Joe Ryan with Reliable Electric will be discussing various solutions and techniques of electrical lighting and layout. There will be a key focus on bathroom and kitchen lighting techniques as well as safety and basic electric installation.
     Joe Ryan is president of Reliable Contractors, Inc, located in Centerville, OH. His corporation has three sister companies which include: Reliable Electric, Reliable Data Cabling, and Reliable Audio, Video and Electronics (RAVE).
     Joe is a 1991 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy where he received his degree in Electrical Engineering. After serving as an officer in the Coast Guard for 8 years, he acquired Reliable Electric in 1998. He is the three-term past president of the Independent Electrical Contractors Association (Dayton Chapter), and currently serves as their Executive Director. He is a recipient of the Dayton Business Journal's 40 under 40 Award, and his company is a two-time finalist for the Better Business Bureau Eclipse Integrity Award. The company has grown from six employees in 1998 to over 40 and is currently ranked by the Dayton Business Journal as one of the top 15 electrical contractors in Dayton. Joe attributes the company's growth success to outstanding staff, great service, and blessings from the man upstairs. 
      Reliable Electric is one of the largest and fastest growing full-service electric contractors in Dayton. They excel in residential, commercial, industrial, new construction and remodeling. Since 1942, whether you have a large or small facility, they can fill your needs. Please call 937-222-NARI to RSVP for this event or register online at www.naridayton.org.

CEO Breakfast

The CEO Breakfast will be held at the Ramada Inn North on Wagner Ford Road.  The topic will be on Electric and Gas Safety.  Be on the lookout for more information in the near future.

RRP Classes Offered by Chapter
March 15, 2024 Is Almost Full

The University of Cincinnati will conduct instruction at Miami Valley NARI's two Repair, Renovate and Painting (RRP) classes. The EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Final Rule (40 CFR 745) requires that renovations conducted for compensation, must be performed by Certified Firms using Certified Renovators.

Question: What is the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule?
Answer: The RRP rule affects contractors, property managers and others who disturb known or presumed lead-based paint during renovation. The term renovation covers all activities done for compensation that disturb painted surfaces including most repair, remodeling and maintenance activities, such as window replacement, weatherization and demoli­tion. The RRP rule applies to all renovation work performed in residential houses, apartments and child-occupied facilities such as schools and day-care centers built before 1978.

Question: What are the deadlines for becoming certified under the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule?
Answer: April 22, 2024

Question: Who is affected by the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule?
Answer: The RRP rule affects contractors, property managers and others who disturb known or presumed lead-based paint during renovation.

Question: Is certification under the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule for individuals or firms?
Answer: Actually it applies to both. A business will need to submit a $300.00 fee to the federal EPA to employ certified individuals. The fee for an individual to be certified will vary from training providers.

Question: What kind of costs are associated with certification under the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule? 
Answer: $179.00 member rate for the course to NARI, $300.00 business application to the EPA

Question: What does the certification process look like (full-day, half-day, lecture, hands-on)?
Answer: There will be six hours of classroom training and two hours of hands-on training.

Question: Is anyone grandfathered from certification under the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule?
Answer: Yes, There are three certifications that are recognized that will only require the four hour refresher course: (1) Lead Abatement Contractor certified by the Ohio EPA (2) Lead Abatement Worker certified by the Ohio EPA (3) Lead Abatement Supervisor Certified by any state EPA.
*Information made available 02-10-2023 from Matt Young the Ohio Department of Health

Question: What happens after an individual or firm is certified?  Do they need to re-certify and if so, how often?
Answer: Yes. Re-certification is required every five years.

Question: If I want to read more information about the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, where can I go?
Answer: http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/toolkits.htm

Question: What is the EPA saying will be consequences of enforcement after April 22, 2010?
Answer: A variety of fines will be levied to businesses and individuals who are not in compliance.

                                      RUMOR MILL
The Certified Renovator has to be there the duration of the project.
Response: For the state of Ohio, the ODH claims this to be technically true. The EPA regulations state that the Certified Renovator must be present at all Lead Safe Renovation Projects. The Ohio EPA standards of regulations state that the Certified Renovator must be present at the posting of the signs of the project and during the containment, cleaning and verification of the project's conclusion.

HUD projects require that everyone on the jobsite must be a Certified Renovator.
Response: This is true. Any project that will receive HUD funds must have each individual on the project as a Certified Renovator
*Information made available 02-10-2023 from Matt Young the Ohio Department of Health

DISCLAIMER: Miami Valley NARI accepts no responsibility for the execution or perception of the guidelines of this rule. As this rule and other regulations develop, requirements are subject to change.

If you did or didn't attend the first weekend of Universal 1 Credit Union's HomeWorld show, produced by Miami Valley NARI and WHIO-TV, you need to make plans now to attend the second weekend.  With more than 200 exhibiting companies there is something for everyone and some tremendous business to business opportunities.  Not to mention, this is a great opportunity for you to be NARI's ambassador!  Miami Valley NARI has a booth in the show if you are willing to spend an hour helping man (or woman) it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

2010 CRGs Are Here 

The Miami Valley NARI 2010 CRG is here and ready for distribution.  The recipient of this year's cover award belongs to David Flannery of David A. Flannery - Architect. Congratulations David!
The name change to Home and Garden Remodeling Guide should certainly gain the attention of a new audience. You can pick these up at many Kroger and CVS locations, at the Miami Valley NARI offices, by visiting HomeWorld, February 12-14 or by calling (937) 222-NARI. 

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