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CRCA Education
'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
©CRCA April 8, 2015
CRCA Education
'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• Outline
– Welcome, CRCA Steep & Shingle Committee
– Who is CRCA?
– 2012 Code Requirements
–What’s Illinois’ Roofing Licensing Law
• “The Details make the Difference”
– Why does it make sense?
• Enforcement Locally Means?
– Questions welcome as we go…
– Thanks
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• Who is CRCA?
–CRCA Members Cover the Region
• No. Illinois
• No. Indiana
• So. Wisconsin
• Downstate IL
– Chicagoland Area – Roofing Yes…but also:
Waterproofing & Damproofing, Air Barriers
– CRCA Steep & Shingle Committee
CRCA Education
'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• CRCA Members are Involved...
CRCA “Industry Day” Golf Outing
• Contractors
• Consultants
• Manufacturers
• Reps, Distributors
CRCA Education
'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• CRCA Members are Involved...
– CRCA Membership Meetings
• Education – Energy, Insurance, Safety, Codes
• Relationships - Luncheons
• Celebrate Students – Scholarship
• Contractors, Manufacturers, Distributors,
Consultants, Others…
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• CRCA Members are Involved...
–CRCA Awards Dinner
• Contractors
• Suppliers
• Reps
• Consultants
• Manufacturers
CRCA Education
'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• CRCA Members are Involved...
•CRCA Education, not discipline
• CRCA By-Laws Rule
•CRCA Members are IL Licensed Contractors
– CRCA Membership means Value
• Seminars – OSHA, City of Chicago
• Committees
•Website Listing @ CRCA.org …..
CRCA Education - 'Roofing Code &
Licesning Laws'– Licensing
Professional
• CRCA
at RCI–CACRoofing Contractors
– Membership means Value
• Website Listing @ CRCA.org
• Seminars – OSHA, City of Chicago
• Directory Listing
• Membership Meetings
CRCA Education
'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• CRCA Members are Involved...
– Committees
– Industry Affairs – Chicago Code, ICC Code, Legislative
– Safety – Fire, Fall Protection
– Program - Meetings
– Contract & Insurance - Programs
– Steep & Shingle – Qualification – Shingle Recycling
• Annual Legislative
Reception
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
Legislative Committee – Chicago, State of IL
–Advocacy for the Roofing Industry
• State of IL Licensing
– IL, Chicago Energy Code &
Urban Heat Island Ordinance
– International Building, Fire,
Green and Energy Code Development
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• “The Life of the Roofing Contractor”
– Technical Issues – Comply with….
• Wind, Weight, Ventilation, Underlayment, Insulation, Drainage
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Workforce Education & Safety – ‘Culture’
Insurance Required – WC, GL … FOR ROOFING WORK
Warranty
Licensing – Limited / Unlimited
Specification Sections – Division 07
International Building Code – Chapter 15, 11,
International Residential Code – Chapter 9
International Energy Conservation Code 2009 – STATE LAW
International Green Construction Code - 2012
International Fire Code
Installed Cost – Competitive Market
• CRCA Members - Experience, Safety Culture, Value
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
 Sustainable, Energy Efficient, Energy
Producing…
 Insulation – Roofs…Optimization?
 Mass, Reflective, Power
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Vegetative Garden Roof
Light Color Surfaces
Ballast > 15lbs./SF
Photovoltaics, Solar Thermal
Wind Turbines?
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
In 2009 Chicago Energy Code…IECC 2018??
Reflectivity, Mass Effect, Insulation
.72 or .50 AGED 3 Years
Insulation – R-20ci
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
 Energy Efficiency In Suburbs - International
Energy Conservation Code – IECC / IL ECC ‘12
 Low Slope Insulation…no Reflectivity
2009 – INSULATION - R-20
2012 – INSULATION – R-25
2012 – NEW – Air Barrier – Walls and Roofs
2015 – Effective Nov. 30, 2015
IBC Chapter 15 Governs Rooftop Rooftop Gardens,
Wind, PV, Rooftop Equipment
 No Mandates …
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
 Energy Efficiency In Suburbs - International
Energy Conservation Code – IECC 2012, 2015
 IL ECC 2012 = IECC 2012
 IL ECC 2015 = IECC 2015, with Amendments
 Slight…not much
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
 Low Slope Insulation…IECC, Chicago
 Is Insulation getting Maxed Out??
 Diminishing Returns?
Insulation Calculations?
 Total Heat Flow Reduction with Increased
Insulation Thickness (Massave.com )
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 Insulation Effect - Study – Energy Wise
10,000 SF - Heating/Cooling costs
• SAVINGS - R-20 to R-30 - Saved $293.10
• COST - Adding R-10 – $1.60/SF ($10,600)
– Adds 2” (R12.0) Insulation, Fastening, Labor $1.60/sf
• PAYBACK –
– 54 year payback to get to R-30
– Roof Life IgCC is 20 years….NRCA, 17 Years.
• In New Construction – Doable…
• In Renovation Construction….??
– Raise HVAC Units, Windows, Doors…
• Does cost of roof cause building to close??
CRCA Education
'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
 Insulation Effect - Study – Energy Wise
10,000 SF - Heating/Cooling costs & Heat Flow
• 0 - R-10
$1,952.38
– R-12=89% Reduction of Heat Flow
• R-10 - R-20
$993.24 – Saved $959.14
– R-18=92% Reduction of Heat Flow
– R-24=94% Reduction of Heat Flow
• R-20 - R-30
$666.04 – Saved $293.10
– R-30=95% Reduction of Heat Flow
• R-30 – R-40
• R-40 - R-50
$501.00 – Saved $165.06
$405.98 – Saved $ 95.08
Insulation Calculations?
 NRCA’s Energy/Wise
http://energywise.nrca.net/
 Oak Ridge National Labs, US DOE
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/i
nsulation/ins_07.html
 Diminishing Returns….
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
 Result…Code Requirements…
 In Chicago Code – 72% or 50% Solar Reflectance
Exceptions – 15lbs. Ballast; Reroofing
Insulation follows IECC …. If IL IECC 2012, Chicago R to R-25
 In ICC IECC 2009 Code; ASHRAE 90.1
Reflectivity Not Required
R20 Insulation is required…
 In ICC IECC 2012 Code
 Reflectivity not required
 R-25 Insulation Required.
 In ICC IGCC
 Reflectivity not Required
 30% Increase in Insulation over IECC 2012
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
 Photovoltaic & Other Solar Panels
Payback Period vs. Roof Life
 Code Requirements – Chapter 15 & 16 IBC, Roofing & IFC
Fire Resistance
Wind Uplift
 Roof Compatibility
Dark Color & Roof Effect
Age of Roof Membrane
 Research
http://www.sri-engineering.com/mrca/
Payback??
 Investment & Sustainability?
 MRCA Photo
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Licensing Laws'
– Research –
• http://www.nrel.gov/rredc/solar_data.html
GE’s Solar Carport - Rooftop Charging Station, for Electric Vehicles – April, 2011
GE Power Inverters
Dow Chemical’s ‘POWERHOUSE’ Solar Shingles – Announced 2009
CRCA Education - 'Roofing Code &
Licensing Laws'
1507.17 Photovoltaic shingles. The installation
of photovoltaic shingles shall comply with the
provisions of this section.
1507.17.1 Deck requirements. Photovoltaic
shingles shall be applied to a solid or closely
fitted deck, except where the shingles are
specifically designed to be applied over spaced
sheathing.
CRCA Education - 'Roofing Code &
Licensing Laws'
1507.17.2 Deck slope. Photovoltaic shingles shall
not be installed on roof slopes less than three
units vertical in 12 units horizontal (25-percent
slope).
1507.17.3 Underlayment. Unless otherwise
noted, required underlayment shall conform to
ASTM D 226, ASTM D 4869 or ASTM D 6757.
CRCA Education - 'Roofing Code &
Licensing Laws'
1507.17.4 Underlayment application.
Underlayment shall be applied shingle fashion,
parallel to and starting from the eave, lapped 2
inches (51 mm) and fastened sufficiently to
hold in place.
1507.17.4.1 High wind attachment.
Underlayment applied in areas subject to high
winds [Vasd greater than 110 mph (49 m/s) as
determined in accordance with Section
1609.3.1] shall be applied with corrosionresistant fasteners in accordance with …..
CRCA Education - 'Roofing Code &
Licensing Laws'
…the manufacturer’s instructions. Fasteners shall
be applied along the overlap at not more than
36 inches (914 mm) on center.
Underlayment installed where Vasd is not less
than 120 mph (54 m/s) shall comply with ASTM
D 226, Type II, ASTM D 4869, Type IV or ASTM
D 6757. The underlayment shall be attached in
a grid pattern of 12 inches (305 mm) between
side laps with a 6-inch (152 mm) spacing at the
side laps.
CRCA Education - 'Roofing Code &
Licensing Laws'
Underlayment shall be applied in accordance with
Section 1507.2.8 except all laps shall be a minimum of
4 inches (102 mm). Underlayment shall be attached
using metal or plastic cap nails with a head diameter
of not less than 1 inch (25 mm) with a thickness of not
less than 32-gage [0.0134 inch (0.34 mm)] sheet
metal. The cap nail shank shall be a minimum of 12
gage [0.105 inch (2.67 mm)] with a length to
penetrate through the roof sheathing or a minimum of
3/4 inch (19.1 mm) into the roof sheathing.
Exception: As an alternative, adhered
underlayment
CRCA Education - 'Roofing Code &
Licensing Laws'
[BS] 1510.7 Photovoltaic panels and modules.
Rooftopmounted photovoltaic panels and
modules shall be designed in accordance with
this section.
[BS] 1510.7.1 Wind resistance. Rooftopmounted photovoltaic panels and modules
shall be designed for component and cladding
wind loads in accordance with Chapter 16 using
an effective wind area based on the dimensions
of a single unit frame.
CRCA Education - 'Roofing Code &
Licensing Laws'
[BS] 1510.7.2 Fire classification. Rooftopmounted photovoltaic panels and modules
shall have the fire classification in accordance
with Section 1505.9.
[BS] 1510.7.3 Installation. Rooftop-mounted
photovoltaic panels and modules shall be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
CRCA Education - 'Roofing Code &
Licensing Laws'
[BS] 1510.7.4 Photovoltaic panels and modules.
Rooftop- mounted photovoltaic panels and
modules shall be listed and labeled in
accordance with UL 1703 and shall be installed
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions
CRCA Education - 'Roofing Code &
Licesning Laws'
• Solar Panels on Low Sloped Roofs
– Cost
• Panels - 50,000 SF = $1.2 million = $24/SF
• Roof Tear off & Replace - $8-$10/SF
– Total Cost - $34/SF
– Payback – 25-30++ Years in IL
– Long Payback…
– Advise Building Owner & Manager - Roof Age?
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• NEW 2012 IECC Code – ROOF AIR BARRIERS
– Material Selection
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PVC
EPDM
TPO
Modified Bitumen
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
2015 IECC Definitions–
Air Barrier - Materials assembled and
joined together to provide a barrier to air
leakage through the building envelope.
An air barrier may be a single material or
a combination of materials.
CONTINUOUS AIR BARRIER. A combination
of materials and assemblies that restrict or
prevent the passage of air through the
building thermal envelope.
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• NEW IECC Code - Air Barriers
– Continuous Air Barrier
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Materials with an air permeability no greater
than (0.02 L/s · m2) under a pressure 0.004
cfm/ft2 differential of 0.3 inches water gauge
(w.g.) (75 Pa) when tested in accordance with
ASTM E 2178 shall comply with this section.
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• NEW IECC Code - Air Barriers
• ‘Generic’ Materials in Items 1 through 15
shall be deemed to comply with this section
provided joints are sealed and materials are
installed as air barriers in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
[2015 adds… ]
Materials in Items 1 through 16 shall be deemed to comply with this section, provided
joints are sealed and materials are installed as air barriers in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• NEW IECC Code - Air Barriers
1. Plywood with a thickness of not less than 3/8 inch (10 mm).
2. Oriented strand board having a thickness of not less than 3/8 inch (10 mm).
3. Extruded polystyrene insulation board having thickness of not less than 1/2
inch (12mm).
4. Foil-back polyisocyanurate insulation board having a thickness of not less
than 1/2 inch (12 mm).
5. Closed cell spray foam a minimum density of 1.5 pcf (2.4 kg/m3) having a
thickness of not less than 11/2 inches (36 mm).
6. Open cell spray foam with a density between 0.4 and 1.5 pcf (0.6 and 2.4
kg/m3) and having a thickness of not less than 4.5 inches (113 mm).
7. Exterior or interior gypsum board having a thickness of not less than 1/2 inch
(12 mm).
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• NEW IECC Code - Air Barriers
Cement board having a thickness of not less than 1/2 inch (12 mm).
Built up roofing membrane.
Modified bituminous roof membrane.
Fully adhered single-ply roof membrane.
A Portland cement/sand parge, or gypsum plaster having a thickness of
not less than 5/8 inch (16 mm).
13. Cast-in-place and precast concrete.
14. Fully grouted concrete block masonry.
15. Sheet steel or aluminum.
16. NEW 2015 - Solid or hollow masonry constructed of clay or shale masonry
units.
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• NEW IECC 2012 Code - Air Barriers
– C402.4.1.2.2 Assemblies. Assemblies of materials and
components with an average air leakage not to exceed 0.04
cfm/ft2 (0.2 L/s · m2) under a pressure differential of 0.3 inches
of water gauge (w.g.)(75Pa) when tested in accordance with
ASTM E 2357, ASTM E 1677 or ASTM E 283 shall comply with this
section. Assemblies listed in Items 1 and 2 shall be deemed to
comply provided joints are sealed and requirements of Section
C402.4.1.1 are met.
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Concrete masonry walls coated with one application either of block
filler and two applications of a paint or sealer coating;
A Portland cement/sand parge, stucco or plaster minimum 1/2 inch (12
mm) in thickness.
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• NEW IECC Code - Air Barriers
C402.4.2 [402.5.11 IECC 2015]
2. Air
barrier joints and seams shall be sealed,
including sealing transitions in places and
changes in materials. The joints and seals shall be
securely installed in or on the joint for its entire
length so as not to dislodge, loosen or otherwise
impair its ability to resist positive and negative
pressure from wind, stack effect and mechanical
ventilation.
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• NEW IECC Code - Air Barriers
– C402.4.2 [402.5.11 IECC 2015] Air barrier penetrations.
2. Penetrations of the air barrier and paths of air leakage shall be
caulked, gasketed or otherwise sealed in a manner
compatible with the construction materials and location.
Joints and seals shall be sealed in the same manner or taped
or covered with a moisture vapor-permeable wrapping
material. Sealing materials shall be appropriate to the
construction materials being sealed. The joints and seals shall
be securely installed in or on the joint for its entire length so as
not to dislodge, loosen or otherwise impair its ability to resist
positive and negative pressure from wind, stack effect and
mechanical ventilation.
CRCA Education
'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• NEW IECC Code - Air Barriers
C402.4.2 [402.5.11 IECC 2015] Air barrier penetrations.
2. Penetrations of the air barrier shall be caulked, gasketed or otherwise sealed
in a manner compatible with the construction materials and location. Joints
and seals associated with penetrations shall be sealed in the same manner or
taped or covered with moisture vapor-permeable wrapping material. Sealing
materials shall be appropriate to the construction materials being sealed and
shall be securely installed around the penetration so as not to dislodge, loosen
or otherwise impair the penetrations’ ability to resist positive and negative
pressure from wind, stack effect and mechanical ventilation. Sealing of
concealed fire sprinklers, where required, shall be in a manner that is
Recommended by the manufacturer. Caulking or other adhesive sealants shall
not be used to fill voids between fire sprinkler cover plates and walls or
ceilings. [REALLY???]
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• NEW IECC Code - Air Barriers
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C402.4.2 [402.5.11 IECC 2015] Air barrier penetrations.
Penetrations of the air barrier and paths of air leakage shall
be caulked, gasketed or otherwise sealed in a manner
compatible with the construction materials and location.
Joints and seals shall be sealed in the same manner or taped
or covered with a moisture vapor-permeable wrapping
material. Sealing materials shall be appropriate to the
construction materials being sealed. The joints and seals shall
be securely installed in or on the joint for its entire length so as
not to dislodge, loosen or otherwise impair its ability to resist
positive and negative pressure from wind, stack effect and
mechanical ventilation.
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• NEW 2012 IECC Code - Air Barriers
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C402.4.1.2.3 Building test. The completed building
shall be tested and the air leakage rate of the building
envelope shall not exceed 0.40 cfm/ft2 at a pressure
differential of 0.3 inches water gauge (2.0 L/s · m2 at 75
Pa) in accordance with ASTM E 779 or an equivalent
method approved by the code official.
• ‘Blower test’
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• NEW IECC Code - Air Barriers
• How to Comply?
– Material ‘Deemed to Comply’
– Assembly Testing
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Roofs - Vapor Retarder meeting Air Barrier
Requirements continuous with Wall Air Barrier
– Whole Building Testing
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• ICC Code Requirements –
– 2012 International Building Code
• Wind, Fire Performance, per Chapter 15, Roofing
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• ICC 2012 Code Requirements – 2012 International Fire Code
– 317.2 – Max. roof size, 15,625 SF (Max. 125’ length/width), 6’ wide =
Fire Breaks
• UL 790 or ASTM E 108 - Class A materials , Gravel, Ballast, Pavers
• NOTE: Chicago Municipal Code – 10,000 SF
– 317.4 – Vegetation shall be maintained
• 317.4.1 - Irrigation – Supplemental irrigation shall be provided to maintain levels
of hydration necessary to keep roof plants alive and to keep dry foilage to a
minimum.
• 317.4.2 – Dead Foliage –Removal of dry, dead, etc., …”not less than two times
per year”
• 317.4.3 - Maintenance Plan – May be required due to size, materials used, or
when a fire hazard exists
• 317.5 - Fueled equipment used in the care of….stored in accordance with Section
313.
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• ICC 2012 Code Requirements – International Fire Code
• Same in 2015…
– 504.3 – Stairway access to roof - Where roofs are used for roof gardens
or for other purposes, stairways shall be provided as required for such
occupancy classification
– 905.3.8 – Rooftop Gardens and Landscaped Roofs – Buildings or
structures that have rooftop gardens or landscaped roofs and that are
equipped with a standpipe system shall have the standpipe system
extended to the roof level on which the rooftop garden or landscaped
roof is located.
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• International Green Construction Code
– Indigenous Materials – 500 Miles
– Recycled Content – Up to 65%
– Concealed Materials – Min. 25 Year Service Life
– Construction Operations
• Recycled Construction Waste
– Building Service Life Plan
– Verifications??
– Commissioning
• IgCC and ASHRAE 189.1
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• Sustainability – NRCA Project Pinpoint
– Average Roof Service Life – 17.4 years.
– IGCC Building Service Life Expectancy – 20-25
years
– IRS Allwable Depreciation – 39 years
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• Installation - IT’s ABOUT THE ROOF, and Everything else too!!
• Roofing Contractor =
Prime Contractor
– Manage Roofing Construction Process
– Culture of Roofer – Understands Working at Heights
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Safety
Supervise trades on roof
WC & GL ‘Roofer’ Classification
Over 2,000,000 SF Above Grade
– Roof that Doesn’t Leak!
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• IT’s ABOUT THE ROOF, and Everything else too!!
• Single Source Warranty
– Roofing System, Deck Up
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Roof, Protection Boards
Drainage/Water Retention Boards
Root Barriers, Irrigation System
Soils
Plants
• One Roof, One Call - Chicagoland’s Professional Roofing
Contractors & Local 11 Workforce
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'Roofing Code & Licensing Laws'
• One Roof, One Call, Single Source
– Licensed as Roofing Contractors, Safe Workforce
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IL Licensing Violations & Penalties
• How to Report?
•Complaints
•https://www.idfpr.com/dpr/FILING/Complaint.asp
–IDFPR Website ……. Complaint Forms
•http://www.idfpr.org
•https://www.idfpr.com/dpr/FILING/Complaint.asp
•How to Find Roofing Professions Licensed by IL DFPR
•http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/who/roof.asp
•http://www.Chicagoroofing.org
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•CRCA Member Contractors
– http://www.crca.org
– http://www.Chicagoroofing.org –
• CRCA Member List, Resources
• IL Roofing Contractor Licensing Law
• IL Licensed Contractor List
http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/who/roof.asp
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‘Roofing Contractor Licensing’
• CRCA Members…
• One Call, Single Source Responsibility
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‘Roofing Contractor Licensing’
• Why IL Licensing for Roofing Contractors??
“…safeguard the life, health, property, and public
welfare of its citizens….”
Why? Sets Minimum Requirements for Roofing
Contractors for roofing purchaser protection…
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‘Roofing Contractor Licensing’
• Why IL Licensing for Roofing Contractors??
A Professional Roofing Contractor has:
– ROOFING WC and GL Insurance
– Why WC & GL AND ROOFING?
•Pays into IL State WC Insurance funds as Roofing
Contractors, and pays workers tax liability as the
employer…
• GL means the ‘Finished Product’ insured as a ‘ROOF’
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‘Roofing Contractor Licensing’’
• The IL Roofing Contractor Licensing Law
– Definitions – Licensure, Director
- Licensure – Obtaining or holding a State Roofing
License, either Limited, Unlimited
- Not just a Business License…
- Director = IL Division of Financial and Professional
Regulation Director manages the program
- ‘IDFPR’
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‘Roofing Contractor Licensing’’
• Definitions - Roofing
•…’to construct, reconstruct, alter, maintain and use
materials and items used in the construction,
reconstruction, alteration and repair of all kinds of
roofing and waterproofing. …
•…Nothing shall be construed to require sheet metal,
electrical, plumbing, refrigeration or mason contractors
or carpenters who perform chimney repairs or install soil
pipes, electrical jacks, gutters, heating and cooling vents,
wood decks or any other kind of roof deck or television
antenna to be licensed under the Act…’
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‘Roofing Contractor Licensing’
• Definitions - Roofing Contractor
•…is one who has the experience, knowledge and skill to
construct, reconstruct, alter, maintain and repair roofs
and use materials and items used in the construction,
reconstruction, alteration, maintenance and repair of all
kinds of roofing and waterproofing as related to roofing,
all in such manner to comply with all plans, specifications,
codes, laws, and regulations applicable thereto, but does
not include such contractor's employees to the extent the
requirements of Section 3 of this Act apply and extend to
such employees…
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‘Roofing Contractor Licensing’
• Definition:"Qualifying party"
•…means the individual filing as a sole proprietor,
partner of a partnership, officer of a corporation,
trustee of a business trust, or party of another legal
entity, who is legally qualified to act for the business
organization in all matters connected with its roofing
contracting business, has the authority to supervise
roofing installation operations, and is actively
engaged in day to day activities of the business
organization.
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‘Roofing Contractor Licensing’
• "Qualifying party“ (QP) Details
– “Actively Involved in the Day to Day Activities…”
• Minimum of One QP Per Company
• If Qualifying Party leaves/dismissed, company/QP
must notify IDPFR in 30 days; and name NEW QP.
• NEW QP must pass the IL Roofing QP exam within 7
months
– Restriction
• May act as qualifying party for one additional licensee
if there is common ownership of at least 25%
between the two companies…
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‘Roofing Contractor Licensing’
• Qualifying Party Examination
• ‘…. to fairly test the competence and qualifications of applicants to
act as roofing contractors…’
• Limited License QP Exam
• Unlimited License QP Exam
• Low Slope Section to upgrade from Limited to Unlimited
• Business, Safety, Low/Steep NRCA Manuals
–Qualifying Party Exam - NRCA Manuals
• http://www.nrca.net
–Rules for Qualifying Party:
http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/06801460sectio
ns.html
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‘Roofing Contractor Licensing’
• IL Roofing License Types
• Definition: "Limited roofing license"
– …means a license made available to contractors
whose roofing business is limited to residential
roofing, including residential properties
consisting of 8 units or less…
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• IL Roofing License Types
• Definition: “Limited roofing license"
– …ONLY RESIDENTIAL UP TO 8 units…
– Limited License - DOES NOT INCLUDE
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, INSTITUTIONAL
STEEP SLOPE BUILDINGS…
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• IL Roofing License Types
• Definition: "Unlimited roofing license"
• …means a license made available to contractors
whose roofing business is unlimited in nature and
includes roofing on residential, commercial,
institutional and industrial properties…
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•Definition - "Seller of services or materials"
– …means a business entity primarily engaged in
the sale of tangible personal property at retail…
– Therefore….
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•Definition - "Seller of services or materials"
– Therefore….
• If Roofing Service Advertised…
– MUST BE LICENSED AS A ROOFING CONTRACTOR
• End of Name….“GC” or “Exteriors”,
(without Roofing in Name)
– NOT ALLOWED to REPRESENT THEMSELVES AS ROOFING
SERVICE PROVIDERS…
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IL Roofing License Application Process
•
– State of IL IDFPR Website
•
http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode
/068/06801460sections.html
– Qualifying Party Required (105xx)
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QP Individual’s Number on License
Company License Application Items (104xx)
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Individual Qualification
Application Completed…see next slides
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•License Application Process Requirements
•Evidence of Compliance
• Proof of Successful Exam – Qualifying Party
• Name of Qualifying Party
• Public Liability/Property Damage Insurance – IL Law
• IL Unemployment Insurance EIN Proof
• Bond – Mandatory for License
• $10,000 Limited
• $25,000 Unlimited
•NOTE: WC Insurance & Who’s liable…
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• IL Roofing License Issued Upon…
– Company Submission
• Proof of Insurance – WC & GL (Not as Roofing)
• Proof of Bond
• Qualifying Party
– Pass Roofing License Exam
» Limited License Exam
» Unlimited License Exam
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• Once Licensed…IL LAW STATES
–LICENSE NUMBER and ROOFING CONTRACTOR
LICENSEE NAME AS IT APPEARS ON LICENSE …
• ‘…Affix to Contracts and Bids’
• ‘…Affix Commercial Vehicles’
• ‘…on all Advertising’
–DISPLAY LICENSE DOCUMENT at conspicuous place at
place of business
–Expiration Date …on all licenses
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•IL Licensing Law – Permits at Jurisdictions
–Contractor is Licensed & Both QP & Company on
Certificate
• 104XXX Registration Number for Company
• 105XXX Qualifying Party on License
• Contractor COMPANY gets License, and Permits
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•IL Licensing Law – Permits at Jurisdictions
–Qualifying Party –
• Roofing Permit Applications need …
– BOTH 105XXX and 104XXX number
– QP passing test alone is not a licensed contractor
– Permit Fees & Application Process
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•IL Licensing Law – Permits at Jurisdictions
–Recommendations to Municipalities:
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Streamline for Efficiency….
Permit Fee structure – Minimum $100
Permit ‘EZ Pass – Pre-Qualification
’? Local Business Licensing?
State of IL Roofing License suffice?
Don’t let homeowner obtain permits?
Record Copy of Drivers License # for Permit Applicant,
for traceability?
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•IL Licensing Law – Permits at Jurisdictions
– Permit ‘EZ Pass – Pre-Registration
• State Roofing Contractor License – Copy of license.
• Certificate of Insurance – Showing ‘WC’…amounts.
Ask for ‘Roofing’ in ‘Description of Operation’ boxes
for both General Liability and Workers Compensation
Insurance Certificates.
• Photo ID to get permit
• Bond – State Bond instead of each municipality?
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•IL Licensing Law – Permits at Jurisdictions
– Permit ‘EZ Pass – Pre-Registration
• Copy of Roofing Contract between Contractor and
Building Owner WITH STATE ROOFING LICENSE
NUMBER AND QUALIFYING PARTY NAMED.
• Copy of Signed Consumer Rights Form
• Publish STATE ROOFING LICENSE NUMBER AND
QUALIFYING PARTY NAMED on Permit
• If Contractor is Subcontracting, then subcontractor
needs IL Roofing License.
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•IL Licensing Law – Permits at Jurisdictions
– Permit ‘EZ Pass – Pre-Registration
• Roofing License Number on all vehicles, signs. $1,000
/ day fine per occurrence.
• Anyone installing roofs must be state licensed, except
the homeowner or the homeowner’s employees.
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•IL Licensing Law – Permits at Jurisdictions
– CRCA Recommendations to Municipalities:
• Let let homeowner obtain permits ?
– Is Homeowner doing work or Contractor?
• Record Copy of Drivers License # for Permit Applicant,
for traceability – State Law
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• IL LICENSING LAW VIOLATIONS & PENALTIES
– If Advertising Unlicensed Roofing Company
Name…PENALTY
• Failure to display License Number
• Fails to provide correct License Number
• Provides a false or another company’s number
= Class A Misdemeanor, Fine $1,000/occurance
• Penalty can be $1,000 EACH DAY for time Ad’s Displayed
• Not to Exceed $10,000
•State of IL Fines…yes, but why not Local?
• Local Ordinance creates local revenue from fines..
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• Grounds for Disciplinary Action at
Discretion of Dept.
•Violations – Not To Exceed $10,000 Penalty
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Misrepresentation obtaining License
Gross Negligence in Roofing Contracting Practice
Aiding someone violating …
Engage in business without IL Roofing License
‘engaging in dishonorable, unethical, or
unprofessional conduct of a character likely to
deceive, defraud, or harm the public’
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• IL Licensing Violations & Penalties – NTE $10,000
•Grounds for Disciplinary Action at Discretion of Dept.
• Drugs, Alcohol, Safety for Qualifying Party…
• Discipline by US Jurisdiction….
• Taking $ for no services…
• Violating a probation of IDFPR
• Fraudulent Application
• Practicing under wrong name
• Gross & Willful overcharging…
• Failure to file Tax Return
• Taking Advantage of customer….
• Several more…
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•IL Licensing Violations & Penalties - Fines
– Conviction or plea of guilty or nolo
contendere of any crime …. that is
• a felony or
• a misdemeanor,
…an essential element of which is dishonesty
or that is directly related to the practice of the
profession…
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•IL Licensing Violations & Penalties - 2010
•Identity Theft for using someone elses license….
–(a-5) A person who knowingly, in the course of applying
applies for a building permit with a unit of local
government, provides the roofing license number that is
not that of a roofing contractor whom he or she does not
intend to have perform the work on the roofing portion of
the project commits …
–identity theft under paragraph (8) of subsection (a) of
Section 216G-15 of the Criminal Code of 1961.
•Report Identity Theft to Local Police Dept.
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• IL Licensing Violations & Penalties
•Identity Theft - For unlicensed entity using
someone else’s roofing contractor license ….
• IL Criminal Code – Class 4 Felony
• …at application for permit, using license number of a
licensed contractor
– ‘fraudulent information’
• Applies to building permit applicant
– Contractors, homeowner …
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•IL Licensing Violations & Penalties– Up to $10,000
– Selling Licenses, or allowing the use of his or her roofing license by
an unlicensed roofing contractor for the purposes of providing roofing
or waterproofing services; or
– Homeowners representing themselves as ‘doing it themselves’, and
anyone else.., other contractors, etc. who aid or assist another
person in violating any provision of this Act or its rules, including,
but not limited to, Section 9 of this Act.
–IL Roofing Licensing Board has option to terminate Roofing
Contractor License
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When is an Illinois Roofing License required?
Illinois law requires all roofing and waterproofing work to be
performed by state licensed roofing contractors. The only
exception in the law is if a property owner is performing
roofing on their own personal property.
Illinois law requires that a building permit applicant has to list
the actual entity that will be performing the work on the
roofing portion of the project. Falsifying this information
could be considered identity theft, punishable as a Class 4
felony.
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What are the two types of roofing licenses?
“Limited” Roofing license are for those contractors
whose roofing business is limited to residential
roofing, consisting of 8 units or less.
“Unlimited” Roofing License means a license made
available to contractors whose roofing business is
unlimited in nature and includes roofing on
residential, commercial, institutional and industrial
properties.
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What are the responsibilities of code enforcement
officials as they relate to roofing contractors?
Illinois law requires any official authorized to issue
building permits to ascertain that the applicant
contractor is duly licensed, by the State of Illinois
before issuing the permit.
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How do I verify a license number?
Verification can be done through the Illinois Division
of Financial and Professional Regulation
http://www.idfpr.com/DPR or call (217) 785-0800
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What information must the contractor provide when
applying for a building permit?
In addition to any local requirements, an Illinois
roofing contactor’s license number and licensee’s
name, as it appears on the license, should be on
both the building permit application and building
permit. An applicant’s government issued photo ID
(i.e. driver’s license, state id, etc) is also required.
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What information is required on all roofing and
waterproofing contracts, bids and
advertisements?
Land based phone number and street address other
than a PO Box are required on all contracts.
All bids, contracts, and advertisements (including
commercial vehicles used for the roofing
contractors business) must include the Illinois
roofing contactor’s license number and licensee’s
name, as it appears on the license.
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Are Subcontractors allowed?
Roofing work can only be subcontracted to an Illinois
Licensed Roofing Contractor, whose license
information must appear on the roofing portion of
the building permit application.
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• Can a Licensed Roofing Contractor, who will not be
performing work on the project, allow his/her
license to be used by unlicensed roofing
contractor?
No, this would be a violation of the Illinois Industry
Licensing Act and the licensed contractor could be
subject to fines up to $10,000 and revocation of
their license.
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Can an out of state roofing contractor perform work
in Illinois?
Yes, but only if an out of state contractor first obtains
an IL roofing license.
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What is the consequence of fraudulently obtaining a
building permit?
If a building permit applicant knowingly, in the course
of applying for a building permit, provides the
roofing license number of a roofing contractor
whom he or she does not intend to have perform
the work on the roofing portion of the project,
he/she is committing identity theft under the Illinois
Criminal Code and could be punishable as a Class 4
Felony.
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What if roofing contractor is changed mid-project?
The building permit applicant should promptly notify
the local building department of the roofing
contractor for the project changes.
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Can a roofing contractor advertise or promise to
pay/rebate any portion of an insurance deductible
as an inducement to homeowners?
No, effective 1/1/2012, the Home Repair and
Remodeling Act (IL HB 3034) prohibits a contractor
from representing or offering to represent on behalf
of the homeowner on any insurance claim in
connection with the performance of such roofing
work or interior home repair.
New Illinois Laws
2015
“Roofing Week in Chicago”
Subcontractors
(HB 923/PA-0105)
Requires contractors to report payments to any
subcontractors or independent contractors to the
Department of Labor.
Legislation was strongly opposed because it is:
• Drafted to apply only to non-union contractors
• Viewed as an additional burden on small
businesses, requiring them to disclose
proprietary information on what they pay their
business parntners – information that is not
required to be disclosed by other employers.
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Unemployment Insurance
Requires UI Insurance Number at License App
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IL Licensing Violations & Penalties
• Troubles? Report
•Complaints
•https://www.idfpr.com/dpr/FILING/Complaint.asp
– IDFPR Website ……. Complaint Forms
•http://www.idfpr.org
•https://www.idfpr.com/dpr/FILING/Complaint.asp
•How to Find Roofing Professions Licensed by IL DFPR
•http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/who/roof.asp
•Local Ordinance to collect local fines - Base on IL Roofing
Contractor Licensing Act…
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•Exceptions to IL Roofing Contractor License Law
• Does not limit power of Municipality, City, County…
• Owners working on own Property
• Employees working on Employers Property
• Glass Greenhouses, Farm Buildings
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•Permitting – IL Licensed Contractor REQUIRED
•‘….A municipality that requires a building permit or a
county that requires a building permit may not issue a
building permit to a roofing contractor unless that
contractor has provided sufficient proof that he or
she is licensed currently as a roofing contractor by
the State of Illinois…..’
•Verify at …
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•How to Find CURRENT IL Licensed Contractors:
http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/who/roof.asp
- Licensed Roofing Contractors
- IL Roofing Licensing Law
- IL Roofing License Application for Contractors
- IL Qualifying Party Exam Schedule
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• Why Licensed Contractors? ILLINOIS LAW!
– “….It is unlawful for any person to engage in the
business or act in the capacity of or hold himself or
herself out in any manner as a roofing contractor
without having been duly licensed under the
provisions of this Act.”
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• Why IL Licensed Roofing Contractors?
• Critical Elements of IL Licensed Contractor
• Qualifying Party Actively Involved in Company
• CORRECT INSURANCE
– Workers Compensation listing ROOFING
– General Liability
» If not…homeowner, individual responsible
• Bonded
• Employer EIN Number
• License Number on:
– Advertisements
– Proposals & Contracts
– Trucks with Advertising
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• IL Roofing Contractor Licensing Law has
Subcontracting Requirements
•“Sellers of roofing services may subcontract the
provision of those roofing services only to roofing
contractors licensed under this Act.”
• General Contractors must subcontract to IL
Licensed Roofing Contractors…
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• IL Roofing License Law: Is the contractor:
– Insurance Classification … Roofer – SIC Code 1761
= Homeowner Protection
• Homeowner is Personally Liable if not properly insured, should
accident occur…Insurance Fraud creates an out.
• Municipality goal - Protect community
– I-Codes, Licensing Laws…
– Workers Compensation Insurance Rates Differ
• Roofer - $36.73/$100/payroll
• GC - $23.60/$100 Payroll
• Classify as Roofing Worker …. Correct insurance…
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• IL Roofing License Law: Is the contractor:
– Licensed – State of IL … it’s the law
• Limited - 8 Units or LESS, Residential Only
– Steep or Low Slope
• Unlimited
– All types & sizes
– Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional
– Steep or Low Slope
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• Key Points –
–Raise level of professionalism in roofing
–Help contractors and our own industry, which
results in community benefit.
– Can a licensed roofing contractor sub work?
•Yes, to a licensed subcontractor
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• Key Points –
–Application Process
•Qualifying Party
•Company License Numbers
•‘Checklist’
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• Key Points –
–Can an unlimited licensed contractor sub
unlimited work to a limited licensed contractor?
• Only on work that’s scope of ‘limited license’
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• Key Points –
–What’s the big deal about WC Insurance?
•State gets 1% of WC fees…for IL Claims
•If Misclassified, State Underfunded
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• Key Points –
–Contractor is Licensed, How do I really know?
•Ask for Company 104XXX Number
– Company Certificate – with Qualifying Party Number on
it…
» Certificates for Qualifying Party only, without the
company 104XXX Number are NOT ACCEPTABLE….the
105XXX Number must be under the 105XXX.
» Qualifying Party CANNOT GET PERMIT without
104XXX numbers…the company is the licensed
entity.
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• Key Points –
–Permit Fees & Application Process
•IL Roofing License, with Contractor Number and QP
Number
•EZ Pass – Pre-deposited permit fees from
contractors, with fast turnaround for requests?
•Fee structure – $100 flat fee
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• New & Existing Building Code Requirements
• IBC 2012 - Ice Barrier – 24” past inside of exterior wall..
• CRCA Submission to ICC
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Ice Barrier Under Eave Metal Edges onto Fascia - DISAPPROVED
Ice Barrier onto Metal Flashing - DISAPPROVED
2 - 36” Courses up slope, minus 2” overlap. (70”) APPROVED
Greater than 8” / 12 SLOPES – SUBMITTED AGAIN
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• New & Existing Building Code Requirements
– Ventilation - Check the attic..
– Drainage – Adequate?
– Insulation – PERMITS AFTER JUNE 1, 2012
• Steep - R-38 in IECC 2009; 2012….R48 or 49??
• Low Slope –
– 2009 - R-20,
– 2012 - R-25
– 2015 – R-30
– What Codes?
• IECC, IRC, IBC, IFC…new IGCC
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• New & Existing Building Code Requirements
– Chimney Flashing – Cut into Brick??
– What Codes?
• IECC, IRC, IBC, IFC…new IGCC
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• Professional Licensed
CRCA Roofing Contractor has…
– A Culture of Safety
– Experience with materials, systems, scope
– Expertise
– Education
– Involved in Industry…
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• Licensing Enforcement - Jurisdiction Options
• Ordinance to mirror state law
• Local Roofing Contractor Registration Ordinance = IL Law
• Who enforces?
• Fire, Police, Garbage, other Contractors?
• IL Licensed Roofing Contractors
• User Friendly Permit Process for Contractors…?
• Electronic Permits –
– EZ Pass, pre-deposited Funds?
– Pre Registration of Roofing Contractors
• Issues important to all…
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•CRCA Member Contractors
– http://www.crca.org –
• CRCA Member List
• Licensing Law
• Resources for Building Officials
– CRCA Trade Show
– CRCA Education
• IL Licensed Contractor List
http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/who/roof.asp
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•CRCA Requests…more discussion:
•ICC 2015 Code Proposals – Make sense?
– Steep Slope Ice Barriers
• 8/12 slope 3’ up roof slope
• Remove Mastic Alternative - DISAPPROVED
• Reroofing - Apply on top of Metal at edge
•Other Ideas..
• Municipality on-line ‘EZ Pass’ permit process?
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