Contracting License Ordinance #4
In the Contractors Licensing ordinance the Chief Building Official/Inspector included Section 10-18-10 entitled Licensee Responsibility. If you violate this section you will have your building permit and license suspended or revoked plus be subject to 90 days in jail and/or a fine of $300 for each violation. YOU includes everyone excluding a homeowner improving his or her own property. Individuals you hire are contractors.
In the section he lists seventeen broad requirements, one of which is already enforced by the Federal government. Some are already required by the standard terms of your building permit. By restating them in the license ordinance it is possible to also terminate your license. Some are also intrusions into your life that I feel are unnecessary. For the most part he has expanded his authority and power base while obligating the City to another program. As we go through them please consider the staffing and financial costs to the city. I have used terminology contained in the ordinance and grouped license “responsibilities” in categories.
Standard Permit Requirements: 1. To obtain a permit when required. 2. To construct without deviation from plans and specifications. 3. To complete all work authorized under the permit. 4. To obtain inspections when required. 5. To conform to a special inspection program when required. 6. To obtain a certificate of occupancy when required. 7. To keep streets and sidewalks free of obstructions. 8. To observe all rules and regulations governing construction and land use. 9. To provide honest, factual information on permit applications. 10. To observe other City ordinances pertaining to safety. Comment: This is a licensing ordinance and a restatement of duties contained in the building codes merely subjects you to a revocation of your license.
Logical Requirements of any License: 1. To present your license card when requested. 2. To employ a qualified supervisor. (For companies involved in construction) 3. To pay fees. 4. To obey orders of the building department.
Federal/State Enforcement: To provide safety measures and equipment to protect workmen and the public. (OSHA) Comment: Why should we obligate local resources to enforce a Federal-State obligation?
Intrusions: 1. To report in writing to the building official any accident which results in lost time, injury, death or damage to any building within seventy-two hours? Comment: Any lost time? Five minutes to remove a splinter or ice a thumb? Damage means breaking a window pane, etc.? Remember, you must report all accidents or lose your license. Imagine the resulting paper work for city staff. 2. To provide toilet facilities prior to and during your work under the permit. Comment: Watch out for the toilet police or you’ll loose your license. No available toilet; no building permit.
Violating any of the provisions above is probable cause to have your license revoked or suspended. To have a license suspended or revoked is an automatic Stop Work Order on the permit. $$$$$
This is a bad, intrusive ordinance with provisions that cry out for repeal. The City Council sincerely thought they were protecting the residents. Their goal can be accomplished in a far simpler ordinance. You can email the Mayor and Council on this or any issue at: citycouncil@northglenn.org Please keep it handy. The Mayor has led the charge to involve the residents in their decision making. Grant her wish. Finally, by clicking on the title of this posting, you will have access to the entire Licensing ordinance.
In the section he lists seventeen broad requirements, one of which is already enforced by the Federal government. Some are already required by the standard terms of your building permit. By restating them in the license ordinance it is possible to also terminate your license. Some are also intrusions into your life that I feel are unnecessary. For the most part he has expanded his authority and power base while obligating the City to another program. As we go through them please consider the staffing and financial costs to the city. I have used terminology contained in the ordinance and grouped license “responsibilities” in categories.
Standard Permit Requirements: 1. To obtain a permit when required. 2. To construct without deviation from plans and specifications. 3. To complete all work authorized under the permit. 4. To obtain inspections when required. 5. To conform to a special inspection program when required. 6. To obtain a certificate of occupancy when required. 7. To keep streets and sidewalks free of obstructions. 8. To observe all rules and regulations governing construction and land use. 9. To provide honest, factual information on permit applications. 10. To observe other City ordinances pertaining to safety. Comment: This is a licensing ordinance and a restatement of duties contained in the building codes merely subjects you to a revocation of your license.
Logical Requirements of any License: 1. To present your license card when requested. 2. To employ a qualified supervisor. (For companies involved in construction) 3. To pay fees. 4. To obey orders of the building department.
Federal/State Enforcement: To provide safety measures and equipment to protect workmen and the public. (OSHA) Comment: Why should we obligate local resources to enforce a Federal-State obligation?
Intrusions: 1. To report in writing to the building official any accident which results in lost time, injury, death or damage to any building within seventy-two hours? Comment: Any lost time? Five minutes to remove a splinter or ice a thumb? Damage means breaking a window pane, etc.? Remember, you must report all accidents or lose your license. Imagine the resulting paper work for city staff. 2. To provide toilet facilities prior to and during your work under the permit. Comment: Watch out for the toilet police or you’ll loose your license. No available toilet; no building permit.
Violating any of the provisions above is probable cause to have your license revoked or suspended. To have a license suspended or revoked is an automatic Stop Work Order on the permit. $$$$$
This is a bad, intrusive ordinance with provisions that cry out for repeal. The City Council sincerely thought they were protecting the residents. Their goal can be accomplished in a far simpler ordinance. You can email the Mayor and Council on this or any issue at: citycouncil@northglenn.org Please keep it handy. The Mayor has led the charge to involve the residents in their decision making. Grant her wish. Finally, by clicking on the title of this posting, you will have access to the entire Licensing ordinance.
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