Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends various sections in Chapter 4114 of the Columbus City Code, also known as Title 41, the Columbus Building Code, in order to create testing requirements for licensed home improvement general contractors. This change will not affect or alter the requirements for a home improvement limited license contractor.
This change is as a result of the difficulty in determining the proper construction experience of a candidate seeking a home improvement general contractor’s license and the substantial increase in the number of contractor complaints received.
The Board of Review of General and Home Improvement Contractors reviewed and recommended approval at its monthly public meeting on March 2, 2016. The Columbus Building Commission voted to recommend approval of this code revision at its monthly public meeting on April 19, 2016
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend various sections in Chapter 4114 of the Columbus City Code in order to create testing requirements to obtain a license for Home Improvement General Contractors.
Body
WHEREAS, this ordinance amends various sections in Chapter 4114 of the Columbus City Code in order to create testing requirements for applicants seeking to obtain a Home Improvement General Contractor’s license; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will not affect applicants seeking to obtain a Home Improvement Limited Contractor’s license; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Review of General and Home Improvement Contractors reviewed and recommended approval of this amendment at its monthly public meeting held on March 2, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Building Commission voted to recommend approval of this amendment at its monthly public meeting held on April 19, 2016; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the City to amend various sections of Chapter 4114 of the Columbus City Code in order to create testing requirements for applica...
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