REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland pt. THREE, pt. IIIE, tit. XIII, ch. 3107

in effect

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 3107.01 Definitions

§ 3107.01 Definitions (a) Certificate of Qualification. There are three (3) types of Certificates of Qualification. (1) Certificate of Qualification for Journeyman Plumbers. This Certificate shall authorize the holder to perform the installation of all plumbing work regulated by OBC or this Building Code while under the direct supervision of a registered plumbing contractor. A Certificate of Qualification for Journeyman Plumbers shall not entitle the holder to obtain a permit. (2) Certificate of Qualification for Limited Premises Electrical Maintenance. This Certificate shall authorize the holder or persons under the holder’s direct supervision to install, maintain, alter and repair electrical wiring and/or equipment on the premises specified in the Certificate. A Certificate of Qualification for Limited Premises Electrical Maintenance shall entitle the holder to obtain only a blanket electrical permit for work on the premises for which the Certificate of Qualification has been issued and shall not entitle the holder to obtain any other type of permit. (3) Certificate of Qualification for Picture Machine Operator. This Certificate shall authorize the holder to perform the operation of picture machines as defined in Codified Ordinance Chapter 693. (b) Limited Certificate of Registration. There are two (2) types of Limited Certificates of Registration. (1) Limited Certificate of Registration for Refrigeration Operator. This Certificate shall authorize the holder to perform only the operation and maintenance of a refrigeration system for which a Certificate of Operation has been issued under Chapter 3139 of this Building Code. This Limited Certificate shall not authorize the holder to perform alteration or repair of a refrigerating system. (2) Limited Certificate of Registration for Fireplace Installers. This Certificate shall authorize the holder to perform the installation of pre-manufactured fireplaces and fireplace inserts and the installation is exempt from the requirements for licensing by the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board. (c) Certificate of Registration. A Certificate of Registration is issued by the Director of Building and Housing to a Contractor to evidence that a Contractor is registered with the Department of Building and Housing. (d) Contractor. For the purposes of this chapter, Contractor means any individual, firm, co-partnership, corporation, association or other organization, or any combination of any of these, who or which by himself or herself or itself, or by or through others, constructs, alters, repairs, adds to, subtracts from, reconstructs or remodels any building, structure or appurtenance, or who or which undertakes or offers to undertake any of these tasks, or submits a bid to do so. A subcontractor is a Contractor for the purposes of this chapter. Heating, ventilating and air conditioning contractors, refrigeration contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors and hydronics contractors are Contractors for purposes of this chapter. (e) Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board. The Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board (“OCIEB”) is the Board created in RC Chapter 4740. (Ord. No. 377-03. Passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03) Note: Former 3107.01 repealed by Ord. No. 377-03, passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03.

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 3107.02 Certificate of Registration or Limited Certificate of Registration Required

§ 3107.02 Certificate of Registration or Limited Certificate of Registration Required (a) No Contractor may perform general contracting, demolition, sewer building, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC) or refrigeration business in the City of Cleveland, whether that business is performed on commercial, industrial, residential or other buildings and structures unless that Contractor holds a current Certificate of Registration or Limited Certificate of Registration for the type of work to be performed. (b) A permit required by the provisions of OBC or the Cleveland Building Code shall be issued only to a Contractor holding a valid Certificate or Limited Certificate of Registration or to a homeowner exempted from registration under this chapter and that permit may be issued to a Contractor only for work in the areas for which the Contractor holds valid Certificates. (Ord. No. 377-03. Passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03) Note: Former 3107.02 repealed by Ord. No. 377-03, passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03.

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 3107.03 Exceptions to Required Certificate of Registration or Limited Certificate of Registration

§ 3107.03 Exceptions to Required Certificate of Registration or Limited Certificate of Registration (a) No provision of this Building Code shall be interpreted to require that a heating, ventilating and air conditioning contractor who holds a valid Certificate of Registration for that work shall hold a Certificate of Registration as an electrical contractor in order to do any of the following electrical work incidental to the following installations, or to obtain permits to do that work, provided that the installations are made by or under the direct supervision of the registered heating, ventilating and air conditioning contractor, and in conformity with the provisions of OBC and this Building Code and rules and regulations promulgated under it, and all permits, inspections, and approvals required by OBC and this Building Code are obtained. (1) In one (1), two (2) and three (3) family dwellings and individual townhouses, for systems requiring motors of three (3) H.P. or less: A. Installation of motors or other electrical equipment forming part of the system; B. Installation of and electrical connections for controls; including thermostats, limit controls, pilot light and ignition controls, and other controls for the operation of the system; C. Installation of electrical power service connections to motors or controls forming part of the system. (2) In any building or structure, the replacement of electrical equipment forming part of the system with equipment of like type and capacity for the purpose of maintenance of the system, and the connection of existing electrical terminal connections to replacement equipment. (b) A Certificate of Registration as either a general contractor or an electrical contractor shall be required to make low voltage wiring installations, as those installations are defined in the National Electrics Code. (c) No provision of OBC or this Building Code shall be interpreted to require that a heating, ventilating and air conditioning contractor who holds a valid Certificate of Registration or the holder of a valid Certificate of Registration for refrigeration contractor shall hold a Certificate of Registration as a plumbing contractor in order to install, or to obtain permits to install, any equipment forming part of heating, ventilating, air conditioning or refrigerating systems when the equipment for those systems requires no plumbing work other than a water connection or connections and a waste connection or connections discharging as an indirect waste over an open sink, floor drain or other similar open receptacle; or to install those indirect wastes; provided that the installation of that equipment, water connections, or indirect waste connections, is made by or under the direct supervision of the holder of the Certificate of Registration as a heating, ventilating or air conditioning contractor or the holder of a Certificate of refrigeration contractor operator and in conformity with the provision of OBC and this Building Code and rules promulgated under it, and all permits, inspections, and approvals required by OBC and this Building Code are obtained. (d) The holder of a Certificate of Registration for heating, ventilation or air conditioning may install premanufactured fireplaces and fireplace inserts. (e) The holder of a Certificate of Registration as a general contractor may perform electrical maintenance and incidental wiring and device installation while maintaining an elevator or conveying system. (f) The holder of a Certificate of Registration as a general contractor may install sanitary or storm sewers up to no closer than five (5) feet from a building structure regulated by OBM or this Building Code. (Ord. No. 377-03. Passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03) Note: Former 3107.03 repealed by Ord. No. 377-03, passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03.

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 3107.04 Homeowner’s Exception

§ 3107.04 Homeowner’s Exception (a) No provision of this Building Code shall be interpreted to require that the owner of a single, two (2) or three (3) family dwelling shall be registered or certified under this chapter to personally perform work upon the premises. (b) All work done by an owner shall be in conformity with the provisions of this Building Code and rules and regulations promulgated under it, and no work shall be done unless all permits, inspections, and approvals required by this Building Code are obtained. (c) Any person who misrepresents any material fact in obtaining a permit under the provisions of this section shall be in violation of this Building Code and subject to the penalties provided in Section 3103.99. (Ord. No. 377-03. Passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03) Note: Former 3107.04 repealed by Ord. No. 377-03, passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03.

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 3107.05 Public Utility Exceptions

§ 3107.05 Public Utility Exceptions No provision of this Building Code shall be interpreted to require registration or certification under this chapter for officials or employees of public utility organizations to engage in the installation, alteration, repair, maintenance or utilization of any device, appliance, installation or appurtenance forming part of the equipment for generation, transmission, or distribution of any commodity or service which such public utility organization is authorized by law to furnish or provide. (Ord. No. 377-03. Passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03) Note: Former 3107.05 repealed by Ord. No. 377-03, passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03.

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 3107.06 Applications

§ 3107.06 Applications (a) The applications for a Certificate of Registration, Limited Certificate of Registration or a Certificate of Qualification shall be in the form prescribed by the Director, may require documentation determined by the Director to be sufficient to show that the applicant meets the requirements for issuance of the relevant Certificate, and shall be available in the office of the Director. (b) Every application shall state the name of the person, firm or corporation applying for registration, limited registration or certification and the name and address of the place of business or places of business of the applicant. If the applicant is a firm, co-partnership, corporation, association or any combination, the application shall contain the names and addresses of all members or officers, together with a certified copy of the corporation minutes or other certified evidence that the application has been duly authorized. Every application shall inquire whether the contractor is a certified renovator or dust sampling technician accredited by the EPA under 40 C.F.R. 745.225. (c) Applications for Certificates of Registration, Limited Certificates of Registration or Certificates of Qualification shall be sworn to by the applicant before a notary public. (Ord. No. 747-2019. Passed 7-24-19, eff. 7-26-19)

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 3107.07 Qualifications for Certificates of Registration

§ 3107.07 Qualifications for Certificates of Registration (a) To obtain or renew a Certificate of Registration as a heating, ventilating or air conditioning contractor, electrical contractor, plumbing contractor, refrigeration contractor, or hydronics contractor, the applicant shall: (1) Have a valid and unexpired license issued by the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board as that type of contractor and present proof of that license; (2) Present proof of the insurance required in the Ohio Revised Code; (3) Furnish and file with the Director a bond in the penal sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) to be approved as to form by the Director of Law, guaranteeing full and faithful compliance by the applicant with OBC and this Building Code and with pertinent rules and regulations promulgated under it, binding the surety to correct or abate any violation of OBC or this Building Code or of pertinent rules and regulations promulgated under them whenever the applicant for registration, named as the principal on the bond, refuses, neglects or fails to correct or abate the violation within a reasonable time limit set by the Director. (b) To obtain or renew a Certificate of Registration as a general contractor, which includes sewer builders and demolition contractors, the applicant shall: (1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; (2) Be a United States citizen; (3) Maintain contractor’s liability insurance, including without limitation, completed operations coverage, in an amount providing for the payment of up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for one (1) person injured, and up to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for injury to more than one (1) person in one (1) accident, resulting from doing the work authorized by the Certificate of Registration and up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for property damage in the course of doing the work authorized by the Certificate of Registration. The City shall be included as an additional insured. The insurance shall be issued by an insurance company duly authorized to do business and issue policies of insurance in the State of Ohio. The applicant shall provide proof of this insurance acceptable to the Director; (4) Furnish and file with the Director a bond in the penal sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) to be approved as to form by the Director of Law, guaranteeing full and faithful compliance by the applicant with OBC and this Building Code and with pertinent rules and regulations promulgated under it, binding the surety to correct or abate any violation of OBC or this Building Code or of pertinent rules and regulations promulgated under them whenever the applicant for registration, named as the principal on the bond, refuses, neglects or fails to correct or abate the violation within a reasonable time limit set by the Director. A general contractor who performs sewer building work or demolition work shall furnish and file a similar bond for each of those types of work; (5) Not have done any of the following: A. Been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or of any felony less than three (3) years before application for said Certificate of Registration, unless a longer period is established by rules and regulations of the Director of Building and Housing; B. Obtained or renewed a Certificate of Registration by fraud, misrepresentation or deception; C. Engaged in fraud, misrepresentation or deception in the conduct of business; D. Been convicted of repeated violations of the OBC or this Building Code or other laws or ordinances regulating building construction in the City; E. Been issued repeated violation notices by the Director for violations of the OBC, this Building Code, the Zoning Code or the Housing Code, and failed to correct those notices in a timely fashion. (c) When an applicant for a Certificate of Registration is a firm or corporation, at least one (1) member of that firm or corporation, shall individually be qualified for registration under the provisions of this section. (Ord. No. 599-11. Passed 6-6-11, eff. 6-13-11)

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 3107.08 Qualifications for Limited Certificate of Registration

§ 3107.08 Qualifications for Limited Certificate of Registration (a) To obtain or renew a Limited Certificate of Registration for Refrigeration Operator or Fireplace Installer, the applicant shall: (1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; (2) Be a United States citizen; (3) Maintain contractor’s liability insurance, including without limitation, completed operations coverage, in an amount providing for the payment of up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for one (1) person injured, and up to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for injury to more than one (1) person in one (1) accident, resulting from doing the work authorized by the Certificate of Registration and up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for property damage in the course of doing the work authorized by the Certificate of Registration. The City shall be included as an additional insured. The insurance shall be issued by an insurance company duly authorized to do business and issue policies of insurance in the State of Ohio. The applicant shall provide proof of this insurance acceptable to the Director; (4) Furnish and file with the Director a bond in the penal sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) to be approved as to form by the Director of Law, guaranteeing full and faithful compliance by the applicant with OBC and this Building Code and with pertinent rules and regulations promulgated under it, binding the surety to correct or abate any violation of OBC or this Building Code or of pertinent rules and regulations promulgated under them whenever the applicant for registration, named as the principal on the bond, refuses, neglects or fails to correct or abate the violation within a reasonable time limit set by the Director; (5) Not have done any of the following: A. Been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or of any felony less than three (3) years before application for said Certificate of Registration, unless a longer period is established by rules and regulations of the Director of Building and Housing; B. Obtained or renewed a Certificate of Registration by fraud, misrepresentation or deception; C. Engaged in fraud, misrepresentation or deception in the conduct of business; D. Been convicted of repeated violations of the OBC or this Building Code or other laws or ordinances regulating building construction in the City; E. Been issued repeated violation notices by the Director for violations of the OBC, this Building Code, the Zoning Code or the Housing Code, and failed to correct those notices in a timely fashion. (6) If a Limited Certificate of Refrigeration Operator, be the owner or owner’s agent of the refrigeration system and be familiar with the operation and maintenance of the refrigeration system. (b) When an applicant for a Limited Certificate Registration is a firm or corporation, at least one (1) member of that firm or corporation, shall individually be qualified for registration under the provisions of this section. (Ord. No. 599-11. Passed 6-6-11, eff. 6-13-11)

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 3107.09 Revocation and Suspension of Certificates of Registration and Limited Certificates of Registration

§ 3107.09 Revocation and Suspension of Certificates of Registration and Limited Certificates of Registration (a) The Director may revoke or suspend a Certificate of Registration or a Limited Certificate of Registration for any of the following reasons: (1) The holder is convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or a felony during the renewal period of that Certificate of Registration; (2) The holder obtained a Certificate by fraud, misrepresentation or deception; (3) The holder obtained a license from the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board by fraud, misrepresentation or deception; (4) The holder engaged in fraud, misrepresentation or deception in the conduct of business; (5) The holder no longer holds a valid or unexpired license from the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board in the trade for which the holder is registered; (6) The holder no longer has a valid policy for the required insurance; (7) The holder used its Certificate of Registration to obtain a permit for another; (8) The holder repeatedly failed to secure permits, inspections, and approvals required by OBC or this Building Code; (9) The holder repeatedly installed work in an unworkmanlike manner as defined in this Building Code or not in conformity with permits issued; (10) The holder repeatedly has been notified of violations of OBC or this Building Code and, has failed or refused to promptly correct an installation or part of it; (11) There have been repeated incidents of returned checks for insufficient funds or stop payment without just cause. (b) No Certificate or Limited Certificate of Registration may be suspended or revoked until the Director gives notice to the registrant and holds a hearing at which the registrant may appear in person or be represented by counsel. (c) A Certificate or Limited Certificate of Registration may be suspended for a prescribed period not to exceed six (6) months, and the notice of suspension may require the person whose registration is suspended to correct work improperly installed or correct any other condition because of which such registration was suspended. Upon correction, the Certificate may be reinstated unless a new period of suspension is imposed for cause, or the registration is revoked. (d) Whenever the OCIEB revokes or suspends a license of a holder of a Certificate of Registration upon which the Certificate is based, the holder shall immediately surrender his/her Certificate to the Director until which time the license is reinstated by the OCIEB. (e) Whenever the Director revokes or suspends a Certificate or Limited Certificate of Registration, the holder shall immediately cease any work that requires the issuance of a permit, except that work that is involved with the correction of a violation of the OBC or this Building Code and that work that is already in progress. (f) Whenever the Director recommends the suspension or revocation of a Certificate or Limited Certificate of Registration, he or she shall either personally serve or send notice to the registrant via registered mail detailing the reasons for the suspension or revocation, the length of the suspension, whether or when a registrant whose Registration has been revoked may apply for reinstatement, and the date the order becomes effective. During suspension or revocation, the registrant may not obtain permits based on the revoked or suspended Certificate of Registration. (Ord. No. 1190-04. Passed 8-11-04, eff. 8-17-04)

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 3107.10 Qualifications for Certificates of Qualification

§ 3107.10 Qualifications for Certificates of Qualification (a) Journeyman Plumbers. A Certificate of Qualification for Journeyman Plumber shall be granted only to persons who: (1) Have had at least three (3) years experience as a plumber’s apprentice, or the equivalent thereof in training or education; (2) Satisfactorily complete an examination as approved by the Director, which examination shall establish to the satisfaction of the Director that the applicant has a working knowledge of the ordinances and codes governing the installation of plumbing in the City and State and possesses the theoretical and technical knowledge necessary to make plumbing installations in conformity therewith. Unless modified by the Director with the approval of the Board of Building Standards and Building Appeals, the most current IPC version of “Journeyman Plumbing with Gas” exam modified to incorporate the Ohio Plumbing Code as administered by Experior Assessments, LLC of St. Paul, MN (the testing agency) shall be the accepted exam for the Certificate of Qualification for Journeyman Plumber. Applicants must pay all related fees and make all arrangements directly with the testing agency. Applicants shall furnish the original notice of approval from the testing agency to the Director as evidence of a passing score on said exam; (3) Include in the application, a statement of schooling, training, and experience, insofar as it is pertinent to the application, specifying under experience specific jobs with dates, the length of time devoted to each job and the name of the employer or other responsible person with direct knowledge of the character and quality of the work performed by the applicant. (b) Limited Premises Electrical Maintenance. To obtain or renew a Certificate of Qualification for Limited Premises Electrical Maintenance, the applicant shall: (1) Satisfactorily complete an examination as approved by the Director, which examination shall establish to the satisfaction of the Director that the applicant has a working knowledge of the ordinances and codes governing electrical maintenance in the City and State and possesses the theoretical and technical knowledge necessary to perform electrical maintenance in conformity therewith. Unless modified by the Director with the approval of the Board of Building Standards and Building Appeals, the most current NEC version of “Electrical Maintenance” exam as administered by Experior Assessments, LLC of St. Paul, MN (the testing agency) shall be the accepted exam for the Certificate of Qualification for Limited Premises Electrical Maintenance. Applicants must pay all related fees and make all arrangements directly with the testing agency. Applicants shall furnish the original notice of approval from the testing agency to the Director as evidence of a passing score on the exam; (2) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; (3) Be a United States citizen; (4) Not have done any of the following: A. Have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or of any felony less than three (3) years before application for said Certificate of Qualification, unless a longer period is established by rules and regulations of the Director of Building and Housing; B. Have obtained or renewed a Certificate of Qualification by fraud, misrepresentation or deception; C. Have engaged in fraud, misrepresentation or deception in the conduct of business; D. Have been convicted of repeated violations of the OBC or this Building Code or other laws or ordinances regulating building construction in the City; E. Have been issued repeated violation notices by the Director for violations of the OBC, this Building Code, the Zoning Code or the Housing Code, and failed to correct those notices in a timely fashion. (5) Include in the application, a statement of schooling, training, and experience, insofar as it is pertinent to the application, specifying under experience specific jobs with dates, the length of time devoted to each job, the name of the employer or other responsible person with direct knowledge of the character and quality of the work performed by the applicant. (c) Picture Machine Operator. A Certificate of Qualification for Picture Machine Operator shall be granted only to persons who: (1) Are at least eighteen (18) years of age: (2) Satisfactorily complete an examination as approved by the Director, which examination shall establish to the satisfaction of the Director that the applicant has a working knowledge of the ordinances and codes governing the use and operation of picture machines in the City and State and possesses the theoretical and technical knowledge necessary to use and operate picture machines. Applicants shall pay all related fees and make all arrangements directly with the testing agency. Applicants shall furnish the original notice of approval from the testing agency to the director as evidence of a passing score on the exam. (Ord. No. 1190-04. Passed 8-11-04, eff. 8-17-04)

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 3107.11 Suspension or Revocation of Certificates of Qualification

§ 3107.11 Suspension or Revocation of Certificates of Qualification (a) The Director may revoke or suspend a Certificate of Qualification for any of the following reasons: (1) The holder obtained a Certificate by fraud, misrepresentation or deception; (2) The holder repeatedly failed to secure permits, inspections, and approvals required by OBC or this Building Code; (3) The holder repeatedly installed work in an unworkmanlike manner as defined in this Building Code or not in conformity with issued permits; (4) The holder has been repeatedly notified of violations of OBC or this Building Code and, has failed or refused to promptly correct an installation or part of it; (5) As to holders of a Certificate of Qualification for Picture Machine Operator, the holder has been repeatedly notified of violations of applicable provisions of the Codified Ordinances and has failed or refused to remedy the violation, if a remedy is possible. (b) No Certificate of Qualification may be suspended or revoked until the Director gives notice to the registrant and holds a hearing at which the certificate holder may appear in person or be represented by counsel. (c) A Certificate of Qualification may be suspended for a prescribed period not to exceed six (6) months, and the notice of suspension may require the person whose registration is suspended to correct work improperly installed or correct any other condition because of which such registration was suspended. Upon correction, the Certificate may be reinstated unless a new period of suspension is imposed for cause, or the Certificate is revoked. (d) Whenever the Director recommends the suspension or revocation of a Certificate of Qualification, he or she shall personally serve or send notice to the Certificate holder via registered mail detailing the reasons for the suspension or revocation, the length of the suspension, whether or when a Certificate holder whose Certificate has been revoked may apply for reinstatement, and the date the order becomes effective. (Ord. No. 377-03. Passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03) Note: Former 3107.11 repealed by Ord. No. 377-03, passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03.

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 3107.12 Fee Payment; Refunds and Renewals

§ 3107.12 Fee Payment; Refunds and Renewals (a) Fees for Certificates of Registration, Limited Certificates of Registration and Certificates of Qualification and renewals shall be paid to the Director upon application for a Certificate. (b) Fees shall not be refundable. (c) Renewal fees shall be paid during the thirty (30) day period immediately preceding the expiration date of the Certificate. (d) Where a renewal fee is required, a Certificate which has lapsed because of nonpayment of the renewal fee but which is otherwise valid may be renewed during the three (3) month period following the expiration date upon payment of an additional fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each month late but no Certification which has lapsed more than three (3) months shall be renewed. (e) Fees for Certificates and renewals shall be as follows: Certificate | Initial Fee With Accepted Application | Renewal Fee Certificates of Registration | $150.00 | $120.00 Limited Certificate of Registration for Fireplace Installer | $150.00 | $120.00 Limited Certificate of Registration for Refrigeration Operator | $30.00 | $30.00 Certificates of Qualification | $80.00 | $80.00 Certificate of Qualification for Picture Machine Operator | $30.00 | $30.00 (Ord. No. 377-03. Passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03) Note: Former 3107.12 repealed by Ord. No. 377-03, passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03.

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 3107.13 Expiration and Renewal

§ 3107.13 Expiration and Renewal (a) Certificates and Limited Certificates of Registration. An applicant may apply for a Certificate or Limited Certificate of Registration for a one (1), two (2) or three (3) year period. The Director may issue and charge a pro-rated fee for a Certificate or Limited Certificate of Registration which is valid for an additional six (6) months past its expiration to effect staggered registration. (b) Certificates of Qualification. Certificates of Qualification shall be valid for a one (1) year period. (c) Renewal Period. Certificates shall be renewable during the thirty (30) day period immediately preceding the expiration date. Renewal applications shall be on forms prescribed by the Director. (d) Revoked and Suspended Certificates. No Certificate shall be renewed if it has been revoked or is currently suspended. (e) Transfer of Certificates. Certificates are not transferable. However, with the consent of the Director, the names of new members or officers of a firm, co- partnership, corporation or association holding a Certificate of Registration or a Limited Certificate of Registration may be substituted for, or added to, those previously on record. (Ord. No. 377-03. Passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03) Note: Former 3107.13 repealed by Ord. No. 377-03, passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03.

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 3107.14 Appeals

§ 3107.14 Appeals Any revocation, suspension, or refusal to issue or renew a Certificate of Registration, Limited Certificate of Registration or Certificate of Qualification, and any other action or determination of any administrative officer or other City agency under the provisions of this chapter, may be appealed to the Board of Building Standards and Building Appeals as provided in the Charter and this Building Code. (Ord. No. 377-03. Passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03) Note: Former 3107.14 repealed by Ord. No. 377-03, passed 5-19-03, eff. 5-27-03. Section 3 of Ordinance No. 377-03, passed May 19, 2003, effective May 27, 2003, reads: (a) Any person or Contractor who on December 31, 2002 held a valid electrical or master plumbers license issued by the City of Cleveland may apply for a Certificate of Registration renewal within the appropriate renewal period or any authorized extensions of the renewal period, allowing that person or Contractor to perform electrical or plumbing work on one, two or three family structures only in the City of Cleveland without holding a license issued by the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board. Those persons or Contractors may further renew the Certificate of Registration without a license issued by the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board as long as the Certificate of Registration is not revoked or allowed to lapse. (b) Any person or Contractor who on December 31, 2002 held a valid Certificate of Registration as a heating, ventilating and air conditioning contractor issued by the City of Cleveland may apply for a Certificate of Registration renewal within the appropriate renewal period or any authorized extensions of the renewal period, allowing that person or Contractor to perform heating, ventilating or air conditioning work on one, two or three family structures only in the City of Cleveland without holding a license issued by the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board. Those persons or Contractors may renew the Certificate of Registration without a license issued by the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board as long as the Certificate of Registration is not revoked or allowed to lapse. (c) Any person who on December 31, 2002 held a valid limited premises electrical license issued by the City of Cleveland may apply by September 30, 2003 for a Certificate of Qualification for Limited Premises Electrical Maintenance without taking any further examinations. That Certificate may be further renewed without taking further examinations. (d) Any person who on December 31, 2002 held a valid master plumber or journeyman plumber license issued by the City of Cleveland may apply by September 30, 2003 for a Certificate of Qualification for Journeyman Plumber without taking any further examinations. That Certificate may be further renewed without further examinations. (e) Any person who on December 31, 2002, held a valid picture machine operator’s license issued by the City of Cleveland may apply by September 30, 2003 for a Certificate of Qualification for Picture Machine Operator without taking any further examinations. The certificate may be further renewed without taking further examinations.”

Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 3107.15 Rulemaking Authority

§ 3107.15 Rulemaking Authority The Director of Building and Housing is authorized to issue rules and regulations regarding the length of time following conviction of a felony that a person is prohibited from obtaining a Certificate of Registration or a Certificate of Qualification under this chapter. Any such rule or regulation shall be effective thirty (30) days after publication in the City Record. (Ord. No. 1190-04. Passed 8-11-04, eff. 8-17-04)

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