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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance-2006-1361 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOKEY Council Bill No. 11-2006 Ordinance No. _B.6..1 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 vanous classes of lIcenses Issued under thIS artIcle and the work authonzed to be performed by the holder of the lIcense are as follows (1) Building contractOl'~Class I! A bUildIng contractor, class 1 !, shall be authOrIzed to perfom1 the folloWIng: unlImited buIldIng, altenng, 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 bUlldlllg or structure on a sIte on whIch new constructIOn, remodel, alter or repaIr of an eXlstmg bUlldmg or structure IS proposed. (2) Same-Class 2 JJ A bUlldlllg contractor, class 2 -l-!, shall be lImIted to type 3, 4, or 5 ill, IV or V bUIldIngs not exceedIng three (3) stones and not used for EducatIOnal, InstItutIOnal or Hazardous occupancies as defined by the bUlldmg code. (3) Residential building contractor-Class 3 /!J. A rcsidentlal buIldlllg contractor, class 3 ill, shall be lImIted to one (1) and two (2) famIly dwellIngs and multiple SIngle-famIly (townhouse) reSIdential structures not exceedmg three (3) stones. (4) Building contractor-Class 4!-JL A buildIng contractor, class 4 lV, shall be authonzed to perfonn the followlllg, Non-habItable bUlldlllgS and structures Carport Pnvate detached garage Storage shed SWIIDIDlllg pools Fences SidIng FaSCIa Soffit Patio covers Glazmg/wmdows (Installation, replacement and repaIr) FramIng Drywall Masonry (none structural veneer only) Elevator systems (5) Home owner hui/ding contractor-Class 5 -JL A home owner bulld1l1g contractor, class 5 .v, shall be Issued to an IndIVIdual who deSIres to perform work 1l1volv1l1g constructIOn, alteratIons or addItIOns mcludmg plumb1l1g, electncal and mechamcal alteratIOns of a sIngle-famIly dwellIng owned and reSIded 111 by that 1l1dn/ldual. (6) Structure moving contractor-Class 6 -JLJ A structure mov1l1g contractor, class 6 W, shall authonze mov1l1g of any and all types of bull dIngs or structures. The reqUIrement for lIcense applIes to any person so perfornlmg ll1 the cIty on publIc nghts-of-way regardless ofpomts ofbegll1nIng and destll1atlOn of the performance (See sectIon 5-125 42- for ll1surance and bond reqUIrements.) (7) Demolition contractor-Class 7 -JLll A demolItIOn contractor, class 7 -Vll, shall be authonzed to perform demolItIOn or wreckll1g of any bUlldll1g or structure or portIon thereof. (8) Plumhing contractor-Class 8 -JLlll A plumbIng contractor, class 8 :vm, shall be authonzed to do the followll1g: InstallatIOn of all sanitary plumbll1g and potable water supply pIpIng and appliances connected thereto, and IncludIng gas pIpIng and the complete ll1stallatlOn of water heaters, the ll1stallatlon of pIpIng for transmISSIOn of chemIcals and gases, the InstallatIon and removal of back flow preventIOn deVIces, the IllstallatIon of gas ranges, gas dryers and gas refngerators, steam and hot water heatll1g system, process and Industnal plpmg and related appurtenances whIch shall Include the plpll1g used for the transmIssIon of chemIcals and gases, the InstallatIOn of burners, pIpIng and controls ut1l1Z1l1g gas, pIpe insulatIOn and low voltage wmng whIch does not exceed forty-eIght (48) volts and when such wmng is not enclosed In a condUit or raceway (9) Mechanical contractor-Class 9 IX. A mechamcal contractor, class 9 I*, shall be authonzed to do the follOWIng: mstallatlOn of warm aIr heatmg, all ductwork, ventIlatIOn and evaporatIve coolIng; the InstallatIon of gas pIpIng, burners, ventIng and controls; and extenor sheet metal, duct IsolatIOn, mstallatlOn ofrefngeratIon systems and appurtenant coolll1g towers, pIpe ll1stallatlOn, and low voltage wmng whIch does not exceed forty-eIght (48) volts and when such wifing IS not enclosed m a condUIt or raceway (10) Electrical s-igntH contractor-Class lOX. An electncal stgRal contractor, class 10 Xc, shall be authonzed to do the follOWIng: InstallatIon of electncal systems on resIdential and commercIal propertIes. ReqUIred to have a State of Colorado Issued Contractors a Masters lIcense ll1stallatJon of fire detectIOn, fire alarm, burglar alarm, pneumatIc control and all sIgnalIng or control systems '.vherc the electncal voltage docs not exceed forty eight (48) volts. ExceptIOn Authonzed and franchIsed publIc utIlIty companIes. (11) Sign contractor-Class] J){f A sIgn contractor, class 11 i?l, shall be authOrized to do the followll1g: InstallatIon, replacement or maIntenance of all types of sIgns. (12) Fire protection contractor-Class 12 Xll A fire protectIOn contractor, class 12 XlI, shall be authonzed 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 XlII A lawn sprInkler contractor, class 13 XlII, shall be authonzed to do the followll1g: Installation of underground lawn spnnkler systems, IncludIng backflow prevention deVIces and tappIng the eXIstIng water service or maIn. CRS 12-58-102 (14) Roofing contractor-Class 14 X/-JL A roofing contractor, class 14 XAL, shall be authonzed to apply roof covenng matenal 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. (15) Afullicipal contractor Class A. /\ lIcense to do '.vorle as a mUnICIpal contractor, class '^" shall be reqUIred for the installatIOn of the followlllg in the publIc way: a. 'Vater mams. b. SeVier maIns. c. 'Vater and sewer servIce lInes. d. Storm drams. e. Related structures. (16) Samc ChISS B. A lIcense to do work as a mUnIcipal contractor, class B, shall be reqUIred for street, alley and other road'Nay related constructIOn 111 the publIc way, InclUSIve of: a. ExcantlOn, gradIng, leveling of sub grade. b. CompactIOn, ro1l1l1g, gra'ie]lI1g, asphaltIng, pavlI1g, curbIng and dramIng. c. ConstructIon of curb, gutter, sldevialks, medIans and other concrete structures or mstallatlOns. d. ConstructIOn of traffic Signal mstallatlOns. (17) Salllc Class C. /. lIcense to do work as a mumclpal contractor, class C, shall be Issued for, and lImIted to, the InstallatIOn of water and sewer servIce Imes mcludmg excavatIOn, pIpe placement, backfillmg and other operatIOns as necessary In the publIc way. (18) Samc Liccni;c !imitalicl1s The dIrector of publIc works shall reVIeW applIcatIOns for mU11lclpal contractors' lIcenses and shall mdlcate those contractors, whIch the applIcant has shown he IS qualIfied to perform. Upon completIOn ofw\'1ew, the dIrector of publIc works shall then cause to be Issued a lIcense lImIted as IndIcated. (b) Holders of certam of the lIcenses may perform as 1 f lIcensed for certalll of the other functIOns m accordance WIth the foIlowmg schedule LIcensed as May perform as Class I Class II, III, IV Class II Class III Class III Class IV Class ,\ Class C 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) BUlldmg contractor, Class 1 I--$150 00 (2) BUlldll1g contractor, Class 2 II--$125 00 (3) ReSIdentIal bUildIng contractor, Class 3 m--$lOO 00 (4) BUlldmg contractor, Class 4 W--$75 00 (5) Home owner bUlldmg contractor, Class 5 \l--$75 00 (6) Structure movIng contractor, Class 6 :vt--$75 00 (7) DemolItIOn contractor, Class 7 V-II--$75 00 (8) Plumbmg contractor, Class 8 -VIH--$l 00 00 (9) Mechamcal contractor, Class 9 ~--$1 0000 (10) Electncal stgflal contractor, Class 10 -X:--No fee (11) SIgn contractor, Class 11 -X:l--$75 00 (12) Fire protectIOn contractor, Class 12 -X:II--$75 00 (13) Lawn spnnkler contractor, Class 13 -X:lII--$75 00 (14) Roofing contractor, Class 14 XW--$75 00 (15) Electrical signal contractor, Class 15--$75.00 (15) MUl1lclpal contractor, Class ,A. $200.00 (16) MUll1clpal contractor, Class g $150.00 (17) MUl1lcipal contractor, Class C $125.00 LIcense fees are due wIth the lIcense applIcatiOn and are nonrefundable NOlllssuance 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 busl11ess m the state shall be filed wIth the cIty pnor to Issuance of any class 1 - 15 I XIII license or any class '^" g, C municIpal license The 11l11ltS 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 111 the amount of six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000.00) tViO million dollars ($2,000,000.00) general aggregate and three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) one mIllIon dollars ($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 wlthm the publIc way of the cIty for any purpose WIthout first havmg obtaIned the permits and haVIng paId the fees that are herem 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 m Section 21-21 chapter 5 of the Wheat RIdge Code of Laws. ThIS provIsiOn shall not apply to work performed by cIty personnel 111 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, roIling, graveling, asp halting, 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--Licel/se limitatiol/s. 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 (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--$200.00 (2) Municipal contractor, Class B--$150.00 (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) II/sural/ce. 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 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. (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 ordmance IS necessary for the preservatIOn of health and safety and for the protectIOn of publIc convemence and welfare The CIty Council further determInes that the ordmance bears a ratIOnal relatIOn to the proper legIslatIve object sought to be attaIned. Section 7. SeverabllItv; ConflIctIng OrdInances Repealed. If any sectIOn, subsectIon or clause oftllls ordInance shall be deemed to be unconstItutIOnal or otherwise InvalId, the valIdIty of the remaInIng sectIOn, subsectIOns and clauses shall not be affccted thereby All other ordInances or parts of ordinances In conflIct WIth the provlSlons oftllls ordInance are hereby repealed. Section 8. EffectIve Date. TI1lS ordInance shall take effect ~ days after final publIcatIOn. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first readIng by a vote of 8 to 0 on this 22nd day of Mav , 2006, ordered publIshed In full In a newspaper of general cIrculatIOn 111 the CIty of Wheat RIdge and PublIc Heanng and conSIderatIon on final passage set for June 12,2006, at 7'00 o'clock p.m., III the CounCIl Chambers, 7500 Wcst 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final readIng by a vote of ~ to~, thIS 12th day of June ,2006 ,2006 SIGNED by the Mayor on tlllS 16th day of June ~ P,m," y~ City Clerk _ 1 st PublIcatlOn May 25, 2006 2nd PublIcatIOn. June 22, 2006 Wheat Ridge Transcnpt EffectIve Date. July 7, 2006 -.--- /J -,- "'. ~ ( / (J ,), '1.1. t{ /J/.:' JE ~