(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)