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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) Construction maintenance person. This designation applies to maintenance of existing buildings or structures. A person applying for a construction maintenance person license shall pass the required examination for this license. Sec. 14.374. Application for examination. (a) Applications for license 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% is required. If an applicant is unsuccessful in a second exmnination attempt, the applicant will not be reexmnined for a period of one year from the date of the second testing. No applicant will be tested more than two times in any l2-month period. Sec. 14.375. Examination fees. Payment of an examination fee 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 SBCCI or ICC tests. Sec. 14.377. Issuance, renewal of license. (a) Upon receiving a passing grade on the examination for a license under this division, the building official will issue a license 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. (c) Any licensee failing to make application for renewal of a license within 60 days after its expiration is considered as an applicant for an original license. This section does not permit construction work by a contractor with an expired license. C:\TEMP\bldg code 2-13-02 inc.doc 29