The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a homeowner desiring to perform work on his own premises so long as such work is actually performed by the homeowner or members of his immediate family and the work is performed without compensation and on premises in which the homeowner is in actual residence. Any work performed by the homeowner shall be subject to all of the provisions of the Building Code of the City, and to all inspections required under the codes, including permits as outlined in Section 1301.01.
In the event a homeowner hires anyone to perform any portion of the work, the homeowner becomes general contractor and will be held liable. In the event the homeowner hires a sub- contractor, that sub-contractor must register with the Building Department prior to any work being performed. In addition, the sub-contractor must furnish the City Building Department and Tax Department with the name and social security number of the person(s) hired. If compliance is not met, the homeowner can be held responsible for any taxes due to the State or City.
All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician or inspected and approved by a licensed electrician hired for that purpose.
The general contractor is liable for all inspections to guarantee the safety of the work being done. (Ord. 1998-102. Passed 7-14-98.)