Painting & Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) Association accreditation assures consumers that the contractor has a regular safety program that goes beyond regulations in most states. In fact, PDCA accreditation is the best evidence for consumers that a contractor is committed to providing a safe and excellent contractor business experience for everyone involved in the painting project. PDCA is the Painting & Decorating advocate for the accredited-contracting experience since 1884 - 123 years. The main purpose of the PDCA -accreditation program is to educate painting business owners and top-flight management in key aspects of painting operations. To be accredited, contractors must first comply with mandatory prerequisite of ethics, quality, health and safety standards and demonstrate substantial compliance with industry standards in company operations. PDCA standards are the only painting & decorating standards recognized by the industry professionals to reflect the needs of consumers, the public at-large, and laws and regulations.
Why paint contractor accreditation is important to you:
Ø Pride in results: Professional craftsmen using high quality materials
Ø Great value: Everyone agrees: Quality work is less expensive in the long run
Ø Peace of Mind: Assured Compliance to ethics, health and safety
Ø Minimal risk: Standards created by industry professionals and legal authorities
Bottom Line: a contractor accountable to their trade association has more reasons to be trustworthy to you.
Accreditation vs. Licensing
Accreditation is different than licensing. Here are some examples of the differences: Licensing focuses on enforcement of minimum regulations - often in basic procedures and customer service. Accreditation focuses on education. Licensing varies from state to state. Accreditation standards are nationally developed, tested and accepted by both the industry professionals and legal authorities. Licensing is required and imposed. Accreditation is voluntary. Please remember that no environment is risk free, however PDCA-accredited contractors go through rigorous processes to prevent incident or accident to their constituents - the consumer, their employees, and the public well being.
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PDCA ACCREDIATATION PRESS RELEASE
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