§ 16.16.790. Duties of gas/mechanical contractors.

A.

Every person holding a gas/mechanical contractor's registration shall conform strictly to the metropolitan gas/mechanical code, and applicable state laws such as the State Contractors and/or Home Improvement Laws.

B.

No gas/mechanical work shall be begun until a permit has been obtained by the certificate holder unless an emergency condition exists, in which case a permit must be obtained the next working day.

C.

Before any person, firm or corporation shall engage in the business of gas/mechanical contracting as herein defined, he shall comply with all other applicable Metro ordinances.

D.

The gas/mechanical contractor shall register and shall notify in writing the following with the metropolitan department of codes administration or changes to the following:

1.

Name of the business, business street address and zip code, local telephone or toll free number, and individual's name as required above;

2.

Name of the certificate holder, business street address and zip code, and local telephone number where the certificate holder may be contacted during normal working hours.

E.

It shall be the responsibility of the gas/mechanical contractor to immediately notify the board in writing of the death, termination of employment, or extended sickness of the certificate holder.

F.

In the event of death, termination of employment, extended sickness, or revocation of the certificate of the certificate holder, the gas/mechanical contractor shall secure the services of another certificate holder. The gas/mechanical contractor's registration shall be suspended until a new certificate holder is employed, subject to an appeal before the board.

G.

A registered gas/mechanical contractor shall not furnish permits for gas/mechanical work to any person, firm or corporation other than his own. All work done under any permit shall be performed under the supervision of the certificate holder who obtained the permit. Work cannot be subcontracted under any conditions to other than a master mechanical, HVAC&R or gas and appliance contractor who shall obtain his/her own permits.

H.

Failure to comply with any of the duties listed above shall constitute grounds for suspension or revocation of the gas/mechanical contractor's registration.

(Ord. 90-1253 § 1 (part), 1990; prior code § 19-1-118)