1.     Each applicant must, at the time of application for membership and during the whole of their time of membership, have engaged in operating a successful roofing and related sheet metal business in the I.C.I. sector, for a period of at least three (3) years in the Province of Ontario, and have their operating location in the Province of Ontario.  They shall cease to be an OIRCA member should they, at any time, not be so engaged.

 

2.     Must have a permanent sheet metal shop at their premises in Ontario with the minimum equipment of:

 

·        a brake (a minimum of 8 feet in length and capable of forming up to 18-gauge metal).

·        a shear/slitter capable of cutting 22-gauge metal.

·        a lay out bench.

·        an inventory of metal suitable for applying to I.C.I. roofing projects.

 

            Must permit OIRCA representatives to visit and inspect their shop premises.

 

3.     Must submit the attached formal application, with a cheque in the amount of $1,000.00 + GST payable to OIRCA, which will be termed an Application Fee.   When accepted as a member of OIRCA, annual dues of $2,750.00 plus GST will be assessed.

 

Unionized contractors will pay additional dues of $0.05 per man-hour worked on the roof to cover OIRCA Labour Relations and Ontario Construction Secretariat fees.

 

4.     Must complete the attached ROOFING CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATION FORM, and include requested documentation.

 

5.     Must submit a cheque for $2,000 + GST payable to OIRCA, which represents an up front Inspection Fee to cover inspection costs incurred by an “independent” roofing authority who will inspect projects both completed and in progress, that were or are being done by the applicant.  As well, this fee will cover “independent” site safety inspections.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

6.     Must submit letters of recommendation addressed to the OIRCA from at least three (3) owners, architects, engineers or general contractors, which describe the work performed by the applicant and attest to the satisfactory performance of such work by the applicant.  All projects to have been completed within 2 years of the date of the application.

 

7.     Will submit to an independent Safety Evaluation to confirm the company’s compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario.  Note:  All applicants are encouraged to review their present Health and Safety Program to ensure compliance with industry standards prior to applying for membership.  The enclosed CSAO booklet entitled “Health and Safety Program Planning for Construction” will help you determine whether your company’s program meets OIRCA’s minimum standards.  In addition, you may wish to contact CSAO directly to have one of their field consultants review your current program.  An inadequate safety program is the single biggest reason for applicant rejection.

 

8.     Will attend an “orientation” meeting at the OIRCA office.  This meeting will take place following OIRCA’s receipt of the completed application package including all payments owing at the time of application.  The purpose of this meeting is to establish awareness with the applicant as to exactly what is expected from them during the evaluation process.

 

9.     After the OIRCA Board of Directors approves the membership application, a twenty-four (24) month Probationary Period must be served.

 

During this twenty-four (24) month Probationary Period, a continual inspection process will occur of the contractor’s roofing projects in progress.  The applicant must register in advance, with the OIRCA office, all projects that they will be doing in the future which are of two thousand (2,000) square feet or more in size.

 

A Probationary Period Inspection fee of $1,500.00 + GST must be submitted to cover the inspection charges that will be incurred during this probationary period.  During the probationary period full OIRCA dues must be paid.

 

If, during the twenty-four (24) month Probationary Period,

 

(a)   the inspection process uncovers a serious violation of good roofing practices,

(b)  a written complaint from an owner, architect, roofing consultant or OIRCA member is deemed justifiable or fraudulent,

(c)   the annual dues are not paid or the requested project list is not registered and/or incomplete,

 

The OIRCA Board of Directors may terminate membership in the OIRCA of the roofing contractor.

 

Prior to the expiry of the Probationary Period, the Probationary Active Member must:

 

1)      provide the OIRCA with evidence that it has successfully participated in the Ontario Roofing Apprenticeship Program, and

2)      have on staff at least one journeyman roofer who has met the certified Apprenticeship Program standards.

 

10. It is obligatory that Active Members of OIRCA also become members of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA).  CRCA will not consider an application for membership until an application for OIRCA membership is approved.  Therefore, at the time of submitting the OIRCA membership application, an application for CRCA membership must also be submitted, both to be sent to the OIRCA office.  When the OIRCA application is accepted, OIRCA will then forward the CRCA membership application to CRCA for processing.

 

11. Any contractor who has had their membership application denied or terminated, and wishes to obtain additional information as to the reasons for denial or termination, may present their case to the OIRCA Membership Committee.

 

A roofing contractor may reapply for OIRCA membership two (2) years after the date of membership denial or termination.