(A) The Electrical Inspector shall approve only work done by electrical contractors or electricians who are licensed and registered by the city or the property owner as set forth in § 153.06(D) to do business in the city and/or within the service area of the Electric Plant Board. Effective January 1, 2003, all electrical contractors, employees or agents of electrical contractors or independent electricians shall be registered with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(B) In order to maintain a valid registration, the electrical contractor/independent electrician or their or his or her agents and employees must provide the following to the Planning and Zoning Commission on an annual basis:
(1) A “master electrician” (as that term is defined in § 153.01) must provide and/or comply with the following:
(a) Proof of liability insurance or proof of adequate self-insurance;
(b) Proof of workers’ compensation insurance (where applicable);
(c) Proof of six hours of approved CEU per year for continuing education;
(d) Pay an annual registration fee of $100;
(e) Provide a physical address and phone number;
(f) Proof of city business license; and
(g) Meet and/or provide proof of compliance with the requirements of a “master electrician” set forth in § 153.01.
(2) A “journeyman electrician” (as that term is defined in § 153.01) must provide and/or comply with the following:
(a) Meet and/or provide proof of compliance with the requirements of a “journeyman electrician” set forth in § 153.01;
(b) Proof of six hours of approved CEU per year for continuing education; and
(c) Pay an annual registration fee of $50.
(3) An “apprentice electrician” (as that term is defined in § 153.01) must provide and/or comply with the following:
(a) Meet and/or provide proof of compliance with the requirements of an “apprentice electrician” set forth in § 153.01;
(b) Proof of six hours of approved CEU per year for continuing education; and
(c) Pay an annual registration fee of $25.
(C) All requirements for registration must be completed before the registration is initially issued; however, electrical contractors/electricians and their agents or employees shall have one year from the date of the adoption of this chapter to complete the continuing education requirements. Thereafter, all requirements for the registration must be provided to the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to the renewal registration being issued. All requirements for registration shall be paid/provided no later than January 31 of each calendar year. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall maintain files on all electrical contractors/independent electricians and their or his or her agents and employees and shall be responsible for the issuance and enforcement of the registrations as set forth in this chapter. In addition, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall retain the registration fees for the administration of this chapter.
(Ord. 950.3-9-2002, passed 10-14-2002)