[Ord. No. 7026 §§1 —
4(16½-36), 2-19-2008]
No person shall engage in HVACR without first securing a license from the City or registering pursuant to the provisions of this Part 3 of Article II of Chapter 530 of this Code. The engagement in or working at HVACR on each separate job by an unlicensed or unregistered person shall constitute a separate offense.
[Ord. No. 7026 §§1 —
4(16½-37), 2-19-2008]
[Ord. No. 7026 §§1 —
4(16½-38), 2-19-2008]
A.
Except
as otherwise provided in this Chapter, every individual who installs,
constructs, maintains, services, repairs, alters or modifies any HVACR
system or any portion of an HVACR system in the City of Poplar Bluff
shall obtain one (1) of the following classes of licenses:
1.
Class A mechanical installer. Entitles the licensee
to perform HVACR work within the City of Poplar Bluff without limitation
regarding BTUH or horsepower capacities. This licensee must demonstrate
to the HVACR Board his/her practical knowledge of this trade by passing
the current Class A mechanical installer's test and be approved by
the Board to perform HVACR work.
2.
Class B mechanical installer. Entitles the licensee
to perform HVACR work on air conditioning systems that develop not
more than fifteen (15) tons cooling capacity per unit or one million
(1,000,000) BTUH heating input per unit and refrigeration systems
of fifteen (15) horsepower or less per unit. This licensee must demonstrate
to the HVACR Board his/her practical knowledge of this trade by passing
the current Class B mechanical installer's test and be licensed by
the Board.
3.
Class C mechanical installer. Entitles the licensee
to perform HVACR work on air conditioning systems that develop not
more than five (5) tons cooling capacity per unit or two hundred fifty
thousand (250,000) BTUH heating input per unit and refrigeration systems
of five (5) horsepower or less per unit. This licensee must demonstrate
to the HVACR Board his/her practical knowledge of this trade by passing
the current Class C mechanical installer's test and be licensed by
the Board.
4.
Registrant. An individual performing HVACR work
under a Class A, Class B or Class C HVACR license holder provided
that they are currently registered with the City of Poplar Bluff and
have paid the required fees. All licensees are responsible to for
ensuring that all employees performing HVACR work hold a current HVACR
registration or license. Registrants are allowed a thirty (30) day
grace period after starting work before the appropriate license fees
are paid.
[Ord. No. 7026 §§1 —
4(16½-38), 2-19-2008]
A.
Any
person desiring a Class A, B or C HVACR license shall make application
in writing to the Building Inspector requesting an examination covering
such certificate. The following are the requirements for each type
of license:
Class A Proof of eight (8) years experience in the HVACR field.
Class B Proof of six (6) years experience in the HVACR field.
Class C Proof of four (4) years experience in the HVACR field.
B.
Documented
military experience, trade school courses and education, undergraduate
and graduate degrees or other suitable experience may be taken in
lieu of the period of experience required hereunder but no more than
one-half (½) of the experience may be replaced by education
and training. The application shall be accompanied by fees as hereinafter
provided. Any conviction for violating this Chapter or any rule or
regulation promulgated thereunder or any felony conviction shall be
taken into consideration in determining whether or not the applicant
is competent and qualified.
[Ord. No. 7026 §§1 —
4(16½-39), 2-19-2008]
A.
The following fees shall be charged for the examination of applicants and the issuance of licenses under the provisions of this Part 3 of Article II of Chapter 530 of this Code.
1.
Class A.
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Examination
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At testing agency's price
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Annual license
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$100.00
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Per registrant fee
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$15.00
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Three (3) year license fee
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$275.00
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2.
Class B.
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Examination
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At testing agency's price
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Annual license
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$75.00
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Per registrant fee
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$15.00
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Three (3) year license fee
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$200.00
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3.
Class C.
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Examination
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At testing agency's price
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Annual license
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$50.00
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Per registrant fee
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$15.00
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Three (3) year license fee
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$125.00
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[Ord. No. 7026 §§1 —
4(16½-40), 2-19-2008]
A.
Every
license issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall expire on
the thirty-first (31st) day of December. Each license shall be delinquent
on the following January first (1st) and failure to renew said license
shall result in the imposition of a penalty of ten percent (10%) of
the license fee for each month thereafter that the license is not
renewed. Said penalty shall accrue for a period of three (3) months;
provided that if the license has not been renewed after such period,
the written examination must be retaken. No HVACR permits may be obtained
by an HVACR license holder with an expired license.
B.
Each
licensee shall submit a list of and pay a fee for all known registrants
prior to December thirty-first (31st) of each year. Within thirty
(30) days of a new registrant starting work, the fees must be paid
and the list updated.
[Ord. No. 7026 §§1 —
4(16½-41), 2-19-2008; Ord. No. 7361 §2, 9-4-2012; Ord. No. 22-68, 10-17-2022]
Written examination shall be given those applicants with sufficient
experience as approved by the Building Inspector for a license required
by Part 3 within thirty (30) days after filing application or as soon
thereafter as possible. An applicant may appeal to the HVACR Board
if he/she feels grieved by the decision of the Building Inspector
regarding taking the test. A grade of seventy percent (70%) shall
be the lowest passing grade. Examination scores shall be reviewed
by the Board and the applicant shall be notified of the results of
the same within ten (10) days after the Board reviews the scores at
the next regularly scheduled meeting. Applicants failing in the first
(1st) examination shall not be re-examined until the next available
testing date. Applicants will be allowed to take the test three (3)
times in a twelve (12) month period of time.
[Ord. No. 7026 §§1 —
4(16½-42), 2-19-2008]
Any person who fails to pass an examination prescribed by the
Board may apply for re-examination after the expiration of thirty
(30) days upon payment of a new fee.
[Ord. No. 7026 §§1 —
4(16½-43), 2-19-2008]
Whenever a person shall successfully pass the examination prescribed
by the Board for an HVACR license and receive the approval of the
HVACR Board, the Clerk shall issue an occupation license to such person.
[Ord. No. 7026 §§1 —
4(16½-44), 2-19-2008]
A.
A person
who has been issued an HVACR license shall execute and deposit with
the Building Inspector a bond in the amount of three thousand dollars
($3,000.00) which shall be so conditioned that all HVACR work performed
by the licensee or under his/her supervision shall be performed in
accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and that he/she will
pay all fines and penalties properly imposed upon him/her for violation
of the provisions of this Chapter. An HVACR licensee shall not purchase
a permit unless a bond has been executed and deposited as herein provided.
B.
Any
licensee pursuant to this Article shall state to the City Clerk whether
such applicant or his/her employer has obtained general liability
insurance coverage for his/her work to be done under the supervision
of such employer and pursuant to such license. The applicant shall
provide proof of such liability insurance, minimum amount being five
hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00), to the City Clerk with the
name of the insurance carrier and the limits of coverage and the duration
of the policy which has been purchased. The licensee shall also show
proof of Workers' Compensation insurance or sign the appropriate exemption
form.
[Ord. No. 7026 §§1 —
4(16½-45), 2-19-2008]
[Ord. No. 7026 §§1 —
4(16½-46), 2-19-2008]
A.
The
Building Inspector and/or the Board shall have the right and authority
to suspend any license issued pursuant to this Chapter upon the violation
of any portion of this Chapter and the Building Inspector shall, upon
suspension, file with the HVACR Board a statement setting forth the
reasons for such suspension. A copy of such report shall be given
the suspended licensee upon his/her request
B.
If
the HVACR licensee feels aggrieved by such suspension, then he/she
may notify the HVACR Board in writing of his/her feelings and may
appear and be heard by the HVACR Board.
C.
If,
upon a full hearing by the HVACR Board, it is determined by the Board
that such suspension is well founded, then the HVACR license shall
be revoked and the City Attorney shall be directed to take such action
as may be necessary to forfeit the bond of such HVACR licensee.
D.
In
the event the suspended HVACR licensee fails or refuses to appeal
to the HVACR Board within ten (10) days, then the City Clerk shall
place before the City Council the Building Inspector's report. It
shall then be the duty of said City Council to revoke the suspension
order or revoke the license and forfeit the bonds as aforesaid.
E.
The
City Clerk shall not issue an HVACR license to any previous holder
of a revoked license, except upon a new application approved by the
HVACR Board after a three (3) month waiting period.
[Ord. No. 7026 §§1 —
4(16½-47), 2-19-2008]
Violations of this Chapter are grounds for the suspension and/or
revocation of any license granted under this Chapter. In addition
to such violations, any conviction that involved using the HVACR profession
to commit or be an accessory to a criminal act shall be grounds for
the suspension and/or revocation of any license granted under this
Chapter.
[Ord. No. 22-66, 10-17-2022]
A person who has successfully passed the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) examination referred to in Section 530.210 and who presently holds a valid Class A, Class B or Class C license may apply to the HVACR Board for inactive status. In the event that the HVACR Board grants to said person such status, said person may, within a period not to exceed five (5) years from the date such status is granted, reapply to the HVACR Board, in writing, for a Class A, Class B or Class C license without being re-examined as proved in Section 530.210. At such time as the Board terminates the inactive status and the Class A, Class B or Class C license is renewed, said person shall pay the license fee and provide the bond and liability insurance and meet all other requirements referred to in this Chapter. If the applicant wishes to extend their inactive status beyond the five (5) year period, they will need to re-apply to the HVACR Board for an extension of their inactive status.
