The 2014 Legislative Session Has Begun!
Government Affairs Committee Meetings are scheduled for Thursdays at 11 a.m. at the HBAG office while the Georgia General Assembly is in session. These meetings are open to all members. If you would like to attend in person or via web conferencing or conference call, please contact the HBAG office at (404) 763-2453.
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GAC Chairman Ted Noe and GAC Director Austin Hackney at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast , January 15, 2014
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Click here to read the HBAG Legislative Update- January 30, 2014 from GAC Director Austin Hackney.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The date for the 2014 Spring Board Meeting at Brasstown Valley Resort has been changed to
April 28-30, 2014.
LEWIS CENKER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
2014 Lewis Cenker Award
Applications for the 2014/2015 Lewis Cenker Scholarships are now being accepted! Deadline for applications is March 3, 2014. Click here or call the HBAG office at 404-763-2453 for more information regarding the Scholarship and for copies of the contribution forms and scholarship application form.
Be sure to check out the updated HBAG website! There is now a search bar to help you locate just what you are looking for.
www.hbag.org
The 2014 Resource Guide is now available online!
The HBAG membership directory is now available on the HBAG website. The 2014 edition will be available very soon!
2013-2014
HBAG Leadership
Vice President
Ted Noe
Neal Davis
Vice President/Secretary
Lamar Smith
Immediate Past President
Jason Dickens
Associate Vice President
Amanda Roland
GEOC President
Wendy Myers
Area Associate Directors
Area VIII-
Tara Mincey
HBAG Member Rebate Program
No one likes to leave money on the table. So, what would you think if you could get a rebate for your loyalty to many of the nation's leading product suppliers? Well, now you can! HBAG's Member Rebate Program increases your bottom line. For the minimal effort of informing us about the home construction products you use and when you close on a home or project, you'll be putting money back in your pocket. Both Builder and Remodeler companies, no matter how large or small, qualify for the program, and you are not required to use products from every manufacturer. For more information and to register click here.
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2014 Legislative Rally at the Capitol
"BUILDING A BETTER GEORGIA"
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Thank you to all of the HBA builder members, associate members, and executive officers from throughout the state that gathered for the Legislative Rally at the State Capitol this past Tuesday, January 28th despite the inclement weather conditions. There was a great turnout and local HBA members were able to meet with state legislators and discuss the legislative session, as well as thank the legislators for their hard work throughout the year. It was the perfect opportunity for talking with local legislators and learning the issues important to them that might affect home building. In return, legislators were able to learn from individuals in
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Secretary of State, Brian Kemp
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the building industry.
Members were welcomed to the Capitol by Secretary of State Brian Kemp. Mr. Kemp said a few brief words about this years legislative session. He provided some insight into the 'fast and furious' session ahead, as well as the year ahead, and discussed the updated Secretary of State website.
 HBAG members were given the opportunity for a photo with Governor Nathan Deal. Each member in attendance was given a large, blue button
emblazoned with the HBAG logo and the theme of the day, "Building A Better Georgia". Members
were then able to interact with state senators and representatives for the majority of the morning. Legislators and staff were invited by members to a delicious Williamson Brothers BBQ lunch.
Thank you again to all of the members that attended this successful Legislative Rally. HBAG Staff and senior officers hope that all of you had safe travels back home and throughout the week!
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NPDES & Erosion Control News
The New Green Book is out!
Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC)
has issued the 6th Edition of the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia, also known as the "Green Book" or "Design Manual,". It has been revised, with changes effective January 1, 2014.
Keep in mind there is 1-year TRANSITION PERIOD effective through December 31, 2014. The transition will allow individuals time to understand and begin implementing the new requirements along with allowing manufacturers time to have their Best Management Practice (BMP) products tested so they can qualify in Georgia.
Revisions include the addition of new BMPs, as well as benchmark standards for most new and existing BMPs. The benchmarks are a result of data collected from standardized testing procedures which were approved by the GSWCC and completed on randomly selected products and practices.
Click here to download the New GreenBook.
Not only is the New Green Book out, but so are the new 2014 ES&PC Plan  CHECKLISTS. These are needed for your erosion control and new NPDES Permits and must be attached to your plans.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE NEW ES&PC Plan CHECKLISTS!
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Lead Repair, Renovation and Painting (RRP) News
GEORGIA LEAD CERTIFICATIONS ARE ONLY GOOD FOR THREE YEARS, EVEN IF YOU TOOK YOUR CLASS BEFORE GEORGIA GOT ITS PROGRAM AND YOUR CERTIFICATION CARD SAYS IT IS GOOD FOR FIVE YEARS!!!
On December 9, 2010 the State of Georgia adopted the Lead Renovation, Repair and Paining Rule (RRP) and issued its own regulations, which are different from the original EPA regulations. Now is the time to check your certification and get renewed or you may expire.
Here in Georgia, your RRP certification is only good for three years. No matter when you took your class, you must obtain a license from the state of Georgia and renew your certification within three years.
If you miss your three-year mark, you can BUY the fourth year from the state of Georgia (you pay double the licensing fee for that year). This will buy you one more year before you have to take your 1/2 day refresher class. If you go over the fourth year, then you must take the initial all over again!
CLICK HERE FOR THE CURRENT CERTIFICATION RULES
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR LEAD CERTIFICATION
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ALL Home Program
A Liveable Lifestyle Home
HBAG is very pleased with the launch of the new
ALL program.
ALL stands for:
A Liveable Lifestyle Home
ALL is a voluntary certification program with design features built into a new home or within a remodeled home that promote a liveable and accessible lifestyle. It is a home for all people - young or old, and of all abilities. Especially during this time of year, HBAG is excited about full participation in activities by family members and visitors.
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ALL is a state-wide program. It works for builders and consumers in all price points and home types.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Bettie Sleeth at bsleeth@hbag.org. Greater Atlanta HBA member and ALL founding partner, Betsy Sheppard, betsy@gilbertsheppard.com has created the website and marketing materials. Bettie Sleeth and Betsy Sheppard are available to make presentations on the ALL Home Program to your local association or other groups.
Be sure to like the ALL - A Liveable Lifestyle Home Program Facebook page by clicking here!
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REMINDER- NEW BUILDING CODES WENT INTO EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2014
New editions of the construction codes, including the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) with Georgia State Amendments became effective January 1, 2014 for all houses and other structures permitted after that date.
All of these codes have Georgia amendments which are posted on the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) website here.
Note: The requirements for the Energy Code did not change. Georgia remains under the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Georgia amendments.
HBAG has been very involved in the adoption process of these code editions over the past 2 years, with representatives on most the review task forces and with the State Codes Advisory Committee and DCA Board.
New code books may be purchased from the International Code Council (ICC) at www.iccsafe.org, or from NAHB at www.buildersbook.com. Local HBA's may also have the code books available for purchase. Colleges and technical schools that teach construction or engineering usually have these code books available in their bookstores.
To request additional information on Georgia's construction codes, training programs for local code enforcement officials, or technical assistance, contact:
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Codes and Industrialized Buildings Section
Telephone: 404-679-3118
Email: codes@dca.ga.gov
Website: www.dca.ga.gov
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