(A) (1) Every plumbing contractor, employing plumber and self-employed journeyman plumber engaging in the business of plumbing in the city shall cause his or her name, his or her residence and his or her place of business to be registered with the Plumbing Inspector of the city. In addition, the persons shall give a bond to the city in the sum of $2,000 conditioned upon a full indemnity to the city against damage to the city or to persons to whom the city may be liable by reason of:
(a) Failure of the firm to observe ordinances of the city pertaining to plumbing;
(b) Failure of the firm to observe all rules and regulations established under the authority of any ordinances of the city pertaining to plumbing; and
(c) Negligence of the firm or its employees in performing or protecting any plumbing work.
(2) The bond shall be renewed at intervals of two years, or oftener in the event of the impairment of the surety. The bond may be written by a competent surety company, or may be secured by a deposit of cash or United States Government securities in the amount of the bond. The surety or security shall be approved by the City Council and the bond shall be filed with the City Clerk.
(B) Any firm which shall employ plumbers in their business who are not licensed under the Plumbing License Law of the state shall have their certificate of registration revoked and no new certificate of registration shall be issued to such firm for a period of one year after the revocation. The firm shall be entitled to a hearing prior to the revocation, before the City Council and to a notice of the hearing given by registered mail at least ten days prior to the hearing; the notice to be addressed to the business address last registered by the firm.
(C) The City Clerk shall issue a certificate showing registration hereunder in compliance with this chapter upon payment of a fee of $10.
(Ord. 741, passed 12-13-1960)