(A) No person, including resident homeowners, shall do any work or perform any of the operations prescribed in this chapter without first procuring and having in force the permit(s) required by the department. Failure to obtain a permit prior to doing or authorizing any work shall result in the permit fee being doubled and may also result in penalties as provided in Chapter 166.
(B) Any person who shall fail to comply with any provision of this chapter may be punished as provided in Chapter 166, and as hereinafter provided.
(C) In addition to the penalties described above, the contractor may have his operating license and certificate of registration revoked pursuant to Chapter 165.
(D) There shall be no penalty for failure to obtain the required permit prior to starting said work when said work is begun in response to an unanticipated emergency at a time other than the regular business hours of the Department and for which a permit is later obtained during the next succeeding regular business day of the Department.
(E) Appeals. Any person which is aggrieved with the ruling or decision of the enforcing officer may appeal that decision pursuant to Chapter 164.
(Ord. 7492, passed 12-4-90; Am. Ord. 9181, passed 12-4-18)