For the purpose of this chapter, words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
(a) “Contractor” means any person or entity who contracts or is employed to perform any work involved in construction as specified in Section 1303.01. The person or entity purchasing may be the owner, occupant or resident agent of the premises or another contractor. The term “contractor” excludes a person who is an employee of the purchasing person or entity. The phrase “work which requires a permit” includes, but is not limited to, the following: building, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, sheet metal, piping, sewer, signs, refrigeration, cement, asphalt, masonry, excavating, carpentry, drywall, roofing, structural steel, siding installation or sprinkler installation.
(b) “General Contractor” means a contractor as defined in subsection (a) hereof, who contracts with the owner, occupant or resident agent of the premises.
(c) “Subcontractor” means a contractor who contracts with a general contractor or other subcontractor, but who does not contract directly with the owner, occupant, or resident agent.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)