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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWCA-06-02INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER coxEY Council Bill No. 11 -2006 Ordinance No. _13fl1 Series of 2006 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING CONTRACTORS' LICENSES AND INSURANCE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, THAT Section I Section 5 -117 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is amended as follows (a) The various classes of licenses issued under this article and the work authorized to be performed by the holder of the license are as follows (1) Building contractor —Class 11 A building contractor, class 11, shall be authorized to perform the following: unlimited building, altering, adding to the structural portions of any building, structure or portion thereof of any type, including all concrete, structural steel and iron, and the demolition of all or any part of a building or structure on a site on which new construction, remodel, alter or repair of an existing building or structure is proposed. (2) Sarne —Class 1 H A building contractor, class 214, shall be limited to type 3, 4, or 5 111, 1Y-et buildings not exceeding three (3) stories and not used for Educational, Institutional or Hazardous occupancies as defined by the building code. (3) Residential building contactor—Class 3 HI. A residential building contractor, class 3111, shall be limited to one (1) and two (2) family dwellings and multiple single - faintly (townhouse) residential structures not exceeding three l3) stones. (4) Building contractor — C1ass 4 X A building contractor, class 4 W, shall be authorized to perform the following, Non - habitable buildings and structures Carport Private detached garage Storage shed Swimming pools Fences Siding Fascia Soffit Patio covers Glazing/windows (installation, replacement and repair) Framing Drywall Masonry (none structural veneer only) Elevator systems (5) Home owner hnilding eontractorC'Iass 5-k A homeowner building contractor, class 5 V, shall be issued to an individual who desires to perform work involving construction, alterations or additions including plumbing, electrical and mechanical alterations of a single- family dwelling owned and resided in by that individual. (6) Structure moving contractor —Class 674 A structure moving contractor, class 6 V7, shall authorize moving of any and all types of buildings or structures. The requirement for license applies to any person so performing in the city on public rights -of -way regardless of points of beginning and destination of the performance (See section 5 -125 43 for insurance and bond requirements.) (7) Demolition contractor —Class 7744 A demolition contractor, class 7 V41, shall be authorized to perform demolition or wrecking of any building or structure or portion thereof. (8) Plumbing caitractor —Class 874/1 A plumbing contractor, class 8 Y714 shall be authorized to do the following: installation of all sanitary plumbing and potable water supply piping and appliances connected thereto, and including gas piping and the complete installation of water heaters, the installation of piping for transmission of chemicals and gases, the installation and removal of backflow prevention devices, the installation of gas ranges, gas dryers and gas refrigerators, steam and hot water heating system, process and industrial piping and related appurtenances which shall include the piping used for the transmission of chemicals and gases, the installation of barriers, piping and controls utilizing gas, pipe insulation and low voltage wrong which does not exceed forty -eight (48) volts and when such wiring is not enclosed in a conduit or raceway (9) Mechanical contractor —Class 9 I A mechanical contractor, class 9 EX, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of warm air heating, all ductwork, ventilation and evaporative cooling; the installation of gas piping, barriers, venting and controls; and exterior sheet metal, duct isolation, installation of refrigeration systems and appurtenant cooling towers, pipe installation, and low voltage wiring which does not exceed forty -eight (48) volts and when such wiring is not enclosed in a conduit or raceway (10) Electrical sigxW contractor —Class 10 X An electrical argaal contractor, class 10 X, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of electrical systems on residential and commercial properties. Required to have a State of Colorado issued Contractors a Masters license e ight "^volts. Exception Authorized and franchised public utility companies. (11) Sign contractor —Class 11 X1 A sign contractor, class 1l X4, shall be authorized to do the following: installation, replacement or maintenance of all types of signs. (12) Fire protection contractor—Class 12:x& A fire protection contractor, class 12 X11, shall be authorized to do the following: a. Automatic fire suppression systems of all types. b Carbon dioxide systems. c Standpipe systems and appurtenances. (13) Lawn sprinkler contractor —Class 13 XW A lawn sprinkler contractor, class 13 XM, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of underground lawn sprinkler systems, including backflow prevention devices and tapping the existing water service or main. CRS 12 -58 -102 (14) Roofing contractor —Class 14 -.YJV A roofing contractor, class 14 ;W , shall be authorized to apply roof covering material to all structures. (15) Electrical signal contractor—Class 15 X. An electrical signal contractor, class 15 #, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of fire detection, fire alarm, burglar alarm, pneumatic control and all signaling or control systems where the electrical voltage does not exceed forty -eight (48) volts. Exception: Authorized and franchised public utility companies. t ti ef4he ff4he ICY Watefffiguis H Se wa r:n d�vrni d Fa**rg ^ .....1 F pnbhe way, . .. .. w�dd �F ( Sallie License AonikiiiHo?& The difector of pub lie waAEs shall fevtev� appliGa4lefis fef muni ee fitfeetei's ..wnses an ,.., p ,,f_,,, .,.. the a._,,..t.._..a_ bl .el-leg stall then pause h e issued - cense it ; a ndiegu.a (b) Holders of certain of the licenses may perform as if licensed for certain of the other functions in accordance with the following schedule Licensed as May perform as Class I Class II, 1I1, IV Class II Class III Class III Class IV Cl AA Cl r Section 2 Section 5 -121 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is amended as follows The annual license fees for contractors license under the provisions of this article shall be paid in accordance with the following table (t) Building contractor, Class 11 - -$150 00 (2) Building contractor, Class 2 II- -$125 00 (3) Residential building contractor, Class 3111- -$100 00 (4) Building contractor, Class 4 W - -$75 00 (5) Home owner building contractor, Class 5 V - -$75 00 (6) Structure moving contractor, Class 6 V1 - -$75 00 (7) Demolition contractor, Class 7 " - -S75 00 (8) Plumbing contractor, Class 8 V411 -$100 00 (9) Mechanical contractor, Class 9IX- -$100 00 (10) Electrical signal contractor, Class 10 X - -No fee (11) Sign contractor, Class 11 X4 - -$75 00 (12) Fire protection contractor. Class 12 XR -475 00 (13) Lawn sprinkler contractor, Class 13 X-111 - -$75 00 (14) Roofing contractor, Class 14 X4V- -$75 00 (15) Electrical signal contractor, Class 15 -475.00 04+_ .. , C B $150 n7) en .. G ftSSG $12500 License fees are due with the license application and are nonrefundable Nonissuance of licenses shall not entitle applicant to a refund of fees paid. Section 3. Section 5 -125 (b) of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is amended as follows (b) Insurance A certificate liability of insurance from an insurance company licensed to do business in the state shall be filed with the city prior to issuance of any class 1 — 15 1 XII;: license o: inly class "., °, C muse The limits of such coverage shall include workers compensation and employer's liability in the amount of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000 00) and general liability in the amount of six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000.00) VA a million linns ($2,000 -:00) general aggregate and three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) for each occurrence. Section 4 Section 21 -11 of the Wheat Ridge Code of laws is amended as follows. (a) Permit required, compliance with regulations and specifications, application to city personnel. It shall be unlawful for any person to perform work within the public way of the city for any purpose without first having obtained the permits and having paid the fees that are herein established and without complying fully with the fees, regulations and specifications of this city which are hereby established by this article No pernnl shall be issued to an applicant until said applicant has been licensed by the city as provided in Section 21 -21 ebapier 5 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws. This provision shall not apply to work performed by city personnel in pursuit of their regular or assigned duties or to work performed by a person or entity under a contract with the city Section 5 . Section 21 -21 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is hereby established as follows. Section 21 -21. Licenses and Fees. (a) The various classes of licenses issued under this article and the work authorized to be performed by the holder of the license are as follows: (1) Municipal contractor- -Class A. A license to do work as a municipal contractor, class A, shall be required for the installation of the following in the public way: a. Water mains. b. Sewer mains. c. Water and sewer service lines. d. Storm drains. e. Related structures. (2) Same- -Class A A license to do work as a municipal contractor, class B, shall be required for street, alley and other roadway - related construction in the public way, inclusive of: a. Excavation, grading, leveling of sub - grade. b. Compaction, rolling, graveling, asphalting, paving, curbing, draining, pot - holing and drilling. c. Construction of curb, gutter, sidewalks, medians and other concrete structures or installations. d. Construction of traffic signal installations. (3) Same —Class C. A license to do work as a municipal contractor, class C, shall be issued for, and limited to, the installation of water and sewer service lines including excavation, pipe placement, backfilling and other operations as necessary in the public way. (4) Same — License limitations. The director of public works shall review applications for municipal contractors' licenses and shall indicate those contractors, which the applicant has shown he is qualified to perform. Upon completion of review, the director of public works shall then cause to be issued a license limited as indicated. (b) Holders of certain of the licenses may perform as if licensed for certain of the other functions in accordance with the following schedule: Class A Class C (c) The annual license fees for contractors license under the provisions of this article shall be paid in accordance with the following table: (1) Municipal contractor, Class A- 4200.00 (2) Municipal contractor, Class B- 4150.00 (3) Municipal contractor, Class C- 4125.00 License fees are due with the license application and are nonrefundable. Nonissuance of licenses shall not entitle applicant to a refund of fees paid. (d) Gisurmice. A certificate liability insurance from an insurance company licensed to do business in the state shall be filed with the city prior to issuance of any Class A, B or C municipal contractor license. Said certificate shall name the city as policy holder or additional insured. The limits of such coverage shall include workers compensation and employer's liability in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) per person and one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident; and general liability coverage in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) per occurrence and one million dollars ($1,000,000) general aggregate. (e) License and Permit Bond. A cash bond in the amount often thousand dollars ($10,000) shall be deposited with the city prior to issuance of any Class A, B or C municipal contractor licenses. The bond shall be held by the city to insure completion of any work permitted to the municipal contractor and to warrant any work performed under a license for a period of two years. An insurance company performance and warranty bond acceptable to the director of public works may be substituted for the required cash bond. (Reserved Sections to be re- numbered 21 -22 — 21 -29 ) Section 6. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public and that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare The City Council further determines that the ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained. Section 7. Severabihty Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any section, subsection or clause of this ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining section, subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after final publication. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to 0 on this 22 ° day of May 2006, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for June 12, 2006, at 7.00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of 7 to 1 , this 12th day of Jane 12006 SIGNED by the Mayor on this 16th day of ,tune 2006 Y IER Y 1TULLIO, !MAYOR A Pamela Y 4d son City Clerk \—' MUUMUU" r • • • •. Me •-4 1st Publication May 25, 2006 2nd Publication. June 22, 2006 Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date. July 7, 2006 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 12, 2006 Page -4- PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Item 2. COUNCIL BILL NO 10 -2006 —AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE AND SECTION 26 -107 (A)(3) OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING THE EXPIRATION OF BUILDING PERMITS Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing Council Bill 10 -2006 was introduced on second reading by Mr Gokey, who also read the title Executive Summary was read by City Clerk Pam Anderson, who also assigned Ordinance No 1360 Alan White, Director of Community Development, presented the staff report. Beth McBride, 5801 W 33 Avenue, testified in support of the ordinance City Council asked questions and made comments regarding the ordinance Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing Motion by Mr Gokey to approve Council Bill 10 -2006 (Ordinance No 1360) on second reading and that it take effect 15 days after final publication with the following amendment: Add to the end of Sections 105 5, R105 5, and 26- 107(A)(3) the following language "The extension shall be granted if it is demonstrated that the extension will assist or expedite the completion in a timely manner. Any denial of an extension may be appealed to the Director of Community Development." Seconded by Mr Womble, carried 8 -0 Item 3. COUNCIL BILL NO 11 -2006 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING CONTRACTORS' LICENSES AND INSURANCE Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing Council Bill 11 -2006 was introduced on second reading by Mr Gokey, who also read the title City Clerk Pam Anderson read the Executive Summary, Statement of the Issues and assigned Ordinance No 1361 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: JUNE 12, 2006 Page -5- Alan White, Director of Community Development, presented the staff report. City Council asked questions and made comments on the item Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing Motion by Mr Gokey to approve Council Bill 11 -2006 (Ordinance No 1361) on second reading and that it take effect 15 days after final publication with the following amendments to our published ordinance (d) Insurance. A certificate liability insurance from an insurance company licensed to do business in the state shall be filed with the city prior to issuance of any Class A, B or C municipal contractor license. Said certificate shall name the city as policy holder or additional insured. The limits of such coverage shall include workers compensation and employer's liability in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) per person and one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident; and general liability coverage in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) per occurrence and one million dollars ($1,000,000) general aggregate. (e) License and Permit Bond. A cash bond in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) shall be deposited with the city prior to issuance of any Class A, B, or C municipal contractor licenses. The bond shall be held by the city to insure completion of any work permitted to the municipal contractor and to warrant any work performed under a license for a period of two years. An insurance company performance and warranty bond acceptable to the director of public works may be substituted for the required cash bond. And I further move to amend the motion to remove the insurance requirement for contractors doing business on residential property in the City of Wheat Ridge. Seconded by Mr Womble Upon Mr White's questioning for clarification, Mr Gokey confirmed that he wants no insurance requirements for residential property, such as singe family residences. Mr Gokey would like this discussed at a Study Session to wordsmith the language Main Motion as amended failed 2 -6, with Mr Gokey and Mr Womble voting yes CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. JUNE 12, 2006 Page -6- Motion by Mr Gokey to take this item to a study session for further discussion, seconded by Mr Womble, failed 3 -5, with Councilmembers Gokey, Schulz, and Womble voting yes. Motion by Mrs Sang to approve Council Bill 11 -2006 (Ordinance No 1361) on second reading and that it take effect 15 days after final publication with the following amendments (d) Insurance. A certificate liability insurance from an insurance company licensed to do business in the state shall be filed with the city prior to issuance of any Class A, B or C municipal contractor license. Said certificate shall name the city as policy holder or additional insured. The limits of such coverage shall include workers compensation and employer's liability in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) per person and one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident; and general liability coverage in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) per occurrence and one million dollars ($1,000,000) general aggregate. (e) License and Permit Bond. A cash bond in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) shall be deposited with the city prior to issuance of any Class A, B, or C municipal contractor licenses. The bond shall be held by the city to insure completion of any work permitted to the municipal contractor and to warrant any work performed under a license for a period of two years. An insurance company performance and warranty bond acceptable to the director of public works may be substituted for the required cash bond. Seconded by Mrs Rotola, carried 7 -1 with Mr Gokey voting no Item 4. COUNCIL BILL NO 12 -2006 —AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS, ENTITLED LICENSES, PERMITS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY CODE SECTION 11 -170 CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF PAWNBROKERS Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing Council Bill 12 -2006 was introduced on second reading by Mrs Sang, who also read the title City Clerk Pam Anderson read the executive summary and assigned Ordinance No 1362 ITEM NO: V REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION zmzt LORAO COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 22, 2006 TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 11 -2006, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING CONTRACTORS' LICENSES AND INSURANCE. ❑ PUBLIC HEARING ® ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (Date: May 22, 2006) ❑ BIDS/MOTIONS ❑ ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING ❑ RESOLUTIONS Quasi - Judicial: ❑ Yes No Community Development Director EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: City Manager The City's regulations and requirements for contractors are contained in Chapter 5 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws. Requirements are established for two types of contractors: 1) those performing work requiring a building permit, and 2) those performing working requiring right -of- way permits. Building permit requirements are found in Chapter 5 — Buildings and Building Regulations; right -of -way permit requirements are found in Chapter 21 — Streets and Sidewalks. The proposed ordinance relocates the requirements for contractor licenses for contractors performing work in rights -of -way to Chapter 21, along with the contractor license fee requirements. There are no proposed changes to the license requirements. Regarding requirements for contractors performing work under a building permit, the City's current insurance requirements are $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate. The proposed ordinance lowers the requirements to $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 general aggregate. These insurance amounts were recommended by the Building Code Advisory Board.. This ordinance is related the Council's strategic goals of planning for growth and establishing a strong partnership between the City and community by organizing regulations according to subject, and lowering burdensome and costly insurance requirements. COMMISSIONBOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Building Code Advisory Board recommended the insurance amounts proposed in the ordinance. STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES: Relocating the right -of -way contractor requirements is a house cleaning item that places the requirements in the appropriate section of the Code dealing with right -of -way permits. We have received several comments about these requirements being excessive, costly, and a burden to smaller contractors. We have surveyed the requirements of other jurisdictions and ours are some of the highest in the state. The proposed amounts are more in line with the requirements of other jurisdictions throughout the state. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED: 1. Do not change the regulations. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There will be no financial impact to the City in adopting the proposed ordinance. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve Council Bil 11 -2006 on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, June 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication." Report Prepared by: Alan White Reviewed by: Attachments: 1. Council Bill No. 11 -2006. INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER Council Bill No. 11 -2006 Ordinance No. Series of 2006 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING CONTRACTORS' LICENSES AND INSURANCE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1 . Section 5 -117 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is amended as follows: (a) The various classes of licenses issued under this article and the work authorized to be performed by the holder of the license are as follows: (1) Building contractor —Class I L A building contractor, class 11, shall be authorized to perform the following: unlimited building, altering, adding to the structural portions of any building, structure or portion thereof of any type, including all concrete, structural steel and iron, and the demolition of all or any part of a building or structure on a site on which new construction, remodel, alter or repair of an existing building or structure is proposed. (2) Same —Class 2 11. A building contractor, class 11, shall be limited to type 3, 4, or 5 H4, A' erg buildings not exceeding three (3) stories and not used for Educational, Institutional or Hazardous occupancies as defined by the building code. (3) Residential building contractor— Class3 1H. A residential building contractor, class 3 111, shall be limited to one (1) and two (2) family dwellings and multiple single - family (townhouse) residential structures not exceeding three (3) stories. (4) Building contractor —Class 4 IK A building contractor, class 4 IV, shall be authorized to perform the following, Non - habitable buildings and structures Carport Private detached garage Storage shed Swimming pools Fences Siding Fascia Soffit Patio covers Glazing/windows (installation, replacement and repair) Framing Drywall Masonry (none structural veneer only) Elevator systems (5) Home owner building contractor —Class 5 -V. A home owner building contractor, class 5 V, shall be issued to an individual who desires to perform work involving construction, alterations or additions including plumbing, electrical and mechanical alterations of a single - family dwelling owned and resided in by that individual. (6) Structure moving contractor —Class 6 W. A structure moving contractor, class 6 V1, shall authorize moving of any and all types of buildings or structures. The requirement for license applies to any person so performing in the city on public rights -of -way regardless of points of beginning and destination of the performance. (See section 5 -125 42 for insurance and bond requirements.) (7) Demolition contractor —Class 7VH. A demolition contractor, class 7 Vll, shall be authorized to perform demolition or wrecking of any building or structure or portion thereof. (8) Plumbing contractor —Class 8 -V�1. A plumbing contractor, class 8 V111 shall be authorized to do the following: installation of all sanitary plumbing and potable water supply piping and appliances connected thereto, and including gas piping and the complete installation of water heaters, the installation of piping for transmission of chemicals and gases; the installation and removal of backflow prevention devices; the installation of gas ranges, gas dryers and gas refrigerators, steam and hot water heating system, process and industrial piping and related appurtenances which shall include the piping used for the transmission of chemicals and gases, the installation of burners, piping and controls utilizing gas, pipe insulation and low voltage wiring which does not exceed forty -eight (48) volts and when such wiring is not enclosed in a conduit or raceway. (9) Mechanical contractor —Class 9 IX A mechanical contractor, class 91X, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of warm air heating, all ductwork, ventilation and evaporative cooling; the installation of gas piping, burners, venting and controls; and exterior sheet metal; duct isolation; installation of refrigeration systems and appurtenant cooling towers; pipe installation; and low voltage wiring which does not exceed forty -eight (48) volts and when such wiring is not enclosed in a conduit or raceway. (10) Electrical signal contractor —Class 10 X An electrical signal contractor; class 10 X, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of electrical systems on residential and commercial properties. Required to have a State of Colorado issued Contractors a Masters license. i nstal la ti ei i of f ire d e t ee ti eii, C 1 1..., .. a m t;e e... Ore an d a ll signa 1 s whe .- the elect, el vo ltag e doe o f e eA fort) eigI (48 )o ells Exception: Authorized and franchised public utility companies. (11) Sign contractor —Class 11,W. A sign contractor, class 11 Y1, shall be authorized to do the following: installation, replacement or maintenance of all types of signs. (12) Fire protection contractor —Class 12 XW. Afire protection contractor, class 12 X41, shall be authorized to do the following: a. Automatic fire suppression systems of all types. b. Carbon dioxide systems. c. Standpipe systems and appurtenances. (13) Lawn sprinkler contractor —Class 13 X19. A lawn sprinkler contractor, class 13 X411, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of underground lawn sprinkler systems, including backflow prevention devices and tapping the existing water service or main. CRS 12 -58 -102 (14) Roofing contractor —Class 14 MV. A roofing contractor, class 14 XW , shall be authorized to apply roof covering material to all structures. (15) Electrical signal contractor —Class 15 X. An electrical signal contractor, class 15 X, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of fire detection, fire alarm, burglar alarm, pneumatic control and all signaling or control systems where the electrical voltage does not exceed forty -eight (48) volts. Exception: Authorized and franchised public utility companies. xA 1 ., ,-t, ..t.. l9,. A A 1: e to Ac. .-L a l (1 5) c 1 A i. f the f lle. in the ll b for the install t; e r a . Water- ate-- e. W a t er- .1 s taf e. Related > requ e mains. a sewer serv lines dr - Rills tmet.._e.. (b) Holders of certain of the licenses may perform as if licensed for certain of the other functions in accordance with the following schedule: Licensed as May perform as Class I Class II, III, IV Class 11 I. I 417ii Class IV liN. E a&& i!, ...... �I , iMwAll III �JNAIA �. FIX i 001 (b) Holders of certain of the licenses may perform as if licensed for certain of the other functions in accordance with the following schedule: Licensed as May perform as Class I Class II, III, IV Class 11 Class III Class III Class IV Class A E a&& Section 2 . Section 5 -121 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is amended as follows: The annual license fees for contractors license under the provisions of this article shall be paid in accordance with the following table: (1) Building contractor, Class 11--$150.00 (2) Building contractor, Class 2 11 -- $125.00 (3) Residential building contractor, Class 3 Ill -- $100.00 (4) Building contractor, Class 4 IV -- $75.00 (5) Home owner building contractor, Class 5 V -- $75.00 (6) Structure moving contractor, Class 6 VI -- $75.00 (7) Demolition contractor, Class 7 VH -- $75.00 (8) Plumbing contractor, Class 8 V414-4100.00 (9) Mechanical contractor, Class 9 IX -- $100.00 (10) Electrical sisal contractor, Class 10 X - -No fee (11) Sign contractor, Class 11 XI -- $75.00 (12) Fire protection contractor, Class 12 X41-- $75.00 (13) Lawn sprinkler contractor, Class 13 X441 -- $75.00 (14) Roofing contractor, Class 14 XA -- $75.00 (15) Electrical signal contractor, Class 15 -- $75.00 Class B $150.00 (16) Mufiieipal ( 7) n,u , n i Cl $2cnn �T'- 7�vrmaC�3` i rE9nt�aEt9r,- c- iB.S.r �- y i rcroo License fees are due with the license application and are nonrefundable. Nonissuance of licenses shall not entitle applicant to a refund of fees paid. Section 3. Section 5 -125 (b) of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is amended as follows: (b) Insurance. A certificate liability of insurance from an insurance company licensed to do business in the state shall be filed with the city prior to issuance of any class 1 — 151 —VIII license or any elass A, B, C mtmieipal heense. The limits of such coverage shall include workers compensation and employer's liability in the amount of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) and general liability in the amount of six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000.00) twe million dollars ($2,000 .00)- general aggregate and three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) nne `•'""^" a^"""" ($ 1 , 000 , 000) for each occurrence. Section 4 . Section 21 -11 of the Wheat Ridge Code of laws is amended as follows: (a) Permit required, compliance with regulations and specifications; application to city personnel. It shall be unlawful for any person to perform work within the public way of the city for any purpose without first having obtained the permits and having paid the fees that are herein established and without complying fully with the fees, regulations and specifications of this city which are hereby established by this article. No permit shall be issued to an applicant until said applicant has been licensed by the city as provided in Section 21 -21 e-hapter 5 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws. This provision shall not apply to work performed by city personnel in pursuit of their regular or assigned duties or to work performed by a person or entity under a contract with the city. Section 5 . Section 21 -21 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is hereby established as follows: Section 21 -21. Licenses and Fees. (a) The various classes of licenses issued under this article and the work authorized to be performed by the holder of the license are as follows: (1) Municipal contractor- -Class A. A license to do work as a municipal contractor, class A, shall be required for the installation of the following in the public way: a. Water mains. b. Sewer mains. c. Water and sewer service lines. d. Storm drains. e. Related structures. (2) Same - -Class B. A license to do work as a municipal contractor, class B, shall be required for street, alley and other roadway - related construction in the public way, inclusive of: a. Excavation, grading, leveling of sub - grade. b. Compaction, rolling, graveling, asphalting, paving, curbing and draining. c. Construction of curb, gutter, sidewalks, medians and other concrete structures or installations. d. Construction of traffic signal installations. (3) Same - -Class C. A license to do work as a municipal contractor, class C, shall be issued for, and limited to, the installation of water and sewer service lines including excavation, pipe placement, backfilling and other operations as necessary in the public way. (4) Same -- License limitations. The director of public works shall review applications for municipal contractors' licenses and shall indicate those contractors, which the applicant has shown he is qualified to perform. Upon completion of review, the director of public works shall then cause to be issued a license limited as indicated. (b) Holders of certain of the licenses may perform as if licensed for certain of the other functions in accordance with the following schedule: Class A I Class C (c) The annual license fees for contractors license under the provisions of this article shall be paid in accordance with the following table: (1) Municipal contractor, Class A- 4200.00 (2) Municipal contractor, Class B- 4150.00 (3) Municipal contractor, Class C- 4125.00 License fees are due with the license application and are nonrefundable. Nonissuance of licenses shall not entitle applicant to a refund of fees paid. (Reserved Sections to be re- numbered 21 -22 — 21 -29.) Section 6. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public and that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained. Section 7 Severability' Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any section, subsection or clause of this ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining section, subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect days after final publication. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of to on this day of 2006, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for 2006, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of to , this day of 2006. SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of 2006. JERRY DITULLIO, MAYOR ATTEST: Pamela Y. Anderson APPROVED AS TO FORM BY CITY ATTORNEY GERALD DAHL, CITY ATTORNEY 1 st Publication: 2nd Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: ITEM NO: OF WHEAT o V m REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION C O�ORA� O COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 12, 2006 TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 11 -2006, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING CONTRACTORS' LICENSES AND INSURANCE. ® PUBLIC HEARING ❑ ORDINANCES FOR 1 ST READING (Date: May 22, 2006) ❑ BIDS/MOTIONS ® ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING ❑ RESOLUTIONS Quasi- Judicial: ❑ Yes No �& P r � Community Development Director EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: City Manager The City's regulations and requirements for contractors are contained in Chapter 5 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws. Requirements are established for two types of contractors: 1) those performing work requiring a building permit, and 2) those performing working requiring right -of- way permits. Building permit requirements are found in Chapter 5 — Buildings and Building Regulations; right -of -way permit requirements are found in Chapter 21 — Streets and Sidewalks. The proposed ordinance relocates the requirements for contractor licenses for contractors performing work in rights -of -way to Chapter 21, along with the contractor license fee requirements. There are no proposed changes to these license requirements. Regarding requirements for contractors performing work under a building permit, the City's current insurance requirements are $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate. The proposed ordinance lowers the requirements to $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 general aggregate. These insurance amounts were recommended by the Building Code Advisory Board. This ordinance is related the Council's strategic goals of planning for growth and establishing a strong partnership between the City and community by organizing regulations according to subject, and lowering burdensome and costly insurance requirements. COMMISSIONBOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Building Code Advisory Board recommended the insurance amounts proposed in the ordinance. STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES: Relocating the right -of -way contractor requirements is a house cleaning item that places the requirements in the appropriate section of the Code dealing with right -of -way permits. We have received several comments about these requirements being excessive, costly, and a burden to smaller contractors. We have surveyed the requirements of other jurisdictions and ours are some of the highest in the state. The proposed amounts are more in line with the requirements of other jurisdictions throughout the state, although our immediate neighbors do not require any insurance for building contractors. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED: 1. Do not change the regulations. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There will be no financial impact to the City in adopting the proposed ordinance. "I move to approve Council Bill 11 -2006 on second reading and that it take effect 15 days after final publication." Report Prepared by: Alan White Attachments: 1. Chart of Other Jurisdiction's Insurance Requirements 2. Council Bill No. 11 -2006. Insurance Requirements for other Cities City Lic Note Aggregate Occurrence Per Person Arvada Yes Not Required Not Required Not Required Aspen Yes $300,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 Avon Yes $2,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 Blackhawk Yes "such bond or certificate of insurance must at a minimum provide adequate (whatever amount that is) general liability" Boulder Yes $600,000.00 $100,000.00 $150,000.00 Brighton Yes $100,000.00 Broomfield A &B $300,000.00 $300,000.00 $50,000.00 Broomfield C $50,000.00 $100,000.00 $25,000.00 Centennial Not Required Not Required Not Required Commerce City Yes $300,000.00 Denver Yes Denver ROW only $2,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 Douglas Count A &B $1,000,000.00 Douglas Count C $500,000.00 Douglas Count D $300,000.00 Douglas County Elec, Plumb, Mech, Roof $300,000.00 Englewood Demo $300,000.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Englewood all others Not Required Golden No register Jefferson County No Not Required Not Required Not Required Lakewood ROW only No insurance req'd for bldg contractors Not Required Lakewood Demo $300,000.00 $150,000.00 Littleton Yes $300,000.00 Littleton Yes A &B $500,000.00 Northglenn No Not Required Pitkin County Yes $300,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 ATTACHMENT 1 Insurance Requirements for other Cities City Lic Note Aggregate Occurrence Per Person Pueblo Yes $500,000.00 $250,000.00 Sheridan Yes $300,000.00 $1.00,000.00 Steamboat Routt C Yes $300,000.00 Westminster ROWonly Onlyregister bldg contractors $500,000.00 $400,000.00 $150,000.00 Wheat Ridge Yes 1 $2,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER Council Bill No. 11 -2006 Ordinance No. Series of 2006 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING CONTRACTORS' LICENSES AND INSURANCE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1 . Section 5 -117 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is amended as follows: (a) The various classes of licenses issued under this article and the work authorized to be performed by the holder of the license are as follows: (1) Building contractor —Class 11. A building contractor, class 11, shall be authorized to perform the following: unlimited building, altering, adding to the structural portions of any building, structure or portion thereof of any type, including all concrete, structural steel and iron, and the demolition of all or any part of a building or structure on a site on which new construction, remodel, alter or repair of an existing building or structure is proposed. (2) Same —Class 2A. A building contractor, class 14, shall be limited to type 3, 4, or 5 III, A' or Y buildings not exceeding three (3) stories and not used for Educational, Institutional or Hazardous occupancies as defined by the building code. (3) Residential building contractor— Class3 H1. A residential building contractor, class 3 III, shall be limited to one (1) and two (2) family dwellings and multiple single - family (townhouse) residential structures not exceeding three (3) stories. (4) Building contractor —Class 4X A building contractor, class 4 TV, shall be authorized to perform the following, Non- habitable buildings and structures Carport Private detached garage Storage shed Swimming pools Fences Siding Fascia Soffit ATTACHMENT 2 Patio covers Glazing/windows (installation, replacement and repair) Framing Drywall Masonry (none structural veneer only) Elevator systems (5) Home owner building contractor —Class 5 -V A home owner building contractor, class 5 V, shall be issued to an individual who desires to perform work involving construction, alterations or additions including plumbing, electrical and mechanical alterations of a single - family dwelling owned and resided in by that individual. (6) Structure moving contractor —Class 6 N. A structure moving contractor, class 6 V4, shall authorize moving of any and all types of buildings or structures. The requirement for license applies to any person so performing in the city on public rights -of -way regardless of points of beginning and destination of the performance. (See section 5 -125 4-2 for insurance and bond requirements.) (7) Demolition contractor —Class 7 -VH. A demolition contractor, class 7 Vrl, shall be authorized to perform demolition or wrecking of any building or structure or portion thereof. (8) Plumbing contractor —Class 8 -VW A plumbing contractor, class 8 Vrrl shall be authorized to do the following: installation of all sanitary plumbing and potable water supply piping and appliances connected thereto, and including gas piping and the complete installation of water heaters, the installation of piping for transmission of chemicals and gases; the installation and removal of backflow prevention devices; the installation of gas ranges, gas dryers and gas refrigerators, steam and hot water heating system, process and industrial piping and related appurtenances which shall include the piping used for the transmission of chemicals and gases, the installation of burners, piping and controls utilizing gas, pipe insulation and low voltage wiring which does not exceed forty -eight (48) volts and when such wiring is not enclosed in a conduit or raceway. (9) Mechanical contractor —Class 9 M A mechanical contractor, class 9 IX, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of warm air heating, all ductwork, ventilation and evaporative cooling; the installation of gas piping, burners, venting and controls; and exterior sheet metal; duct isolation; installation of refrigeration systems and appurtenant cooling towers; pipe installation; and low voltage wiring which does not exceed forty -eight (48) volts and when such wiring is not enclosed in a conduit or raceway. (10) Electrical signal contractor —Class IDX An electrical signal contractor, class 10 X, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of electrical systems on residential and commercial properties. Required to have a State of Colorado issued Contractors a Masters license. ei, M (4 8) Y Exception: Authorized and franchised public utility companies (11) Sign contractor —Class 11 W. A sign contractor, class 11 X-1, shall be authorized to do the following: installation, replacement or maintenance of all types of signs. (12) Fire protection contractor —Class 12 XW. Afire protection contractor, class 12 X11, shall be authorized to do the following: a. Automatic fire suppression systems of all types. b. Carbon dioxide systems. c. Standpipe systems and appurtenances. (13) Lawn sprinkler contractor —Class 13 ,YW. A lawn sprinkler contractor, class 13 X-M shall be authorized to do the following: installation of underground lawn sprinkler systems, including backflow prevention devices and tapping the existing water service or main. CRS 12 -58 -102 (14) Roofing contractor —Class 14 A roofing contractor, class 14 X4V shall be authorized to apply roof covering material to all structures. (15) Electrical signal contractor —Class 15X. An electrical signal contractor, class 15 X, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of fire detection, fire alarm, burglar alarm, pneumatic control and all signaling or control systems where the electrical voltage does not exceed forty-eight (48) volts. Exception: Authorized and franchised public utility companies. n 5) n,r„,ni l ,nt, mil, n 4 AlieensetedE)v p ...1t ae te„ n be F e. aired f the instal1.1tie. of the f lle...:..g i th c publie way a. W ater b. Sewer e. Water d. St E. UelnteA shall mains. ffiainS and n serv linen n4..110411 «en (b) Holders of certain of the licenses may perform as if licensed for certain of the other functions in accordance with the following schedule: Licensed as May perform as Class I Class 11, III, IV Class II Class III Class III Class IV Class A Class E Section 2. Section 5 -121 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is amended as follows: The annual license fees for contractors license under the provisions of this article shall be paid in accordance with the following table: (1) Building contractor, Class 11--$150.00 (2) Building contractor, Class 211 -- $125.00 (3) Residential building contractor, Class 3111 -- $100.00 (4) Building contractor, Class 41V-- $75.00 (5) Home owner building contractor, Class 5 V -- $75.00 (6) Structure moving contractor, Class 6 VI -- $75.00 (7) Demolition contractor, Class 7 V-II- $75.00 (8) Plumbing contractor, Class 8 V4H-- $100.00 (9) Mechanical contractor, Class 9 IX -- $100.00 (10) Electrical signal contractor, Class 10 X - -No fee (11) Sign contractor, Class 11 X4 -- $75.00 (12) Fire protection contractor, Class 12 YII -- $75.00 (13) Lawn sprinkler contractor, Class 13 X414 -- $75.00 (14) Roofing contractor, Class 14 X4V -- $75.00 (15) Electrical signal contractor, Class 15 -- $75.00 iiz¢ acipareAncra C - E— y rc✓: w License fees are due with the license application and are nonrefundable. Nonissuance of licenses shall not entitle applicant to a refund of fees paid. Section 3. Section 5 -125 (b) of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is amended as follows: (b) Insurance. A certificate liability of insurance from an insurance company licensed to do business in the state shall be filed with the city prior to issuance of any class 1 — 151 —MI1 license or any elass A D r ffiunieipal license The limits of such coverage shall include workers compensation and employer's liability in the amount of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) and general liability in the amount of six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000.00) two million dellaH ($2,000,000. general aggregate and three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) ene millien dellars ($1,000 for each occurrence. Section 4 . Section 21 -11 of the Wheat Ridge Code of laws is amended as follows: (a) Permit required, compliance with regulations and specifications; application to city personnel. It shall be unlawful for any person to perform work within the public way of the city for any purpose without first having obtained the permits and having paid the fees that are herein established and without complying fully with the fees, regulations and specifications of this city which are hereby established by this article. No permit shall be issued to an applicant until said applicant has been licensed by the city as provided in Section 21 -21 ehapter-5 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws. This provision shall not apply to work performed by city personnel in pursuit of their regular or assigned duties or to work performed by a person or entity under a contract with the city. Section 5 . Section 21 -21 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is hereby established as follows: Section 21 -21. Licenses and Fees. (a) The various classes of licenses issued under this article and the work authorized to be performed by the holder of the license are as follows: (1) Municipal contractor- -Class A. A license to do work as a municipal contractor, class A, shall be required for the installation of the following in the public way: a. Water mains. b. Sewer mains. c. Water and sewer service lines. d. Storm drains. e. Related structures. (2) Same —Class B. A license to do work as a municipal contractor, class B, shall be required for street, alley and other roadway - related construction in the public way, inclusive of: a. Excavation, grading, leveling of sub - grade. b. Compaction, rolling, graveling, asphalting, paving, curbing, draining, pot - holing and drilling. c. Construction of curb, gutter, sidewalks, medians and other concrete structures or installations. d. Construction of traffic signal installations. (3) Same - -Class C. A license to do work as a municipal contractor, class C, shall be issued for, and limited to, the installation of water and sewer service lines including excavation, pipe placement, back£illing and other operations as necessary in the public way. (4) Same -- License limitations. The director of public works shall review applications for municipal contractors' licenses and shall indicate those contractors, which the applicant has shown he is qualified to perform. Upon completion of review, the director of public works shall then cause to be issued a license limited as indicated. (b) Holders of certain of the licenses may perform as if licensed for certain of the other functions in accordance with the following schedule: I Class A I Class C I (c) The annual license fees for contractors license under the provisions of this article shall be paid in accordance with the following table: (1) Municipal contractor, Class A -4200.00 (2) Municipal contractor, Class B -4150.00 (3) Municipal contractor, Class C-- $125.00 License fees are due with the license application and are nonrefundable. Nonissuance of licenses shall not entitle applicant to a refund of fees paid. (d) Insurance. A certificate liability insurance from an insurance company licensed to do business in the state shall be Filed with the city prior to issuance of any Class A, B or C municipal contractor license. Said certificate shall name the city as policy holder or additional insured. The limits of such coverage shall include workers compensation and employer's liability in the amount of two hundred Fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) per person and one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident; and general liability coverage in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) per occurrence and one million dollars ($1,000,000) general aggregate. (e) License and Permit Bond. A cash bond in the amount often thousand dollars ($10,000) shall be deposited with the city prior to issuance of any Class A, B or C municipal contractor licenses. The bond shall be held by the city to insure completion of any work permitted to the municipal contractor and to warrant any work performed under a license for a period of two years. An insurance company performance and warranty bond acceptable to the director of public works may be substituted for the required cash bond. (Reserved Sections to be re- numbered 21 -22 — 21 -29.) Section 6. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public and that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained. Section 7. SeverabiliM Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any section, subsection or clause of this ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining section, subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect days after final publication. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to 0 on this 22 °a day of May 2006, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for June 12, 2006, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of to , this day of 2006. SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of 2006. JERRY DITULLIO, MAYOR ATTEST: Pamela Y. Anderson APPROVED AS TO FORM BY CITY ATTORNEY GERALD DAHL, CITY ATTORNEY 1 st Publication: 2nd Publication: Wbeat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: Case No.: VVCA0602 Quarter Section Map No.: App: Last Name: ICitywide Related Cases: App: First Name: Case History: JAmend Section 5 -117, Owner: Last Name: 5 -121, 5- 125(b), & 21 -11 concerning contractors' Owner: First Name: licenses & insurance ... App Address: Review Body: CC: 5/22/06 (1st) City, State Zip: App: Phone: �� APN: Owner Address: 2nd Review Body: C: 6/12106 (2nd) City /State /Zip: 2nd Review Date: I Owner Phone: �- Decision - making Body: ICC Project Address: � Approval /Denial Date: 16/11212006 Street Name: City /State, Zip: Reso /Ordinance No.: 1361 Case Disposition: pproved Conditions of Approval: District: Project Planner: White File Location: lClosed Date Received: 5/112006 Notes: �- i Pre-App Date: Follow -Up: