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Code of Ethics

HBRA of New Haven County Code of Ethics

This Code of Ethics ("Code") for members of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Haven County (“HBRANHC”) has been adopted to promote and maintain the highest standards of conduct in the building industry among its members. Adherence to this Code is required of association members to assure public confidence in the integrity and services of the HBRANHC and its members. Enforcement of this Code of Ethics is initiated by the filing of a written complaint with the HBRANHC’s Ethics Committee (or other named committee or third-party dispute resolution firm that may be contracted by the HBRANHC) concerning a dispute involving the member's business or an alleged violation of this Code.

Limitations: Any decision concerning a dispute with any HBRANHC member shall be limited to a determination of whether that member violated the Code of Ethics. Before any decision of the foregoing dispute is rendered, HBRANHC may await any and all determinations by the appropriate adjudicatory, regulatory or resolution authorities. It shall adjudge a member’s conduct on the determination made from the respective tribunal. The HBRANHC shall in each instance follow established, written procedures, which include the provision of reasonable due process to the parties and the scope of enforcement that may be imposed by the HBANHC on its members.

Each member shall use reasonable efforts in the conduct of its business activities to:

  1. Abide by the bylaws, rules, and procedures of the HBRANHC.
  2. Conduct all transactions, agreements, and dealings with customers, employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory officials free from fraud or deception and comply with the requirements of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act.
  3. If HBRANHC chooses to proceed with its dispute resolution process or review an alleged violation of this code (see limitations above), agree to participate in and comply with the outcome of HBRANHC's dispute resolution process
  4. Agree that this code of ethics applies to all corporations, partnerships and other business entities in which the member or a principle of the member has a majority interest.
  5. Where applicable, meet or exceed the latest edition of the Residential Construction Performance Guidelines for Professional Builders and Remodelers published by the National Association of Home Builders, as may from time to time be supplemented by the HBRANHC.

 Proposed  Performance Guidelines

The Performance Guidelines ("Guidelines") for members of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Haven County (“HBRANHC”) is intended to promote and maintain the highest standards of service in the building industry among its members. Adherence to these Guidelines is recommended of association members to assure public confidence in the integrity and services of the HBRANHC and its members.

Each member shall use best efforts in the conduct of its business activities to:

  1. Comply with all applicable registration and licensing laws.
  2. Comply with all applicable warranty laws and building codes.
  3. Comply with all other applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
  4. Maintain insurance as may be required by law, including but not limited to general liability and workers compensation insurance, at a level that is adequate and customary for the business in which the member is engaged.

FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THIS CODE OF ETHICS & PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES MAY RESULT IN SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

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