So we have a drought situation in California, and just hear on the news a bill has passed and there is no sidewalk or driveway washing using a power washer? Is that right?
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I really hope that is not the case for you. That happened in our area a few years back. We couldn’t wash anything-houses, decks, driveways, nothing. We hired a lawyer to try and represent us and some surrounding areas did not prevent companies from washing, just homeowners. The drawback was even though it was “legal” for us to wash in those areas, customers did not call because of all the drought panic on the news. I’ll be hoping for some good rain your way…in the meantime, how about window cleaning? Good luck.
Chris
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Window Cleaning is my main source of income, that has also slowed down for obvious reasons, some of my clients have skipped this year all together… My new pressure washer gets here tomorrow and I’m sure its just gonna sit still the rest of the year:/
My goal this year was to go after Power Washing more as there is more money in PW than WC… Was shooting for a 70%PW and 30%WC but I don’t see that happening
And thanks, hope we get some rain too… We do need it
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From what I’ve read/interpreted, commercial pressure washing (i.e., cleaning of commercial properties) is still allowed. Residential washing by a professional contract cleaner is a little harder to interpret.
I think that issues like this (companies not being able to earn a lively hood) is where our industry organizations should be spending their efforts. The industry groups seem quite self serving. I am a member to most of them and they really are nothing more than a logo to us. We sent an employee to a convention last year and it cost a ton. I would love to see some of that money help businesses stay working during times like this.
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Actually one Org. Is trying to help. Unfortunately our Industry and what we do was classified as “Comedic Cleaning” by another Org. to the EPA & State agencies several years ago. This “Label” is a millstone around the necks of business owners when restrictions like this come into effect, because it lessens the importance of the health & safety aspects and impact of our services.
In the shadow of recent invents, I just hope officials will listen to Contractors or other Industry Orgs. In California.
So has that organization been in contact with the counties in California that are prohibiting companies from washing?
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From the information I’m seeing…yes.
Of course it’s not just the Org. alone, Contractors & Contractor Members in these areas are taking an active role in this also…as it should be.
A similar situation happened in N.C. Several years ago. Contractors with the help of Industry supporters lessened the impact of restrictions on our businesses through the media and education sharing with regulators.
But this bill is only temporary correct? I know this year we had no rain and I get it… I been trying to search and from what I can gather it seems it starts Aug 1st. Til further notice… ???
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Oh no doubt it’s temporary. Farmers are using 75% of water in Cali…their wells could run dry soon.
Ok so there shutting me down, I say they also shut down all drive in and mobile car washing… If we have to contribute it should be all across the board… Dont yall think?
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They’re shutting you down? You sure about that? Could you send me a link? What washing category do you fall under…residential?
I’ll see if I can get some more info…what area of Cali are you in?
Im residential, yeah when they claim illegal For contract cleaners to pressure wash, there shutting me down… Im in California, LA County
Ill look for the article
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You may be able to do what some guys did in Raleigh a few years ago and use reuse (non-potable) water from a treatment plant until some thing breaks on the restrictions. Of course this means hauling water. Also guys were making a killing doing this by watering lawns with non-potable water…the use of that should not be restricted.
I agree, car washes should be shut down also. Unfortunately what we do is classified as “Cosmetic Cleaning” (I don’t agree) so folks like us are considered lower on the totem pole than car washes.
I just saw this posted on the PWNA’s Facebook page
PWNA Lobbies for Pressure Washing Contractors Facing California’s New Water Restrictions
On July 15, California’s State Water Control Board, voted to allow fines of up to $500 per day for residents caught wasting water outdoors. PWNA was the only power washing organization in attendance at the Water Control Board Meeting, and PWNA Board Member Jim Gamble lobbied before the water board on behalf of all power washing contractors.
The Water Control Board’s decision was due to California’s severe drought and the failure of voluntary efforts to achieve the desired water conservation results set by California Governor Jerry Brown. The new program prohibits residents from over watering their lawns and landscaping (to the point it causes runoff onto the sidewalks and/or streets), as well as the washing of sidewalks, driveways and other surfaces. Residents also cannot wash their vehicles with a hose unless it has a shutoff nozzle, and the use of fountains is prohibited unless the water is recirculated.
Gamble, who owns Crystal Cleaning Company in Sacramento, attended the Water Control Board meeting on behalf of the PWNA to gather information and to lobby for cleaning contractors’ businesses. Gamble was given a three-minute time slot to voice how the new regulations could negatively impact both the industry and the health, safety and welfare of all Californians.
Afterward, Gamble was interviewed by several news agencies. “Have you ever looked on the cement and seen all the gum, soda stains, urine and even bird feces? We won’t be able to clean that up if this goes into effect,” he explained in one television report. He continued, “If I can’t get access to water, I can’t pressure wash. I won’t be able to put food on the table for my children.”
The new regulations will allow pressure washing for certain “health and safety” issues, which will likely include all commercial and public properties. What is less clear is how this will impact professional contractors who serve residential clients.
The PWNA has begun seeking legal guidance to prepare a defense should California contract cleaners be cited for using a pressure washer. “The PWNA is taking these new regulations very seriously, which is why we attended and spoke up at the Water Control Board meeting on behalf of all contractors,” added PWNA President John Nearon. “We began lobbying for contractors even before the ordinance passed, and will continue to do so as long as the new regulations remain in effect.”
Yeah, the UAMCC had plenty to say about that announcement.
Let the slap fight begin.
Somewhere else.
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I think a lot of people “That Know What The Deal Is” with that announcement have plenty to say…I’ll pass on the slap fight. It’s all about feeding the children…Lol!
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HA HA now thats funny. Thad is scared cause now he has to change my words, As if I wrote the above. Bravo Thad. Here have a cookie. It’s alright Thad, you keep making money off hard working contractors to feel your pockets. If I need a flyer I’ll call you. lol
