Explanation
BACKGROUND: This code change will clarify that a City of Columbus registered General Contractor can obtain a building permit for the construction of a new one-, two-, or three-unit dwelling, or to perform work on an existing one-, two-, or three-unit dwelling, after identifying the City of Columbus licensed Home Improvement Contractor that will be performing the work. This code change will not alter the scope of work allowed to be performed by a City of Columbus registered General Contractor, but rather will codify current policy.
The Board of Review of General and Home Improvement Contractors reviewed and recommended approval of this amendment at its monthly public hearing held on July 6, 2016.
The Columbus Building Commission voted to recommend approval of this amendment at its monthly public hearing held on August 16, 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Title
To amend Section 4113.37 of the Columbus Building Code, Title 41, to clarify that City of Columbus registered General Contactors may obtain Building Permits for one-, two-, and three-unit dwellings when the application identifies the City of Columbus licensed Home Improvement Contractor that will be performing the work.
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Section 4113.37 of the Columbus City Codes in order to clarify what permits can be issued to a City of Columbus registered General Contractor; and
WHEREAS, this code change will clarify that a City of Columbus registered General Contactors may obtain Building Permits for one-, two-, and three-unit dwellings when the application identifies the City of Columbus licensed Home Improvement Contractor that will be performing the work; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Review of General and Home Improvement Contractors reviewed and recommended approval of this amendment at its monthly public hearing held on July 6, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Building Commission voted to recommend approval of this amendment at its monthly public hearing held on ...
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