As used in this chapter, the following terms shall be defined as set forth herein:
(a) "General contractor" means any individual, firm, copartnership, corporation, association or other organization, or any combination thereof, who or which by himself or itself, or by or through others, constructs, alters, repairs, adds to, subtracts from, reconstructs or remodels any building, structure or appurtenances thereto, or who or which undertakes or offers to undertake, or purports to have the capacity to undertake or submits a bid to do so. (Ord. 1988-235. Passed 12-1-88.)
(b) "Subcontractor", as used in this chapter, means any individual, firm, co- partnership, corporation, association or other organization, or any combination thereof who or which by himself or itself or by or through others, undertakes excavation, installation of foundations, constructs, or installs any plumbing, H.V.A.C., electrical, roofing, siding, gutters and downspouts, landscapes or participates in any phase of construction. All subcontractors shall be required to register with the Building Department according to the provisions of this chapter, as a condition of doing business in the City.
(Ord.2001-75. Passed 5-3-01.)