(A) Generally. Applications for a certificate of registration as an electrical contractor shall be made to the City Clerk. The form of application shall be as prescribed by the City Clerk, provided that the recommendations of the Electrical Inspector and other interested parties shall be given consideration by the City Clerk.
(B) Applicants.
(1) Generally. All applications shall be signed and submitted by an owner, partner, officer or employee of the applicant, provided that, in each instance, the person signing the application shall:
(a) Meet the minimum qualifications set forth in division (C) below of this section; and
(b) Be engaged on a regular and continuing basis in the electrical work of the entity seeking the certificate of registration, which shall include, at a minimum, direct participation in, or personal supervision of, electrical work on an exclusive, full time basis for that entity.
(2) Invalidity. Any certificate of registration issued under this section shall be invalid and shall be deemed revoked if the signatory on the application fails to meet the requirements of division (B)(1) above of this section or if the signatory ceases to be engaged in the electrical work of the applicant as required under division (B)(1)(b) above of this section.
(3) Corporations and limited liability companies. In the case of corporations and limited liability companies, the application shall be made by each and every officer, director and shareholder of the corporation, or member of the limited liability company, who materially participates in the business. Material participation shall include, but not be limited to, performing or superintending any employees of electrical work thereof or devoting a majority of business time to the company or limited liability company to electrical work.
(4) Employees. In the event a person, firm or corporation cannot qualify for a certificate of registration hereunder, an employee may apply on behalf of the same. However, the employee shall be limited to employment by that employer only. An employer may not perform electrical work if the employee is no longer employed or does not participate in electrical work performed. For purposes of this division, an employee shall not be a part-time employee, an independent or subcontractor of the person, firm or corporation seeking a certificate of registration, nor an employee hired pursuant to a contract between the person, firm or corporation and a provider of temporary employment services.
(5) Limitations. An individual applicant shall be signatory to only one registration certificate, whether as a sole proprietor, or on behalf of a partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other business entity at any given time. In addition, it shall be unlawful to use a license in such a manner that enables an unlicensed person, firm, corporation, limited liability company, or any other business entity to perform work in the jurisdiction of the city.
(C) Minimum qualifications. The City Clerk shall not issue a certificate of registration unless the following minimum qualifications are satisfied.
(1) Examination. The applicant must successfully pass the standardized test as developed and administered at the time of application by the International Code Council for the following classifications:
International Code Council | Classification City of Quincy |
N16 Standard Master Electrician | Electrician Master Contractor |
N18 Residential Electrician | Residential Contractor |
N19 Maintenance Electrician | Limited Contractor |
(2) Liability insurance. All applicants and, if applicable, the partnership or corporation, after the required examination has been successfully completed but prior to issuance of the certificate of registration, shall file with the City Clerk proof of certain minimum amounts of liability insurance. The minimum amount of liability insurance shall be $100,000 or each occurrence of property damage and $300,000 for each occurrence of personal injury or bodily harm. The policy shall provide that the City Clerk be advised if the policy is cancelled or otherwise not in effect.
(D) Issuance of certificate. Within 90 days of successful completion of the examination required herein the applicant shall apply to the City Clerk for issuance of a certificate. Upon meeting this and the other minimum qualifications herein set forth and the application otherwise appearing in order, the City Clerk shall issue a certificate of registration to the contractor. The registration shall specifically prescribe whether the registration is a limited contractor’s registration, a residential contractor’s or a master contractor’s registration. Certificates shall be issued in the name of the sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation and all the applicants therefore including but not limited to those applying pursuant to division (B) above. If there is a change in a certificate due to a change of business ownership or otherwise, a change shall be made in the certificate by the City Clerk adding or deleting a name as appropriate.
(E) Fees. Effective May 1, 2007, upon issuance of a certificate, a registration fee shall be paid to the City Clerk in the amount of $40 for a limited contractor’s registration; $60 for a residential contractor’s registration and $100 for a master contractor’s registration. A like fee shall be paid annually thereafter, on or before May 1, each year as condition of renewal of the certificate. A fee of $5 shall be paid for each name change in a certificate.
(F) Registration year.
(1) Generally. All registrations hereunder shall expire on April 30 of each year, irrespective of the date of issuance. Any registration issued hereunder may be renewed from year to year provided the minimum qualifications established hereunder are complied with and the person, firm or corporation pays the required fee. It shall not be necessary, however, for a party to retake the examination unless the Electrical Inspector determines that the person, firm or corporation is no longer qualified for registration. Any determination may be appealed as provided in § 115.20 of this code.
(2) Late fees. All fees shall be payable on or before the annual renewal date provided however that a 30-day grace period shall be granted for late payment without penalty. Beyond the 30-day period, a fee of 10% per month shall be incurred.
(1980 Code, § 19.404) (Ord. 8947, passed 5-28-2002; Ord. 9024, passed 10-4-2004; Ord. 9118, passed 1-28-2008; Ord. 9121, passed 2-11-2008; Ord. 9200, passed 12-19-2011)
Penalty, see § 115.99