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Code Corner
 
Blower Door Testing per FBC is about to start ... Are you ready?
   
UPCOMING CODE CHANGES FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
   
Florida Energy Conservation Building Code R101.4 states ... 
      
Effective July 1, 2017:
New Construction on residential buildings or dwelling units shall have mandatory Blower Door Testing performed by an Approved 3rd Party Agency.
   
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Florida-ACCPA Members ...  We want to be sure you're staying informed about free training, events, special member discounts and perks.
   
If you're not yet receiving your weekly Florida-ACCPA member update, please let us know -- just send a quick note to membermail@florida-accpa.org .
What Every New Hire Should Have
 
Experts and surveys agree, these days companies care more about personality when hiring. While a stellar resume and relevant experience might have won you the gig in the past, candidates today increasingly have to demonstrate the right attitude as well as the right skills.
   
Did You Forget $omething?
 
The CFO of Florida currently holds unclaimed property accounts valued at more than $1 billion -- mostly from dormant accounts in banks, insurance and utilities companies, securities and trust holdings.
   
In addition to money, unclaimed "treasure" includes tangible property such as jewelry, historical items and miscellaneous articles from abandoned safe deposit boxes.
   
There may be a surprise treasure out there waiting for you! Search the official database for unclaimed money and property you might have in Florida at www.fltreasurehunt.org .
Breaking Bad
High-Tech Habits
 
In today's fast-paced business world, most people are often married to their cell phones, glued to their e-mail inbox, and prone to taking rapid-fire calls at a moment's notice.
   
Cracking Down on Unlicensed Contractors

The Miami-Dade Police Department recently conducted a two-day unlicensed contractor sting where 22 people were arrested.
   
Police said one man offered to install an outside air conditioning unit for $1000, while another offered to remodel the entire house for $20,000 -- neither were licensed to do the work.
  
NBC 6 Responds in Miami positioned several hidden cameras inside the vacant home used for the sting, to capture what police described as a steady stream of unlicensed contractors. Two undercover police officers posed as homeowners looking to remodel the house.
   
Scam Alert: Calls Asking "Can you hear me?"
   
Your phone rings and the caller ID shows a number you don't know. You answer it and hear "Can you hear me now?" -- it's a pre-recorded robocall. Even tho it sounds like a real person, it's illegal.
   
With this latest scam alert from the FTC, it's smart to be cautious -- here's what to do if you receive a call from someone that you don't recognize asking, "Can you hear me?" ...
  • Don't respond, just hang up -- don't press any number to speak to a live operator or to be removed from their list.
  • Contact your phone provider -- ask them what services they provide to block unwanted calls.
  • Put your phone number on the Do Not Call registry -- register at donotcall.gov or call (888) 382-1222.
  • File a complaint with the FTC -- report the experience online at ftccomplaintassistant.gov or call (877) 382-4357.
10 Uniquely
Florida Foods
   
Florida may be geographically south, but its native foods are quite different from those of its southern neighbors.
   
Ruth King is bringing her profitability workshop and financial expertise to Jacksonville April 12!
   
   
For additional event information and/or to register, please call (770) 729-8000 or (678) 296-4123.
   
Florida-ACCPA members: Be sure to tell Ruth you are a contractor member for best pricing and VIP registration.
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