(A) Apprentice mechanical contractor.
(1) Work allowed. The construction, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, and maintenance of mechanical systems while employed by and under the direct supervision of a master mechanical contractor or a journeyman mechanical contractor licensed by the city.
(2) Licensing requirements. None; apprentices may be registered with the city as a means of documenting their work experience.
(B) Journeyman mechanical contractor.
(1) Work allowed. The construction, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, and maintenance of mechanical systems while under the employment of a master mechanical contractor.
(2) Licensing requirements. One year of relevant work experience with references provided and employment with a contractor holding a master mechanical contractor license issued by the city.
(3) Gas piping. Journeyman mechanical contractors may install gas piping if employed by a master mechanical contractor certified by the city for its installation.
(C) Master mechanical contractor.
(1) Work allowed. The construction, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
(2) Licensing requirements. The applicant shall submit to an examination of the International Code Council master mechanical exam and have a minimum of two years’ experience as a mechanical journeyman with references provided for confirmation. Up to one year of this requirement may be fulfilled by successful completion of a course from an approved trade or technical school. The city may accept a master mechanical license from another jurisdiction in lieu of the required exam and referenced experience; provided the applicant was issued said license from the other jurisdiction using exams similar in scope and character to the exams used by the city, and said applicant was required to provide references showing at least three years of mechanical experience.
(3) Gas piping. Master mechanical contractors may install gas piping if they submit to and pass the International Code Council gas pipe fitters examination in addition to other master mechanical licensing requirements.
(Ord. 4258, passed 2-1-2021)