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Considerg . ecoming-Bk- uilder? .an Ovyne <br /> NOTICE <br /> Effective January 1 , 2009 <br /> Assembly Bill 2335 amends California Health and Safety Code, Section,19825., regarding disclosures <br /> and verifications required for all applicants seeking Ownet-Blaild'er construction­peimits. These new <br /> application requirements provide an'enhanced level of consumer awareness and protection for property <br /> owners accepting:the risks associated ,with Owner-Builder construction.permits. <br /> Important information you need to know BEFORE pulling your permit! <br /> The term "Owner-Builder" can mean three different things: <br /> "Owner as Worker, Owner as Contractor" or Owner as Employer' <br /> Understand each has Benefits or Risk, and it is possible to combine them! <br /> Hiring a California Licensed Contractor means you do not personally perform any of the construction work, the <br /> permit is not taken out in your name, you are not personally responsible for the construction and you are not an <br /> Owner-Builder. Instead, you become a "Customer" and California law provides you the benefit of protection from <br /> poor workmanship, failure to finish the-job and financial risk due to worker injury. <br /> Benefit/Risk: Highest Benefits and the Least amount of Risk <br /> Owner-as-Worker is a type of Owner-Builder where you personally perform the construction work, the permit is <br /> taken out in your name and you are personally responsible for the construction management, knowledge, <br /> workmanship, and completion of the job. You benefit by not paying others to perform this work for you and your <br /> risk depends on your own ability to complete the job successfully.- <br /> Benefit/Risk: Possible Benefit with Low Financial Risk <br /> Owner-as-Contractor is a type of Owner-Builder where you personally act as your own General Contractor, the <br /> permit is taken out in your name and you hire California licensed sub-contractors to perform portions of the <br /> construction work. WARNING: The benefit of protection provided by law when you hire only California licensed <br /> sub-contractors ca turn_%prWs financial risk._if,you.Oiire�unlicensed contractors to perform any of the work. <br /> Be ossiblePBeirid l id Significant Financial Risk <br /> Owner-as-Employer is a type of Owner-Builder where you pay any unlicensed individual to perform any <br /> construction work valued at more than $500.00, the permit is taken out in your name and you are personally <br /> responsible for their employment requirements, supervision, performance, safety and welfare while on your <br /> property. WARNING: Cost savings benefit can turn to serious financial risk if you fail to deduct payroll taxes or <br /> provide workers compensation Insurance for each worker. <br /> Benefit/Risk: Possible Benefit with Significant Financial Risk <br /> OWNERS BEWARE AND CONSIDER_THE RISK BEFORE ACCEPTING FULL <br /> RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT <br /> F:1Application Forms&Handouts\KANDOUTS\Building Permit Application 1-2015.doc Page 2 of 2 <br /> (Revised(01-28-15) <br />