(A) No person shall engage in the business or activity of a building contractor in the town without having a license therefore which has been approved by the Building Inspector and issued by the Clerk- Treasurer.
(B) No person shall engage in building contracting in the town unless at least one officer, agent, or member of the firm, association, or corporation has been licensed according to the provisions of this chapter and has a license issued in the name of the person, firm, association, or corporation as provided in this section. If a license is issued in the name of an individual, such license shall be valid and in effect only while the individual is a member, officer, or employee of company, firm, association, or corporation through which the individual does business.
(C) Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit the owner of a private home from doing building construction on his own private home or property upon full compliance with all requirements, tests, and regulations provided by law and this chapter. The owner shall assume all responsibility for work done. All work must be done in a safe and workmanlike manner and the property owner must obtain all permits, pay all fees, and comply with all building codes, laws, and ordinances of the town. Any contractor assisting the homeowner, whether paid or acting voluntarily, shall meet all of the town requirements for contractors doing work within the town. Any homeowner who falsifies any portion of a permit shall be liable for a fine under the general penalty provision of this town code.
(Ord. 2015-3, passed 3-16-15)