NABCEP & Training [RE-wrenches]

[matthew tritt]

Graham,

Maybe belonging to NABCEP should bring some benefits in the way of lower
insurance premiums.

Matt
----- Original Message -----
From: "Graham Owen" <graham at solarexpert.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 9:55 AM
Subject: RE: NABCEP & Training [RE-wrenches]


> I hope this is nut and bolts enough to post here.  I spent some time
> seeking legal advice on how NABCEP will affect me, as well as the great
> people on the board.
>
> In this crazy litigious state of California I was wondering if the
> certifiers of installers (NABCEP) could be included as a group and board
> members as individuals in a lawsuit if a certified practitioners project
> resulted in property damage.  I was informed that since NABCEP wont
> inspect each job they are not responsible, unless it can be demonstrated
> that the testing is not stringent enough to keep substandard installers
> from becoming certified.  The test has to be rigorous, thorough and
> meticulous.
>
> I know there has been a lot of interest in the number and percentage of
> union members on the board.  This may prove to be less significant than
> the number and percentage of union members who become certified.  How
> will NABCEP be funded?  Most likely by dues, and the future direction of
> NABCEP may be held hostage to a sizable block of organized due payers?
>
> Does anyone anticipate how much certified installers will have to pay
> annually in dues?  I pay $350 a year for my CALSIEA membership, $350.00
> per year for the California League of Homeowners certification, $350
> every fours years for my California contracting certification.  $350.00
> seems to be a magic number for some reason.
>
> Just a few thoughts,
>
> Graham
>
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