(A) Effective July 1, 2009, all general and specialized contractors building new construction, or making alterations or repairs to existing construction on structures totaling more than 100 square feet, or having a cost to the ultimate owner over $500, shall register annually with the Plan Commission. Handymen who provide repair or maintenance services, which would not require a building permit under the Building Code of the City of Madison, are exempt from the provisions of this section.
(B) Each annual registration shall include any information that the Building Inspector reasonably requests including, but not limited to, a list of subcontractors the general contractor employs, a copy of the general and specialized contractors’ current certificate(s) of insurance, a statement of the general and specialized contractors’ qualifications, and a list of previously completed building projects.
(C) General and specialized contractors required to register herein shall pay an annual registration fee, which fee may be revised periodically by the Board of Public Works and Safety.
(D) All registration documents required herein shall be considered public record and shall be available for inspection by members of the public at all reasonable times.
(E) The general and specialized contractors registered herein are required to have their registration with them at all times while performing any work requiring the registration.
(F) Any general or specialized contractor who fails to register as required herein with the Plan Commission may not obtain building permits from the Plan Commission Office. The City Building Inspector will enforce this section and will issue a “Stop” order on all work that violates division (A). In addition, violators are subject to a fine of up to $250 for the first violation of this section, and a fine of up to $2,500 for a second and each subsequent violation of this section. Any general or specialized contractor who requires a replacement registration will be charged a replacement fee. The replacement fee may be revised periodically by the Board of Public Works and Safety.
(Ord. 2008-25, passed 4-7-09; Am. Ord. 2016-11, passed 10-18-16)