Chapter 15.36
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS
Sections:
15.36.030 License or certification required.
15.36.040 Licensing and Disciplinary Board
15.36.050 Application requirements.
15.36.060 Journeyman license requirement.
15.36.080 License nontransferable.
15.36.090 Failure to correct defects, pay fees.
15.36.100 Licensing of tradesmen.
15.36.130 Withdrawal certificate.
15.36.140 Temporary homeowner contractor.
15.36.150 Issuance of permits.
15.36.160 Registration of apprentices.
15.36.170 Board of examiners of electricians.
15.36.180 HVAC board of examiners.
15.36.210 Board of examiners of construction and roofing.
15.36.230 Bond and insurance requirements for licenses.
15.36.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
“Brick and Masonry Contractor” (BMC) - A person qualified to install, maintain, repair or alter brick, block or other masonry materials including glass block and accessories necessary for support and moisture resistance.
“Building contractor” means a person engaged in the business of or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of constructing, installing, repairing, remodeling, or servicing any structural or nonstructural portions of any multi-family residential, commercial, or industrial building, including all roof coverings.
“Building Insulation Contractor” (BIC) - A person qualified to install, maintain or repair any insulation product used to prevent heat loss or gain in buildings.
“Building mover” means any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of moving buildings or other structures other than mobilehomes or modular homes.
“Building wrecker” means and includes any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of wrecking buildings or other structures covered by this chapter.
Class A Sign Erector License. Any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of, or holding themselves out to be engaged in the business of installing, repairing, or contracting to install, repair, or construct signs of any type including the wiring and connection of electricity to the sign shall be required to have a “Class A sign erector license.” The electrical requirement shall be the same as a master electrician license, and the examination for the electrical requirement shall be the same test as the master electrical test.
Class B Sign Erector License. Any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of installing, repairing, or constructing of nonelectric signs or holding themselves out to be engaged in the business installing, repairing, or contracting for nonelectric signs shall be required to have a “Class B sign erector license.”
“Concrete Footing and Flatwork Contractor” (CFF) - A person qualified to form, pour, place and finish only concrete flatwork and footings, including, but not limited to, mesh reinforcement, vapor barriers, slab insulation and crack control joints.
“Drywall Partition Contractor” (DPC) - A person qualified to install, repair and finish gypsum, non load bearing wood or metal stud partitions, and all types of ceiling grids systems and tile. Includes associated insulation, spray on fireproofing and exterior insulating finish systems.
“Elevator and Escalator Contractor” (EEC) - A person qualified to construct, install, maintain and repair any elevator, dumbwaiter or escalator.
“Excavating Contractor” (EXC) - A person qualified to place and remove soil, sand, gravel, etc., and install all necessary protective measures to prevent failure of excavations.
“Fire alarm contractor” means a person engaged in, or carrying out the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of installing, altering, repairing, or extending fire alarm systems (limited to low voltage circuits).
“Fire sprinkler contractor” means a person engaged in, or carrying out the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of installing, altering, repairing, or extending fire sprinkler systems, including connections to water service outlet provided for fire sprinkler systems.
“Flammable Liquid Tank and Piping Contractor” (FLC) - A person qualified to install, maintain, repair, alter or extend any system used for storing and dispensing of gasoline, kerosene, diesel oils and similar liquid hydrocarbon fuels or mixtures to be used solely in connection with gasoline filling stations dispensing fuel to mobile vehicles or marine equipment provided, however, that bulk plants shall not be a part of the scope of such work.
“Glass and Glazing Contractor” (GGC) - A person qualified to cut, assemble and install all types of glass including frame, panels, sashes and doors, mirrors and tub or shower enclosures.
“Journeyman electrician” means a workman qualified and competent in the trade of electrician and who is employed by a registered and licensed “master electrician.”
“Journeyman heating, ventilating and air conditioner installer” means a person who is duly qualified to do work on those installations as are enumerated in the definition of “master heating, ventilating and air conditioner installer” below, under the direction and supervision of a “master heating, ventilating and air conditioner installer.”
“Journeyman plumber” means a workman who is qualified and competent in the trade of plumbing and who is employed by a registered and licensed plumber.
“Journeyman refrigeration installer” means a workman qualified and competent in the trade of refrigeration installing and who is employed by a registered and licensed “master refrigeration installer.”
“Journeyman sign erector” means a workman qualified and competent in the trade of sign construction, erection and wiring who is employed by a registered and licensed sign contractor.
“Journeyman steam fitter” means any person who is duly qualified to perform work on the construction, installing, repairing, or servicing of boilers or piping, heating or cooling coils connected therewith, or any cooling, piping, or equipment in air conditioning systems in connection with which the heating is accomplished by means of a steam, vapor, or hot water heating plant or in connection with a fan heating system, or refrigeration system, under the direction and supervision of a “master steam fitter.”
“Limited Licensed Professional Contractor” (LPC) - A person registered in Indiana as an architect or professional engineer who may manage, supervise, or contract for work solely upon their employer’s premises.
“Limited roofing contractor” means a person engaged in, or carrying out the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of contracting to construct, install, repair, patch, replace or perform any work on residential steep roofs or roofing including composition shingles, shakes, slate, roll roofing, preformed metal roof panels, preformed gutters, and flashings on one- or two-family dwellings, residentially zoned buildings and agricultural outbuildings.
“Limited Swimming Pool Contractor” (LSC) - A person qualified to install only above ground pools, including pumps, heaters, filters, and associated piping.
“Manufactured Home Installer” means a person who possesses an active State of Indiana Manufactured Home Installers license issued pursuant to IC 25-23.7-1 and is qualified to install and repair the foundation and anchoring system in manufactured home communities, the finishes necessary for installing multi-sectional units and to install skirting for mobile/manufactured homes in parks and masonry curtain walls required outside of parks. All persons working under the MHI registered contractor must be employees of the license holder or the company he holds license for.
“Manufactured Home Repairman” means a person who only performs repairs and maintenance to manufactured housing and mobile homes excluding Indiana certified modular or conventional construction including non-structural repairs and replacement of windows, doors, siding, roofing, skirting, interior repairs to walls and ceilings, changing faucets, receptacles, switches, light fixtures and other non-structural items. This classification does not permit the installation of a manufactured home, installation of additions, decks, porches, etc. This classification in not applicable to factory authorized personnel for repairs done without cost to the owner in the fulfillment of factory warrantee obligations.
Master. The term “master” may only be used in conjunction with any of the licensed categories herein when the applicant has passed the appropriate trade master level test administered by the department of buildings.
“Master electrician” means and includes any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of, installing or repairing, or contracting to install or repair wires, conductors, and equipment used for the transmission or use of electric current.
“Master heating, ventilating and air conditioner installer” means a person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as being engaged in the business of installing, altering, repairing or servicing gravity or forced air heating systems, air conditioning systems, rated at five tons or less, when refrigeration piping is included, fifteen (15) tons or less if packaged unit, including the refrigerant cycle, ventilating systems, and duct work, sheet metal work and equipment in connection with fan heating systems in buildings or structures, and shall include major architectural sheet metal, but shall not include the business of the construction, installation, repair or servicing of boilers or piping, heating or cooling coils connected therewith, or any cooling, piping, or equipment in connection with which the heating is accomplished by means of a steam, vapor or hot water heating plant or in connection with a fan-heating system.
“Master plumber” means any person duly registered as required by Section 15.36.030A and engaged in the business of contracting for the installation, either directly or indirectly, of water supply distributing pipes, fixtures and fixture taps, or other apparatus for bringing in the water supply and removing liquid and water-carried wastes within buildings, or engaged in repairs to the pipes and other apparatus for which a permit is required. Registration shall be required for this work on any premises, except that no registration will be required for this work on a sewer or disposal system on any premises within the county beyond the point of first connection from the building foundation of the building located on the premises.
“Master refrigeration installer” means a person, firm, or corporation engaged in or carrying on the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of or the contracting to construct, install, repair, or service air conditioning equipment, freezer equipment, or cooler equipment, including industrial, commercial, institutional, and heavy residential installations.
“Master roofing installer” means a person, firm, or corporation engaged in or carrying on the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of or contracting to construct, install, repair, patch, or perform any work on roofs or roofing including flashing and ballast.
“Master steam fitter” means a person, firm, or corporation engaged in or carrying on the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of or contracting to construct, install, repair, or service fossil fuel boilers or solar heaters; piping, heating, or cooling coils connected therewith; or any cooling, piping, or equipment in air conditioning systems in connection with which the heating is accomplished by means of a steam, vapor, solar, or hot water heating plant, or in connection with a fan-heating system or refrigeration system.
“Piling & Caisson Contractor” (PCC) - A person qualified to install, alter, maintain or repair foundation pilings and caissons.
“Residential contractor” means a person engaged in the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of constructing, installing, repairing, remodeling, or servicing any structural or nonstructural portions of any one- or two-family dwelling and residential or agricultural building, including residential roof coverings.
“Residential Remodeling Contractor” (RRC) - A person qualified to remodel, alter (non-structurally) repair and maintain existing residential property including houses, condominiums, and apartments, which are limited to repairs, fabricating, installation, maintenance or alteration of drywall, plaster, paneling, siding, soffits, gutters and awnings, floor decking, doors and windows.
“Siding and Guttering Contractor” (SGC) - A person qualified to fabricate, install, maintain, repair, alter or extend siding, soffits, gutters, flashings, awnings, and above grade portions of prefabricated rooms, patio covers or carports.
“Special Sub-Contractor” (SPC) - A person qualified by license in trade not regulated by this section in another jurisdiction to do one project only per year within Vanderburgh County.
“Structural Steel Contractor” (SSC) - A person qualified to install, erect or modify structure steel shapes for any building including welding, or other methods of fasteners. Scope of license includes erection of Pre-engineered steel buildings, and shall include steel siding, roof covering and associated insulation of Pre-engineered buildings.
“Swimming Pool Contractor” (SPC) - A person qualified to excavate, construct, fabricate, install and equip all swimming pools, including the pumps, filters, chlorination, piping and associated concrete including deck.
“Temporary sign erector” means a qualified person engaged in, or carrying out the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of sign erection and wiring that wishes to operate in the county on a temporary or “one time only” basis.
“Tile & Marble Contractor” (TMC) - A person qualified to set tile or marble in any type of building.
“Underground Utilities Contractor” (UUC) - A person qualified to install, maintain, repair, alter or extend any system of piping, tubing, vessels, containers, pumps, apparatus, and appurtenances in connection with such pressure piping used for the circulating, transporting, holding or processing of any vapor, fluid, liquid, semi-liquid or solids, except gas.
“Unlimited Concrete Contractor” (UCC) - A person qualified to properly batch and place concrete, erect vertical or horizontal forms, and install associated reinforcement.
“Unlimited roofing contractor” means a person engaged in, or carrying out the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of contracting to construct, install, repair, patch, replace or perform any work on residential steep roofs or roofing, including but not limited to EPDM, hot mop, modified, preformed or standing seam metal roof coverings, curbs, flashings and architectural sheet metal.
“Waterproofing Contractor” (WPC) - A person qualified to install, alter, maintain or repair waterproofing systems for buildings.
“Wood Framing Contractor” (WFC) - A person qualified to install any wood products in or on a building including, but not limited to, rough framing, trusses, sheathing, doors, windows, and finished carpentry.
(15.36.100 amended 1/6/2009, Ord. dated 4/11/94 § 16; prior code § 150.125)(15.36.010, Amended, 11/30/1998)(15.36.010, Amended 6/27/2006, added definitions “Manufactured Home Installer” and “Manufactured Home Repairman”)
15.36.020 Exceptions.
This chapter shall not apply to telephone, telegraph, or electric companies, or to any employees thereof, operating under the franchise with the city of Evansville or with indeterminate permits under the State Public Service Commission in the installation, maintenance, removal, or repair of their electric service or apparatus and equipment used in connection with their business or plants. Nor shall this chapter apply to manufacturers of electric apparatus in conducting tests of apparatus of their own manufacture.
(Prior code § 150.126)
15.36.030 License or certification required.
A. No person shall do any work or hold themselves out to the public as engaged in the business as designated under Sections 15.36.010 through 15.36.170 or any other section of this title without first having obtained the required license or certificate as may be required under this title. A person is required to obtain a license and certificate pursuant to this Chapter shall include, but not be limited to, all persons in or practicing the following trades or crafts: Electrical, Building Moving, HVAC, Steam Fitting, Refrigeration Installing, Sign Erection, Building Wrecking, Building Construction, Repairs, Remodel, Alteration, Roofing, Fire Sprinkler Installer, Fire Alarm Installer, Swimming Pool Contractor, Limited Swimming Pool Contractor, Wood Framing Contractor, Unlimited Concrete Contractor, Concrete Footing and Flatwork Contractor, Brick and Masonry Contractor, Dry Wall Partition Contractor, Building Insulation Contractor, Siding and Guttering Contractor, Glass and Glazing Contractor, Residential Remodeling Contractor, Structural Steel Contractor, Excavating Contractor, Tile and Marble Contractor, Elevator and Escalator Contractor, Special Sub-Contractor, Flammable Liquid Tank and Piping Contractor, Piling and Caisson Contractor, Underground Utilities Contractor, Waterproofing Contractor, and Manufactured Home Repairman. Any plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber desiring to do plumbing work in the county shall register with the joint department of building commissioners and be licensed or registered by the State Plumbing Commission. (Amended 15.36.030 A 6/27/2006 adding the word “Manufactured Home Repairman”)
B. The provisions of this section shall not apply to home owners, within the limitations as set forth in Section 15.36.140 for the issuance of permits for home owners, performing their own work on a one-family residence.
C. All persons holding a properly issued master’s license, or journeyman certificate, or other license which is currently effective or has been issued or reissued during the year prior to the enactment of the ordinance codified in this title shall automatically qualify for a master’s license, or journeyman certificate, or other license, as the case may be, without reexamination but shall be subject to the continuing education requirement. All persons who have successfully passed the required master’s test for a licensed category may utilize the word “master” and it shall be added to the license.
D. When any firm or corporation shall desire to practice any craft or trade, a member or officer of the firm or corporation shall apply for a certificate of registration in the name of the firm or corporation. The name and address of the person and the name of the firm or corporation which he represents shall be certified to by him and registered in the office of the joint department of building commissioners. The person shall qualify for the certificate as herein set out and shall be personally responsible and liable for the acts and conduct of the firm or corporation which he represents, insofar as the compliance with the terms and requirements of this chapter are concerned. The applicant shall state on oath in his own handwriting that he is the party directly interested in the license, giving his full name and address, street and number of his residence, city and telephone number.
E. No person shall engage in the business under the name of any other person already licensed under the provisions of this chapter where the purpose is to evade compliance with or to violate the requirements of this chapter. No person licensed hereunder shall obtain a permit for the benefit or use of any person not licensed hereunder, as an independent contractor. The work shall be carried on or shall be executed only by the person to whom the permit has been issued or his employee and no person shall conduct or carry on operations under a permit issued to some other person. (Ord. dated 4/11/94 § 17; prior code § 150.127)
F. (1) It shall be a violation of this chapter for a company or individual to subvert the licensing and permit requirements established by this Chapter by employing an individual or another contractor holding the required licenses for the sole purpose of avoiding the requirements of this code when the company and/or its employees cannot meet the requirements for obtaining master’s or journeyman licenses or for registration as apprentices. Such actions shall constitute the act of “piggybacking” which shall be a violation of this code. All persons doing work requiring a license to obtain a permit to do the work shall be the licensee, an employee of the licensee, or an employee of a company that legitimately employs the licensee for the practice of his craft. All non-licensed employees performing such work are required to be under the immediate direction and control of the person having the license. When a licensee obtains a permit to do the work, an officer of the company employing the licensee shall sign an affidavit, as part of the application for a permit, stating that the licensee is a bona fide employee of the company and agreeing that all persons doing work under that permit are bona fide employees of the permit holder/company. It shall be a violation to fail to comply with the provisions of this subsection.
(2) The Licensing and Disciplinary Board shall, upon its own motion or at the request of the Building Commissioner or upon the written complaint of any individual, investigate allegations of piggybacking. Such investigation may include, subpoenaing records of the licensee, employee and/or employer, subpoenaing individuals to give testimony, and subpoenaing any other information that is pertinent to the investigation. Information subpoenaed during the course of an investigation by the Licensing and Disciplinary Board shall remain confidential and open for inspection only to the Vanderburgh County Building Commissioner, Vanderburgh County Commissioners, the County Attorney, and County Engineer, except where litigation has been commenced or when required by state law. Upon a finding that the act of piggybacking has occurred, the Board shall deny or revoke the permit that has been issued, and/or revoke for up to one year, or suspend for not less than three months, the license of any master or journeyman or registration of the apprentice participating in the such prohibited act of piggybacking.
(3) The permit holder, the license holder, the Building Commissioner or any aggrieved party may request a hearing before the License and Disciplinary Board. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance the provisions found in Section 15.36.040 (C). Any person who has had his license revoked may not reapply for a new license before one year has passed from the date of revocation.
(4) In addition to revocations and suspensions of licenses and permits provided for above, a person who violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars nor more than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars per violation. Each incidence of violation shall be considered a separate offense. This section may also be enforced by a injunctive relief in a court of law.
G. The provisions of this Section (15.36.030) shall not apply to any person or business that constructs a non-residential structure to be used for farming or agricultural related purposes in an agriculturally zoned area located in Vanderburgh County.
(Ord. 06-17-011, amended, 6/6/2017; 15.36.030, Amended, 12/20/2004; 15.36.030(A), Amended, 11/30/1998)
15.36.040 Licensing and Disciplinary Board
A. There is hereby created the Licensing and Disciplinary Board (“Board”). The Board shall consist of seven (7) members with the following persons serving by virtue of office: the Director of the Vanderburgh County Health Department; County Engineer; City Engineer; City Controller; the Chairperson of the Board of Examiners of Construction and Roofing; the Chairperson of the Electrical Board; and the Chairperson of the Board of Examiners of HVAC, Steam Fitters, and Refrigeration Installers. If any of the members of the Board are unable to attend a meeting for any reason, such member may designate an alternate, with full voting rights, to act in such member’s absence.
B. The Board shall elect a president and secretary at its first meeting of each year. The Board may adopt and make all by-laws, not inconsistent with this Code. The Secretary of the Board shall keep a record of its proceedings, a register of persons examined and approved by the Board, and a record of all certificates of registration issued, refused, renewed, suspended or revoked.
C. The Board shall have the power to receive all applications for licenses for all crafts and trades (as delineated in Sections 15.36, et seq.); to receive from the Board of Examiners of the various crafts and trades, certified results of the tests administered to the applicant to review the application, test questions, answers and findings made by the Board of Examiners of the various crafts and trades; to adopt, modify, or reverse the findings so certified; and to approve or disapprove the application for a license. The Licensing and Disciplinary Board shall also have the power to revoke, suspend, place on probationary status and take other lesser disciplinary action against a licensee issued a License under this chapter. Upon good cause shown, the Licensing and Disciplinary Board may issue a public reprimand, revoke a license, suspend a license upon a finding that a licensee has been:
1. Convicted of a felony in the performance of the licensee’s craft or trade;
2. Failed to timely correct life threatening violations of the Building Code; or
3. Committed repeated violations of the Building Code and failed to correct defects in the Licensee’s work.
The license holder, the complainant, or the Department of Buildings may request a hearing before the Licensing and Disciplinary Board. A hearing may be held only if the Building Commissioner finds probable cause to believe a violation of any of the above three (3) situations has occurred.
This hearing shall be held in the following manner:
a. All parties shall be notified at least ten (10) working days prior to the hearing date; and
b. The notice of hearing shall include the charges alleged; the actions that the Board may take; the date, time, and place of hearing; the Licensee’s right to counsel; the Licensee’s right to present witnesses and to cross-examine witness; and the Licensee’s right to present evidence.
Any hearing conducted by the Board shall be conducted in an open meeting in accordance with the Indiana Open Door Law. In addition to the powers listed above, the Board may impose fines and/or probation for a set term, and impose restrictions on taking other License exams.
D. The Licensing and Disciplinary Board may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon written complaint filed by any person, investigate an allegation that a person registered or seeking registration as apprentice is not actively enrolled in a certified ATP, is enrolled in a program that does not meet the criteria established for a certified ATP and/or has enrolled in an apprenticeship program on a temporary basis, with no intention of completing the program.
E. Upon a finding by a preponderance of the evidence that the applicant or registrant is not actively enrolled in a certified program or is only enrolled on a temporary basis, the Board shall immediately deny or revoke the registration and prohibit him/her from working in the trade. In addition, the employer who signed the registration shall be subject to a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500) nor more than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) per incident and conform to Section 15.150.136, Subsections C, D and E.
F. The Licensing and Disciplinary Board shall, at least annually, determine and establish the fees for license testing, which shall include:
1. The cost of the test from a qualified testing company;
2. Postage and handling of testing materials;
3. Room rental (if applicable); and
4. Proctor fees (if applicable).
G. The License and Disciplinary Board shall establish continuing education requirements for crafts or trades which do not have a trade license board and shall review and approve continuing education requirements established by the license boards of the various crafts and trades.
(Amended 4/24/00)(15.36.040, Amended, 06/21/2005, Sections “D” & “E” were added, and the former sections “D” & “E” became sections “F” & “G”.; 15.36.40, Amended, 04/24/2000, In its entirety; 15.36.040(C), Amended, 11/30/1998; 15.36.040(A), Amended, 11/30/1998)
15.36.050 Application requirements.
A. The Licensing and Disciplinary Board shall require all applicants to furnish the following information:
1. A statement of the applicant’s proposed contracting business;
2. The type of license being applied for;
3. Name, residence, and business address of the applicant. If the applicant is a firm, the name and business address of the firm and the name and residence of all directors and officers of the firm and their interest therein, the name and residence of the applicant’s qualified representative, with the information contained above. If the applicant is a corporation, a certificate of incorporation should be supplied;
4. Receipt showing payment of the fee, established by the Licensing and Disciplinary Board, for the examination and qualification of the applicant;
5. Three letters of recommendation from reputable business or professional men, not related by blood or marriage to the applicant, of this county, or the county of the applicant’s last business venture, vouching for the applicant’s reputation as to honesty, integrity, and good character.
B. The Licensing and Disciplinary Board may reject the application if it finds that the applicant has been convicted of a crime within the past three years involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or lack of integrity whereby the applicant has been benefited or whereby some injury has been sustained by another.
C. Applicants may be “Grand fathered” (i.e. issued a license without passing an examination process) for Brick and Masonry Contractor, Building Insulation Contractor, Concrete Footing and Flatwork Contractor, Drywall Partition Contractor, Excavating Contractor, Flammable Liquid Tank and Piping Contractor, Glass and Glazing Contractor, Limited Licensed Professional Contractor, Limited Swimming Pool Contractor, Piling and Caisson Contractor, Residential Remodeling Contractor, Siding and Guttering Contractor, Special Sub-Contractor, Structural Steel Contractor, Swimming Pool Contractor, Tile & Marble Contractor, Underground Utilities Contractor, Unlimited Concrete Contractor, and Waterproofing Contractor licenses issued hereunder with proof of three (3) years in the trade and three (3) letters from previous contractors or employers stating that they have adequately performed the skills required for the trade. The three (3) years shall be from December 31, 1991 through June 30, 1999.
D. Applicants for such Grandfathering shall file a written request therefore with the Office of the Building Commissioner no later than one (1) year from the date of adoption of this Section. The Licensing and Disciplinary Board may Grandfather such applicants only until this date after which there shall be no such Grandfathering under any circumstances. Except as provided in this Section, there shall be no Grandfathering for any license after this date.
(Ord. dated 4/11/94 § 20; prior code § 150.129)(15.36.050 (all), Amended, 04/24/2000, Amended to read License and Disciplinary Board; 15.36.050 (C-D), Added, 11/30/1998)
15.36.060 Journeyman license requirement.
No person shall be issued a certificate of registration as a journeyman unless he establishes that he has had at least four years of practical experience in his trade. No apprentice or helper shall install any work unless employed under the direct supervision of a registered journeyman employed on the same job. All masters shall employ only tradesmen registered and licensed as herein provided, and registered apprentices.
(Prior code § 150.130)
15.36.070 Limited licenses.
A. The provision of Sections 15.36.170 through 15.36.200 pertaining to licenses shall not apply to nor govern work by any employee doing such work on the premises owned by his employer. However, the employer of the designated employee, desiring to do the work through his regular employee, shall join with the designated employee in an application to the Board of Examiners of the Building Department for a limited license for the designated employee. The designated employee shall appear in person before the Board and shall qualify. If the Board is satisfied that the designated employee has the necessary qualifications for the work to be done, then the Board shall approve a limited license to the employee for the designated employer.
B. The limited license and annual renewals thereof, for the designated employee to do covered work solely for his employer, shall be issued upon the payment to the Department of Buildings of the fee established in Section 15.36.100 (G), and without the execution of any bond. The work that may be done under the limited license shall be solely that of the employer in, on, or about the employer’s premises and shall consist of maintenance work only, except as provided in (D) below.
C. The Board shall keep a record showing the name and address of each person, to whom a limited license is granted. If any designated employee named in any limited license issued to any person, shall cease to be an employee of the person, firm, or corporation shall be required to make a new application the same as if he, they or it had never been granted a limited license by the Board. All limited licenses and renewals issued hereunder shall expire on December 31, of each year.
D. An Indiana licensed Architect or Engineer may be issued a Limited Licensed Professional Contracting License and obtain permits solely for the purpose of managing, supervising or contracting construction projects in, on, or about the employer’s premises. No new or modified plumbing, HVAC or Electric installation shall be made except by those properly licensed under 15.36.170 through 15.36.200 and with proper permits and inspections.
(15.36.070, Amended, 11/30/1998)
15.36.080 License nontransferable.
No license or limited license granted under the provisions of Sections 15.36.010 through 15.36.160 shall be assignable or transferable, and every license or renewal of the license shall specify the name of the person, firm, or corporation to whom it is issued and the name of the officer or representative qualifying. If the person or representative named in the license or renewal thereof qualifying as master tradesman or limited licensee, shall cease to be a representative of the firm or corporation, then all rights of the firm or corporation under the license or renewal thereof shall cease, and the firm or corporation shall be required to make a new application to the board of examiners of the joint department of building commissioners as provided in Section 15.36.030, the same as if it had never been granted any certificate or license by the board.
(Prior code § 150.132)
15.36.090 Failure to correct defects, pay fees.
The failure of any person registered under the provisions of this chapter to correct defects and pay any additional fees that may be charged to him within fifteen (15) calendar days after notification thereof or within any further reasonable time as may, upon request, be granted, shall entitle the joint department of building commissioners, without further notice, to stop the issuance of permits to the registered person until the corrections have been made, inspected, and approved, or the additional fees have been paid. The department shall be promptly notified upon correction of any defect, error, or deficiency. Request for further time shall be made within fifteen (15) days after notification of any defect, error, or deficiency. An extension of time may be granted only for good and sufficient reasons. No person shall perform any work during the period permits are withheld.
(Prior code § 150.133)
15.36.100 Licensing of tradesmen.
A. Instead of separate city and county licenses, the joint department of building commissioners shall issue to each qualified tradesman a single license authorizing the recipient to practice his trade anywhere in the county.
B. Licensees shall be issued only upon the authorization of the department’s Licensing and Disciplinary Board. In the case of plumber’s licenses under the statutes of the state, no license shall be required, but a certificate of registration shall be issued upon payment of the fee listed in this section.
C. Due dates and length of term for trade licenses, certificates and registrations shall be determined by the Building Commission with the concurrence of the License and Disciplinary Board. The fees in subsection G. are annual (12 month) amounts.
D. The Joint City-County Building Commission shall be responsible for the method of fee collection and issuance of licenses required by this Section. The proceeds from those fees shall be distributed between the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County in the same manner the cost of operating the Department is divided between them.
E. No inspector for the joint department of building commissioners need pay the renewal fee for his license so long as he remains an inspector.
F. Each license obtained is nontransferable and must be used by the individual procuring the license.
G. The fees for a joint City-County license for tradesmen shall be:
|
License Type |
Fee |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Building Contractor |
New: |
$360.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$210.00 |
|
|
2 Year Renewal: |
$400.00 |
|
|
Unlimited Roofing Contractor |
New: |
$360.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$210.00 |
|
|
2 Year Renewal: |
$400.00 |
|
|
Residential Contractor |
New: |
$210.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$150.00 |
|
|
2 Year Renewal |
$285.00 |
|
|
Limited Roofing Contractor |
New: |
$210.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$150.00 |
|
|
2 Year Renewal: |
$285.00 |
|
|
Subcontractor License |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
2 Year Renewal: |
$170.00 |
|
|
Fire Sprinkler Fire Alarm Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$100.00 |
|
|
2 Year Renewal: |
$175.00 |
|
|
Master |
New: |
$300.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$125.00 |
|
|
2 Year Renewal: |
$225.00 |
|
|
Journeyman |
New: |
$35.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$25.00 |
|
|
Apprentice 1st year through 5th year |
$25.00 annually |
|
|
Apprentice 6th year and beyond |
$35.00 annually |
|
|
Limited Journeyman |
$35.00 annually |
|
|
Sign Erector Class A |
New: |
$300.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$125.00 |
|
|
Sign Erector Class B |
New: |
$175.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$100.00 |
|
|
Temporary Sign Erector |
$300.00 |
|
|
Wrecking Contractor or Building Mover Contractor |
New: |
$175.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$100.00 |
|
|
Registration of State Licenses: |
|
|
|
Contractor |
$60.00 |
|
|
Journeyman |
$35.00 |
|
|
Apprentice |
$25.00 |
|
|
Swimming Pool Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Limited Swimming Pool Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Wood Framing Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Unlimited Concrete Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Concrete Footing and Flatwork Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Brick and Masonry Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Drywall Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Building Insulation Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Siding and Guttering Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Glass and Glazing Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Residential Remodeling Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Structural Steel Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Excavating Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Tile and Marble Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Elevator and Escalator Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Special Subcontractor |
New |
|
|
(one-time fee): |
$300.00 |
|
|
Manufactured Home Repairman |
New: |
$175.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$100.00 |
|
|
Flammable Liquid Tank and Piping Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Piling and Caisson Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Underground Utilities Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Waterproofing Contractor |
New: |
$180.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$90.00 |
|
|
Limited Licensed Professional Contractor |
New: |
$300.00 |
|
Renewal: |
$125.00 |
|
H. There shall be a late fee charge for all licenses listed above in (F) in the amount of an additional Twenty five dollars ($25.00) if applied for after January 31 of the year the License is effective.
(Ord. 11-17-025 § 1, amended, 12/5/2017; 15.36.100 subsections C & G Ord. dated 4/11/94 § 21; prior code § 150.134)(15.36.010 (G) & (H), Amended, 01/15/2005, Amended 12/29/2004; 15.36.100, Amended, 12/29/2004; 15.36.100 (B), Amended, 04/24/2000, Amended to read Licensing and Disciplinary Board; 15.36.100 (G & H), Amended, 11/30/1998; 15.36.100(D), Amended, 11/30/1998)(Amended 15.36.100 G 6/27/2006, Added “Manufactured Home Repairman” fees, amended “Special Sub-Contractor” “New” fee, and deleted “Renewal” fee.)
15.36.110 Repealed 4/24/2000
15.36.120 Display of license.
A. Every person required to be licensed by this chapter shall display their license certificate in a conspicuous place in their or employer’s place of business. No license or renewal thereof granted under the provisions of this chapter shall be assignable or transferable.
B. Every person required to be licensed by this Chapter shall carry upon their person or have readily available at the location they are working the license card issued by the building commission. Any vehicle used for transportation of materials or equipment for performance of any activity for which a license is required by this Chapter shall be conspicuously and clearly marked with the company name, category of work permitted by license, and the license number. Personal vehicles used to transport materials and equipment to work site, not owned or leased by the company shall be marked by having a sign on the dashboard visible through the windshield with numbers and letters at least three inches in height with the information required above. If the holder of the license shall cease to be part of the business utilizing that license, all rights of the firm or corporation or employees to perform work under that license shall cease and the firm or corporation shall be required to employ a properly licensed person prior to continuance of business activity. In the event of the death of the current license holder, firms represented by that license holder may be issued permits for up to one year contingent on all bond, insurance and fees remaining in force for that time period and the company being listed as additional insured on the insurance and bond forms. The license may be revoked, suspended or placed on probation by the License and Disciplinary Board, if code violations occur or the firm does not pursue securing another license holder within ninety (90) days.
15.36.120 (B) amended 1/6/2009, Ord. dated 4/11/94 § 22: prior code § 150.136)
15.36.130 Withdrawal certificate.
Upon application to the Licensing and Disciplinary Board, a Withdrawal Certificate shall be issued for a license, which shall allow the holder of the Withdrawal Certificate to apply for a renewal of his license any time within three (3) years of the date of the Withdrawal Certification upon payment of the renewal fee to the Building Commission. This withdraw may be renewed one (1) time by reapplying at the end of the first three (3) years. In all cases after six (6) years of being on withdrawal, the license must be activated by providing necessary information and paying fees. The application for a Withdrawal Certificate may be denied upon a showing of good cause, i.e. violation of the requirements of this Code or State or Federal Laws.
(Prior code § 150.137)(15.36.130, Amended, 04/24/2000, Changed to read Licensing and Disciplinary Board; 15.36.130, Amended, 11/30/1998)
15.36.140 Temporary homeowner contractor.
A. A permit to perform work in or about his/her current residence and/or a new or remodeled one- or two-family residence in which he/she shall reside for a minimum of two years after construction or repairs are made may be issued to the owner of the property or to the immediate family of the owner. Immediate family in this case shall mean father, mother, brother, sister, aunts, uncles, son, daughter or like relationships by marriage.
B. The owner, at the time of permit issuance shall attest by affidavit that either the owner or a member of the immediate family described above is to perform the work. In the case of an owner subcontracting footing, foundation, framing, or roofing to other than an immediate family, the contractor doing those installations shall be licensed and their names provided to the building commission at the time of permit application. In lieu of providing the names of the licensed contractors for the above installations, the owner shall answer basic questions relative to code requirements indicating the owner has sufficient knowledge to properly perform the work.
C. If the inspector is not satisfied that the owner or immediate family is capable of performing, or if the character of any work performed indicated the owner or immediate family members are not qualified or capable of doing the work, the inspector may require a portion of all of the work be installed, changed, altered, or repaired by a qualified licensed contractor.
D. If a permit has already been issued for the affected work, a twenty dollar ($20.00) additional fee will be charged for additional inspections and entering information from licensed contractors on permit and inspection records.
(Ord. dated 4/11/94 § 23: prior code § 150.138)
15.36.150 Issuance of permits.
No journeyman employee of a person holding a master’s license shall be permitted to take out permits for work covered in the appropriate classification of master’s license under this title. The person holding the master’s license shall be responsible for obtaining permits. All permits shall be taken out in the name of the person, firm, or corporation holding a certificate of registration in advance and prior to any work being performed under the scope of this title.
(Prior code § 150.139)
15.36.160 Registration of apprentices.
A. A certified “apprentice training program” is defined as:
1. A program registered with the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of
Apprenticeship Training (“BAT”), or
2. A program that meets all of the following standards:
a. The Apprentice Training Program (hereafter “ATP”) is administered by a Training Committee which consists of not less than four (4) Vanderburgh County Licensed contractors in the respective trade. A current contact name and telephone number for the Training Committee must be submitted and kept on file at the Building Commissioner’s office.
b. Apprentices in the ATP must attend a minimum of 144 hours per year of classroom instruction, which shall include appropriate Safety and Health Training. Hours missed must be made up. (CPR, First-Aid, OSHA, etc.)
c. Attendance records of Apprentices’ classroom instruction are documented. (by Instructor Verification Forms, Signature Cards, etc.)
d. The ATP implements and maintains a recognized model of curriculum for classroom instruction (such as PHCC, IEC, ABC, RSES, ACCA, etc.)
e. The ATP includes record-keeping of a minimum of 1000 supervised on-the-job training hours annually to document full-time employment status and diversification of training as outlined in the ATP plan.
f. The ATP includes periodic testing to evaluate an apprentice’s retention of classroom instruction evidenced by a semester average test score of not less than 70%.
g. The ATP provides a certificate of completion of schooling to represent satisfaction of these apprenticeship program requirements.
h. “Classroom” and “on-the-job” training records are to be maintained by the ATP’s Training Committee for a period of not less than five years. The Training Committee is responsible for making available such records to the Building Commissioner not more than three (3) working days following the Building Commissioner’s written request.
i. The ATP provides annual information documenting efforts to encourage minority and women applicants.
B. In order to facilitate compliance with Subsection A2 above, the Licensing and Disciplinary Board may designate agents for purposes of ATP certification. The ATP shall pay reasonable expenses for verification of ATP as determined by the Building Commissioner in concert with the License and Disciplinary Board.
C. Once certified, an ATP found by the Building Commissioner to be deficient of any of the requirements from (A) above shall receive from the Building Commissioner a Notice of Deficiency (“NOD”). The ATP has 30 calendar days, for first deficiency, to correct the respective problem(s) without losing its certification. If deficiencies are not corrected 30 calendar days after the NOD is issued, the Building Commissioner shall submit the deficiencies to the License and Disciplinary Board for further action, including revocation of certification, suspension of certification, and/or an audit of the program, to be paid by the ATP. Subject to the Indiana Public Records Acts, information subpoenaed during the course of an investigation shall remain confidential and open for inspection only to the Building Commissioner, Mayor, County Commissioners, County and/or City Attorney’s Office, and City and/or County Engineers.
D. The ATP has 10 calendar days, for second deficiency of the same requirement in the same school year to correct the respective problem(s) without losing its certification. If deficiencies are not corrected 10 calendar days after the NOD is issued, the Building Commissioner shall submit the deficiencies to the License and Disciplinary Board for further action, including, but not limited to, revocation of certification, suspension of certification, and/or an audit of the program, to be paid by the ATP. Subject to the Indiana Public Records Acts, information subpoenaed during the course of an investigation shall remain confidential and open for inspection only to the Building Commissioner, Mayor, County Commissioners, County and/or City Attorney’s Office, and City and/or County Engineers.
E. A third deficiency of the same requirement in the same school year will result in losing its certification, subject to a written appeal by the ATP to the License and Disciplinary Board. This appeal must be filed in writing with the Building Commissioner within 10 working days of the date of the notice of decertification. Final decertification will be effective 11 days after the notice of decertification or, if an appeal is timely filed, after the next License and Disciplinary Board meeting subject to action of the License and Disciplinary Board.
F. All license holders (limited to only master electricians; master heating, ventilating and air conditioning installers; master plumbers; master refrigeration installers; and master steam fitters) employing apprentices shall enroll each apprentice in a certified ATP and submit to the Licensing and Disciplinary Board a current ATP registration certificate, the ATP curriculum, and each apprentice’s enrollment and attendance records.
G. Once an apprentice is enrolled in a certified ATP, the apprentice shall be registered with the Building Commissioner. The registration application shall identify the name of the employer, employer’s trade license number, the name, age and the address of the residence of the apprentice, and the ATP in which the apprentice is enrolled.
H. The information contained in the registration application will be verified by the Building Commissioner. The apprentice shall assist in such verification by submitting the appropriate documentation and information. The registration shall identify the name of the employer, the name, age and address of the residence of the apprentice, and the training program in which the apprentice is enrolled.
I. Apprentice level employees may not work alone in the practice of their trade but must be accompanied by a licensed journeyman or master. No more than three (3) apprentice level employees may be supervised by each journeyman or master.
(15.36.160, Amended, 06/21/2005; 15.36.160(A), Amended, 04/24/2000, Changed to read Licensing and Disciplinary Board; 15.36.160, Amended, 11/30/1998)
15.36.170 Board of examiners of electricians.
A. There is hereby created a Board consisting of nine (9) members to be known as the Electrical Board. The Mayor shall appoint five (5) members, the County Commissioners shall appoint three (3) members and the City Council shall appoint one (1) member. Each member shall have at least five (5) year’s experience in this trade. The members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The term of office shall be one year.
B. When an applicant shall apply for a license as a master electrician or a journeyman electrician, the board shall conduct and give an examination to the applicant and shall certify the questions and answers of the applicant with their finding to the Licensing and Disciplinary Board, which may review the questions, answers, and findings, and may adopt, modify, or reverse the finding. The action of the board of examiners of the joint department of building commissioners shall be final and conclusive.
C. This Board shall set standards for a Continuing Education Program to which each Master or Contractor shall be required to attend in order to renew their Master or Contractor license each year. The number of hours and the content of the program shall be submitted to the Licensing and Disciplinary Board for approval.
D. The Board shall receive, hear, and consider all complaints and questions of interpretation pertaining to the meaning of any provision of the electrical code. The Board shall make findings as to what its interpretation of the disputed provision is and shall report its findings to the Building Commissioner.
(Ord. dated 4/11/94 § 25 (part); prior code § 150.141)(Amended 4/24/2000)(15.36.170(A-D), Amended, 04/28/2000, Change (A) entirely; (B) changed to read Licensing and Disciplinary Board (C and D) completely new)
15.36.180 HVAC board of examiners.
A. There is hereby created a board consisting of nine (9) members to be known as the Board of Examiners of HVAC, Steam Fitters, and Refrigeration Installers. The Mayor shall appoint five (5) members, the County Commissioners shall appoint three (3) members, and the City Council one (1) member. Each member shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Each member shall have at least five (5) year’s experience in one of the trades of HVAC, Steam Fitter, or Refrigeration.
B. When an applicant for a master HVAC Installer, journeyman HVAC installer, Master Steam Fitter, journeyman Steam Fitter, Master Refrigeration installer, or journeyman Refrigeration Installer is required to take a license examination pursuant to City or County Ordinance, the Board shall conduct and give an examination to the applicant and shall certify the questions and answers of the applicant with the Board’s findings to the Licensing and Disciplinary Board, and such determination, shall be final and conclusive.
C. The Board of Examiners of HVAC, Steam Fitters, and Refrigeration Installers shall set standards for the Continuing Education Program to which each Master or Contractor shall be required to attend in order to renew a Master or Contractor License each year. The number of hours and the content of the program shall be submitted to the Licensing and Disciplinary Board for approval.
(Ord. dated 4/11/94 § 25 (part); prior code § 150.142)(Amended 4/24/2000)(15.36.180(A-C), Amended, 04/24/2000, Amended A/B entirely; Added C)
15.36.210 Board of examiners of construction and roofing.
A. The board of examiners of construction and roofing shall consist of the following persons appointed: One-half by the mayor of the city of Evansville and one-half by the board of county commissioners of Vanderburgh County. Terms shall be for one year as designated by the building commissioner.
1. Two citizen members with at least five years experience in the construction industry, at least one of which shall be in good standing with a nationally recognized trade organization. One (1) citizen shall be appointed by the Mayor and one (1) by the County Commissioners.
2. Two persons licensed under provisions of this chapter as Residential and/or Building Contractors, at least one of which shall be in good standing with a nationally recognized trade organization. One (1) contractor shall be appointed by the Mayor and one (1) by the County Commissioners.
3. One unlimited roofing contractor in good standing with a nationally recognized roofing organization;
4. One limited roofing contractor in good standing with a nationally recognized roofing organization;
5. Two structural inspectors of the department of buildings as designated by the building commissioner.
B. When an applicant applies for a license in the above-stated categories, an examination is required. The board of examiners of construction and roofing shall certify the questions and answers of the applicant with their findings to the board of examiners of the building commission, which may review the questions, answers, and findings, and may adopt, modify or reverse the findings. The action of the board of examiners of the building commission shall be final and conclusive.
C. This board shall set standards for a continuing education program to which each master or contractor shall be required to attend in order to renew their master or contractor license each year. The number of hours and the content of the program shall be submitted to the board of examiners for approval.
(Ord. dated 4/11/94 § 26: prior code § 150.145)
15.36.220 Journeyman.
No person shall be issued a journeyman license unless he establishes that he has had at least four years’ experience in the applicable trade. No helper shall install any work regulated by this chapter. No apprentice shall install any work regulated by this chapter except under the supervision of a journeyman or master employed on the same job.
(Ord. dated 4/11/94 § 27: prior code § 150.146)
15.36.230 Bond and insurance requirements for licenses.
A. Each applicant for a Master’s License or Contractor’s License shall, before being granted the license, make, execute and deliver to the office of the Building Commissioner a bond with good and sufficient security, acceptable to the Building Commissioner, in the penal sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00), made payable to the City of Evansville. The bond shall recite that the principal and sureties agree to indemnify and save harmless the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County against any and all claims and demands made against the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County arising out of the principal’s practice at the trade of Master, HVAC Installer, Master Electrician, Master Steam Fitter, Master Refrigeration Installer, Building Contractor, Residential Contractor, Limited Roofing Contractor, Unlimited Roofing Contractor, Fire Sprinkler Contractor, Fire Alarm Contractor, Wrecking Contractor, Building Mover Contractor, Swimming Pool Contractor, Limited Swimming Pool Contractor, Wood Framing Contractor, Unlimited Concrete Contractor, Concrete Footing and Flatwork Contractor, Brick and Masonry Contractor, Dry Wall Contractor, Building Insulation Contractor, Siding and Guttering Contractor, Glass and Glazing Contractor, Residential Remodeling Contractor, Structural Steel Contractor, Excavating Contractor, Tile and Marble Contractor, Elevator and Escalator Contractor, Special Sub-Contractor, Flammable Liquid Tank and Piping Contractor, Piling and Caisson Contractor, Underground Utilities Contractor, or Waterproofing Contractor. Any proceeds remaining after the claims and demands of the City of Evansville or Vanderburgh County have been satisfied shall be for the use and benefit of any owner or party in interest in the property where the licensee has performed work or furnished any material or undertakes any service to the premises. In this regard, the bond shall be considered a performance bond.
B. An applicant of the above mentioned licenses, shall, before being granted a license, make, execute and deliver to the Building Commissioner proof of general liability insurance in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000,.00) and in the case of an applicant for a license as a Residential Contractor, Limited Roofing Contractor or Sign Erector-Class B, shall, before being granted a license, make, execute and deliver to the Building Commissioner proof of general liability insurance in an amount not less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00), and in the case of an applicant for a license as a Swimming Contractor, Limited Swimming Contractor, Wood Framing Contractor, Unlimited Concrete, Concrete Footing and Flatwork Contractor, Brick and Masonry Contractor, Dry Wall Contractor, Building Insulation Contractor, Siding and Guttering Contractor, Glass and Glazing Contractor, Residential Remodeling Contractor, Structural Steel Contractor, Excavating Contractor, Tile and Marble Contractor, Elevator and Escalator Contractor, Special Sub-Contractor, Flammable Liquid Tank and Piping Contractor, Piling and Caisson Contractor, Underground Utilities Contractor, or Waterproofing Contractor, such applicant shall, before being granted a license, make, execute and deliver to the Building Commissioner, proof of general liability insurance in an amount not less than Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00), with good and sufficient surety insuring all users of the licenses and indemnifying and holding harmless those persons sustaining loss or damages resulting from any and all work done under that license.
C. Each applicant for a Master’s License or Contractor’s License, shall, before being issued his license, provide proof of Workman’s Compensation Coverage or an affidavit stating that by Indiana Law he is not required to have Workman’s Compensation Insurance. This information shall be provided on the license card and may not be altered, however, should Workman’s Compensation status change, a new card will be issued by the Building Commissioner at no extra charge.
D. Minimum administration fee from the bond proceeds to the Building Commission for processing of bond claim shall be $500.00.
(15.36.230 Subsection D added 1/6/2009, 15.36.230, Added, 11/30/1998)