Explanation
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant the Columbus Building Code, Title 41 of the Columbus City Code, the Department of Building and Zoning Services is the agency that coordinates the licensure of all home improvement general and limited contractors that perform work on one-, two-, and three-unit dwellings in the city of Columbus.
In a recent evaluation of the current home improvement contractor’s license requirements, together with the necessity to maintain relevancy with current building industry standards, the Department of Building and Zoning Services has determined that the Columbus Building Code should be revised to provide that all Ohio registered design professionals with experience in the home improvement construction industry shall be deemed to have equally acceptable credentials for licensure.
A Public Hearing was held before the Board of Review of General and Home Improvement Contractors on March 7, 2018, and the Columbus Building Commission on March 20, 2018, whereupon the Board of Review of General and Home Improvement Contractors and the Columbus Building Commission voted to recommend this proposed code change be forwarded to Columbus City Council for adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend Section 4114.505 of the Columbus Building Code by augmenting the qualifications of an applicant for any home improvement license classification to include an Ohio registered design professional that is experienced in residential design and construction.
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Building and Zoning Services is the agency that coordinates the licensure of all home improvement general and limited contractors that perform work on one-, two-, and three-unit dwellings in the city of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, home improvement general and limited contractor’s licenses issued by the Department of Building and Zoning Services are required in order to lawfully contract for, obtain permits for, and to perform structur...
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