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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>You can control your job and your subcontractors through
properly drawn plans and specs. Building codes are normally for matters of
life safety, not quality. Your plans should state the standards you want
subs to perform to whether industry association recommendations, ASTMs or UL
assembly numbers. The contract you give a sub to sign should reinforce the
particular standards of the trade over and above "according to plans and
specifications". For example, get a copy of USGs Gypsum Handbook. It
makes a good standard to reference satisfactory performance to.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I keep two signs in my office where all subs can and do
see them. The first reads</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>"Some people make the same mistake for years and call it
experience." The second reads</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>"Notice to subcontractors: payment will be rendered
with the same degree of accuracy and timeliness with which the product or
service was provided'"</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Chandler Knowles</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Designer-Builder</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Pensacola, FL</FONT></DIV>
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style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=Ken@artisanbilt.com href="mailto:Ken@artisanbilt.com">Ken Rodgers</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=codetalk@myfloridacode.com
href="mailto:codetalk@myfloridacode.com">codetalk@myfloridacode.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, January 01, 2010 2:33
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Florida Code Talk]
Sub-Contractor Testing/Licensing</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Happy New Year All,<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal> I was just discussing some issues/concerns with my
drywall sub and in the process I asked if they had ever read or heard of the
guide put out by the Gypsum Association that covers the application and
finishing of sheetrock (gypsum). Of course the answer and look I got was
the same one I always get when I ask this question. “What book?”
“There’s a book that tells you how to do sheetrock work?” So, I’m
wondering why is it that subs like this are not required to read, understand,
and possibly even be tested on the guidelines that cover their trade before
they are “licensed” to perform work in this area? In the case of
drywall, this specifications manual is only 18 pages long so I would think
that most anyone should be able to pass a simple test on it. Yes, I
realize this is only a guide and is really not a “code” per se but it does
have some pretty good guide lines to go by that should help ensure a good job
that will stand the test of time. However, every time I bring it up to
my drywall subs that they get offended and act like I’m being too anal.
I only pull it out when I see them doing things like not using enough screws
in the ceiling or leaving excessive (e.g. ½”) gaps at joints. The
response is always the same; “I’ve been doing drywall for xx years and I don’t
need no book to tell me how to do things” or “don’t worry about it, the mud
will cover it up.” All these may be true but it’d be nice to see some
subs actually take pride in their work and try to do the best job they can and
not just get by. I use sheetrock guys in this example but it seems to be
the same with many of the other subs whose work doesn’t get an official
inspection and who are not required to be tested and specifically licensed in
their field of work. I’m not looking to increase the bureaucracy but it
sure would be nice to figure out a way to force these other subs to become
educated in their field and stay up with the latest practices. I’m
looking for more professionals instead of just amateur hacks.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>I know the above was mostly whining/venting but just
thought I find out others thoughts on the subject.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Ken <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV>
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