(A) This chapter shall in no way be interpreted so as to require the owner of a single- or two-family dwelling to be licensed hereunder, to personally perform work upon the premises occupied or to be occupied by the owner as the owner’s established residence. This exception shall not apply to plumbing or sewer installations, but only to minor repairs to existing systems.
(B) This chapter shall not be interpreted so as to require a license for officials or employees of public utility organizations to engage in the installation, alteration, repair, maintenance or utilization of any device, appliance, installation or appurtenance forming part of the equipment for generation, transmission or distribution of any commodity or service which such public utility organization is authorized by law to furnish or provide.
(C) If, in the opinion of the Building Commissioner, the work to be performed under this chapter amounts to $1,000 or less, he or she may waive all compliance with the license, bond, insurance and other conditions of this chapter.
(D) Homeowners shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. For purposes of exemption from the licensing of a building tradesman only, a “homeowner” shall be defined as a person who owns or leases a single condominium unit or parcel of land on which he or she intends to reside, on which there is, or is intended to be, a dwelling of three units or less and/or attached or detached structures accessory to such residential use. A person who constructs more than one home in a two-year period in the state shall not be considered a homeowner.
(E) The exempted homeowner shall assume full responsibility for compliance with this Building Code, including workmanship, and with the Zoning Code of the city, as well as all other codes, laws and regulations which cover the construction and use of the referenced job location, and shall further agree to be present on the site at some point to inspect and approve work that the homeowner receives a permit for. If any person, other than the homeowner or his or her immediate family, is to participate in said construction, he or she is required to obtain a building tradesman license and any required permits. The homeowner shall also abide by the city’s minimum inspection procedures and requirements.
(Ord. 56-83, passed 11-7-1983; Ord. 70-98, passed 4-20-1998)