Ohio House Bill 434 sets standards for electrical contractors and building departments.
(a) Part 1. Building departments who had been licensing contractors may maintain a modified registration system. This registration can only consist of a combination of the following:
Registration and fees.
Proof of insurance (4740.06 ORC)
Compliance with worker’s compensation
Compliance with local tax laws.
If a licensed contractor complies with this modified system, the building department is mandated to issue a permit. (Section 715.27 Ohio Revised Code)
(b) Part 2. Registration:
(1) Registration fee of $100.00 annually.
(2) Copy of current Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board License
(3) Proof of insurance.
(4) Proof of workman’s compensation.
(5) Registration with Campbell City Tax department.
(6) $10,000 surety bond.
(c) Part 3. Existing 1, 2, 3 family dwelling contractors, homeowners:
(1) Current City electricians (non OCIEB certified) will be grandfathered to do 1, 2, 3 family residential work until they fail to renew their city certification.
(2) The City will no longer give tests for licensing of residential contractors.
(3) All new electrical contractors will be an OCIEB (state license).
(4) City electricians must meet (1), (3), (4), (5), (6) of Part 2 registration.
(5) Homeowners who occupy the property (primary residence) may take a homeowners knowledge test to obtain a permit for electrical work.
(Ord. 01-9348. Passed 11-7-01.)