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National Committee & Board involvement Association of Home Networking Opportunities Builders As of 12/29/2014 Benefits available to members of the Indiana Builders Association Page 2, Indiana Builders Association 2015 State Membership Benefits Resource Guide Out with the old and in with the new 014 has drawn to a close and ber who donated to IBA’s Political Action is heard on issues of interest to affordable hopefully, everyone is excited for Inside the Committee, the Association to Build a housing. The Indiana General Assembly 2 a prosperous 2015. At the time of Better Indiana (ABBI) in 2014. Your po- will convene in early January and begin print, we are about a month away Issue litical contributions go towards electing deliberations on crafting a new two-year from getting the final numbers on sin- By Rick Wajda and reelecting statewide office holders and state budget, as well as over 1000 pieces of gle-family building permits for the state members of the Indiana General Assembly legislation. Many of these bills will impact of Indiana, but by all indications, we will Chief Executive Officer who understand the importance of afford- our industry and economic development finish the year close to the same level as able housing at all price points. To that across the state. Please take the time to 2013. However, many markets across the Indiana Builders end, the industry is fortunate to have five review our Legislative and Regulatory Re- state have seen a steady increase in activity Association members of the association serving in the port that goes out to the membership via in the second half of the year and I am op- Indiana General Assembly, three of which email every Friday the Legislature is in timistic that 2015 will show some growth all the members who volunteered to serve who serve on the IBA Board of Directors. session. If you have specific comments, in the single-family sector. on a committee in 2014. You are the life- As we welcome in the New Year, please concerns, or feedback regarding a piece of The Indiana Builders Association Board blood of the organization and without your help us to make Indiana and the housing legislation, please let us know. We are a of Directors wrapped up the year in De- dedication to affordable housing in Indi- industry across the state the best it can membership organization and rely on your cember with its annual election of officers ana; the IBA would not be the force that be. We need your help as members of input as we take a position, positive or neg- and awards presentation. Congratulations it is. the association to engage in the efforts of ative, on certain pieces of legislation. to all the award winners and thank you to Also, a big thanks goes out to every mem- the organization to make sure our voice I would also invite every member to get involved at the local, state and national levels with your association. We have numerous opportunities at every level of the federation to participate, whether you are a builder, remodeler, developer, or supplier to the housing industry. Various commit- We take selection, service tees are in place to help facilitate discussion on a myriad of issues impacting our and support to another level. industry. Let us know if you are interested, we can always use the help! On a final note, please spread the word VISIT ONE OF OUR LOCATIONS: on the good work the Association is doing for you and your business with your peers. 717 LEY ROAD Membership is the lifeblood of any orga- FORT WAYNE, IN 46825 nization and the more members we have, (260) 484-4191 the stronger our voice is with local leaders, (800) 284-4191 statewide officials, and leaders in Washing- FAX (260) 482-1678 ton, DC. Let’s make 2015 a great year and the 3740 HANNA CIRCLE beginning of a sustained, vibrant housing INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241 industry for years to come. (317) 821-8301 (800) 777-9728 FAX (317) 821-8305 Do we have your e-mail? hen a member joins a local 4673 DALE DRIVE builders association, they auto- LAFAYETTE, IN 47905 Wmatically become members of (765) 477-2575 (800) 677-2828 the Indiana Builders Association (IBA) and the National Association of Home FAX (765) 477-6380 Builders (NAHB). E-mail has become the most efficient 800 SOUTH COUNCIL STREET way for all tiers of the builders associa- MUNCIE, IN 47302 (765) 289-0264 tions to correspond with members. Make sure you have an accurate e-mail (800) 395-6994 on file with your local builders association FAX (765) 286-4812 so that you receive correspondence from your local, state, and national builders as- 4110 REAS LANE sociations in a timely manner. Unless you NEW ALBANY, IN 47150 opt out, your local builders association (812) 948-7933 should put your e-mail into the NAHB (800) 472-0823 WMS system which allows NAHB and FAX (812) 948-7976 IBA to e-mail you with important infor- At Norandex our people are experienced building industry mation. 2825 SOUTH 11TH STREET professionals who are genuinely interested in your business. Your builders associations take your NILES, MI 49120 privacy very seriously and only e-mail (269) 684-3600 We distribute top quality, competitively priced windows, you pertinent information. You may opt (800) 888-9083 out of receiving e-mails at any time. FAX (269) 684-3737 siding, roo ng, doors and more, that are strongly warranted If you are not receiving e-mails from for performance. IBA which would have a ...@BuildIn- WWW.NORANDEX.COM And, the service, commitment and support to our customers diana.org e-mail address, please e-mail Cindy @BuildIndiana.org or call the IBA is unmatched and unwavering. office at 800-377-6334 ext. 203. For 24 hour access to all of IBA’s ben- Our customers deserve the best, and we deliver it. efits visit www.BuildIndiana.org. 2015 State Membership Benefits Resource Guide Indiana Builders Association, Page 3 Changes to OSHA recordkeeping and reporting rules enforced March 1

he U.S. Department of Labor’s Oc- nesses have always been required to make you may contact IOSHA directly at (317) also be found at OSHA’s 2014 recordkeep- cupational Safety and Health Ad- fatality and catastrophe reports to IOSHA, 232-2693. ing page online at www.osha.gov/record- T ministration (OSHA) announced and this new rule occupies the same space. * If you are reporting after business hours, keeping2014/ or by visiting the Frequently a final rule requiring all employers covered call the 24-hour OSHA hotline at 1-800- Asked Questions (FAQ) webpage at www. by the Occupational Safety and Health Act Do I have to report every hospital visit? 321-6742. osha.gov/recordkeeping/faq_search. to comply with OSHA’s new severe injury No. If an employee is not admitted or Employers may also request a free work- and illness reporting requirements. The new only brought in for observation or testing, Who can help me with the new rules? place safety or health consultation from and no treatment is provided, that visit Help is available by contacting the Indi- INSafe by completing and submitting the Codes does not need to be immediately reported ana Department of Labor’s training and as- form available online at www.in.gov/dol/ to IOSHA. sistance division, INSafe, by either calling insaferequest. IBA members receive pri- Corner (317) 232-2688 to speak with a consultant ority in scheduling a consultation as part By Carlie How do I report an incident? or by emailing [email protected]. of IBA’s Alliance with the Indiana Depart- Hopper * If it is during normal business hours, Compliance assistance resources may ment of Labor. Regulatory Affairs Director, Approved Agents Indiana Builders Dearborn County HBA IBA offers fully Association BA of Dubois County Logan Lavelle Hunt rule for reporting requirements goes into Loyd Jobe insured health effect for federal OSHA jurisdiction on 812-401-9206 January 1, 2015; however, Indiana OSHA [email protected] will begin enforcing this requirement in In- insurance program diana on or after March 1, 2015. BA of Elkhart County IBA Safety Committee Chairman Greg HBA of Fort Wayne Gerbers reached out to Darby Reagan BA of Northeast Indiana to members Miller, Public Relations Specialist with the The DeHayes Group Indiana Department of Labor, to find out Greg Gerbers Contact an insurance agent listed if you are a build- more about the new requirements. Miller 260-969-1317 said “Understanding and properly applying [email protected] er, remodeler, subcontractor or provide a product or these new rules is critical to ensuring your service that is included in the certificate of occupancy business remains in compliance with the BA of Greater Indianapolis OSHA’s recordkeeping standards.” Miller East Central Indiana BA and would like to find out if you can offer a quality, provided the following questions and an- Madison County HBA swers to assist IBA members with the new Wayne County BA fully-insured health insurance program (Anthem) to recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Wharton Insurance Scott Wharton your employees at a reasonable cost. What is the new requirement? 317-663-4138 * All businesses, regardless of size or [email protected] Ask the agent to consider your company for the Indiana industry category, are required to report a workplace fatality to OSHA within 8 hours Jackson-Jennings BA Builders Association Health Insurance Program. - this portion of the rule has not changed. Lawrence County HBA * All businesses must report an in-patient Monroe County Building Assn. hospitalization to OSHA within 24 hours - Parker Group he Indiana Builders Association (IBA) has partnered with Association Insurance in the past this only applied if three or more Miles Parker Partners to bring a health insurance program to our membership. The Indiana employees were hospitalized. 812-275-5921 T Employers Trust is operational. * All businesses must report work-related [email protected] amputations to OSHA within 24 hours - This product is medically underwritten and fully insured by Anthem. It offers coverage BA Kosciusko Fulton Counties utilizing the BlueCard network just like products currently offered by Anthem. There are this is a new requirement. Marshall County BA * All businesses must report the loss of 12 benefit designs across a wide range of deductibles, drug cards and high deductible Wetzel Insurance Agency an eye to OSHA within 24 hours - this is a health plans, all of which meet or exceed Bronze-level coverage. Byron Kauffman new requirement. The Indiana Employers Trust will give member firms the opportunity to possibly realize 574-267-6183 lower health insurance rates due to several factors, the most important of which is the Why is the law changing? [email protected] aggregation of like industry companies into a larger group, creating buying power and The new rule will help better ensure HBA of Howard County spreading the risk of a few amongst many. OSHA receives critical reports and in- Jasper County HBA formation on worker fatalities and severe BA of Greater Lafayette work-related injuries and illnesses. The Mid-North Indiana BA new data will help OSHA identify work- MBAH Insurance / places where workers are at greater risk. Heiny Insurance HBA of St. Joseph Valley HBA of Greater Terre Haute This information will help target compli- 765-423-5421 / 800-735-5365 McCarthy Insurance Group Crapo Insurance Agency ance assistance and enforcement resources Cindy Finkenbinder, Schaune Johnson Jay Crapo more appropriately. [email protected] 574-259-5622 812-478-3100 Deb Musser, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] What if my business is exempt from Jay Spry, [email protected] maintaining the OSHA 300 Log? Gibson County BA BA of LaPorte County BA of Southeastern Indiana Even if a business is not required to main- Vincennes Area BA HBA of Northwest Indiana Southeastern Insurance tain OSHA 300/300A logs, whether that is ISU Meeks Insurance General Insurance Services Kathy Linville due to size or being part of a generally ex- Brad Bane Eric Gibson 812-934-3209 empted industry, that business still must re- 812-886-4000 219-510-6207 [email protected] port fatalities, amputations, eye losses and [email protected] in-patient hospitalizations to IOSHA with- [email protected] in the established time frame. Exempt busi- http://www.buildindiana.org/pdf/IBAHealthInsuranceProgram.pdf Updated 9/17/2014 Page 4, Indiana Builders Association 2015 State Membership Benefits Resource Guide 2015 State Membership Benefits Resource Guide Indiana Builders Association, Page 5 IBA’s Housing Protection Fund works to the benefit of IBA members am always amazed at the level of fore- ties in all corners of the state, and they were sight our leaders possess when it comes building a big war chest in the process. Their Contact Elected Officials What is voterVoice? I to direction of the association and the mission was clear, protection of the housing residential construction industry as a industry and keeping housing affordable for Make Your Voice Heard voterVoice is your quick and whole. The IBA has been a leader across the Hoosier homeowners. easy means to communicate country in many areas of governmental and As the balance on the Fund continued to with elected officials on both Up-To-Date State & regulatory activities. Our committee process grow, the demands on the Fund did as well. your personal and industry The Board of Trustees ultimately changed the Local Government issues. name of the Fund to the IBA Housing Protec- Information Inside the tion Fund in 2000. The Fund was now used Issue not only to help defray the staggering litigation voterVoice will select your costs of builders and developers litigating a elected officials from your By Rick Wajda case of statewide significance to the housing industry or which had the potential for positive business and home address Chief Executive Officer impact on an issue of particular interest to the information. In addition to housing industry, but it was also used to take a personally contacting your Indiana Builders more proactive role in affecting legislation and officials, you will receive alerts Association public policy favorable to the housing industry. from IBA so your voice can be Over the years, the Indiana Builders Associ- ation’s Housing Protection Fund has provided heard on industry issues. and Board of Directors are not afraid to take on an invaluable resource to members and the the big issues and they understand the impor- general public by helping keep housing afford- Stay up-to-date. Make tance of looking forward and not necessarily able in Indiana. To date, the Fund has engaged your voice heard and join dwelling on the past. in over 70 various causes and lawsuits, some “I made The Board of Directors created the Indiana on the reactive level, and many on a proactive a difference.” today. All IBA members are Builders Association Legal Defense Fund in front, with total expensed allocations exceed- eligible to sign up as a FREE the fall of 1996 to assist members and local ing $650,000. member service. associations dealing with increased attacks We were successful in many lawsuits in- on affordable housing in Indiana. These at- cluding the Twin Eagles wetlands case, and tacks came in the form of illegal impact fees, Zionsville impact fee case where builders were exclusionary zoning issues, comprehensive refunded over $350,000 in illegally collected Who Should Register? land use planning issues, subdivision control park impact fees. The Fund has engaged on issues, sign ordinances, and other issues a proactive front in numerous causes as well, ALL IBA MEMBERS SHOULD voterVoice Registration negatively impacting housing affordability including the Indiana Water Quality Coali- REGISTER! It is likely you across the state. tion, property tax caps, and a recent zoning have employees residing Yes, sign me up today to be A Legal Defense Fund was established ordinance rewrite in LaPorte County, among proactive at the grassroots and funded with a $20 per member, per year others. and voting in areas you do level. assessment. The Board of Trustees meets on a quarterly business, and keeping them Trustees of the Fund in the early days saw basis to discuss funding requests and to review up-to-date and informed I want to receive future alerts numerous requests for assistance in combat- current projects. Please feel free to contact me about candidates and from IBA. ing excessive tap fees, illegal impact fees and at [email protected] for an application issues in their communities User Information engaging in legal action on housing related and guidelines on submitting a request for creates a stronger voting issues. The Trustees were engaged in activi- funding from the Housing Protection Fund. block for the industry. After First Name______you sign up, encourage Last Name______Committees Help Build your employees to register Suffix_____ E-mail______also! a Great Association! Home Information Please mark the committee(s) and council(s) you are interested in joining (rank your interests if you do not wish to serve on more than one.) Associates Committee: Provides associate members OSHA Safety Committee: Consults with INSafe to devel- Easy 3-Step Address______with a networking tool to support, strengthen, and ad- op a strategic training plan and participate in the delivery vance our association and the home building industry. Staff: of current safety group-wide training programs. City______Cindy Bussell Staff: Carlie Hopper Registration Codes Committee: Code experts from around the state Strategic Plan Committee: Develops and monitors stra- State______Zip______convene to discuss the latest developments in building tegic plan. Staff: Cindy Bussell & Rick Wajda codes. The committee recommends policy to the Board Golf Committee: Produces the annual state golf outing 1. Visit IBA’s website: that helps IBA to be proactive with the state building that is designed to raise funds for Indiana to meet its NAHB Business Information commissioner’s office relative to the adoption and implemen- Build-PAC fund raising goal. Staff: H. Sturgeon http://www.BuildIndiana. tation of codes. Staff: Carlie Hopper Housing Protection Fund: Protects the industry and the Rural On-Site Wastewater Subcommittee: Mon- affordability of housing. Carefully crafts strategy for legal org/VoterVoice.htm - Click Your Title______itors regulations concerning rural wastewater issues defense. Staff: Rick Wajda across the state. Staff: Carlie Hopper Land Use Committee: Land developers compare suc- on the voterVoice logo. Phone______Mechanic’s Lien: Works on issues involving mechanic’s cessful strategies from their projects. Competitive guards lien. Staff: Tom Havens are relaxed as colleagues network with each other in this Company______Green Building Committee: Encourages green build- intensely regulated business. Staff: Rick Wajda Co. Address______ing initiatives. Staff: Tom Haavens Professional Designation Committee: Implements Des- 2. Click on ‘New users click Indiana Remodelers: Comprised of remodelers, is uni- ignation program. Staff: Carlie Hopper here’. Returning users can City______fied representation to serve the professional remodeler Membership Committee: Join IBA’s team of members State______Zip______while providing information and education. Staff: Tom who recruit new members into the association. log in here, as well. Havens Staff: Cindy Bussell Executive Committee: Conducts the affairs of the As- IBA’s Educational Scholarship Foundation: Awards sociation in accordance with the By-Laws, policies, and scholarships and raises funds. Staff: Cindy Bussell instructions of the Board. Policy and steering committee Insurance Task Force: Review and recommend insur- of the Association. Staff: Rick Wajda & Cindy Bussell ance programs as possible member benefits. Staff: Cindy Complete and return this form to: Investment Policy Committee: Reviews the reserve Bussell Indiana Builders Association funds of IBA and establishes investments to adhere to Finance Committee: Studies the finances of the Asso- the highest possible yield at the lowest possible risk. ciation, and makes recommendations of financial policy 101 W. Ohio St., Ste. 710 Staff: Cindy Bussell to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. This Convention ExploratoryCommittee: Monitor and committee also prepares the annual budget. Staff: C. Bussell Indianapolis, IN 46204 recommend, when appropriate, reinstating IBA’s Con- Multi-FamilyTask Force: Activate to review multi-family vention. issues when necessary. Staff: Rick Wajda Revised 6/23/2014. Or fill out the form online by visiting 2015 Committee & Council Sign-Up Form IBA’s Web site: www.BuildIndiana. Please submit a conflict of interest form along with your committee request. org/VoterVoice.htm NAME______PHONE______COMPANY______FAX______3. Fill out the short user ADDRESS______Questions? Call Carlie at CITY/STATE/ZIP______profile and follow the (800) 377-6334 ext. 206 or e-mail E-MAIL______Complete and return to: IBA, 101 W. Ohio St., Ste. 710, Indianapolis, IN 46204. FAX (317) 917-0335. instructions. [email protected] [email protected]. Questions? (800) 377-6334, Rick ext. 204 or [email protected], Cindy ext. 203 or Cindy@BuildIndi- ana.org, Tom ext. 205 or [email protected], Carlie ext. 206 or [email protected], and Heather ext. 207 or Heather@ BuildIndiana.org. Indiana Builders Association Who We Are Governmental Affairs Team The Indiana Builders Association is a statewide trade organization representing Indiana’s home building, remodeling and light commercial construction industry. Established in 1952, IBA has 27 local affiliates organized into nine geographic areas across Indiana. IBA, along with its affiliates, are associated with the National Association of Home Builders Rick Wajda Linda Rogers in Washington, D.C. CEO President Cell: (317) 408-3734 (800) 377-6334 Our Members The construction industry plays a large role in keeping the economy in Indiana moving forward. The Indiana Page 6, Indiana Builders Association 2015 State Membership Benefits Resource Guide Builders Association is the country’s 16th largest state- Indiana Builders Association wide home building trade association, representing Who We Are more than 3,000 member companies. IBA members LEGISLATIVE GUIDE The Indiana Builders Association is a are organized into two groups: builders and associ- Tom Havens Carlie Hopper Governmental Affairs Regulatory Affairs statewide trade organization representing Indiana’s home building, remodeling and light commercial ates. Builder members include: custom builders, small, Director Director construction industry. Established in 1952, IBA has 27 local affiliates organized into nine geographic medium, and large volume production builders, as well Cell: (317) 654-7598 Cell: (317) 727-1707 areas across Indiana. IBA, along with its affiliates, are associated with the National Association of as multi-family, light commercial, remodelers and de- Home Builders in Washington, D.C. velopers. Associate members provide essential home Legislators, their staff, and interested par- building industry services and products, and support ties are encouraged to contact the Indi- Our Mission IBA’s mission and goals. Associate members include: ana Builders Association’s Governmental The Indiana Builders Association works to educate its members, the general public, elected officials architects, attorneys, bankers, building suppliers, engi- Affairs Team for a comprehensive over- and regulatory bodies to maintain and develop workable and affordable regulations and laws that neers, interior designers, lenders, subcontractors and view of the association’s position on is- enable the citizens of Indiana to own a home. real estate professionals. sues impacting the home building industry. Our Members Our Mission The construction industry plays a large role in keeping the economy in Indiana moving forward. The Contact Information The Indiana Builders Association works to educate Indiana Builders Association, Inc. Indiana Builders Association is the country’s 16th largest statewide home building trade association, its members, the general public, elected officials and 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 710 representing more than 3,000 member companies. IBA members are organized into two groups: regulatory bodies to maintain and develop workable Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 917-1100 / (800) 377-6334 builders and associates. Builder members include: custom builders, small, medium, and large volume and affordable regulations and laws that enable the http://www.BuildIndiana.org production builders, as well as multi-family, light commercial, remodelers and developers. Associate [email protected] citizens of Indiana to own a home. members provide essential home building industry services and products, and support IBA’s mission 2015 and goals. Associate members include: architects, attorneys, bankers, building suppliers, engineers, interior designers, lenders, subcontractors and real estate professionals.

Overview of Issues Priority Issues Affecting Home Builders Affecting Home Builders During the 2015 Legislative Session, lawmakers will debate many issues affecting Indiana’s home Business Regulation Labor building industry. IBA’s Governmental Affairs team will closely monitor the following priority issues to foster • Economic Development • Immigration growth in Indiana and to protect our members ability to provide safe and affordable housing for Hoosiers. • Impact Fees • Right to Work • Foreclosure Issues • Workforce Training Sales Tax on Services Contractor Registry • Homeowners Associations Programs for Construction The state gross retail tax (i.e., sales tax) in Indiana currently Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller plans to introduce a vol- • Contractor Licensing Trades applies to retail transactions involving the exchange of tangible untary contractor registry in Indiana in response to complaints • Employee Classification property (i.e., sale of goods). The provision of services or la- his office received regarding home improvement contractors. • Home Inspectors bor, with few exceptions, is exempt from Indiana’s sales tax. The registry would be voluntary and would require the home im- • Mechanic’s Lien • Unemployment A proposal likely will be introduced during the 2015 legislative provement contractor to post a performance bond to cover the • Home Warranties Insurance Trust Fund cost of any incomplete or potentially even substandard work. session that would assess a sales tax on services – potentially • Performance & Mainte- • Common Construction Wage IBA’s concerns with the registry are as follows: in exchange for a reduced overall sales tax rate. For instance, nance Bonds Land Development the current 7% state sales tax rate assessed exclusively on the * Becomes a de facto requirement to register to remain competi- • Smart Growth sale of goods may be reduced to 4.5% on the sale of both goods tive because consumers would screen out contractors that are Taxation and services. not listed on the registry. • Property Tax Caps • Farmland Preservation * Increase the cost of remodeling projects because remodelers • Model/Speculative • Retention Ponds Such a proposal would be problematic as it creates a new tax who want to be included on the registry would be required to Home Exemption • Voluntary Annexation and will ultimately increase the price of housing in Indiana. From purchase a performance bond, possibly for each project, at an • Real Estate Transfer Tax • Private Property Rights the attorney that handles zoning issues, to the plumber that in- average cost of 1% to 3% of the total project amount; however, • Eminent Domain stalls the kitchen sink, or even the contractor who builds a new • School Funding rates can increase to as much as 5% upwards of 20% for con- • Planning & Zoning home for a fixed percentage fee – all are services that could be tractors that have a below average credit rating. For example, • TIF Districts subject to sales tax if a new tax on services is enacted and all if a contractor completes $1 million worth of remodeling work • Property Assessed • Archaeology are part of the cost basis of a new home; and as costs increase, in a year, they can expect to payout an additional $10,000 to Clean Energy (PACE) • Land Banks so do prices. $200,000 just to be registered with the AG. Programs • Mass Transit • Complete Streets Any discussion on establishing a new sales tax on services, * Harm competition because newer or smaller contractors may • Historic Preservation should also involve a simultaneous consideration of eliminating not be able to afford the added cost of performance bonds, es- Tax Credit pecially if they are forced to pay a higher percentage rate for Energy & Environment another meaningful tax – but potentially more volatile and unreli- bonds than more established or bigger contractors. Insurance • Onsite Sewage Systems able one – such as the state income tax. That way, the state • Workers’ Compensation • Combined Sewer Overflows could achieve more stability in tax collection receipts, and busi- * Increase the number of consumer complaints to the AG’s office • Medical Insurance • Mold Remediation nesses and consumers would have more discretionary funds to if consumers use it as the default method for dispute resolution. • No More Stringent Than pay the higher price for the goods and services they consume • Title Insurance Corresponding Federal as a result of the new sales tax on services. Patent Trolls Construction Codes & The American Enterprise Institute defines a patent troll as “a Provisions Standards • Wetland Mitigation Fire Sprinklers person or company who enforces patent rights against accused • Statewide Building Code infringers in an attempt to collect licensing fees, but does not • Lead Paint The Indiana Builders Association opposes mandating the instal- • Building Code Mandates manufacture products or supply services based upon the pat- • Radon-resistant lation of fire sprinkler systems in one-and two-family dwellings • Permit & Inspection Fees ents in question, thus engaging in economic rent-seeking.” Construction and townhouses because it is not a cost-effective safety im- • Green Building provement over smoke alarms. Almost two-thirds of home fire Patent trolls are continuously expanding their reach into new in- • Fire Sprinklers deaths resulted from fires in properties without working smoke dustries, and the home building industry is no exception. Patent • Carbon Monoxide Alarms alarms. Fire sprinkler installation costs vary significantly, $2.66/ trolls frequently target small businesses with letters demanding Plan Review & sq. ft.-$6.88/ sq. ft., depending on a home’s location, layout, they pay a license fee and sometimes a penalty for using or • Building number of stories and access to water. Between 31,000 and infringing upon a patent the troll owns (many times without even Design Release Standards 81,000 Indiana households will be priced out of the market for providing any proof that a patent has been infringed). a new home if the price of a new home increases by $5,000- Indiana can protect small business owners by making sure that Indiana Builders Association $13,000, which is the estimated cost to insall a fire sprinkler patent trolls avoid preying on Indiana businesses while at the Governmental Affairs Team system. IBA supports programs that encourage the installation same time ensuring that patent owners who exercise their rights Rick Wajda Tom Havens Carlie Hopper and maintenance of smoke alarms rather than measures to in good faith are able to do so uninhibited. mandate fire sprinkler systems. (800) 377-6334 / [email protected] 2015 State Membership Benefits Resource Guide Indiana Builders Association, Page 7 Indiana Builders Association Return on Investment (ROI) Members utilizing benefits cover their investment plus return money to their pockets! Direct benefit savings, discounts, and rebate programs available only to IBA members:

HBA Member Rebate Program, http://www.hbarebates.com/iba.html. Total two-year rebates to 161 participating IBA builders/remodelers: $204,910. Range of annual rebates: $15 - $7,984.75. Average annual rebate: $636.

Speedway SuperFleet Association Fueling Program, www.superfleet.net. Total monthly discount to 295 participating IBA members: $11,840.67. Range of monthly discounts: $0.10 - $362.71. Average annual savings: $482.

NPP National Purchasing Partners, https://associations.mynpp.com/myNPP/memberSavings.xhtml?guid=72OBDIDX. Total quarterly discounts to 532 IBA qualifying Verizon customers: $616,246.05. Range of quarterly discounts: $12.64 - $77,369. Average annual savings: $1,158.

American Express Membership Rewards Program. NEW PROGRAM! Members can earn 1% back on money already going out the door. For more information, contact Gregory Truex [email protected] or 317-657-6205. Average member savings: 1%.

Model and Spec Home Property Tax Deductions, http://www.buildindiana.org/pdf/ModelHomeActRulesfor2008Assessment.pdf, and http://www.buildindiana.org/pdf/ResidenceinIn- ventory.pdf. Total savings on 770 model and spec home act property tax deductions: $1,771,770. Average per house savings: $2,301.

Health Indiana Health Insurance Trust Program. NEW PROGRAM! A fully-insured Anthem health insurance program, http:// Insurance www.buildindiana.org/pdf/IBAHealthInsuranceProgram.pdf. One member savings: $12,000; another member savings: Program $36,000.

A moratorium on any new mandated licensing or registration of builders or remodelers in the state of Indiana. Average annual per license and registration per year per local jurisdiction savings: $300.

Through IBA’s Housing Protection Fund, nearly $1 million dollars is available to IBA members for use to help defray litigation costs of members litigating a case of statewide significance to the housing industry, to assist members in preventing litigation detrimental to the housing industry, or for proactive assistance on issues of particular interest to the housing industry with statewide significance. To date disbursements on 66 requests: $742,366.35. Range of disbursements: $240.97 - $25,000. Average disbursement: $11,248. Average member savings: Priceless. NAHB Member Advantage, http://www.nahb.org/ma. Nationwide members saved over $7.2 million dollars on discount programs such as GM, Lowes, UPS, Hertz, Geico, AVIS, Budget, Office Depot, HP, FTD, etc. Average member savings: 2% to 20%.

Continual benefits to IBA members: aImmediate access to IBA’s website, www.BuildIndiana.org, which includes housing related news, events, codes, laws, education, resources, and links. aEasy contact through IBA’s toll free line, 1-800-377-6334, for answers to your housing related questions. aDaily, full-time representation on state legislative and regulatory issues that impact the housing industry. aVoterVoice access, http://www.buildindiana.org/votervoice.htm, where members are kept up-to-date on all pending housing related legislative happenings, as well as immediate e-mail access to state elected officials. aUse of the Indiana Quality Assurance Builder Standards program, http://www.buildindiana.org/QABS.htm, which assists members in reducing customer callbacks by setting realistic customer expectations throughout the building process. aSubscription to the Indiana Builder News, http://www.buildindiana.org/buildernews2014.htm, where IBA communicates the latest industry news and events. Members can receive on-line or by hard copy. aSupport on Building Code questions, variance process, disputes, and energy efficiency mandates. http://www.buildindiana.org/codesandotherrules.htm. aConstant monitoring of and opposing attempts to mandate fire sprinklers, which could add upwards of $6,000 per new home, plus additional liability, if fire sprinklers are mandated in all new residential homes. http://www.buildindiana.org/Firesprinklermandate.htm. aAccess to the appraisal guide for builders which provides information on how to make sure you get a realistic appraisal.http://www.buildindiana.org/pdf/Membership%20Bene - fits/Appraisal-Guidance-for-Builders.pdf. aInformation on compliance with the EPA Lead Rule, http://www.buildindiana.org/epaleadrule.htm, in order to avoid fines which could amount to $3,500 per occurrence. aExplanation of Indiana’s Right to Cure statute, http://www.buildindiana.org/righttocure.htm, so that members can meet customer expectations and avoid costly litigation. aInformation on Indiana’s new home and remodeling warranties statutes so that members understand their obligations. http://www.buildindiana.org/warranties.htm. aRelationships with and support to state legislatorswho are pro-housing and pro-business, built through the Association to Build A Better Indiana (ABBI), IBA’s political action fund. aNetworking opportunities and educational offeringsat IBA’s meetings and events. aAssist in shaping Indiana’s housing policy through participation on IBA’s committees and Board of Directors. http://www.buildindiana.org/committees.htm. Page 8, Indiana Builders Association 2015 State Membership Benefits Resource Guide From the IBA Board of Directors Meeting

Over 130 members attended the recent IBA Board of Directors meeting.

IBA’s 2014 President Tom Mullen, MIRM, CMP, CGB, CGP (right) presents Builder and Associate Area Vice Presidents were thanked for their service at the recent Life Director status to Joe Anderson of meeting (left to right): Ryan Baker, Builder AVP and Land Use Committee Chairman; Terre Haute at the recent meeting. An- Greg Gerbers, Associate AVP and OSHA Committee Chairman; Jim Klotz ,Builder AVP; derson is owner of Joe Anderson Build- Hal Kemmerer, Associate AVP; Tina Bernacchi, Builder AVP; Brett Harter, Builder AVP; IBA President Tom Mullen, MIRM, CMP, ers and the 2014 President of the HBA Tim Eckert, Associate AVP, Associates and Membership Co-Chairman; State Represen- CGB, CGP, (right) congratulates and of Greater Terre Haute. He received the tative Heath VanNatter, Builder AVP; Dan Losekamp, Builder AVP; Pat Richard, CGP, presents Kurt Jones, Jones & Sons in status upon attending his 40th State Board Builder AVP; and Trent Hunt, Associate AVP. (Not pictured): Tom Fuller, Builder AVP; Terrre Haute, IBA’s Don Cassidy Sr. As- meeting as a Director. Jeff Hatfield, Builder AVP; and Tom Slater, Associate AVP and Associate Nat. Director. sociate of the Year award for 2014. Jones has served on the Boards of his local association and the IBA. He has been an Alternate National Director and Golf Chairman. In 2011 he received his local association’s Associate of the Year award. He holds the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician certification.

John Hill, Governor Pence's Deputy Chief of Staff of Public Safety, spoke to the IBA Board of Directors recently. He updated the Board on the status of the modifica- tions to the Indiana Department of Fire and Building Services Codes Department.

Joe Damo, a representative with Security 1 Lending, updated the IBA Board of Di- rectors on the new guidelines for reverse mortgages and reminded the directors to let their members know of this opportunity to provide financing for buyers. 2015 State Membership Benefits Resource Guide Indiana Builders Association, Page 9 From the IBA Board of Directors Meeting

Two presidential citations were presented to Rick (left) and Dayle Jenkins by IBA’s Mike Hannigan, Jr. (left) was bestowed Sheila Hurst was presented a Presiden- 2014 President Tom Mullen, MIRM, with a Presidential Citation for his ex- tial Citation by IBA’s 2014 President Tom CMP, CGB, CGP. During Mullen’s pre- traordinary support of IBA’s projects and Mullen, MIRM, CMP, CGB, CGP. He The John C. Hart Presidential Award, sentation of the awards he commented, spearheading the update of IBA’s By- applauded her dedication to the IBA over named after a legend and the highest “When IBA needed a golf course donat- Laws. Hannigan has held almost every the years in providing one of IBA’s great degree of long-range commitment and ed and assistance with the August Board position and every membership in IBA member benefits, the Speedway Gas Pro- dedication in service to this industry, was meeting last minute, these two individuals having been a Builder member, Associate gram. She was recognized for always be- presented to Mike Bell (left) by IBA’s 2014 jumped right in.” Dayle was thanked for member, and Developer member. He is a ing at the events making sure every IBA President Tom Mullen, MIRM, CMP, her generous contribution of time and Senior Life Director and past state presi- member is receiving the quality service CGB, CGP. Having been in the industry talent hosting the August state Board ses- dent of the IBA Board. she expects from her company. for nearly 33 years, Bell learned about sion. Rick was honored for his generosity Doug Dillion (center) is presented with a the business by working with his uncle, and contribution of the golf course to sup- Presidential Award by IBA’s 2014 Presi- who was a builder, and his grandfather, port the state builders association and the dent Tom Mullen, MIRM, CMP, CGB, who was a master carpenter. He served as NAHB Build-PAC. CGP, and his wife, Sarah Huff. Dillion re- President of his local builders association. ceived the honor for his incredible mind, He has received honors of being named along with his incredible follow-through “Member of the Year” and “Remodeler in being instrumental in bringing atten- of the Year” by his local hba. He is the tion to careers in the home building in- second builder in IBA history to attain dustry and his extraordinary support of the Graduate Master Builder designation. workforce development for the housing He is a past winner of the individual state industry and for IBA. membership contest and currently is the 11th highest Spike in Indiana history, re- cording over 347 Spike credits. He is a Life Director of the IBA State Board and a National Director on the NAHB Board. IBA Chief Operating Officer Cindy Bus- He is a past state president. He currently sell, MA, (left) thanks national speak- serves as the NAHB Area 9 Vice Chairman er Bev Koehn for presenting leadership for Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. He is strategies to IBA’s incoming leaders. owner and founder of Bell Construction. Advertising 2015 • Indiana Builder News is the official and only publication of the Indiana Builders Association. • It is distributed bi-monthly to Indiana’s builders, developers, remodelers, trade contractors, and building suppliers. • Each issue is packed with building industry information from the national, state, and local levels, allowing all professionals to stay up to date on building industry happenings. • There are 4,000+ copies published monthly. Each copy is circulated to over 40,000 readers. • Each issue is also published continuously on-line at www.BuildIndiana.org. • Advertisers also receive a continuous logo link on the IBA website, www.BuildIndiana.org. • Target your advertising to the professionals who buy, utilize, and promote your products and services by advertising in the Indiana Builder News. Advertisement Sizes Call to reserve your space today (800) 377-6334. Full Page 1/2 Page Dominant 10 1/4” wide IBA welcomes two new Local Executive IBA’s 2014 President Tom Mullen, MIRM, The Issues & Deadlines - 2015 7 3/4” wide by 12 3/4” tall Officers Dayna Marcum (St. Joseph Val- CMP, CGB, CGP, transfers the gavel to Issue Deadline by 9 1/4” tall ley) and Kay Miller (Marshall County). IBA’s 2015 President Linda Rogers. January/February December 19 1/2 Page 1/2 Page March/April February 27 Horizontal Vertical

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We won! but they play by the rules. ers. We have aligned ourselves with other In your face losers,” says lit- Statehouse Good winners understand that just be- trade associations on certain proposals, and “W tle Johnny! cause the other side loses does not mean fought tooth-and-nail on others. But when “Why are we losers,” the Scoop they didn’t invest just as much effort, or the political dust settles, we all remain other team asks? By Tom Havens maybe even more, in trying to win. friends regardless of which side of the de- “Why are you losers?...I’ll tell you why,” Governmental Affairs Good winners don’t spend time inflating bate we were on. And this is an important little Johnny says. “Because you lost and Director their ego or sense of self-worth by bragging point that can be overlooked at times. we won, that’s why! And there can only be Indiana Builders to others about how great they are; they let While we may not scream from the one winner, and that winner is us!” Association others draw their own conclusion from the mountaintops every time we are met with This was an actual conversation (slight- tangible results that can only come from success, that doesn’t mean that success ly paraphrased) I overheard between two unrelenting hard work and dedication to a came easy. What it does mean is that we, eight year old kids after one of my son’s Good winners understand that winning cause they believe in. as an association, understand what it means soccer games this past fall. Fortunately, my is more than just showing up on game day: Because of these virtues, people often- to be a good winner. We don’t gloat upon son was not one of the eight year old’s in it is a lot of planning, preparation and hard times want to associate and work with peo- every victory or wallow in self-pity when question (I’ll credit that to good parenting work. ple whom they consider to be good win- things don’t go our way, but we do take - and I can do that because this is my arti- Good winners appreciate every victory: ners. Neither Little Johnny nor his parents pride in the diligence and hard work we in- cle, and there’s no comments section at the they understand that prior victories offer get it. But my son does, and I believe IBA vest regardless of the outcome. We respect end for my kids to rebut). Unfortunately, no guarantee of future success. does too. the fact that legislators and lobbyists may however, my son overheard that very same Good winners don’t always win the com- Make no mistake, results do matter and not always agree with us on every issue, conversation - which resulted in me spend- petition, but they nevertheless remain good winning is important. And even good win- but that doesn’t stop us from being friends ing the next 30 minutes explaining (actu- winners because they don’t give up and ners don’t enjoy losing. But what sepa- and working together on issues upon which ally, re-explaining) what it means to be a know how to rebound from a loss. rates a good winner from a bad one, at least we agree. good winner. Looking back on that con- Good winners respect their competitors: in my view, is exercising humility regard- Because of the effort we invest in be- versation, I think a lot of similarities can congratulating them when they win, and less of whether you win or lose. Over the ing good winners, we are rewarded with as be drawn between the conversation I had wishing them the best of luck when they years, IBA has won some battles and lost much as we could reasonably ask for: a fair with my son and the way IBA approaches lose. others. We have worked with legislators shot at success in the future. governmental affairs at the statehouse. Good winners can be ultra-competitive, on some issues and opposed them on oth-

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Submit to Claims Department: P. O. Box 1073, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, by scan & email to: [email protected], or Toll-Free Fax (800) 977-5591 Page 12, Indiana Builders Association 2015 State Membership Benefits Resource Guide Building code dispute? We have a solution IBA members benefit from state’s he energy efficiency requirements code variance process for one-and two-family dwellings Codes here is a process that allows you to requiring a NFPA 13R system. T and townhouses became effective in Corner 2012. During the past few years, request a variance from a particular In July 2013, a similar variance was T section of a fire, building or other granted for another multifamily builder to home builders and building officials have By Carlie struggled with compliance and enforcement. Hopper code or standard adopted by the Indiana use a NFPA 13D fire suppression system Fire Prevention and Building Safety Com- in 6-plex, 1-story patio homes classified as Whether it is the new energy efficiency Regulatory Affairs mission. R-2 occupancies. requirements or other areas of the code that Director, A decision made by the Commission is Also in 2012, the Commission considered home builders and building officials may not Indiana Builders specific to the project. Additional projects, a variance application pertaining to Chapter see eye to eye on, you should know there is Association an avenue for settling your disagreements. even those based on the same facts, require 11 of the 2005 Indiana Residential Code an applicant to file another application for requiring insulating ducts under a slab. The Code Interpretations by the Building Law request: variance. home builder, with the help of his energy Compliance Officer * Name and contact information of the There are costs associated with the vari- efficiency consultant, his building designer, Indiana Code 22-13-5 grants the Building builder (or remodeler, architect, engineer, ance application process. Members should and his local building official, persuaded the Law Compliance Officer (formerly known etc.); weigh the cost of compliance with the cost Commission that the performance method as the Building Commissioner) in the Indi- * Name and contact information of the of pursuing a variance. Expenses associated of compliance, which in this case includ- ana Department of Homeland Security the county or municipality in which the project with a variance include a $276 application ed un-insulated ducts under a slab, is an authority to interpret a building law or a fire is constructed; fee, plus an additional $69 for each unre- alternate method under the 2005 Indiana safety law. * Problem or concern and identify the lated code provision for the project, costs Residential Code, R106.1. The Commission These interpretations may be issued upon specific section(s) of the Code for which for providing documents and photographs affirmed that the local building official had the written request of an interested person, the written interpretation is requested; and to supplement your application, waiting the authority to make such a determination, which refers to a person that has a dispute * All documents that are referenced should up to a month to be included on the Com- and the builder withdrew his application for with a county or a municipality regarding be included with the request, in addition mission’s agenda, a trip to Indianapolis to variance. the interpretation of a building law or a fire to any other information that could assist appear before the Commission to answer In July, a building designer represented a safety law. the Building Law Compliance Officer in questions about alternate design proposals cabinet company that expanded its business Further, the Building Law Compliance reaching a decision. or undue hardship, and, if necessary, hiring to a second building and wanted to connect Officer may issue a written interpretation Please submit your written request to Dean a code consultant to develop cost effective the two buildings with a corridor. In lieu of of a building law or fire safety law whether Illingworth, Building Law Compliance Offi- equivalencies and alternatives to the codes the 3-hour fire separation requirement in the or not the county or municipality has taken cer, at 302 West Washington St Room E241, and to make your case to the Commission. 2008 Indiana Building Code, the designer any action to enforce the building law or Indianapolis, IN 46204 or dillingworth@ Each month, the Commission considers proposed sheathing the inside and outside fire safety law. This means a home builder dhs.in.gov. Be sure to copy me on your 50 or more applications for variance from its of the corridor with 5/8” Type X drywall, does not have to wait to be red tagged before submission at Carlie@Build Indiana.org. rules, and the process has provided relief for adding fire shutters, maintaining six exits requesting a written interpretation. The Building Law Compliance Officer many businesses looking to locate or expand and including an NFPA 664 dust collection Finally, a written interpretation binds the will research the applicable codes and send operations in Indiana. The actions taken on system. The Commission added the condi- interested person and the county or munic- a written response to the requestor. While variance requests are public record and can tion that all exit doors swing in the direction ipality with whom the interested person has statute does not specify the turnaround time be accessed by a project number, variance of travel and approved the application for the dispute until the written interpretation for receiving a response, Illingworth has number or Commission action date range in variance. is overruled by the Indiana Fire Prevention expressed to IBA staff that he understands the variance database at http://www.in.gov/ In August, a multifamily builder received and Building Safety Commission. A written the need for prompt replies to requests for a dhs/3543.htm. a variance from the Commission to install interpretation of a building law or fire safety written interpretation and that he will make Here are a few examples of variances IBA a sewer line in a legally recorded easement law binds all counties and municipalities every effort to render such within two weeks members have received the last few years: beneath townhouses. The variance was if the Building Law Compliance Officer of receipt. In 2011, a multifamily builder received needed since this installation conflicts with publishes the written interpretation of the a variance from the Commission to comply an interpretation which became effective View Code Interpretations building law or fire safety law in the Indiana with the residential provisions of Chapter May 15, 2010 and does not permit systems Non-rule policy documents/interpretations Register. 4 of the 2009 International Energy Con- and equipment for townhouses which in- of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building servation Code instead of the requirements clude, but are not limited to, gas electrical, Requesting a Code Interpretation Safety Commission’s rules are posted at: of the Indiana Energy Conservation Code telephone, cable, fiber optics, water, and To assure the Building Law Compliance http://www.in.gov/dhs/3780.htm and can (based on ASHRAE 90.1, 2007 Edition) for sanitary to cross property lines. Counsel Officer has the information necessary to also be found on the Indiana Register at a 3-story apartment building project. The for the multifamily builder testified that issue a written interpretation, please include http://www.in.gov/legislative/register/irtoc. multifamily builder, with the help of a code they have constructed townhouses in this the following information in your written htm. consultant and design professional, demon- manner for the last 10 years without adverse- strated that the use of the 2009 International ly impacting public health or safety, and Energy Conservation Code would result in compliance with the interpretation would cost savings for a residential development result in a design overhaul since larger lots without sacrificing energy efficiency. would be needed to accommodate individual In 2012, the Commission granted vari- infrastructure. Have a Code Question? ance from the 2008 Indiana Building Code Variance applicants must demonstrate that requirement to install a NFPA 13R fire sup- imposition of the rule would result in undue Call the Indiana pression system in rental units classified as hardship because of 1) physical limitations R-2 occupancies and allowed the installation of the construction site or its utility services; of a NFPA 13D fire suppression system. In 2) major operational problems in the use Builders Association this case, the builder’s design professional of the building or structure; 3) excessive Carlie Hopper demonstrated that the existing waterline costs of additional or altered construction infrastructure would not be sufficient for elements, or 4) prevention of the preserva- Regulatory Affairs Director, the waterflow requirements of a NFPA 13R tion of an architecturally or a historically system. The design professional also argued significant part of the building or structure Indiana Builders Association that use of the building was identical to a and that public health, safety, and welfare one-and two-family dwelling and it was con- will be protected. 1-800-377-6334 ext. 206 or structed like a townhouse, which requires If you are interested in applying for a e-mail [email protected] the installation of a NFPA 13D system, but variance, you can download the application because the townhouses would be rentals for variance and instructions at http://www. they were classified as R-2 occupancies in.gov/dhs/3552.htm. 2015 State Membership Benefits Resource Guide Indiana Builders Association, Page 13 Energy efficiency compliance in residential construction s a home builder or remodeler, to any structure shall conform to that re- be verified by either of the following: 1) Is the performance path, which requires do I have to comply with the new quired for a new structure without requiring Post-construction test or 2) Rough-in test. the use of software and testing, the most A energy efficiency requirements the existing structure to comply with all the The requirements for each test are as expensive path? for residential construction? requirements of this code. Additions and follows: No. Most home energy professionals Yes. One-and two-family dwellings and alterations shall not cause the structure to Post-construction test: Leakage to out- charge $450 to $550 for performance townhouses constructed in Indiana must become unsafe.” doors shall be less than or equal to eight compliance which includes two site visits, comply with the 2005 Indiana Residential (8) cfm (3.78 L/s) per one hundred (100) ft2 testing and all documentation. Please con- Are modular and HUD homes required Code (based on the 2003 International (9.29 m2) of conditioned floor area or a total tact your local HBA for members who are to comply with the 2005 Indiana Residen- Residential Code with Indiana amend- leakage less than or equal to twelve (12) cfm home energy professionals. ments), including the new energy efficiency tial Code including the energy efficiency (5.66 L/s) per one hundred (100) ft2 (9.29 requirements. requirements? m2) of conditioned floor area when tested at Additional Resources Amendments to Chapter 11 for energy Indiana modular homes, which have a pressure differential of 0.1 inch w.g. (25 a yellow label in the shape of Indiana on Purchase the 2003 International Residential efficiency became effective in 2012. The Pa) across the entire system, including the Code from the NAHB Bookstore at www. Chapter 11 amendments are based on parts electrical panel door, are inspected at the manufacturer’s air handler end closure. All factory and must comply with the 2005 builderbooks.com or from the AIA Indiana of the 2009 International Residential Code register boots shall be taped or otherwise Bookstore at www.aiaindiana.org. (IRC), Chapter 11 and the 2009 Interna- Indiana Residential Code, including the sealed during the test. tional Energy Conservation Code (IECC), Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency requirements. Rough-in test: Total leakage shall be less Indiana Amendments to the 2003 Interna- Chapter 4. HUD homes, which have a red rectangular than or equal to six (6) cfm (2.83 L/s) per tional Residential Code are available for Builders demonstrate compliance with the label on the frame’s tongue, are inspected one hundred (100) ft2 (9.29 m2) of condi- download at http://www.in.gov/legislative/ energy efficiency requirements of the code to the HUD code. tioned floor area when tested at a pressure iac/T06750/A00140.PDF. through the prescriptive path (N1102.1.1), differential of 0.1 inch w.g. (25 Pa) across Is a panel certificate required? Download REScheck at http://www.energy- the component trade-off path (N1102.1.2 the roughed in system, including the manu- Yes, according to Section N1101.8 Certifi- codes.gov/rescheck. and N1102.1.3), or the performance path cate. A permanent certificate shall be posted facturer’s air handler enclosure. All register (N1106). All three paths have requirements boots shall be taped or otherwise sealed on or in the electrical distribution panel. For additional information on energy that are consistent and address certification; during the test. If the air handler is not in- The certificate shall not cover or obstruct efficiency requirements in the 2005 Indiana air barriers and insulation; vapor barriers; stalled at the time of the test, total leakage the visibility of the circuit directory label, Residential Code, please contact Carlie windows; and HVAC systems. shall be less than or equal to four (4) cfm service disconnect label or other required Hopper at [email protected] or at (1.89 L/s) per one hundred (100) ft2 (9.29 labels. The certificate shall be completed by (800) 377-6334 ext. 206. How do the three compliance paths differ m2) of conditioned floor area. from one another? the builder or registered design professional. The prescriptive path is the simplest, but The certificate shall list the predominant not the most cost-effective, way for builders R-values of insulation installed in or on ceil- to meet energy efficiency requirements. ing/roof, walls, foundation (slab, basement Insulation and fenestration criteria for the wall, crawl space wall and/or floor), ducts building thermal envelope are shown in outside conditioned spaces, and U-factors Table N1102.1 which specifies minimum for fenestration. Where there is more than R-values and maximum U-factors by cli- one value for each component, the certifi- mate zone. No computer software is needed. cate shall list the value covering the largest The component trade-off path, often re- area. The certificate shall list the types and ferred to as “the Total UA alternative”, is efficiencies of heating, cooling and service found in sections N1102.1.2 and N1102.1.3. water heating equipment. Where a gas-fired Builders who choose the Total UA Alterna- unvented room heater, electric furnace, and/ tive path can choose insulation thickness and or baseboard electric heater is installed window U-factors that deviate from those in the residence, the certificate shall list in the prescriptive table, as long as the total “gas-fired unvented room heater”, “electric building thermal envelope UA (the sum of furnace”, or “baseboard electric heater” as each assembly U-factor times each relevant appropriate. An efficiency shall not be listed area) is not more than the total UA resulting for gas-fired unvented room heaters, electric from using the U-factors in the prescriptive furnaces, or electric baseboard heaters. table. Computer software must be used. Is a blower door test required? REScheck is an example of this software No. A blower door test can be used to and it can be downloaded for free from the demonstrate air sealing compliance. Build- U.S. Department of Energy. ers have two options for demonstrating Section N1106 Performance Based air sealing compliance: 1) Testing (Sec- Calculations adopts by reference the 2009 tion N1102.4.2.1) or 2) Visual inspection IECC and amends Chapter 4 to provide a (Section N1102.4.2.2). Additionally, Table performance based alternative. Builders N1102.4.2 Air Barrier and Insulation In- choosing the performance path must show spection is used only with the visual inspec- that a proposed house design has an annual tion option (Section N1102.4.2.2). energy budget less than or equal to that of a similar house (referred to as the standard If a builder chooses the visual inspection reference design) that complies with the option (Section N1102.4.2.2), who does code’s prescriptive requirements. Utilizing the field verification of the air barrier the performance path offers the builder the and insulation? greatest flexibility in design and construc- Unless a local ordinance requires an tion and therefore is the most cost effective. approved party independent from the insu- Performance path calculations are usually lation installer to inspect the air barrier and performed by an energy consultant, HERS insulation, the builder may perform the field rater, architect, or engineer using a software verification of the items in Table N1102.4.2. program like REM/Rate. Is a duct tightness test required? Is an addition or alteration required to Yes, unless the air handler and all ducts are comply with the new energy efficiency located within conditioned space. According requirements? to Section N1103.2.2, duct tightness shall Yes. R105 states “Additions and alterations Page 14, Indiana Builders Association 2015 State Membership Benefits Resource Guide Save 50% on property taxes by filing and/or re-filing model home deduction

uilders must file and/or re-file ap- ?id=6921 or by contacting Tom Havens, that the ownership percentage in Section of the claim described in subsection (e) must plications for the Model Home IBA Governmental Affairs Director at 1504(a)(2)of the Internal Revenue Code note on the copy whether the property owner BDeduction to their county auditor (800)377-6334 ext. 205 or by e-mail at must be determined using 50 percent instead has claimed a deduction for the current year before December 31. The Deduc- [email protected]. of 80 percent or a relationship described in for a model residence in that county. The tion provides a 50 percent deduction on Indiana Code, Article 25, gives direction Section 267(b)(11) of the Internal Revenue county auditor must then return the copy the structure (not the land) for up to three on the deduction for model residences. Code. (2) Two or more partnerships as of the statement to the auditor who sent models statewide for the initial partial defined in IC 6-3-1-19, including limited the copy. assessment followed by three full assess- Purpose liability companies and limited liability ments. Applications must be filed annually Sec. 1. The purpose of this article is to partnerships that have the same degree of Limitations on Model Residence Deduc- and the deduction terminates if the property establish procedures to govern the applica- mutual ownership as an affiliated group tion is sold or occupied. tion for the deduction for model residences described in subdivision (1). Sec. 1. (a) A property owner who is not “Model residence” means real property established under IC 6-1.1-12.6. Sec. 3. “Model residence” has the meaning an affiliated group as defined in 50 IAC 25- that consists of a single family residence, Sec. 2. This article applies to taxpayers set forth in IC 6-1.1-12.6-1. 2-2 may not receive the deduction for more single family townhouse, or single family applying for the deduction for model resi- than three model residences in Indiana for condominium that has never been occupied dences. a particular assessment date. Model Residence Deduction as a principal residence, and is used for (b) Owners of model residences who are Definitions Sec. 1. (a) The deduction from the assessed display or demonstration to prospective part of an affiliated group as defined in 50 Sec. 1. The definitions in this rule apply value of a model residence described in buyers or lessees for purposes of potential IAC 25-2-2 may not exceed an aggregate throughout this article. subsection (b) is applicable only to a mod- acquisition or lease of a similar type of resi- of three model residence deductions for a Sec. 2. “Affiliated group” means any com- el residence that is first assessed as a: (1) dence, townhouse, or condominium unit on particular assessment date. bination of the following in accordance with partially completed structure; or (2) fully the same property or other property. Sec. 2. A property owner may not receive IC 6-1.1-12.6-0.5: (1) An affiliated group completed structure; for the assessment date The application can be found by visit- a model residence deduction for a model within the meaning provided in Section in 2009 or a later year. ing https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx 1504 of the Internal Revenue Code except residence located in an allocation area as (b) An owner of a qualified model res- defined in IC 6-1.1-21.2-3. idence is entitled to a deduction from the Sec. 3. (a) A property owner that qualifies assessed value of the model residence in for a model residence deduction and also the amount of 50 percent of the assessed qualifies for a deduction under another stat- value of the model residence for: (1) not ute with respect to the same model home for more than one assessment date for which a particular assessment year may not receive the model residence is assessed as a partially a deduction under both statutes for that year. completed structure; (2) the assessment (b) A county auditor who receives claims date for which the model residence is first for more than one deduction with respect to assessed as a fully completed structure; and a model residence may approve only one of (3) the two assessment dates that immedi- the deductions. If the model residence owner ately follow the assessment date referred to is otherwise qualified, the county auditor in subdivision (2). must approve the deduction that results in Sec. 2. (a) A property owner who qualifies the greater property tax saving for the owner for the model residence deduction must file of the model residence. a claim for the deduction with the county auditor on the form prescribed by the department of local government finance for Change of Ownership each assessment date for which the property Sec. 1. If ownership of the model owner wishes to receive the deduction. residence changes: (1) a new owner that (b) The form must be verified under the continues to use the property as a model penalties for perjury and contain all of the residence may claim the deduction under following information: (1) The assessed this rule; and (2) the deduction only applies values of the real property for which the for the assessment date to which the deduc- person is claiming the model residence tion would have applied had the ownership deduction. (2) The full name and complete not changed. business address of the person claiming Sec. 2. A person who owns a model the model residence deduction. (3) The residence and claims the deduction must complete address and a brief description provide the county auditor with a notice of the real property for which the person is that: (1) informs the auditor of a transfer of claiming the model residence deduction. (4) ownership of the model residence; and (2) The name of any other county in which the indicates whether the new owner is eligible person has applied for a model residence to receive the model residence deduction. deduction for that assessment date. (5) The The notice must be submitted to the county complete address and a brief description of auditor at the same time that a sales disclo- any other real property for which the person sure form is filed under IC 6-1.1-5.5. has applied for a model residence deduction Sec. 3. (a) The deduction allowed for a for that assessment date. model residence is terminated if the model is (c) The assessing official must verify a sold after the assessment date of a particular claim for the model residence deduction. year but before January 1 of the following (d) The county auditor must make the year to a person who does not continue to model residence deduction and notify the use the property as a model residence. county property tax assessment board of (b) The county auditor must immedi- appeals of all approved deductions. ately mail notice of the termination of the (e) The county auditor with whom the deduction to the former owner, the current claim is filed must immediately prepare and property owner, and the township assessor, transmit a copy of the claim to the auditor if there is one, or, if not, the county assessor. of any other county if the property owner (c) The county auditor must:(1) remove owns or is buying a model residence in the the deduction from the tax duplicate; and (2) other county. notify the county treasurer of the termination (f) The county auditor receiving the copy of the deduction. 2015 State Membership Benefits Resource Guide Indiana Builders Association, Page 15 Save 50% by filing and/or refiling residence in inventory (spec homes) deduction s a result of legislation passed in by the Department of Local Government the Auditor in County A. any of the following statutes (IC 6-1.1-39; 2011, the Residence in Invento- Finance (Department), containing the The aggregate number of deductions IC 8-22-3.5; IC 36-7-14; IC 36-7-14.5; IC Ary Deduction application is now following information, verified under pen- claimed for a particular assessment date by 36-7-15.1; IC 36-7-30; IC 36-7-30.5) and in available. alties for perjury: 1) the assessed value of the owners of a Residence who are part of which tax increment revenues are collected. The deduction allows builders to apply for the real property for which the person is an affiliated group may not exceed three a 50 percent property tax deduction for a claiming the deduction; 2) the full name deductions. For purposes of the deduction, VIII. Limit of One Deduction Per Resi- single family residence, townhouse, or con- and business address of the person claiming the term “affiliated group” has the meaning dence Per Year dominium that is classified as a residence in the deduction; 3) the complete address and set forth in IC 6-1.1-12.6-1 and means any A property owner that qualifies for the inventory (spec home). a brief description of the real property; 4) combination of the following: Residence deduction and another deduction The deduction may be claimed on up to the name of any other county in which the (1) An affiliated group within the meaning with respect to the same Residence may not three homes for the first three years the spec person has applied for a deduction for that provided in Section 1504 of the Internal receive a deduction under both statutes for home is fully assessed. assessment date; 5) the complete address Revenue Code (except that the ownership the Residence for that year. The application must be filed annually and a brief description of any other real percentage in Section 1504(a)(2) of the IX. Change of Ownership with the County Auditor of the county property for which the person has applied Internal Revenue Code must be determined If the ownership of a Residence changes, where the property is located. for the deduction for that assessment date; 6) using 50 percent instead of 80 percent) or a and the new owner is a residential builder, The Residence in Inventory Deduction is an affirmation by the owner that the owner relationship described in Section 267(b)(11) the new owner may claim the deduction. in addition to the Model Home Deduction. is not receiving more than three (3) such de- of the Internal Revenue Code. The deduction, however, is limited to the To view the Residence in Inventory ap- ductions, including the deduction for which (2) Two or more partnerships (as defined assessment dates for which the prior owner plication online, please visit https://forms. the owner is applying, either as the owner in IC 6-3-1-19), including limited liability qualified. In other words, the deduction in.gov/Download.aspx?id=10251. of the residence in inventory or as an owner companies and limited liability partnerships, assessment dates are those that would have In a memorandum issued by Brian E. that is part of an affiliated group; and 7) an that have the same degree of mutual owner- applied had the ownership not changed. The Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Local affirmation that the real property has not ship as an affiliated group described in (1), new owner must, at the time of the filing of Government Finance, on June 2, 2011, he is- been leased and will not be leased for any as determined under the rules adopted by the sales disclosure form, inform the auditor sues guidance concerning the deduction for purpose during the term of the deduction. the department of local government finance. of the transfer of ownership and of the new residences in inventory added to the Indiana The application form is available online For example, Small Potatoes Builders, owner’s eligibility for the deduction. Code by HEA 1046-2011, as a new chapter, at https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx along with Big Time Builders, and Homes The deduction for the Residence for a IC 6-1.1-12.8, effective July 1, 2011. ?id=10251. Are Us formed a business association under particular assessment date is terminated The assessing official must verify each the name Build It, Inc. Build It, Inc. owns if the residence in inventory is sold after I. Qualification as a “Residence in In- statement in the application. After the appli- fifty percent (50%) of the stock of the three ventory” for Purposes of the Deduction the assessment date of that year but before cation has been verified, the county auditor companies. Small Potatoes, Big Time and January 1 of the following year to a person For purposes of the deduction, “residence must make the deductions and notify the Homes Are Us are part of an affiliated group in inventory” means real property that: 1) is who does not continue to use the real prop- county property tax assessment board of for determining the number of homes that erty as a residence in inventory. In such not a model residence as defined in IC 6-1.1- appeals of all approved deductions. qualify for the deduction. 12.6-1; 2) has never been occupied; and 3) case, the county auditor must immediately is a single family: residence, townhouse or V. Number of Deductions for a Particular VII. Deduction not Permitted for Resi- mail notice of the termination to the former condominium unit. Residence dence in Allocation Area owner, the property owner, and the township The term “residence in inventory” does The deduction is available on a particular A property owner may not receive a deduc- assessor or the county assessor if there is no not include any of the land on which the Residence for a total of not more than four tion with respect to a Residence located in an township assessor. The county auditor must residence, townhouse, or condominium unit assessment dates as follows: 1) one assess- allocation area as defined in IC 6-1.1-21.2-3. remove the deduction from the tax duplicate is located. Moreover, the owner’s regular ment date for which the Residence is first The term “allocation area” refers to an area and must notify the county treasurer of the office space may not be considered a “res- assessed as a partially completed structure; that is established under the authority of termination of the deduction. idence in inventory.” That said, an owner 2) the assessment date for which the Resi- cannot not lose the deduction simply by dence is first assessed as a fully completed using a garage or other space in the real structure; 3) the two assessment dates that property to store or display promotional immediately succeed the assessment date in materials or as a space to meet with poten- number 2 above. tial buyers. VI. Number of Residences for an Assess- II. Definition of “Residential Builder” ment Date The term “residential builder” means a Except for members of an affiliated group, person who, in the ordinary course of the a property owner is entitled to a deduction person’s trade or business, builds single for an assessment date on not more than family residences, townhouses, or condo- three Residences in Indiana. The auditor of minium units. the county with whom an application for the deduction is filed must immediately prepare III. Deduction and transmit a copy of the application to the In general, a residential builder that is the auditor of any other county if the property owner of a residence in inventory is entitled owner that claims the deduction owns or to a deduction in the amount of 50 percent is buying a Residence located in another of the assessed value of the residence in county. The auditor of the other county must inventory. The deduction applies only to a note on the copy of the application whether residence in inventory that is first assessed the property owner has claimed a deduction as a partially or fully completed structure for for the current year for a Residence in that the assessment date in 2012 or a later year. county. That county auditor must then return A deduction for a residence in inventory the copy of the application to the auditor does not apply, however, for a particular who sent the copy in the first instance. assessment date if the residence in inventory For example, Mr. Smith owns a Residence is leased for any purpose for any part of in County A and another in County B and is the calendar year in which the assessment claiming a deduction for the Residence in date occurs. County A. The Auditor of County A will send IV. Application for Deduction and County a copy of the deduction application to the Official’s Duties Auditor of County B, who will note whether A property owner who qualifies for the Mr. Smith is receiving a deduction for a Res- deduction must file State Form 54861 with idence in County B. The Auditor of County the county auditor, in the manner prescribed B will then return the noted application to Page 16, Indiana Builders Association 2015 State Membership Benefits Resource Guide NAHB is the resource nationally - www.NAHB.org NAHB...Representing the home building industry across America and the world, NAHB is a must for any organization involved in home building. Membership benefits include discounts, resources, educational opportunities, and representation on capitol hill.

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IBA op- all existing housing with battery-powered moratorium on new regulations, excluding Hopper poses the requirement to label homes based smoke alarms regardless of whether or rules needed for emergencies, health or Regulatory Affairs on the materials used in their construction. not any work is being performed, which safety, to move forward with the adoption of Director, conflicts with the 2005 Indiana Residential the 2014 Indiana Building, Fire, Mechanical Indiana Builders Commission Approves Product-Specific Code, Section R313.2.1. If homeowners and Fuel Gas codes. Association Smoke Alarm Ordinance prefer the convenience of installing smoke The Commission established review The Indianapolis City-County Council alarms with 10-year, sealed batteries, they committees comprised of industry stake- cal-code-35552.html. Download the free (Council) received approval from the In- may do so; however, homeowners with holders for each of the four codes. The amendments at: http://www.in.gov/legis- diana Fire Prevention and Building Safety properly installed and maintained bat- Indiana Builders Association had a voting lative/iac/20140827-IR-675130340FRA. Commission (Commission) at its meeting tery-powered smoke alarms should not be representative on each. The committees xml.pdf. in October for provisions of an ordinance required to replace their units with more met monthly for a year to review and amend pertaining to battery powered smoke alarms expensive units containing 10-year, sealed the 2012 editions of the respective model 2014 Indiana Fuel Gas Code (LSA Doc. in Class 1 structures. batteries. I-Codes, which apply to the construction of #13-342): Based on the 2012 Internation- Multifamily housing as well as commer- Class 1 structures and do not apply to one al Fuel Gas Code, second printing, with cial properties in Indianapolis and Marion Online Variance Application Available and two-family dwellings and townhouses. Indiana amendments (repeals the 2008 County with battery-powered smoke alarms Builders, design professionals, code The committee’s final recommendations Indiana Fuel Gas Code). Purchase the code would be required to install smoke alarms consultants, and building owners seeking a were presented to the Commission as pro- at: http://shop.iccsafe.org/codes/2012-in- with a 10-year, sealed battery when a variance from the Indiana Fire Prevention posed rules, and public hearings were held ternational-codes/2012-international-fu- non-compliant smoke detector is replaced and Building Safety Commission’s build- on May 22. The Commission approved the el-gas-code-35658.html. Download the for any reason. ing and fire safety laws can utilize the new four proposed rules with minimal changes free amendments at: http://www.in.gov/leg- The provisions of the ordinance pertaining online variance application. The online on June 3, but did delete the requirement islative/iac/20140827-IR-675130342FRA. to Class 2 structures, which includes one- variance application is available at http:// to install carbon monoxide alarms in all xml.pdf. and two-family dwellings and townhouses, www.in.gov/dhs/3865.htm. group R and I occupancies in the 2014 became effective August 1, 2014 and was Indiana Building Code. Indiana Build- Other Recent Commission Action deemed enforceable without Commission ers Association staff provided comments approval under IC 22-13-2-5. According to Have a code question? opposing the requirement since there is no Commission Provides Interpretation on Indiana Department of Homeland Security Contact Carlie at the IBA office recognized installation standard by which to Landings at Exterior Doors staff, “battery-operated smoke detectors are reliably install CO alarms, there are a variety At its meeting in September, the Indiana already required for those Class 2 structures [email protected] of standards for CO levels, and the causes Fire Prevention and Building Safety Com- where the Commission’s rules did not or of CO poisoning can be better prevented mission (Commission) discussed Sections otherwise require hardwired detectors, the 1-800-377-6334 ext. 206 through annual service/maintenance of the R311.4.3, R311.4.3.1 and R311.4.3.2 of ordinance is only requiring a specific type structure’s heating system, water heater and the 2005 Indiana Residential Code pertain- of battery operated smoke detector for those any other gas, oil, or coal burning applianc- ing to landings at doors. The Commission es. determined that a landing is not required on Indiana Builders Association & The final rules were approved by the at- the exterior side of an exterior door unless National Association of Home Builders torney general and the governor and become the distance from the threshold to grade is 2015 Calendar of Events effective on December 1, 2014. greater than 8.25”. The Commission also determined that ground at grade level may 2015 Helpful links: be considered the landing, so long as the January 1 - April 31 Indiana General Assembly in Session 2014 Indiana Building Code (LSA Doc. ground does not slope any more than .25” #13-339): Based on the 2012 International in 12” for the dimensions of the landing January 20-22 NAHB International Builders' Show, Las Vegas, NV Building Code, first printing, with Indiana required by the code. In short, a landing amendments (repeals the 2008 Indiana February 17-18 IBA Housing & Legislative Conference, Westin, Indianapolis, IN is not required less than 8 1/4” from the February 27 Indiana Builder News Deadline for March/April Issue Building Code). Purchase the code at: threshold, and a landing can be ground if http://shop.iccsafe.org/codes/2012-inter- the surface is level. March National Professional Designation Classes, Indianapolis, IN national-codes/2012-international-build- April 24 Indiana Builder News Deadline for May/June Issue ing-code-35316.html. Download the free Commission Approves Rushville Ordi- amendments at: http://www.in.gov/legis- nance to Label Homes May 11 IBA Board & Committee Session lative/iac/20140827-IR-675130339FRA. Also at its September meeting, the Com- May 12 IBA Golf Outing, Winding Ridge Golf Course, Indianapolis, IN xml.pdf. mission approved a building ordinance for June 2-6 NAHB Legislative Conference & Spring Board of Directors Meeting, the City of Rushville requiring new class 2014 Indiana Fire Code (LSA Doc. #13- Washington, DC 1 and class 2 structures that contain engi- June 19 Indiana Builder News Deadline for July/August Issue 341): Based on the 2012 International Fire neered trusses and/or engineered floor joists Code, first printing, with Indiana amend- to have a placard affixed to the structure. July 21-24 NAHB Association Leadership Institute, Pittsburg, PA ments (repeals the 2008 Indiana Fire Code). The requirements in the ordinance mir- August 16-17 IBA Board & Committee Session Purchase the code at: http://shop.iccsafe.org/ rored those of the model text including: codes/2012-international-codes/2012-in- Size of the placard may not be smaller than August 21 Indiana Builder News Deadline for September/October Issue ternational-fire-code-35592.html. Down- 3 1/2 inches by 4 1/2 inches and may not September 27-30 load the free amendments at: http://www. be larger than 5 inches by 5 1/2 inches; cost NAHB Fall Board of Directors Meeting, Dallas, TX in.gov/legislative/iac/20140827-IR- may not exceed $5/placard; and specifies the Fall National Professional Designation Classes, Indianapolis, IN 675130341FRA.xml.pdf responsibilities of the builder, local authority having jurisdiction, local fire department, October 23 Indiana Builder News Deadline for November/December Issue 2014 Indiana Mechanical Code (LSA Doc. 911 telephone call center, and owner of the December 6-7 IBA Election of Officers, Board & Committee Session #13-340): Based on the 2012 International structure. Mechanical Code, first printing, with Indi- The Indiana Builders Association (IBA), ana amendments (repeals the 2008 Indiana along with several other stakeholders, par- Mechanical Code). Purchase the code at: ticipated in the creation of this model text http://shop.iccsafe.org/codes/2012-interna- and supported its inclusion in the state’s tional-codes/2012-international-mechani- Revised 12/29/2014 2015 State Membership Benefits Resource Guide Indiana Builders Association, Page 19 Joining the Builders Member Recruitment Script Every person you do business with should be a member of the builders association. Association Begin the conversation.... 1) The builders association is committed to protecting your job and your industry on a daily basis. Are you a member? The Indiana Builders Association, Inc. (IBA), is a 2) I am a member of the builders association because I believe every Hoosier has the right to own a home they can Who we are: afford and I have the right to make a reasonable profit. statewide not-for-profit trade association representing approximately 3) Explain why you personally belong to the builders association.

3,000 builders, remodelers, land developers and suppliers to the 4) The builders association works at the local, state, and national levels to keep unnecessary costs from being added residential and light commercial housing industry. There are 27 local to the cost of a home. We need your support. 5) The builders association has solutions to your housing industry business challenges. What are your biggest builders associations across the state of Indiana affiliated with the challenges?

IBA. Members join the builders association through a local builders 6) The builders association can assist you with those challenges. Answers to national challenges can be found at www.nahb.org or by calling 1-800-368-5242. Answers to state challenges can be found at www.buildindiana.org or association. Membership in a local builders association includes by calling 1-800-377-6334. Answers to local challenges can be found at www.______or by calling membership in both the IBA and the NAHB (National Association of ______, the local builders association. 7) All levels of the builders association offer additional benefits, discounts, rebates, educational opportunities, Home Builders). There are over 150,000 NAHB members nationwide. publications, industry information, advertising, and networking opportunities that are available to you as a member.

8) When you join the builders association, your membership dues are all inclusive of the local, state, and national Interested in becoming a member in your area? Visit www. federation.

BuildIndiana.org and go to Membership, Join a Local or call the 9) If we can take a moment to fill out this membership application, I can drop it and your check off for you at the number listed below for the local association representing the area association office so that your membership can start immediately. in which you do business. Any county not listed does not have an Being a member of the builders’ association means... Being a member of the builders’ association means...Being part of a federation that works constantly to protect your job active association. If you work in a county not listed, please find the and your industry on a daily basis. Being a member of the builders’ association means...Finding quick answers to your biggest challenges from your local, nearest county to you for local membership. state, and national associations 250+ staff and over 100,000 building professional members. Being a member of the builders’ association means...Carrying on the vision started over 60 years ago to keep housing Local Association Counties Contact Phone affordable in Indiana. Dearborn County HBA Dearborn, Ohio Jamie Mather (812) 926-3375 Being a member of the builders’ association means...Advocating for present and future housing needs. Being a member of the builders’ association means...Building relationships with other housing professionals that will BA of Dubois County Dubois Tracy Lee (812) 634-0091 enhance your business. East Central Indiana BA Blackford, Jay, Juli Wright (765) 288-1893 Being a member of the builders’ association means...Supporting the industry that you derive your livelihood from. Randolph, Delaware BA of Elkhart County Elkhart Kim McKibbin (574) 293-0997 HBA of Fort Wayne Adams, Allen, Maurine Holle (260) 420-2020 Wells, De Kalb, Huntington, Whitley Gibson County BA Gibson Todd Mosby (812) 386-0002 HBA of Howard County Carroll, Howard,Brenda Bell (765) 236-0694 Tipton BA of Greater Indianapolis Boone, Hancock,Steve Lains (317) 236-6330 Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, Shelby Jackson-Jennings BA Jackson, Ange Luedeman (812) 569-4916 Jennings Request for Membership Information Jasper County HBA Jasper Debbie Ellch (219) 718-7177 BA Kosciusko Fulton CountiesFulton, Kosciusko Joni Truex (574) 267-6125 Name:______E-mail:______BA of Greater Lafayette Fountain, Linda Binford (765) 423-4347 Company: ______Phone: (______)______Tippecanoe BA of LaPorte County LaPorte Cindy Dangler (219) 326-0624 Address: ______Lawrence County HBA Lawrence LaQuita Jennings (812) 275-7718 Madison County BA Madison Donna Jacobsen (317) 784-0859 City, State, Zip Code:______Marshall County HBA Marshall Kay Miller (574) 941-2100 Mid North Indiana BA White, Pulaski, Cathy Gross (765) 427-7323 Listed below are all Indiana counties. Please circle the county(ies) that you do business in and Cass IBA will have a representative from that corresponding local association contact you. Monroe County BA Brown, Monroe, Jordyn McIntyre(812) 332-7480 Adams Franklin Lawrence Rush Owen Allen Fulton Madison Saint Joseph BA of Northeast Indiana Lagrange, Noble, Jan Garman (877) 665-8921 Bartholomew Gibson Marion Scott Steuben Benton Grant Marshall Shelby Porter, Lake Vicky Gadd (888) 812-9099 HBA of Northwest Indiana Blackford Greene Martin Spencer HBA of St. Joseph Valley St. Joseph Dayna Marcum (574) 258-0411 Boone Hamilton Miami Starke BA of Southeastern Indiana Decatur, Ripley,Suzanne Parmer (812) 663-7608 Brown Hancock Monroe Steuben Rush Carroll Harrison Montgomery Sullivan HBA Southern Indiana Clark, Harrison, Charlie Smith (812) 280-1600 Cass Hendricks Morgan Switzerland Floyd, Scott, Washington Clark Henry Newton Tippecanoe Southwestern Indiana BA Vanderburgh, Bill Pedtke (812) 479-6026 Clay Howard Noble Tipton Warrick, Posey Clinton Huntington Ohio Union HBA of Greater Terre Haute Vigo Marsha Doan (812) 234-5736 Crawford Jackson Orange Vanderburgh Vincennes Area BA Daviess, Knox, Shirley Rose (812) 882-5162 Daviess Jasper Owen Vermillion Pike De Kalb Jay Parke Vigo Wayne County BA Wayne Don DeLaCroix (765) 458-5111 Dearborn Jefferson Perry Wabash Decatur Jennings Pike Warren Delaware Johnson Porter Warrick Questions? Dubois Knox Posey Washington Elkhart Kosciusko Pulaski Wayne Contact the Indiana Builders Association Fayette Lagrange Putnam Wells 1-800-377-6334 Floyd Lake Randolph White Fountain LaPorte Ripley Whitley www.BuildIndiana.org www.BuildIndiana.org Phone (800)377-6334 Fax (317)917-0335 Page 20, Indiana Builders Association 2015 State Membership Benefits Resource Guide

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