§ 9-701  REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
   (A)   To guarantee faithful performance and compliance with the Building Code and all other provisions of this code and city ordinances pertaining to construction in the city’s jurisdiction, anyone doing building construction requiring a building permit shall be considered a building contractor and shall be registered with the city.
   (B)   No person or company shall engage in or work at the business or trade of building construction in the jurisdiction of the city until he or she has registered as a building contractor with the city. Each registration shall be in the name of the person, the contractor or the owner of the company.
   (C)   Application for registration under the provisions of this code shall be made to the city offices. Such applicant shall include the name, address and phone number of the applicant, the business location of the applicant and proof of insurance. Such application shall be accompanied by a registration fee as set by resolution of the City Council.
   (D)   Registration shall expire on April 30 during the year following the date of issuance and shall not be assigned.
(2005 Code, § 9-701)