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Lower Workers’ Comp Rates in 2024 Thu, Dec 07, 2023 Our concern is two-fold: rates that continue to drop are not sustainable for insurance providers who see roofing as a high-risk industry with little return on premium. We don’t want insurance providers to stop writing workers’ comp coverage and follo... Read More

AAA Schwartz Roofing Becomes a Foundation Founding Member, Again Wed, Dec 06, 2023 Earlier this year, Don Schwartz Jr. of AAA Schwartz Roofing donated $5,000 as a Founding member. However, the Port Charlotte company has been a Founding Member since 2010 when Don Schwartz Sr. also contributed $5,000 to the Foundation. The latest con... Read More

Reflecting on the Recent Past with an Eye on the Future Mon, Dec 04, 2023 FRSA has several important committees that help evaluate these proposals and formulate our positions. Codes Committee reviews our progress and approves proposals during meetings held in conjunction with the quarterly Board of Directors meetings. Thes... Read More

Miami-Dade Pushes Proposed Heat Standards Wed, Oct 25, 2023 This summer, the nation has been experiencing record heat from coast to coast and Miami-Dade officials have recognized how hazardous the high temperatures are for outdoor workers. However, their proposed solution could, in many ways, do more harm tha... Read More

2023 FRSA Year in Review Sun, Oct 15, 2023 Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director FRSA’s fiscal year has just ended and it has been another incredibly successful year for the Association. I used to comment that each year we had just completed was one of the busiest ever – now I reali... Read More

A Weak Link in Florida’s Roofing Underlayment Requirements Sun, Oct 01, 2023 FRSA labored hard over the last three years to improve the underlayment code in Miami-Dade County. The Florida Building Commission approved new code over the opposition of Miami-Dade County building officials but the enforcement battle has yet to be ... Read More

We'd Be Outraged Thu, Sep 14, 2023 Florida insurance companies have been pressing the industry to replace perfectly good roofs in order for a homeowner or business owner to maintain property insurance. The practice is not sustainable. The Florida legislature has taken steps to preserv... Read More

FRSA: “Amendment 2 is Bad for Florida’s Workforce” Thu, Oct 15, 2020 FRSA Joins Florida’s Business Community in Opposing Raising Florida’s Minimum Wages Read More

FRSA Urges Homeowners to Use Caution When Hiring for Reroofing or Roof Repairs Fri, Oct 19, 2018 Homeowners need to make sure they hire only Florida licensed contractors for repairs or replacements of their homes and property. Florida Statues require that roofing contractors be licensed through the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (... Read More

Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery: Hire a State-Licensed Contractor Wed, Oct 17, 2018 The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) reminds consumers that certain projects require a Florida state- licensed professional. Hiring a state-licensed professional offers personal and financial protection to consumers. State-li... Read More

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