(a) An application for an electrical contractor's license shall be made in writing in the name of the person, firm or corporation applying there for, on forms prescribed and provided by the Building Department, and shall contain such information as is required by the rules and regulations of such Department. If such application is made by an individual, it shall be signed by such individual; if made by a partnership, it shall be signed by one of the partners; and if made by a corporation, it shall be signed by one of the officers of such corporation.
(b) Requirements for Electrical Contractor's License Under O.C.I.E.B. Certification. All individuals seeking an electrical contractor's license shall comply with the following:
(1) All applicants must present a valid and unexpired Qualification Certificate issued by the O.C.I.E.B.
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(3) The applicant shall be of good moral character. In considering the moral character of an applicant, the authority reviewing the registration may consider a record of dishonest practices or malpractices in the conduct of a business, trade, or profession, and that it is in the public interest that the applicant not be registered. When an applicant is a firm or corporation, each responsible member of such firm or corporation shall be determined to be of good moral character.
(c) Such application shall be accompanied by a surety bond, to be held on file by the City, in the sum of no less than ten-thousand dollars ($10,000), which bond shall be approved by the Building Department and the Law Director of the City and shall be conditioned upon the applicant saving and keeping the City harmless from any and all losses and damages that may arise from the negligent or reckless conduct of the applicant and his employees and/or agents; such bond shall also provide that the applicant, and his agents and employees, shall conform to and comply with all statutes, laws, ordinances, rules and regulations which have been or may hereafter be enacted or adopted regarding any electrical work or the installation of any electrical wiring within the City. The applicant shall present such bond to the City prior to receiving the actual electrical contractor's registration.
(d) Such applicant shall tender an application fee of $75.00.
(e) Before an electrical contractor is issued a license he must provide copies of documents proving that such electrical contractor is paying Workers' Compensation premiums.
(f) Registration Fee. A registration fee in the amount of $150.00 shall be tendered by the electrical contractor upon issuance of a registration certificate. Registrations issued during the year shall require a full year's registration fee. Such registration fees shall be renewed annually on or before February 28th of each year.
(g) Renewal. The registration required herein shall be renewed annually upon the presentation of a valid and unexpired electrical contractor's registration issued pursuant to Ohio R.C. Chapter 4740 and upon payment of $150.00 on or before February 28th of each year without the requirement of reapplication. A $75.00 late fee shall be assessed for renewals after February 28th.
(h) No person, firm, corporation or other entity shall perform any electrical wiring within the City as an electrical contractor without complying with this chapter.
(Ord. 153-2010. Passed 12-20-10.)