No person shall perform any work as a construction trades contractor for compensation within the city without first having registered or obtained the certifications or licenses as required in this chapter. No permits shall be issued for work to be done by a contractor who does not have a valid contractor's license as required by this chapter and/or by the state of Idaho. Licenses shall be renewed by December 31 of each year and fees shall not be prorated. Licenses and/or registration regulations and fees are as follows and shall be in effect for the remainder for Fiscal Year 2022. Thereafter, all fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
A. | Class A-1 commercial builder's license: This license is required to contract for construction, demolition, alteration or repair of commercial structures and also allows the licensee to perform classes A-2 and B work, in accordance with the building codes adopted by the city. | $150.00 |
B. | Class A-2 residential builder's license: This license is required to contract for construction, demolition, alteration or repair of any type or size of one- and two-family residential structures or structures accessory to such residential structures in accordance with the building codes adopted by the city, and also allows the licensee to perform class B work. | 100.00 |
C. | Class B limited builder's license: This license restricts the holder to contracting for limited construction trades work which does not involve construction of a structure itself, including, but not limited to, such types of work as repair/maintenance/installation of siding, windows, roofing, tile, carpet, cabinets, counters, sprinkler systems, water and sewer lines, Sheetrock, patio covers, porches, decks, certain sunrooms, small sheds, small detached garages, concrete work, paint, plaster work, and the like. | 50.00 |
Exceptions: After review of proposed plans, the building official, in any calendar year may issue a onetime project specific class A-2 license to the holder of a class B license provided: 1) the construction contract is less than $10,000.00; 2) he deems the project to be lesser in scope than the normal class A-2 license work; and 3) the contractor has demonstrated the ability to perform the work in a competent manner. | ||
D. | Electrical contractors | No fee |
Exception: Electrical contractors, journeymen, and apprentices are not required to obtain a city license, but must register with the city, providing proof of state licensure in good standing, and current insurance and bond coverage, in order to perform any electrical work as defined in this chapter within the city. Such registration must be renewed annually. Property owners performing electrical work on their own property need not register. | ||
E. | Plumbing contractor: This license is required to perform plumbing work covered by the plumbing regulations established by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. No person shall receive a license as a plumbing contractor until he has secured a certificate of competency and state license from the board of examiners of the state. No firm or corporation shall receive a license to carry on the business of plumbing unless at least one member of such firm or corporation is a journeyman plumber. | |
Contractor Journeyman Apprentice | 25.00 15.00 7.50 | |
Exception: No plumbing contractor's license is required for the following work: | ||
1. Performance by the owner or contract purchaser of the premises of plumbing work in a single- or duplex-family dwelling, including accessory buildings, quarters and grounds in connection with such dwelling, provided that the person shall comply with the minimum standards, rules and regulations applicable to plumbing work; | ||
2. Work performed by otherwise licensed contractors who generally engage in the business of installing, altering or repairing sewers, private and public sewage disposal systems, and water distribution and/or drainage lines outside the foundation walls of any building or structure. | ||
F. | House mover: This license is required to move buildings or structures, including mobile homes and manufactured homes, across the streets, alleys, and other public right of way within the city. | 50.00 |
G. | Excavator: This license is required to excavate within any public street, alley, sidewalk, curb, gutter or any other public place for the installation, repair, or removal of any pipe, conduit, duct or tunnel, or for grading, or for the excavation or pouring of foundations on private or public property. | 50.00 |
H. | Gas fitter/HVAC contractor | No fee |
Exception: Gas fitter/HVAC/mechanical contractors, journeymen, and apprentices are not required to obtain a city license, but must register with the permits and licenses department of the city, providing proof of state licensure in good standing and current insurance and bond coverage, in order to perform any HVAC/mechanical/gas fitting work as defined in this chapter within the city. Such registration must be renewed annually. | ||
I. | Sign contractor: This license is required for the painting, installation, erection, or construction of signs or sign display structures for which a permit is required. | 50.00 |
Exception: An owner may paint or erect a sign on his own premises under the limited conditions set out in chapter 15.20
of this title without obtaining a license. | ||
(Ord. 3101, 2022: Ord. 2749, 2004)