Except as specifically exempted within this article, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to perform, or cause to be performed, any work described in the codes adopted in this chapter as requiring a permit unless such person, firm or corporation is the holder of a valid registration with the city to perform such work. Such person, firm or corporation shall be herein termed “registrant.” In extending the rights and privileges of such registration, the city makes no statement of the technical competency of those so registered, and no manner of license is proffered.
(1995 Code, sec. 3-60(a); Ordinance adopting Code)
(a) 
An applicant for registration under this article shall provide to the building official the following information:
(1) 
The complete name, complete street address and telephone number of the firm or corporation.
(2) 
The name and private street address of a principal of the firm or corporation who is a person authorized to bind the firm or corporation in legal agreements.
(3) 
The name and license identification of the licensed individual, as provided for in section 3.03.001 of this article, through whom the person, firm or corporation is to be represented in all activities before the building official (except registration for a person, firm or corporation specifically exempted from license requirements).
(4) 
Other pertinent information deemed necessary by the building official.
(b) 
Every registrant shall make contact with the office of the building official to ensure the accurate revision of registration information, including change of licensed individual or address or telephone number, within ten (10) days from when previous information supplied in his application is made invalid for any reason.
(c) 
Every registrant shall carry contractor’s public liability insurance in not less than the following amounts:
(1) 
Bodily injury: $300,000.00 each occurrence.
(2) 
Property damage: $100,000.00 each occurrence.
(1995 Code, sec. 3-60(b); Ordinance adopting Code)
No registrant under this article shall allow his registration, by name or other identification, to be transferred or assigned to, or in any manner directly or indirectly used by, any person, firm or corporation other than the one to whom issued by the building official, for any purpose.
(1995 Code, sec. 3-60(c))
No such registration requirements shall pertain for alteration or repair work to be performed on a residential structure when the person performing the alteration or repair work is the owner of the structure, and has his legal residence there, and is not assisted by any other person for remuneration. The homeowner shall be automatically termed a registrant for the purposes of such a project. Notwithstanding such relief from registration, all requirements for permits for the work shall remain in force.
(1995 Code, sec. 3-60(d))
Registration shall expire annually and shall be routinely reactivated by payment of a renewal fee if application information remains accurate. A registration may be renewed, as herein provided, at any time from sixty (60) days preceding the date of expiration through ninety (90) days following the date of expiration. A registration not renewed for ninety (90) days beyond the date of expiration shall require resubmittal of registration information and payment of a fee as for initial registration.
(1995 Code, sec. 3-60(e))
A permit to perform, or cause to be performed, any work regulated by this code shall only be issued to a registrant, as provided for in this article, and only after the requirements defined in this article have been accomplished.
(1995 Code, sec. 3-61)
(a) 
Operations. Licensed contractors and mechanics shall be responsible for the performance of permitted work in compliance with this code.
(b) 
Administration. Registrants shall be responsible for the employment of licensed personnel to perform the permitted work, and for the payment of fees as required by this code.
(1995 Code, sec. 3-62)