The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to the following:
(a) Repairs to a single-family dwelling or its appurtenances, performed solely by the owner who resides in that structure. The homeowner shall be responsible for obtaining all permits required by the City of Kent prior to commencing any work and shall schedule for all required inspections. Any homeowner who is issued a permit in his/her own name is responsible for conducting the work directly and is expressly prohibited from allowing a contractor for hire to commence any repairs using any permit issued to the homeowner.
(Ord. 2014-155. Passed 12-17-14.)