A "construction trades contractor" within the meaning of this chapter is a person, firm, partnership, company, corporation, association, or any combination thereof who, for a fixed sum, price, fee, percentage, or other compensation or combination thereof, performs work described in the following subsections:
A. Builder; Classes A-1, A-2 And B: Undertakes with, or for, another to build, construct, alter, repair, add to, or demolish any building or structure or any portion thereof, who performs such types of work as repair/maintenance/installation of siding, windows, roofing, tile, carpet, cabinets, counters, sprinkler systems, water and sewer lines, sheetrock, concrete work, paint, and plaster, and the like, or who, without compensation, builds, constructs, alters, adds to or demolishes any buildings or structure either on his own or other property for the purpose of resale or rental.
Exception: A person may construct one personal primary residence for himself in any three (3) year period commencing with the date of the certificate of occupancy of the residence without being considered a contractor and being required to obtain a license as a contractor.
1. A class A-1 builder is one who engages in the construction, demolition, alteration or repair of commercial structures.
2. A class A-2 builder is a person who engages in the construction, demolition, alteration or repair of any type or size of one- and two-family structures or structures accessory to such residential structures.
3. A class B builder is a person engaging in limited construction trade work which does not involve construction of a structure itself including, but not limited to, such types of work as repair, maintenance or installation of siding, windows, roofing, tile, carpet, cabinets, counters, sprinkler systems, water and sewer lines, sheetrock, patio covers, porches, decks, certain sunrooms, small sheds, small detached garages, concrete work, paint, plaster work and the like.
B. Electrical Contractor: One who installs electric wires, wire, fixtures, appliances or apparatus, or the addition to any wire, fixture, appliance or apparatus, used or to be used on or in any building for the purpose of transmitting electrical current for electrical light, heat, and power, house annunciations, burglar alarms, electric bells, electric signal systems, fire and security alarm systems, classes 2 and 3 signaling circuits, key card operators, nurse call systems, motor and electrical apparatus controls, lighting fixtures or installing electrical apparatus of any kind or description covered by electrical codes as amended and adopted by the city and the state of Idaho.
C. Excavator: Performs work either on private property for foundations or installation of water or sewer lines or excavation work in right of way.
D. Gas Fitter/Mechanical Contractor: Engages in installation of gas piping, venting and equipment.
E. House Mover: Moves buildings or structures upon or across the public rights of way of the city.
F. Plumbing Contractor: Installs, alters, repairs, or modifies water or sewer lines or fixtures, or performs any work covered by the uniform plumbing code as amended and adopted by the city and the state of Idaho.
G. Sign Contractor: One who engages in painting, installation, erection, or construction of signs or sign display structure. (Ord. 695, 2011)