[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Richland as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Administrative Board of Appeals — See Ch. 6.
Building construction — See Ch. 96.
Electrical standards — See Ch. 126.
Fire prevention — See Ch. 134.
Mechanical standards — See Ch. 160.
Plumbing — See Ch. 181.
Property maintenance — See Ch. 186.
Subdivision and land development — See Ch. 215.
[Adopted 4-3-1989 by Ord. No. 194]
This article shall be known as the "Richland Township Contractor's Registration Ordinance."
In order to promote the public safety and the general welfare of the citizens of Richland Township by ensuring that all contractors doing business in Richland Township are aware of the rules and regulations governing the construction, alterations and/or repair of buildings and structures in Richland Township, including site preparation, excavation and paving, it is the intent of this article to require the yearly licensing of contractors.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BUILDING
A structure having a roof supported by columns or walls for the shelter of persons, animals, chattels or property.
BUILDING PERMIT
An official document or certificate issued by the Codes Enforcement Officer pursuant to the Richland Township BOCA National Building Code, as amended,[1] authorizing the construction of a specific building or structure or the performance of a specific activity.
CODES
The BOCA National Building, Fire Prevention, Mechanical, Plumbing, Property Maintenance and National Electrical Code, and the CABO One- and Two-Family Dwelling, as amended, duly adopted by the Richland Township Board of Supervisors.
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CONTRACTOR
Any person, partnership or corporation engaged in the business of constructing, altering or repairing any building or structure or engaged in the transport and setup of a prefabricated structure delivered to a site in Richland Township or engaged in site preparation, excavation or paving for a fee.
DOING BUSINESS - Engaging in the construction, alteration or repair of any building or structure in Richland Township for which a building permit is required under the ordinances of Richland Township or engaging in site preparation, excavation or paving in Richland Township. PREFABRICATED
Construction materials or assembled units fabricated prior to erection or installation in a building or structure.
REGISTRATION FORM
The form prepared by the Codes Enforcement Officer for obtaining information about the contractor.
REPEATED VIOLATIONS
More than one infraction of the codes of Richland Township which has not been corrected after due notice has been given by the Codes Enforcement Officer of Richland Township.
STRUCTURE
Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the ground or attachment to something having location on the ground.
SUBCONTRACTOR
A contractor. The term shall not include an employee of a contractor or subcontractor.
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Editor's Note: See Ch. 96, Building Construction, Article I, Building Code.
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 96, Art. I; Ch. 134; Ch. 160; Ch. 181; Ch. 186; Ch. 126; and Ch. 96, Art. II, respectively.
From and after the effective date of this article, it shall be unlawful for a contractor or subcontractor doing business in Richland Township to construct, alter or repair any building or structure or perform site preparation, excavation or paving unless the contractor or subcontractor has registered with the township and has paid the required registration or renewal fee.
The fee for the registration shall be as set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, and all registrations shall be for the calendar year, or such portion thereof as shall remain after registration. There shall be no reduction in the fee for registration after the beginning of any calendar year. The registration shall expire on the 31st day of December of each year. Said fee may be changed by the Board of Supervisors by resolution.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
The contractor or subcontractor shall supply such information as shall be required to complete the registration form attached hereto and made a part hereof as it may be amended from time to time by the Codes Enforcement Officer.
At the time of registration and payment of the registration/renewal fee, the contractor or subcontractor shall be issued two decals, which decals shall be prominently displayed on all vehicles used by the contractor or subcontractor during the registration year in Richland Township. All decals in excess of two shall cost the contractor an amount per decal as set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
It shall be the duty of all contractors and subcontractors to comply with all ordinances and codes relating to the construction, alteration and repair of all buildings and structures located within Richland Township, and all site preparation, excavation and paving in Richland Township, and all laws or ordinances pertaining to or regulating the activities engaged in.
Any contractor's or subcontractor's registration may be revoked by the Codes Enforcement Officer for repeated violations of any ordinances related to the construction, alterations or repair of any building or structure within Richland Township, or to site preparation, excavation or paving, or any laws or ordinances pertaining to or regulating the activities engaged in. Such revocation may be in addition to any fine imposed for violating this article.
Any contractor or subcontractor whose registration has been revoked by the Codes Enforcement Officer shall have the right of appeal to the Richland Township Administrative Board of Appeals (Chapter 6, Administrative Board of Appeals) pursuant to the procedure outlined therein within 30 days after notice of the revocation.
Any person who violates or permits a violation of this article shall, upon conviction in a summary proceeding brought before a District Justice under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, be guilty of a summary offense and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000, plus costs of prosecution. In default of payment thereof, the defendant may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days. Each day or portion thereof that such violation continues or is permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense, and each section of this article that is violated shall also constitute a separate offense.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the legal officer of Richland Township from instituting appropriate action to restrain the unlawful construction, alteration or repair of a building or structure or site preparation, excavation or paving in Richland Township.