City of Columbus - File #: 0151-2009

• File #: 0151-2009
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/27/2009
• In control: Rules & Reference Committee
• On agenda: 6/22/2009
• Final action: 6/24/2009
• Title: To amend sections in Chapter 3381 of the Columbus Zoning Code, Title 33, Chapter 4114 of the Columbus Building Code, Title 41, and various sections of Title 11, Water, Sewer and Electricity Code, in order to remove local testing requirements for locally registered contractors; to create a new classification of Water Contractor; and to provide for emergency permitting for the completion of work when an unlicensed contractor is removed from a work site.
• Sponsors: Andrew Ginther

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/24/2009	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/23/2009	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/22/2009	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
6/22/2009	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/15/2009	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
3/27/2009	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
3/27/2009	1	Dev Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/19/2009	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
3/19/2009	1	Dev Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
2/3/2009	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/3/2009	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/3/2009	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
2/3/2009	1	Dev Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
1/30/2009	1	DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/30/2009	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/29/2009	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends licensing sections in Chapter 3381 of the Columbus Zoning Code, Title 33, section of Chapter 4114 of the Columbus Building Code, Title 41, and various sections of Title 11, Water, Sewer and Electricity Code, in order to remove local testing requirements for locally registered contractors. This includes Home Improvement Contractors, Sign Erectors and Sewer Contractors. This change will not affect or change the requirements for becoming a Journeyperson Plumber.


This change is a result of the current testing company no longer offering these tests and the limited number of applicants not being conducive to other companies entering this market. However, while the testing requirements are being removed, all other current standards for work experience remain and as such, work experience must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate board of review before a license would be issued. Language is being added to provide for emergency permitting for the completion of work when an unlicensed contractor is removed from a work site.

Code language creating a new license classification paralleling the existing Sewer Contractor is also being added for both Water Contractors and Combined Sewer and Water Contractors to better regulate those that work on water supply mains and lines prior to the meter and coverage under the scope of work that requires permits as plumbing related work.

These code changes were reviewed by the Columbus Building Commission at their January 20, 2009, meeting and the Columbus Building Commission recommended the changes for approval. Additionally, the Boards of Review for Sign Erectors, Plumbers, and Home Improvement Contractors have also reviewed and recommended approval of this code change.

FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.


Title

To amend sections in Chapter 3381 of the Columbus Zoning Code, Title 33, Chapter 4114 of the Columbus Building Code, Title 41, ...