(A) Registration requirements.
(1) Electrical contractors and heating, ventilating and air conditioning contractors must possess a valid city registration in order to perform work on one-, two-, or three-family dwellings in the city.
(2) All work done beyond the weather head on overhead electrical services, and the point of electrical service on underground services, with the exception of meters, are subject to registration and permit fees. Exception: An empty underground raceway may be installed by an unlicensed contractor for one-, two- and three- family residential dwelling and accessory building projects provided:
(a) A permit is secured before any work begins.
(b) All electrical wires are installed and all terminations performed by a registered city electrical contractor.
(3) All work must be performed by either the bona fide resident property owner of a single-family structure or a city registered contractor or subcontractor. A property owner may employ a registered contractor to perform any aspect of the project that requires registration, provided the contractor is identified to the Building Department.
(4) A registered contractor may subcontract work to any subcontractor holding a valid registration. Such subcontractor shall be required to transfer this permit into his name.
(5) A registered contractor may hire employees to work directly for the contractor and to actually perform the work involved. The registered contractor shall, however, be responsible for all work performed under his registration by his employees.
(6) No registered contractor or subcontractor shall allow his name to be used by any person, directly or indirectly, either to obtain a permit or to do work under his certificate or registration.
(B) Registration application. All applicants for a city electrical or HVAC registration must meet the following requirements:
(1) Qualification certification, issued by the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board. Such certification will be required after January 1, 1999.
(2) Proof of compliance with the worker's compensation laws of the state.
(3) Proof of liability insurance in the minimum amount of $300,000.
(4) Application for a registration shall be made to the Department of Public Service accompanied by a payment of fee of $50.
(C) Registration renewal. Each registration will be issued by calendar year, and may be renewed prior to January 1 of the next year upon payment of a renewal fee of $20. Renewal applications shall be accompanied by proof of insurance, proof of workers compensation and a current state qualification certificate. No electrical or HVAC work permits will be issued until such registration has been obtained or renewed.
(D) Homeowner's registration exemption. The owner of a single-family dwelling who intends to personally perform work requiring a registration on the dwelling used, or to be used, as the owner's personal residence, may be issued a permit providing that said owner signs an affidavit stating that he is the owner and occupant of the dwelling, will reside at the location for at least one year, and will personally perform the work upon the premises for which a permit is required. All such work shall be done in conformity with the current Building Department codes and utility rules and regulations and no work shall be done unless all permits required are obtained.
(E) Registration suspension. Building Official may suspend a registration for up to 21 days for good cause including but not limited to the following:
(1) Misrepresentation of a material fact in obtaining a registration or the renewal thereof.
(2) Failure to obtain required permits, inspections or approvals.
(3) Registrant has three or more outstanding permits in violation of the laws of the state, city Building Department regulations or utility rules and regulations.
(4) Suspension of registration by the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board.
(F) Registration revocation. The Director of Public Service may revoke a registration for any time period for good cause including but not limited to the following:
(1) Any of the reasons that qualify for suspension of registration.
(2) Dishonest or unfair practices in the conduct of business or practice of a trade.
(3) Consumer fraud violations.
(G) Appeal. Whenever a registration is revoked, the registrant may appeal to the Appeals Board specified by for a hearing.
(Ord. 98-152, passed 12-9-98; Am. Ord. 03-025, passed 2-18-03; Am. Ord. 07-106, passed 10-3-07)