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Jackson Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II

in effect

Jackson Code of Ordinances § 26-20 Tradesman license.

Sec. 26-20. - Tradesman license. All journeyman and master electricians, plumbers and mechanical installers shall be required to hold the appropriate licenses before performing work requiring a permit in the city. Only a master in such trades may apply and obtain a permit. The master in each trade must supervise personnel on the job. (Ord. No. 2019-30(9), § 1, 3-5-19)

Jackson Code of Ordinances § 26-21 General contractors' license.

Sec. 26-21. - General contractors' license. A copy of a residential builder, residential remodeler or building construction or commercial license, as required by the state board of contractors, shall be presented to the building official prior to the issuance of a building permit, subject to the exceptions provided for by the state as set forth in MCA 1972, § 73-59-17 as last amended. (Ord. No. 2019-30(9), § 1, 3-5-19)

Jackson Code of Ordinances § 26-22 Transfer of certificate of responsibility.

Sec. 26-22. - Transfer of certificate of responsibility. Any person or corporation holding a valid certificate of responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors with a classification in the equivalent trade is to be granted a City of Jackson equivalent license upon paying the appropriate fees and verification of such by the building official. (Ord. No. 2019-30(9), § 1, 3-5-19)

Jackson Code of Ordinances § 26-23 Transfer from other examining board.

Sec. 26-23. - Transfer from other examining board. Any person holding a license from an another municipality or county in the state is to be granted a City of Jackson equivalent tradesmen license upon paying the application and renewal fees provided that the person furnishes evidence that they hold such license and passed the written examination that qualified them for such license pursuant to MCA § 27-17-457. (Ord. No. 2019-30(9), § 1, 3-5-19)

Jackson Code of Ordinances § 26-24 Registration required.

Sec. 26-24. - Registration required. All commercial and residential construction general contractors and electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, gas fitting contractors, air conditioning contractors and refrigeration contractors doing business within the city shall register with the building official. It is hereby established that the city building official shall maintain an approved list of general contractors and subcontractors upon registration. (Ord. No. 2019-30(9), § 1, 3-5-19)

Jackson Code of Ordinances § 26-25 Insurance and certificate of responsibility required.

Sec. 26-25. - Insurance and certificate of responsibility required. In order to qualify, all residential and commercial contractors and electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors shall: (a) Provide proof of commercial liability insurance issued by an insurance company admitted to write such insurance in the State of Mississippi and having minimum limits as follows: general liability $500,000.00 per occurrence and $1,000,000.00 general aggregate; (b) Provide a certificate of responsibility or master tradesman license where required by this article. (Ord. No. 2019-30(9), § 1, 3-5-19)

Jackson Code of Ordinances § 26-26 Exemptions from registration, bonding, and licensing.

Sec. 26-26. - Exemptions from registration, bonding, and licensing. Nothing contained in this article shall be interpreted as prohibiting any person from installing, altering or repairing his own electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing or appliances, or installing, extending, replacing, altering or repairing, in general, on their own residence provided, however, all such work must be done in conformity with all other provisions of this article, including those provisions relating to permits, inspections and fees. This section applies only to a residence owned and occupied by the person doing such work, and not a building structure which is readily accessible to the general public or not occupied by the individual doing such work. A person doing work on his own residence or who acts under supervision of the owner-occupant with respect to residential construction or improvement when the owner of such construction or improvement is related to such person by consanguinity or direct affinity is exempt form licensing and bonding requirements. (Ord. No. 2019-30(9), § 1, 3-5-19)

Source: City of Jackson, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/jackson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH26BUBURE_ARTIICOFetched: 11/1/2026