This Chapter shall not apply to a homeowner who acts as his or her own general contractor; provided, however:
(a) Each subcontractor of the homeowner shall be registered in accordance with the above sections.
(b) The homeowner shall submit an affidavit to the City Building Official identifying any subcontractor who will be performing construction services.
(c) The homeowner's work shall comply with the applicable Building Code, ordinance, rule and regulation, and shall be inspected prior to being concealed or completed.
(d) This Chapter shall not apply to a commercial, industrial, or rental property owner who acts as his or her own general contractor provided such owner:
(1) Conforms with subsection (a), (b) and (c) above; and
(2) Shall use electricians, plumbers, HVAC, and sprinkler contractors who are registered with City.
(e) This Chapter shall not apply to any public utility company or its employees engaged in the manufacture, transmission or distribution of electrical energy for commercial purposes or any persons primarily engaged in the business of transmission of signals, communications or intelligence, is not an "electrical contractor" and is exempt from registration fees for installing, altering or extending electrical wiring which is for the exclusive use of manufacturing, transmitting or distributing electrical energy, subject to the limitations stated in the City's Building Code. (Ord. 15-48. Passed 12-21-15.)