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without passing the examination if he has a license from a reciprocating jurisdiction under section 14.378 and five years or more experience in any of the above construction types or a combination thereof, as a job foreman, job superintendent, or project manager in the commercial building industry. (c) Maintenance person. This designation applies to maintenance of existing buildings or structures. A person applying for a property maintenance person registration shall pass the required examination for this registration. Sec. 14.374. Application for examination. (a) Applications for license or registration examinations under this division will be made on a form furnished by the building official. The application shall specify the applicant's experience and shall state whether the applicant has ever been licensed as a contractor and, if so, when and by what jurisdiction; whether a license held by the applicant has ever been suspended or revoked; and whether the applicant has ever been refused a license and, if so, the date of and the reason for suspension, revocation or refusal. (b) To determine whether the applicant is eligible to take the examination, the building official will review each application to determine whether the applicant meets the qualifications described in section 14.373. An applicant who is denied eligibility by the building official may submit a written appeal to the construction board of adjustments and appeals. The board will hold a hearing and will make a final decision on the applicant's eligibility. (c) An examination will be given to the applicant at the next regularly scheduled testing date. Tests will be offered not less than four times per year. A passing grade of 70 percent is required. If an applicant is unsuccessful in a second examination attempt, the applicant will not be reexamined for a period of six months from the date of the second testing. No applicant will be tested more than two times in any 12 -month period. Sec. 14.375. Examination fees. Payment of an examination fee to the test provider is required each time a contractor applies for a license. Sec. 14.376. Examination. The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, working in conjunction with the city staff, may provide for testing of candidates for contractor's licenses through the use of ICC tests. 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. (b) No license will be issued for more than one year. A license may be renewed from year to year upon application of the holder. All licenses issued under this division expire on the last day of December.