1333.03 HOMEOWNER’S EXCEPTION.

   (a)   The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to a homeowner desiring to perform work on his, her, its or their own premises or a homeowner who desires to assume the responsibility as his, her, its or their own general contractor, providing that any person or firm employed for such phases of the work who does this type of work as a business is registered as provided herein. The homeowner shall submit an affidavit to the Building Commissioner stating exactly the nature and extent of the work to be performed by the homeowner himself, herself, itself or themselves and by others. The Building Commissioner may approve or deny any homeowner’s permit application based on submitted information, qualifications, and/or extent of work to be performed. Any work performed by such homeowner and others shall be subject to all applicable provisions of the Building Code rules, regulations and ordinances, and no work shall be done unless all permits, inspections and approvals required by the Building Code are secured.

   (b)   Any person who misrepresents any material fact in securing a permit under the provisions of this Chapter shall be in violation of the Building Code and subject to the penalties provided therefor.

   (c)   Rehabilitation contractors, as a person or business, shall not qualify as a homeowner for purposes of this chapter. Contractor registration is required for any person or business purchasing property for the intention of rehabilitation and resale or rental.

(Ord. 2005-181. Passed 11-1-05.)