(a) General. It is the intent that this section of this code is meant solely to regulate the qualifications of persons, firms or corporations involved in the building construction industry and all experience, training and testing required in this and other related sections must be related directly to building construction.
(1) Contractor. There shall be created in each of the mechanical trades a classification known as contractor. A mechanical contractor who holds an active mechanical contractor's license with the State of Ohio and the City of Toledo is not required to carry a City of Toledo journeyman's license in order to work. However, a mechanical contractor with his State contractor's license held in escrow by the State, must have a current and active City of Toledo journeyman's license to work in the City of Toledo.
(2) Apprentice. There shall be created in each of the mechanical trades a classification known as apprentice.
(3) Journeyman. There shall be created in each of the mechanical trades a classification known as journeyman.
(4) Traveler journeyman. There shall be created in each of the mechanical trades a classification known as traveler journeyman and shall possess the qualifications as provided in Section 1311.03(b).
(b) Electrical.
(1) "Electrical contractor," means one who has the ability to design and lay out a complete electrical system for all occupancies governed by the Ohio Building Code, the Residential Code of Ohio, and the Toledo Municipal Code.
A. The applicant shall be licensed and provide a copy of a valid certification of qualification from the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board prior to obtaining a certificate of registration from the City of Toledo Division of Building Inspection.
(2) Deleted 2011 (in non-compliance with State's Board of Building Standards).
(3) "Electrician journeyman, general" means one who:
A. Has learned the trade of building construction electrician and must have completed an accredited electrical building construction apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and approved by the Electrical Board of Control or must submit documentation to the Commissioner of Building Inspection that the applicant successfully completed a training program equivalent to the approved accredited apprenticeship program; or
B. Presents documentation to the Commissioner of Building Inspection that the applicant was employed as a building construction journeyman electrician for a period of time equivalent to that required for the approved apprenticeship program as set forth in subsection (b)(3)A. hereof or:
C. Shall have graduated from a college approved by the Board of Control with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or had school training approved by the Board of Control equivalent to such experience.
D. To insure journeymen stay abreast of the code changes all journeymen shall be required to show successful completion of ten hours of Board approved continuing education programs within twelve (12) months after the City of Toledo adopts the updated National Electrical Code. If the applicant fails to submit the required continuing education during the renewal period, he or she must reapply for the initial exam.
(4) "Electrician apprentice" means one who is enrolled in an accredited electrical building construction apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and by the Board of Control or is enrolled in a recognized apprenticeship program approved by the Board of Control.
(5) "Residential electrician journeyman" means one who:
A. Has learned the trade of residential electrician and must have completed a recognized residential electrical training program approved by the Board of Control or must submit documentation to the Commissioner of Building Inspection that the applicant successfully completed a training program equivalent to a recognized residential electrical training program approved by the Board of Control under the direct control of an electrical contractor, who is presently certified to perform work within the City; or
B. Presents documentation to the Commissioner of Building Inspection that the applicant was employed as a residential electrician in a governmental jurisdiction for a period of time equivalent to that required for the approved residential electrical training program as set forth in subsection (b) (5) A. hereof or;
C. Shall have graduated from a college approved by the Board of Control or had school training approved by the Board of Control equivalent to such experience.
(c) Plumbing.
(1) "Plumbing contractor" or "hydronics contractor" means one who has the ability to design and lay out a complete plumbing system including waste, vent and potable water lines and/or hydronic heating system, for all occupancies governed by the Ohio Building Code, the Residential Code of Ohio, and the Toledo Municipal Code. The applicant shall be licensed and provide a copy of a valid certificate of qualification from the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board prior to obtaining a certificate of registration from the City of Toledo's Division of Building Inspection.
(2) "Plumber journeyman" or "hydronics journeyman" means one who:
A. Has learned the trade of plumbing or hydronics and must have completed a recognized apprenticeship program approved by the Board of Control or must submit documentation to the Commissioner of Building Inspection that the applicant successfully completed a training program equivalent to a recognized apprenticeship program approved by the Board of Control under the direct control of a plumbing contractor or hydronics contractor, who is presently certified to perform work within the City; or
B. Presents documentation to the Commissioner of Building Inspection that the applicant was employed as a plumber journeyman in a governmental jurisdiction for a period of time equivalent to that required for the approved apprenticeship program as set forth in subsection (c)(2)A. hereof.
(3) "Plumber apprentice" or "hydronics apprentice" means one who, as principal occupation, is enrolled in an apprenticeship program approved by the Board of Control or is engaged in a recognized apprenticeship program approved by the Board of Control under the direct supervision of a plumbing contractor or hydronics contractor who is presently certified to perform work within the City.
(d) Comfort Heating and Cooling, a.k.a. Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC).
(1) "HVAC contractor" means one who has the ability to design and lay out a complete comfort heating and cooling forced air system for all occupancies governed by the Ohio Building Code, the Residential Code of Ohio, and the Toledo Municipal Code. The applicant shall be licensed and provide a copy of a valid certificate of qualification from the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board prior to obtaining a certificate of registration from the City of Toledo's Division of Building Inspection.
(2) "HVAC journeyman" means one who:
A. Has learned the trade of heating, ventilation and air conditioning and must have completed a recognized apprenticeship program approved by the Board of Control or must submit documentation to the Commissioner of Building Inspection that the applicant successfully completed a training program equivalent to a recognized apprenticeship program approved by the Board of Control under the direct control of a HVAC contractor, who is presently certified to perform work within the City; or
B. Presents documentation to the Commissioner of Building Inspection that the applicant was employed as a HVAC journeyman in a governmental jurisdiction for a period of time equivalent to that required for the approved apprenticeship program as set forth in subsection (d)(2)A. hereof.
(3) "HVAC apprentice" means one who, as a principal occupation, is enrolled in an apprenticeship program approved by the Board of Control or is engaged in a recognized apprenticeship program approved by the Board of Control under the direct control of a HVAC contractor, who is presently certified to perform work within the City.
(e) Refrigeration.
(1) "Refrigeration contractor" means any person who proceeds with or has charge of laying out or installation, alteration, replacement or repair of any refrigerating system or any piping, apparatus, appliance, device or accessory connected therewith for all occupancies governed by the Ohio Building Code, the Residential Code of Ohio, and the Toledo Municipal Code. The applicant shall be licensed and provide a copy of a valid certificate of qualification from the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board prior to obtaining a certificate of registration from the City of Toledo's Division of Building Inspection.
(2) "Refrigeration journeyman" means one who:
A. Has learned the trade of refrigeration and must have completed a recognized apprenticeship program approved by the Board of Control or must submit documentation to the Commissioner of Building Inspection that the applicant successfully completed a training program equivalent to a recognized apprenticeship program approved by the Board of Control, under the direct control of a refrigeration contractor, who is presently certified to perform work within the City; or
B. Presents documentation to the Commissioner of Building Inspection that the applicant was employed as a refrigeration journeyman in a governmental jurisdiction for a period of time equivalent to that required for the approved apprenticeship program as set forth in subsection (e)(2)A. hereof.
(3) "Refrigeration apprentice" means one who, as a principal occupation, is enrolled in a recognized apprenticeship program, approved by the Board of Control or is engaged in a recognized apprenticeship program approved by the Board of Control under the direct control of a refrigeration contractor, who is presently certified to perform work within the City.
(Ord. 125-15. Passed 3-31-15.)