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The Permit Extension Act of 2010 would allow shovel-ready private construction projects (residential, commercial and industrial) that have received state and local approvals, but are experiencing temporary financial difficulties due to the recession and credit crisis, to remain valid for three years. The bill would extend permits in effect or existence from January 1, 2008 through January 1, 2011 for an additional three years. The Home Builders Association of Western Massachusetts urges the Legislature to enact the bill before it concludes its formal business on July 31.
Click on the attached pdf for more information on House Bill No. 3647.
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For up to date information on the activity of the building code, upcoming seminars and general information relating to building code enforcement visit: www.mass.gov/Eeops/docs/dps/Codeword/codeward_may_2010.doc
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The HBRAWM and ECS will be hosting more lead paint training classes. These classes will be held at the HBRAWM Headquarters and your payment must be mailed in with your registration form. (see attached form for dates) Classes are limited to 20 people each! Please contact Sandi Doucette at 413-733-3126 or
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if you have any questions on this class.
Training, certification and work practice requirements for lead paint initially became effective April 22, 2010 however, the EPA has acknowledged concerns and will offer additional and sufficient time for renovation firms and workers to obtain necessary training and certification as follows:
- Until October 1, 2010, the EPA will not take enforcement action for violations of the RRP (Renovation, Repair and Painting) Rule’s firm certification requirement.
- For violations of the RRP Rule’s renovation worker certification requirement, the EPA will not enforce against individual renovation workers if the person has applied to enroll in or has enrolled in, by not later than September 30, 2010 a certified renovator class to train contractors in practices necessary for compliance with the final rules. Renovators must complete the training by December 31, 2010.
For more information on the laws and how it affects your business, read the attached contractor's information guide.
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The Annual Presidents Picnic will be held on Thursday, August 5th at the HBRAWM Headquarters. Please join us in welcoming Tom Silva of Triple S Construction Company of Wilbraham as our 2010-2011 President! Please contact Sandi Doucette at the Headquarters to RSVP or with any questions at 413-733-3126 or
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The Foundation Golf Tournament and Annual Clambake & Insepectors Appreciation Day will be held on September 10th. The Golf Tournament will be held at Chicopee Country Club, 1290 Burnett Road and the Clambake will be at the Chicopee Falls Moose Family Center, 244 Fuller Road both are in Chicopee, MA. Please see attached flyer for more details.
There are sponsorship opportunities for both of these events see the flyer for detailed information on how you can get a tee/green sign, get your name on the signs at both events and sponsor the inspectors that attend the clambake.
If you have any questions or to RSVP contact Sandi Doucette at 413-733-3126 or
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