For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONTRACTOR.
(1) Any person engaged in the business of constructing, altering or repairing buildings or other structures or sidewalks or street pavements, including but not limited to general building contractors; cement or concrete contractors; masonry contractors; carpentry contractors; acoustical contractors; electrical contractors; drywall contractors; excavating contractors; fencing contractors; garage contractors; heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors; plastering contractors; plumbing contractors; porch and deck contractors; roofing contractors; sewer and drain layers; sheet metal contractors; tuck pointing and cleaning contractors; window contractors; wrecking contractors; insulation contractors; sign contractors; but does not include any person performing as a contractor for or on behalf of a governmental entity.
(2) An owner of property may perform work on property that he or she will occupy or has occupied continuously for a period of at least six months and shall not be considered a CONTRACTOR
as set forth in this subchapter. However, any person hired by such owner to perform work on such property shall be considered a
CONTRACTOR.
PERSON.
Any person or individual, partnership, firm, association, corporation, trust or other legal entity.
(Ord. 2005-9, passed 8-15-2005)