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Any vehicle used by a contractor while performing mechanical, refrigeration or fireplace work for which a license is required shall have the contractor’s business name and city license numbers as they appear on the license in contrasting color with characters one and one-half inches high by one and one-half inches wide affixed to each side of the vehicle.
(1992 Code, § 11-41) (Ord. 94-93, passed 12-6-1993; Ord. 115-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 24-04, passed 3-1-2004)
Any person desiring to engage in the business of mechanical, refrigeration or fireplace contracting or a master mechanic shall first make an application for a license therefor to the administrative authority on forms furnished.
(1992 Code, § 11-42) (Ord. 94-93, passed 12-6-1993; Ord. 115-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 24-04, passed 3-1-2004)
(a) All licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall expire biennially beginning on December 31, 1995. All renewal fees shall be paid prior to the expiration of the license.
(b) Any person who shall fail to renew a license within 60 days after it has lapsed shall pay in addition to the renewal fee a reinstatement fee equal to 50% of the renewal fee.
(c) Licenses not renewed within one year of the date of expiration shall not be renewed until the applicant has submitted and passed the examination and paid all fees required for a new license.
(1992 Code, § 11-43) (Ord. 94-93, passed 12-6-1993; Ord. 14-94, passed 2-22-1994; Ord. 75-95, passed 6-5-1995; Ord. 115-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 27-19, passed 3-19-2019)
(a) Before a master mechanic license or refrigeration mechanic license shall be issued, the applicant shall be required to submit to and pass an examination as to his or her qualifications and fitness to install heating, ventilating and air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment as applicable. The examination shall be given under the direction of the mechanical inspection manager. Any applicant who fails to pass the examination shall not be eligible to take another examination until at least 30 days have elapsed from the date of the last examination.
(b) Applications for examinations shall be made at least one week prior to the examination date. The examination must be completed within 120 days of the application submittal date. Failure to complete the examination within 120 days shall result in the forfeiture of the examination application fee and the application will be deemed null and void.
(c) After passing the examination, applicants shall secure the license within 90 days from the examination date.
(1992 Code, § 11-44) (Ord. 94-93, passed 12-6-1993; Ord. 115-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 105-08, passed 8-18-2008; Ord. 130-15, passed 12-15-2015; Ord. 27-19, passed 3-19-2019)
(a) Owners may install heating, ventilating, air-conditioning equipment or fireplaces in a single-family residence which they occupy as their own home or will occupy as their own home. All equipment installed by the owner shall be for themselves without compensation or pay from or to any other persons for the labor or installation. The installation by owner shall comply with the requirements of this Code. The owner shall be required to file plans, apply for and secure a permit, pay fees, and call for all inspections in the manner provided in this Code.
(b) After the work has been commenced, the owner shall make arrangements for the mechanical inspector to inspect the installation. Failure to arrange for an inspection shall cause the permit to expire by limitation and become null and void and the work shall be presumed unsafe in accordance with § 108.7 of the International Mechanical Code.
(c) All homeowner permits shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the permit is commenced for a period of 180 days, and all work which has not received a final inspection shall be presumed unsafe in accordance with § 108.7 of the International Mechanical Code.
(1992 Code, § 11-45) (Ord. 94-93, passed 12-6-1993; Ord. 116–96, passed 10-7-1996; Ord. 115-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 24-04, passed 3-1-2004; Ord. 130-15, passed 12-15-2015)
The chief building official may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license if he or she finds:
(a) In his or her discretion that the order is in the public interest;
(b) Based upon substantial evidence presented, the applicant or licensee:
(1) Has violated any applicable provision of this ode, city ordinance, rule, regulation or state law;
(2) Has engaged in any fraudulent, deceptive or dishonest act or practice;
(3) Has filed an application for a license which is incomplete in any material respect or contains statements which are false or misleading;
(4) Fails to file with the chief building official the necessary bonds or certificate of insurance;
(5) Fails to provide copies of records in the person’s possession related to a matter under investigation;
(6) Fails to pay inspection and permit fees in a timely manner as determined by the chief building official;
(7) Fails to respond to a lawful order of the building official; and
(8) Fails to employ a master mechanic or refrigeration mechanic.
(1992 Code, § 11-46) (Ord. 94-93, passed 12-6-1993; Ord. 116-96, passed 10-7-1996; Ord. 115-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 105-08, passed 8-18-2008; Ord. 27-19, passed 3-19-2019)
(a) A party whose license is suspended, revoked, or refused renewal may appeal that decision to the mechanical board of appeals and examiners.
(b) Appeals shall be commenced by filing a written appeal with the department within ten days of the decision. The appeal shall include a statement of the action complained of, why the same should be modified or rescinded, whether the appellant desires an open or closed hearing, and an address where the appellant can be mailed notice of hearing. The department shall immediately deliver a copy of the appeal to the city attorney who will act as legal counsel.
(1992 Code, § 11-47) (Ord. 94-93, passed 12-6-1993; Ord. 116-96, passed 10-7-1996; Ord. 115-01, passed 12-10-2001)
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