Every general contractor, master carpenter, builder, contractor, subcontractor and other contractors, including but not limited to bricklayers, plasters, stone masons, roofers, cement workers, structural iron workers, pile drivers, sign erectors, tile setters, elevator erectors, well drillers, excavators, grading contractors, heating contractors, air-conditioning contractors, mechanical contractors, wallboard, ceiling, and/or paneling applicators, fence installers and siding installers, and all other New Jersey State-licensed electricians and master plumbers, taking a contract for the erection, alteration, repair, renovation, moving or demolition of any commercial, industrial or business-oriented building or structure or portion thereof shall obtain and pay an annual license fee to the Township Construction Department Permit Office for the use of the Township of Cinnaminson according to the Fee Schedule established in Chapter
265, §
265-24, of this Code.
[Amended 2-7-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-1]
The licenses issued to the contractors enumerated
above shall be approved by the Township Committee of the Township
of Cinnaminson.
[Amended 2-7-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-1]
The Construction Official of Cinnaminson Township
acting independently from his duties regulated by N.J.A.C. 5:23 shall
be appointed as enforcement officer of this chapter and shall report
to the Township Committee of the Township of Cinnaminson any violation
of this chapter. The enforcement officer shall have authority to issue
licenses, pending final approval by the Township Committee of the
Township of Cinnaminson.
[Amended 2-7-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-1]
A. Any contractor
failing to comply with the provisions of this chapter, failing to
maintain an active insurance policy required above, committing serious
(i.e., health, safety and welfare) violations of the Uniform Construction
Code or being found guilty of crimes pertaining to consumer fraud
will automatically have its license suspended by the Township Construction
Official, but said contractor may appeal said suspension to the Township
Committee by placing its appeal in writing. Following review of each
case, the Township Committee, in its discretion, may continue the
suspension for a specified length of time; may place the contractor
on probation for review at a future meeting; or may revoke the contractor’s
license and privilege, as well as its privilege to obtain further
licenses within the Township of Cinnaminson.
B. Following
review, the Township Committee may, in addition to continuing the
suspension, or revoking the license, impose and assess a fine upon
the contractor, in an amount not to excess $200 for the first offense,
$400 for the second offense, and $500 for the third and each further
subsequent offense.