In order to maintain a license in good standing and to be eligible to obtain permits for work to be performed within the city, all construction trades contractors are required to meet the following conditions. Claims against the license and permit bond may be made by the city for failure of any contractor to meet these obligations; violation of any duty or responsibility listed.
A. Ensure that applicable insurance, bonding, permits, licenses, or registrations are obtained prior to commencing work or allowing subcontractors to commence work and accurately report the value of the construction on all forms.
1. Builders must provide authorization for the work to be performed in the form of a written contract when applying for a permit for work covered under the contract; this requirement may be fulfilled by providing a copy of an accepted bid or estimate signed by both the builder and the client which includes the total cost of the work.
2. Other contractors who are eligible for phone in permits are required to provide complete and accurate information as to scope of work and amounts being charged and such additional information as deemed appropriate by the city; requests for permits must be made prior to commencement of the work.
B. Pay on time and in full all fees assessed for permits; in the case of phone in permits or permits for which monthly statements are issued, to pay all amounts due within thirty (30) days of the statement date. Payment by means of "insufficient funds" or canceled account checks shall be deemed a violation of this requirement unless payment in full is tendered in cash, money order, or cashier's check, along with returned check fees within three (3) working days of notification from city staff. No permits may be issued to any contractor whose account is in arrears through late payment, lack of payment, or denial of payment by a financial institution, until all fees due have been paid in full in cash, money order, or cashier's check.
Note: Contractors must be in good standing, i.e., possess current valid licenses, bond and insurance coverage as required, and not be delinquent in complying with conditions or deadlines on other projects or delinquent in payments in order to be issued permits for work covered by the license.
C. Complete all work authorized on the permit or set out in the contract and comply with all conditions listed on the permit, including time frames and deadlines, in conformance with such drawings and specifications as may be required by the building department, or obtain approval for changes.
D. Provide the client a written contract for the work to be performed and ensure that all work specified in the contract is done in accordance with applicable construction codes and the terms of any applicable permits, whether such work is done by the contractor or by a subcontractor.
E. Make prompt and valid payment to all subcontractors and materialmen in an amount proportionate to the work done, materials received, and payment received from the client. The filing of a lien against a client's property by subcontractors or materialmen may constitute violation of this requirement.
F. Obtain inspection services promptly and in the proper sequence when the same are required by this or any other ordinance of the city and maintain accessibility and visibility for the work until inspection and approval have been obtained.
G. Obtain final inspections and certificates of occupancy or final inspection approval.
H. Provide minimum safety measures and equipment to protect workmen and the public as prescribed by ordinances adopted by the city and by all laws of the state.
I. Present license cards when requested by any law enforcement officer, the director of public works, or any of his authorized representatives.
J. Any contractor licensed under this chapter shall be responsible for performance of all work required by the contract entered into by said contractor, whether the work is done by the contractor directly, or indirectly by a subcontractor, or other designee of said contractor. (Ord. 2863 § 1, 2009: Ord. 2749, 2004)