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Builders need insurance proof

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By RICHARD MIZE NewsOK.com
Published: 11/3/2009 2:25 AM
Last Modified: 11/3/2009 8:23 AM

A state law is now in effect requiring counties, cities and towns that issue building permits to get proof that the applicant has workers compensation and general liability insurance.

The following is from a question-and-answer session about the law with Bill Cassetty of HC Homes in Bixby, the president of the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association.

Q: What is the new law's benefit to home buyers?

A: Several contractors are not licensed under the (state) Construction Industries Board. Any legitimate contractor will have this insurance. Homebuyers and those having work done on their property can rest easier knowing their contractor is legitimate. But, just because a contractor has insurance doesn't make them the best. A consumer still needs to do his homework. Get references and check them. How long have they been in the business? An important indicator of their veracity is membership in a trade association such as the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association, Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa or one of the other 11 home builder associations throughout the state.

Click here to read the complete article at NewsOK.com.

richardmize@opubco.com

By RICHARD MIZE NewsOK.com

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	Report Comment Gramps, (11/3/2009 8:18:15 AM) What is the penalty for not having the insurance? If it does not hurt the offender, then why buy it, and keep it.
	Report Comment Loophole, (11/3/2009 8:31:50 AM) Sounds like no insurance - no building permit. . .
	Report Comment livinintheburbs, (11/5/2009 7:54:46 PM) Sounds like the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa or one of the other 11 home builder associations throughout the state needs to put some people out of business or new dues.

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