(a) GENERAL- means those persons, business or companies that directly engage in building construction and hire subcontractors to provide construction services for specific skilled trades. As of 2005 a state license is not required to register as a general contractor. The general contractor may perform limited work, as the Building Department determines, on residential projects that are listed under the “skilled trades” category. All work that Involves more than limited work must be completed by persons, businesses or companies registered under the applicable skilled trade category.
(b) HOME IMPROVEMENT or SPECIALTY- means those persons, businesses or companies that directly engage in specific construction activities, alterations or renovations. As of 2005 a state license is not required to register under this category. Home improvement or specialty contractors are permitted to perform limited work, as determined by the Building Department, on residential projects that are listed under the “skilled trades” category. All work that involves more than limited work must be completed by persons, businesses or companies registered under the applicable skilled trade category.
(1) Home Improvement-Specialty Trades: (Registration under more than one specialty permitted if bond provided reflects each specialty)
A. Drywall/Plaster- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide drywall (gypsum board) or cement plaster installation, repair or replacement in or on a building structure.
B. Deck- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services to install, repair or replace an exterior floor system supported on at least two opposing sides by adjoining structure and/or posts, piers, or other independent supports.
C. Demolition/Hauling- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services to demolish structures and remove construction materials from a specific location.
D. Excavator/Tapper- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services to remove, replace, compact or grade earth for construction projects and to install, tap into, repair or replace sewer, water, gas or other utilities lines or cables.
E. Framing- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services to install, repair or replace structural components, beams, framework, or deck work in a building structure.
F. Gutter/Spouting- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide installation, repair or replacement on any system of water collection or diversion of water from a roof system through drain lines on or about a building structure.
G. Landscaping- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide the installation of lawns, tree, shrubbery or bushes at or about building construction sites.
H. Masonry/Cement/Asphalt- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services for installation of block, bricks, stone, cement or asphalt at or on a building structure or construction site.
I. Roofing- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services to install replace or repair a system designed to provide weather protection and resistance to design loads consisting of roof decking, vapor retarder, substrate and roof covering.
J. Siding- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services to install, replace or repair a covering material on the exterior of building structures as to protect the structure against weather elements.
K. Sign & Graphics- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services to install, repair, replace or modify publicly displayed boards that contain information, advertising or symbols including any form of visual artistic representation.
L. Swimming Pool- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services to dig and install, repair or replace indoor or outdoor tank(s) of water and pumping and filtering equipment used for human swimming purposes.
M. Waterproofing- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services to install, apply or remove materials applied to building foundations, walls, and floors to prevent the penetration of water into the interior of a building structure.
N. Windows- means those persons, business or companies that provide services to install, repair or replace framed glass structures installed on the exterior of building structures.
(2) Skilled Trades. State Contractors license required to register for skilled trades on commercial projects.
A. ELECTRICIAN- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services to install, repair or replace electrical apparatus or appurtenances within or about a building structure or specific location.
B. FIRE/SECURITY DETECTION & SUPPRESSION- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services to install, repair, test and replace fire or security detection equipment, reporting devices, fire sprinklers and piping, stand pipes, fire suppression equipment and suppression hoods.
C. HYDRONICS- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services to install, repair or replace fluid, steam or gas pressure piping systems within a structure.
D. HVAC- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services to install, repair or replace heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems within a building.
E. PLUMBER- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services to install, repair or replace pipes and fixtures used to transport water and sewage within or about a building structure or property.
F. REFRIGERATION- means those persons, businesses or companies that provide services to install, repair and replace systems that vaporize and liquefy a fluid used for refrigerate storage systems and other components attached.
(Ord. 77-05. Passed 11-28-05.)