail: npca@playground-
May 2012 NPCAI Board of Trustees CHAIR 2012‐2014 Public Relations Committee Chair James Charles Snider. Snider & Associates, Inc. 10139 Royalton Road Ste # H North Royalton, OH 44133 P: 440‐877‐9151 F: 440‐877‐ 9159 E‐mail: jcsnider@cvsnider.com PAST CHAIR 2010‐2012 Playground Construction School Chair & Membership Committee Chair Roger Davis Playground Safety Services. Inc. Po Box 2729 Shelby, NC 28152 P: 704‐487‐7774 F: 704‐480‐7775 E‐mail: rdcpsi@carolina.rr.com TREASURER 2012-2014 Dr. Joe Deutsch, CPSI Imagination Play, Inc. PO Box 452 Moorhead, MN 56561‐0452 P: 888‐788‐9504 F: 888‐788‐9546 E‐mail: joe@imaginationplay.com SECRETARY Tom Peeples Peeples Playground Safety Consulting, LLC. Po Box 745657 Arvada, CO 80006 ‐5657 P: 720‐351‐7309 F: 303‐421‐6675 E‐mail: playgroundsafety@live.com TRUSTEE Nominations Committee Chair Jeff Barber, CPSI Playground Specialist, Inc. 17352 N. Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Office: 301‐447‐1890 P: 800‐385‐0075 C: 301‐748‐3056 F: 301‐447‐3556 E‐mail: jeff@playspec.com
Feature NPCAI Welcome New Board Member! David is President and part owner of ICON Shelter Systems, Inc. located in Holland, MI. David is a licensed professional engineer in 38 states and has a Bachelor and Master’s degree in structural engineering from the University of Cincinnati. David has been associated with the steel building industry for over 25 years and has been involved with the shelter industry since 1999, starting ICON Shelter Systems, Inc. in the spring of 2004. David started his career in the metal building industry after graduate school, working his way through the industry until he became the Regional Engineering Manager for the Western Region of Butler Manufacturing Co. located in Visalia, CA. Then in 1999, wanting to return to the Midwest, David began working in the shelter industry and helped to develop the engineering department for one of the major shelter lines. As the President and lead engineer for ICON Shelter Systems, Inc. David provides engineering guidance and design for the shelter company’s many projects and current portfolio of shelter designs. David stays on top of all of the current building codes and construction requirements to make sure that the shelter designs meet these codes. Through all of this, he tries to bring design and functionality to the recreation industry through the use of shelters. ICON Shelter Systems, Inc. has a team of talented, experienced, ethical and dedicated individuals with commitment to providing our customers with products and services that create extraordinary levels of satisfaction. ICON is the most talented and capable group of people in the business of designing, engineering, fabricating and delivering steel shelters. ICON’s Owner Management Team, is composed of four individuals with a combined experience of over 50 years in the recreational shelter industry. David is looking forward to sharing his expertise, from the shelter viewpoint of recreational construction, with the NPCAI board as they begin to expand into more areas of recreation construction. He is looking forward to working with the board and everyone else involved with NPCAI.
May 2012
Message from the Executive Director
NPCAI Board of Trustees TRUSTEE Tom Norquist GameTime 150 PlayCore Drive Fort Payne, AL 35968 P: 256‐845‐5610 F: 256‐845‐9361 thomasnorquist@me.com
TRUSTEE Research & Development Committee Chair Marylou Iverson The Iverson Associates P.O. Box 1387 Kingston, WA 98346 P: 360‐297‐8887 C: 360‐908‐3479 F: 360‐297‐8220 E‐mail: ml.iverson@gmail.com TRUSTEE David S. Dayton, P.E. President ICON Shelter Systems 1455 Lincoln Ave Holland MI 49423
P:616-396-0919 F:616-396-0944 E-mail: david@iconshelters.com NPCAI Administration NPCAI Office Sylvia Salazar, Executive Director. PO Box 2364 Salt Lake City, UT 84110 1‐888‐908‐9519 F:801‐355‐2788 npca@playground‐contractors.org www.playground‐contractors.org
Dear Members, Some exciting news this month, a few weeks ago I was able to secure a new contract with Hertz Rent-a-Car and now we are able to offer great savings to our members up to $20.00 in savings. So make sure you read page 6 and print out your membership card and visit www.hertz.com As for the NPCAI website, we have added additional categories for our members in the recreation market which include Site Amenities, Bleacher & Stadium Seating, and Climbing Structures, make sure to view your listing if you’re interested in adding to these categories, simply send me an e-mail and I will update for you. In keeping up with our members request the following new features have been added to our NPCAI website; Latest Top Stories, CPSC Recalls, Updated CPSI Courses, and new member photos under categories. We’d like to suggest you bookmark the NPCAI website and make it a favorite place to find valuable information about play, playgrounds, grants, latest news and much more. This electrifying resource will post new stories every day. In this issue, I would like to thank Project Innovations of Tarpons Springs, Florida for their submission for Playground Photo of the Month. In return for the participation NPCAI has sent them a NPCAI Official certificate along with a Official Playground Construction Cap. For this month, I have selected PlaySpace Services of Melbourne, Florida for the May Member Profile winner! They have been in the industry since 1990 and have provided customers with recreational construction solutions for park, school, restaurant and other play area settings. Furthermore, Mr. David Antonacci, owner of PlaySpace Services is one of the founding fathers of the NPCAI. I have spoken to him several occasions and support his cause for a former playground installer who is in need of our assistance; we hope you spend a few minutes of your time to help out a fellow playground installer Chad Dorwart. As for our NPCAI website for this month we are proud to report that we have had over 191, 000 hits on our site. We know how important it is to you be active in the best association in the Playground industry and that is why we provided you this important information and we look forward to hearing from you. In closing, we hope you enjoy our newsletter this month. We are #1 in the playground industry with over 3 million hits per year! Don’t forget Summer begins on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Have a playful week!
Sylvia Salazar NPCAI Executive Director npcai@playground-contractors.org
May 2012
Member Feature
Benefits Available to Members! Making us
May Member Profile—Play Space Services Since 1990 Play Space Services, Inc. has provided customers with recreational construction solutions for park, school, restaurant and other play area settings. We have maintained a simple goal from the beginning to provide quality professional services to our clients and to ensure that Safety remains the number one priority not only during construction but with the finished product as well.
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Annual Congress & Expo Passes for Members Qualified Contractor Credentials
Most Important NPCAI will support you every step of the way.
We have evolved over the years with our start in maintenance of existing play equipment, to installation of equipment for most of the playground manufacturers in the market. We were instrumental in the development of the National Playground Contractors Associations with two of our Primaries being founding members. We struggled to bring forth a higher quality installation service and to educate the consumer as to what they should expect from the installation company they choose. We also became State of Florida Licensed General and Roofing Contractors and expanded our installation services to include site preparation including excavation, fill, concrete, curbing, sod, permitting and more. We have sought out the highest quality materials and the most qualified and experienced installers and brought them in house so that we would not have to expose our client to anything less than the best. With this endeavor, we have become national distributers for both Urethane Binders and EPDM products from the top quality manufacturers in the world. Through our sister company Rubber Designs by Rainbow Turf Products we now offer a full line of surfacing products that are compared to none when it comes to quality, effectiveness and aesthetic appeal. We continue to expand our offerings as well, first introducing the Loose Fill Recycled Rubber Mulch into the market. With our patented coloring and processing systems, no loss of color, no steel or fibers and no replenishment month after month to maintain the depths required for fall height attenuation, Rainbow Turf is quite simply the best there is. Play Space Services then moved into a poured in place application of the loose mulch material which is an alternative surfacing option for play areas as it maintains the same type of fall height attenuation qualities and aesthetic appeal but a slightly more economic price point. This advancement has also “paved” the way to a whole new walking/jogging trail system that is not only an anti-fatigue surface but reduces knee and shin injuries for the users. This application has been used from local to state and national parks as well as in military bases for their required workouts and training. We also offer Recycled Rubber products in many including Flexible Rubber Border Shapers, Standard and Interlocking Safety Tiles, Slide Mats, Swing Mats, landscaping stones, and more. By continually trying to provide our clients the best, we now offer through our sister company Advanced Recreational Concepts , a true full service turnkey operation with playground equipment and site amenities, whether steel, aluminum, plastic or recycled plastic, Shade Structures, Shelters, Climbing rocks and components, sports equipment, bleachers, pavilions, water play, and essentially any other park and recreation related products. As we look to the future, we will continue to strive to reach our original goal each and every day. We will continue to seek out and develop new and innovative products for the marketplace and look for ways to provide our clients with the "One Source" option for all of their parks and recreation needs.
May 2012
Events Mark your Calendar Upcoming Play Industry Events July 17 – 18, 2012 North Dakota Recreation and Park Association Summer Quarterly Meeting Williston, ND www.ndrpa.org
Upcoming CPSI Course Calendar The Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) program is offered by the National Certification Board in coordination with the National Park and Recreation Association. CPSIs are individuals certified to inspect playgrounds for safety hazards and to ensure compliance with national standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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August 27 – 30, 2012 Arizona Parks and Recreation Association 61st Annual Conference & Trade Show Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort - Scottsdale, AZ www.azpra.org September 8 – 11, 2012 Virginia Recreation and Park Society 2012 Annual Conference Wintergreen, VA www.vrps.org September 17 – 21, 2012 Tennessee Recreation and Park Association Conference Knoxville, TN www.trpa.net September 17 – 20, 2012 Mississippi Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference Hilton Jackson-Jackson, MS www.aboutmrpa.org September 18 – 21, 2012 Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference Cragun's Golf Resort and Conference Center-Brainerd, MN http://www.mnrpa.org September 18 – 19, 2012 North Dakota Recreation and Park Association Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet Wahpeton, ND http://www.ndrpa.com September 25 – 27, 2012 South Dakota Parks & Recreation Association Conference Huron, SD www.sdpra.com October 3 - 5, 2012 Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Annual Conference Keystone, CO http://www.cpra-web.org/ October 10-11, 2012 Alaska Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference Anchorage, AK www.alaskarpa.org October 16-18, 2012 NRPA Congress & Expo Anaheim, CA www.nrpa,org
May 2012 The Playground Contractors Role with the NPCAI!
Feature New Hertz Member Discount Program We are pleased to inform you that all our members can now participate in the Hertz Membership Program. We did have this program it the past so our contract has been renewed and new we can offer this free benefit to you. As a result, our members will experience savings available through the Hertz Member Benefits programs as follows:
The Playground Contractors Role with the NPCAI As we come to the final link in the chain in becoming a True Playground Contractor. The NPCAI Mission is: To professionally construct today's pre-manufactured playground equipment. THE NPCAI IS: A worldwide partnership formed to contribute to the advancement of the playground building industry by promoting playground installation as a legitimate contracting profession within the playground industry. THE NPCAI LENDS SUPPORT: To all playground safety programs, guidelines, and standards that promote playground safety by assisting the public in identifying the need for a professional playground installation. THE NPCAI SEEKS: Active participation in and contributions from its membership and corporate sponsors for the development and growth of individual members, their contracting businesses, and the playground construction profession worldwide. THE NPCAI OFFERS: MEMBERS A VOICE in the playground industry through leadership opportunity and networking to affect industry changes to address developing needs. MEMBERS ANSWERS to everyday installation questions and immediate access to information regarding certification, licensing and industry standards.
10% Discount on Hertz Daily Member Benefit Rates (car classes A through F Compact 2 Door through Full-size 4 Door). 10% Discount on Hertz Standard Daily, Weekend, Weekly and Monthly Rates (all car classes). 5% or greater Discount on Hertz Leisure Daily, Weekend, Weekly and Monthly Rates (all car classes). NPCAI Members will also receive an electronic, printable Hertz CDP Membership Discount Card which we encourage you to use. This card will include your special membership number which allows our members to receive the aforementioned discounts. NPCAI Member Special Rates $20 off a weekly rental PCH #107520 Up to $15 off a weekend rental PCH#119766 $10 off at Hertz in Your Neighborhood PCH#113750 Offer valid until 12-31-2012 Go to www.Hertz.com of low web rates. Enter your rental location, date and arrival information . Check the box next to “ I have a Discount “ (CDP, Coupon or other Offer) Enter your Discount Card CDP# and the PC # for the offer you choose. Also you can call 1-800654-3131. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. As always we are working hard to provide you cost saving benefits.
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May 2012 Random Funny Playground Picture WARNING: Playground May Cause Laughter! This month's Random Funny Playground Picture is called If you are interested in submitting your playground for consideration please e-mail us at npca@playground -contractors.org. If your photo is selected for the any month in 2011, we will have it published and your will receive recognition for your work and a gift from us, for your participation. Digital Specifications: High Resolution PDF files are preferred. Delivery: Files will be accepted via email UNLESS they are over 6 MB. Formats: Grayscale / CMYK color images must be TIFF, .PDF, or .EPS format. 400 dpi or higher.
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Feature Playground Resource Information Sometimes questions arise when working on playgrounds that are difficult to answer or pertinent reference information is not easy found. Are you a designer? Contractor? Installer? Or do you inspect or repair existing playground areas? Below are source links to acquire information, which can be retained in your playground resource library. This information, along with following applicable state and local building codes can aid tremendously in the design, construction, and help with inspection, maintenance and the repair of playground areas. Playground Equipment - CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Handbook to Public Playground Safety, (CPSC) Designation 325, @ http://www.cpsc.gov/ CPSCPUB/PUBS/325.pdf ,This handbook is an essential resource and presents safety information for public playground equipment in the form of guidelines. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Playground Safety Publications @ http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/playpubs.html. This site offers Web Exclusives and a Neighborhood Safety Library, along with access to the Handbook listed above in PDF and Spanish format. American Society for Testing and Materials - Standards below can be purchased from ASTM ASTM F1487, Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use, @ http://www.astm.org/Standards/ F1487.html, this consumer safety performance specification is key and provides safety and performance standards for various types of public playground equipment. ASTM F2373, Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Public Use Play Equipment for Children 6 Months through 23 Months of age. @ http://www.astm.org/ Standards/F2373.html . This consumer safety performance specification provides safety and performance requirements for various types of public use play equipment such as, but not limited to, composite play structures, climbing structures, to-fro swings, spring rocking equipment, and slides. It is intended to apply to play equipment that is used in places of public assembly, including early care and education facilities, parks, or playgrounds. Additional Resources: Necessary information may also be found by contacting the playground equipment’s manufacture, a Certified Playground Safety Inspector, (CPSI), a Certified Playground Installer, or a Playground Safety Consultant. This contact information may be obtained through sources such as, but not limited to; National Park and Recreation Association, (NRPA) @ http://www.nrpa.org/ , National Playground Contractors Association International (NPCAI) @ http://www.playground-contractors.org/ and through The Play and Playground Encyclopedia @ http://www.playgroundprofessionals.com/ . Playground Surfacing ASTM F2223 Standard Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing @ http:// www.astm.org/Standards/F2223.html . This guide is to be used to assist the playground owner/operator, specifier, designer, etc., in determining the properties that can be considered with regard to the protective surfacing in the playground. It is the intent to outline the requirements associated with design, installation, and maintenance of the surface. This is not a technical document and technical information must be found in the various standards. ASTM F1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment. This specification specifies impact attenuation performance requirements for playground surfaces and surfacing materials and provides a means of determining impact attenuation performance using a test method that simulates the impact of a child's head with the surface. @ http://www.astm.org/Standards/F1292.html
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Feature Playground Resource Information (con’t) ASTM F1951 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment @ http://www.astm.org/Standards/F1951.html . This specification establishes minimum characteristics for those factors that determine accessibility. ASTM F2075 Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment @ http://www.astm.org/ Standards/F2075.html . This specification covers engineered wood fiber for use as a playground safety surface under and around playground equipment. ASTM F2479 Standard Guide for Specification, Purchase, Installation and Maintenance of Poured-In-Place Playground Surfacing @ http://www.astm.org/Standards/F2479.html. This guide is intended to assist the playground owner/operator, specification writer, designer, and so forth in determining the properties that can be considered with regard to the poured-inplace surface and set out considerations that the user of this guide should make to ensure a successful installation. With surfacing being crucial in the development of, and in maintaining a safe playground area, this information is essential. Field testing services for impact attenuation for ASTM F1292 are becoming more widely available as there is a growing number of certified playground safety inspectors (CPSI) with equipment to conduct the tests. #1 Field-testing for ASTM F1591 is a little more difficult to come by. Currently there are only three laboratories in the United States of equipment to perform these test procedures in the lab. At least two of the companies have stated availability for field-testing at playground installations. #1 Reference #1: Playground Magazine, Volume 10 -No. 4, Winter 2010, In Search of the (Almost Perfect Playground Surfacing), by Rolph Huber and Jennifer Skulski, CPSI.
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Childern's Playstructures, Inc. Doug Gourley Playground Designs Dresen's Deck & Patio, Inc. G.R. & Associates Innovative Playgrounds and Recreation, In Kids Play, Inc. Pacific Recreation Company. LLC Playworld Systems, Inc. Raymond Michael, Ltd. Corp Safety Down Under Southern Playgrounds, Inc. Titan Development, Inc. Whirl Construction Playground Safety Consultants Site Masters, Inc. Gerber Leisure Products, Inc. Snider & Associates, Inc. A-1 Playground Installers J Stein Playground Inspection Inspector Playground G & C Contracting, LLC Zeager Bros, Inc.
ASTM F2049 Standard Safety Performance Specification for Fences/Barriers for Public, Commercial, and Multi-Family Residential Use Outdoor Play Areas @ http://www.astm.org/ Standards/F2049.htm . This specification sets forth minimum standard requirements for use in local codes and ordinances relating to public, multi-family, residential, and commercial outdoor play areas or zones and their environments. Playground Accessibility U.S Department of Justice 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design @ http:// www.ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.html . The Department has assembled this official online version of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) to bring together the information in one easy-to-access location. It provides the scoping and technical requirements for new construction and alterations resulting from the adoption of revised 2010 Standards in the final rules for Title II (28 CFR part 35) and Title III (28 CFR part 36). The Department has also compiled guidance on the 2010 Standards from the revised regulations for Titles II and III. This explanatory information from the regulations addresses the scoping and technical provisions of the 2010 Standards. @ http:// www.ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.html . The 2010 Standard became law on March 15, 2012 Playground Safety and Maintenance Information regarding the intended ages of users of playground equipment is to be provided by the manufacturer, designer, or consultant and the designer or manufacturer of each play structure is required to provide to the owner/operator clear and concise inspection, maintenance, and repair instructions, including, but not limited to, what, when, and how to inspect, maintain, and repair the equipment. Reference: ASTM F1487 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use, section 13, 13.1 and section 14, 14.1.
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Playground Resource Information (con’t) Playground Safety Is No Accident is a comprehensive guide for inspecting and maintaining safer playgrounds. This book includes background information and detailed instructions on how to use each form and worksheet. It also includes other staff training materials, case studies, glossary of terms, and a complete sample site history that will assist those with less knowledge, skill, and experience related to the use of these forms. This information may be acquired through the International Playground Safety Institute (IPSI) @ http:// www.internationalplaygroundsafetyinstitute.com/ Valuable Sources for Information
NPCAI members are encouraged to participate in the National Recreation and Parks Association Congress & Exposition This year’s event will be October 16-18, 2012 Anaheim, California
National Playground Contractors Association International, (NPCAI) As a part of the National Playground Contractors Association International, (NPCAI) web site; @ http://www.playground-contractors.org/ under the "Links" tab are found numerous directions to a variety of playground resources and information. International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA), provides 3rd party Product Certification services for U.S. and Canadian public play equipment and public play surfacing materials in the U.S. and services IPEMAcertified member companies, affiliated playground industry groups and anyone with an interest in playground equipment regulations @ http://www.ipema.org/ National Park and Recreation Association (NRPA) was founded in 1965 and is dedicated to educating professionals and the public on the essential nature of parks and recreation. It is the leading advocacy organization dedicated to the advancement of public parks and recreation opportunities. This site may also be used to locate a Certified Playground Safety Inspector within your area. @ http://www.nrpa.org The Play and Playground Encyclopedia
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The Play and Playground Encyclopedia, @ http://www.pgpedia.com/ . This is an invaluable resource with a web site that covers an abundance of playground information and contact. Publications & Resources: Playground Magazine: http://www.hpmags.com/Products/playground-magazine.aspx Playground Magazine Weekly Newsletter - email subscription service: http://www.harrispublishingpromotions.com/playground.aspx Parks & Recreation: http://www.parksandrecreation.org/ Parks & Recreation - Archive: http://www.nrpa.org/Content.aspx?id=578
October 16-18, 2012 NRPA Congress & Exposition Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA October 17, 2012 NPCAI Social Event Anaheim, CA November 14-16, 2012 Playground Construction School Las Vegas, NV
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The NPCAI Group Liability Insurance Plan and Errors & Omissions Insurance Coverage for Playground Safety Inspectors. Steve Carraway Cooper Insurance Services, Inc. PO Box 638, Lapel, IN 46051 (800) 252-3153 steve@cooperindiana.com http://www.cooperindiana.com ~ NPCAI Worker's Compensation Program
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Secretary of State State Capitol 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept 108, Bismarck, ND 58505-0500 Phone: 701-328-3665 â—? Fax: 701-328-1690 Toll Free: 1-800-352-0867 E-mail: sos@nd.gov Website: www.ndgov/sos The state requires a General Contractors license virtually for every aspect of commercial, residential and public works construction exceeding $2000.00 per project requires registration by the state. Each applicant must submit statement in good standing, workers compensation, and verification of general liability.
Aflac policies are 100% employeepaid and area available on a voluntary basis. Many companies choose to make AFLAC policies available as a cost effective solution to help employees with the raising cost of out-ofpocket health care expense. Member Discount Rate - 5% to 10% Discount over direct rate. Steffanie Staples 8833 S Redwood Rd, Ste D, West Jordan, UT 84088 801-674-6310 Steffanie.staples@gmail.com
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