Santa Barbara Contractors Association Events Newswire

Residential Fire Sprinklers 9/15/2010

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:51:05 GMT

Topics Covered:

Overview of 2010 CRC (Title -24, Part 2.5)

Amendments to NFPA 13D

Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems

BSC Building Standards Bulletin - PEX Piping

Building Plans

California PEX Article

CSFM Information Bulletin - Residential Fire Sprinklers

CSFM Website - Products and Components

Fire Service Setter - Domestic Lockout Wing

HCD Frequently Asked Questions on Fire Sprinklers

HCD Information Bulletin - Manufactured Homes

Laws and Regulations

Matrix Adoption Tables

Residential Care Facilities (R3.1)

Residential Domestic Valve

Residential Fire Sprinkler Training Programs

Terminology

Working Plans

EPA Lead Paint RRP Training 9/15/2010 7:30 AM - 9/15/2010 5:00 PM

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:33:57 GMT

Presented by: Criterion Environmental

an EPA Accredited Training Provider

* Training from 8:00am to 5:00pm - Registration at 7:30am

Beginning on April 22, 2010 renovation, repair and painting contractors must:

· be “RRP certified”

· use lead safe work practices when working in homes built before 1978.

The RRP rule affects contractors, property managers and others who disturb known or presumed lead-based paint during renovation activities done for compensation. The includes most repair, remodeling and maintenance jobs, such as window replacement, weatherization and demolition. The rule applies to any work that disturbs painted surfaces in residential houses, apartments and child-occupies facilities such as schools and day-care centers built before 1978. Fines for violating RRP Rule requirements can be up to $37,500 per incident.

Requirements for Contractors Include Certification & Training

· Firms must have one or more “Certified Renovator” assigned to jobs where lead-based paint is disturbed. To become certified, a person must successfully complete an EPA training course conducted by an EPA-accredited training provider.

· All renovation workers must be trained. They can be trained to use lead safe work practices on-the-job by a Certified Renovator if the work is not HUD regulated, or they can become Certified Renovators themselves.

· Firms performing renovation, repair or painting work must also become certified. This can be accomplished by applying to EPA and paying a fee.

· To read more about the RRP Rule please visit www.homesafetraining.com/rrp.html

Training Provided by:

Criterion Environmental

Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar 9/23/2010 9:00 AM - 9/23/2010 2:30 PM

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:20:21 GMT

The EDD’s Employment Tax Offices offer no fee state payroll tax seminars, either classroom-style or Web-based. Both the classroom and Web-based seminars are designed to help employers comply with the State of California payroll tax laws. The classroom seminars are offered in a variety of locations throughout California. They are customized to benefit everyone–established businesses, those just getting started, individuals anticipating going into business, and payroll agents–and the instructors encourage audience participation. The Web-based Seminars, on the other hand, allow you to learn on your timetable, at your own pace, wherever you choose to access the Internet.

California payroll reporting requirements: forms, employer obligations, reporting, and payment requirements.
Independent contractor reporting requirements.
Electronic filing and payment requirements and options.
Federal payroll reporting requirements: Forms 940, 941, 1099, W-2, W-4, W-9, and alternative filing.

Online Planroom Training 10/6/2010 10:00 AM - 10/6/2010 11:00 AM

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:49:33 GMT

This demonstration will cover a broad overview of the tools available in the Online Planroom including;

How to log into the online planroom
Search for jobs
View, download and print project documents
Customize your desk and CSI profile
The implementation of On-Screen Takeoff and its program features

Online Planroom Training 11/3/2010 10:00 AM - 11/3/2010 11:00 AM

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:50:49 GMT

This demonstration will cover a broad overview of the tools available in the Online Planroom including;

How to log into the online planroom
Search for jobs
View, download and print project documents
Customize your desk and CSI profile
The implementation of On-Screen Takeoff and its program features

Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar 11/15/2010 9:00 AM - 11/15/2010 2:30 PM

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:33:48 GMT

California payroll reporting requirements: forms, employer obligations, reporting, and payment requirements.
Independent contractor reporting requirements.
Electronic filing and payment requirements and options.
Federal payroll reporting requirements: Forms 940, 941, 1099, W-2, W-4, W-9, and alternative filing.

First Aid CPR Training & Certification 11/16/2010 8:00 AM - 11/16/2010 1:30 PM

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:14:42 GMT

Instructor Scott Coffman

A comprehensive course to train individuals to prevent, prepare for and respond to any type of workplace emergency. Participants will learn and practice adult CPR, rescue breathing, choking rescue, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and the following first aid skills: bleeding control, treatment of burns, fractures, sprains, strains, seizures, poisoning, heat and cold emergencies. (2 year certification)

Online Planroom Training 12/1/2010 10:00 AM - 12/1/2010 11:00 AM

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:57:11 GMT

This demonstration will cover a broad overview of the tools available in the Online Planroom including;

How to log into the online planroom
Search for jobs
View, download and print project documents
Customize your desk and CSI profile
The implementation of On-Screen Takeoff and its program features