Ord 2023-009/Amending Ch 14 Bld and Bldg regulations and chapter 38 Fire Prevention and Protection of City of SM Code of Ordinance to adopt the 2021 International code ICC Family codes and the 2020 National Electric code with amendments

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Sec. 14.373. Qualifications for license or registration. (a) Residential Contractor. This designation applies to construction limited to one- and two-family dwellings. A person applying for a residential contractor's license shall provide proof of passing the required examination for the license. A Residential contractor may be an employee of a company or organization. Exception: A person can meet the requirements of this designation with a valid contractor's license with proof of passing grade where an examination of equal or greater rigor was taken, as determined by the Building Official. State registration certificates and licenses that do not require examination involving general building practices, codes and standards do not apply. (b) General Contractor. This designation applies to any building construction within our jurisdiction. A person applying for a general contractor's license shall provide proof of a passing grade for the required examination for the license. AGeneral contractor may be an employee of a company or organization. Exception: A person can meet the requirements of this designation with a valid contractor's license with proof of passing an examination of equal or greater rigor, as determined by the Building Official. State registration certificates and licenses that do not require examination involving general building practices, codes and standards do not apply. (c) Specialist Contractor. This designation applies to limited specific forms of construction such as awnings, retaining walls, stair repairs and similar types of work as determined by the Building Official. A person applying for a specialist contractor registration shall be able to demonstrate proficient knowledge in the area specified as determined by the Building Official. No testing is required for this category of license. ( Ord. No. 2015-21, § 1, 7-7-15 ) Sec. 14.374. Examination. (a) The Building Official may provide for testing of candidates for residential and general contractor's licenses through the use of International Code Council (ICC) National Contractor tests. (b) Examinations are for ICC certifications are conducted by ICC or their affiliates. (b) Payment of an examination fee to the test provider is required each time a contractor must test. ( Ord. No. 2015-21, § 1, 7-7-15 ) Sec. 14.376. Examination fees. ( Ord. No. 2015-21, § 1, 7-7-15 ) Sec. 14.377. Issuance, renewal of license or registration. (a) Upon receiving a passing grade on the examination for a license or registration under this division, the Building Official can issue a license or registration to the successful candidate. (Supp. No. 35, Update 4) Page 40 of 44 Created: 2022-12-02 10:13:42 [EST]