When a floor supports walls. above and is supported on walls below as shown in Figure 4-1, the lateral loads in the floor. system are based on the mass of the floor itself and a portion of the mass of all the walls in the. stories immediately above and below the floor.
I-CAR certifies both individual technicians and auto body shops according to certain standards of excellence and ongoing training. I-CAR certification is not easy to come by - it requires dedication and commitment on the part of shop owners and technicians alike. When a technician is Platinum certified, it means they have completed the highest levels of training offered by I-CAR; once they've achieved this standing, technicians must undergo continuing education each year in order to maintain it. The highest certification available to auto body shops is I-CAR Gold Class, which means a minimum of four technicians in the shop have achieved Platinum status. When a shop is I-CAR Gold certified, you can rest assured that the work done on your vehicle is going to be performed at the highest levels of quality and safety.
The top 10% of auto body repair techs earn more than $31.27 per hour or $65,030 per year, while the worst-paid 10% make just $10.83 per hour or $22,530 per year. To make this money, technicians examine damage, prepare cost estimates and plan the work.