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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 4th, 2007

No Burn

                        "Code or no code"

By David Witthuhn

  The facts whether No Burn® actually complies with the City of Big Bear Lake Ordinance and whether there is certification when applied by contractor verses a Certified No Burn® applicator.

I am the owner for No Burn of Riverside which owns the entire county of Riverside over dealers and wholesale suppliers.  I live in Big Bear Lake.

  There has been much confusion of not only different products to use in compliance but whether a product complies with the ordinance of the city of Big Bear Lake.

  I can assure contractors and anyone else that No Burn® is in compliance with not only Big Bear but has a recent ICC publication (ESR-1838) when applied properly. Read here .  We use licensed contractors only with No Burn application.  Any person wishing a copy of the approval letter from the City can email me and I will gladly send you one. David@bearvalleynews.com

  With that said here are the details for No Burn® to be in compliance with the codes.

  A product is tested with certain strict code requirements.  It works as described when tested with explained application procedures.  When the product is applied per manufacture specifications then the results are explained and used to comply with code requirements.

Certainly when applied the product will work!  This is where lab testing and people like the ICC help to protect us.  If the manufacture says this, then does it work?

To get discounts from insurance companies it must be applied by certified applicators.

    The ICC report here says it must be applied in two coats using approx 1 gallon per 300 sq. ft.  It must be applied by an approved No Burn©, Inc applicator. It must be applied in two coats with two hours drying time in-between and never below 40 or above 100 degrees surface temperature.  This is just a few requirements to make your home safe from fire and mold.  A butane torch will not start or burn the treated  surface when tested.

Many structures have been saved already.  Lloyds of London has not lost one structure piece of wood!

  I recently heard from one of my suppliers that a contractor that bought 2 gallons of a different product then applied it to an entire house.  Considering 2 gallons only covers 300 sq. feet of applied space that would be impossible to comply with any code, let alone fire requirements.  It was a clear deception for building inspectors to get certification from the city and avoid the additional cost of wallboard.  Unfortunately this is one example of things some contractors use to escape code requirements.  Most licensed contactors try very hard to comply with codes and are very reputable.

  As I have stated, once certified the Builder can qualify for up to 30% discount on Builders Risk insurance (fire insurance Part) saving almost the cost of the application with labor included.  The end user, the homeowner having a certified application may receive 10 to 15% annual discount on their homeowner’s insurance.  We use CDJ for Builders Risk insurance.  It is underwritten by Lloyds of London.

The large builders will usually not save money by applying the fire retardant with their own crews.

  There will be no builders discount (receiving up to %30 or more!), no compliance with City building or fire codes and no continual discount for the homeowner. (They are receiving 10% to 15%)

  Just because a city inspector signs off on your application does not certify it.  If the application was not certified by a No Burn® certified applier and they find it was not applied correctly then the liability is the builders.  The City is not liable period.   Without No Burn® certification discounts are not available. 

  It is very clear why you should have a No Burn® Dealer apply and certify the product. Save money and not have the additional liability. 

Major Benefits for your homeowner and you!

►Added value
►Improved or increased home value
►Unique homeowner safety
►Insurance discounts
►Reduce builder risk
►Long term ( 10 year )  mold  warranty
►Reduced  builder liability

  Developer/Builder Benefits

•       Enhance your company’s brand and increase sales

•       Use as an add-on option for safety conscious consumers

•       Reduce risk, consumer issues and potential litigation

•       Receive up to a 30% discount on builders’ risk insurance

•       Receive funding discounts

•       Add to green status of project and lessen carbon footprint issues

•       Publicity via No Burn of Riverside’s PR and marketing

•       Reduce customer service callbacks

•       Eliminate construction fires/framing burn downs

•       Take the lead in using innovative safety products

•      Use products as profit centers

Benefits to Potential Homebuyers

      Reduce mortgage rates

      Reduce homeowner insurance

      Safer, healthier, green living environment

      Mold insurance/warranties (not covered in homeowner’s insurance)