For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
Board of appeals.
A board appointed by the city council vested with the right to hear appeals from any person, firm, or corporation aggrieved by the decision, ruling, interpretation of order of the building official, hereinafter referred to as the board.
Building contractor.
Any person, firm, or corporation engaged by remuneration in the erection or construction of new buildings or structures, either residential or nonresidential.
Building official.
The person duly designated to act in such capacity for the city.
Business.
Any venture by a person, firm, or corporation for the express purpose of making a profit from the sale or exchange of goods or services.
Codes (the codes).
The codes herein referred to as the following and adopted and approved by the city:
(1) 
Section 3.02.031 - International Building Code, with regional amendments and interpretations recommended by the NCTCOG.
(2) 
Section 3.02.151 - International Residential Code, with regional amendments and interpretations recommended by the NCTCOG.
(3) 
Section 3.02.201 - International Mechanical Code, with regional amendments and interpretations thereto recommended by NCTCOG.
(4) 
Section 3.02.251 - International Plumbing Code, with regional amendments and interpretations thereto recommended by NCTCOG.
(5) 
Section 3.02.301 - International Fuel Gas Code, with regional amendments and interpretations thereto recommended by NCTCOG.
(6) 
Section 3.02.381 - National Electrical Code, with regional amendments and interpretations thereto recommended by NCTCOG and the NCTCOG Regional Codes Coordinating Committee Electrical Advisory Board 2014 National Electrical Code Regional Amendments Position Paper.
(7) 
Section 3.09.004 - International Property Maintenance Code, as amended therein.
(8) 
Section 5.02.003 - International Fire Code, with amendments recommended by the NCTCOG (option B).
Contractor.
Any person, firm or corporation who will be responsible to the building official for the prosecution and supervision of work regulated by the codes, including but not limited to building contractors, electrical contractors, fire protection systems contractors, mechanical contractors, paving contractors, plumbing contractors, sign contractors, sprinkler system contractors, swimming pool contractors, and utility contractors.
Electrical contractor.
Any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the installation or altering, by remuneration, of electrical conductors or equipment, who is duly licensed as a master electrician as accepted by reciprocity by the city, having been tested by an examining agency or board.
Examining agency or board,.
For the purpose of the codes, any division of the state, the county or the city, whose sole function is to test, regulate, or certify the ability of an individual for the performance of work as defined specifically elsewhere in this section.
Fire protection systems contractor.
Any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the installation or altering, by remuneration, of fire suppression and detection systems, who is duly licensed by the state to perform such work.
Homeowner.
Any bona fide homeowner, by himself, for himself, on his own homestead premises and without compensation, and no person shall be employed to assist him in any way on such work as may be allowed by the codes. Such person must file in writing a notarized statement of such and be able to file with the building official as to his ability to perform such work, apply for and secure necessary permits, pay required fees, do work in accordance with the codes, apply for all necessary inspections, and receive the necessary approvals in all such work done.
License.
The necessary documentation by an examining agency or board to verify, clarify, and attest as to having met the necessary qualifications for such.
Mechanical contractor.
Any person, firm, or corporation engaged by remuneration in the installation or altering of any type of heating, air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration equipment, or other mechanical systems such as incinerators, or other miscellaneous heat producing appliances, who is duly licensed as a mechanical contractor (A or B) by the state (A or B classification limits the type of work performed by the licensee).
Paving contractor.
Any person, firm, or corporation engaged by remuneration in the installation or repair of horizontal surface driveways, alleys, or approaches either of concrete, asphalt, or any other common substance used in surfacing traffic or pedestrian ways.
Plumbing contractor.
Any person, firm, or corporation engaged by remuneration in the installation or altering of any piping systems used to convey water, sewer, gas, or waste products ventilated by them, who is duly licensed as a master plumber by the state.
Reciprocity.
The acknowledging of other examining agencies or boards to regulate or certify the ability of an individual for the performance of work defined specifically elsewhere in this section, at the approval of the building official.
Registration.
The registering of any person, firm, or corporation with the city to perform such work as covered and required by the codes. In extending the rights and privilege of such registration, the city makes no statement of the technical competency of those so registered, and no manner of license is proffered.
Remodeling.
Any person, firm, or corporation engaged by remuneration in the alteration or enlargement of any existing building or structure, to include roofing and siding work, either residential or nonresidential, who is or employs properly licensed personnel for the performance of the necessary work.
Sign contractor.
Any person, firm, or corporation engaged by remuneration in the erection, construction, or altering of advertising faces, whether painted, wood, masonry, metal, glass, or plastic, with or without illumination, permanent or temporary in use, whether attached to a building, pole or any other structure, who is or employs individuals properly licensed and registered for all electrical work in conjunction to or accessory to any and all work performed.
Sprinkler system contractor.
Any person, firm, or corporation engaged by remuneration in the installation, repair or alteration of underground piping systems of either potable or nonpotable water, aboveground irrigation watering or other such similar installations deriving their water from the city, either directly or indirectly, who is duly licensed by a recognized examining agency or board.
Swimming pool contractor.
Any person, firm, or corporation engaged by remuneration in the installation, repair, or alteration of inground or aboveground devices or appurtenances getting recreational pleasure to private or public parties obtaining their water from the city, either directly or indirectly.
Utility contractor.
Any person, firm, or corporation engaged by remuneration in the installation of transmission or collection systems of potable water, nonpotable water, sewage, stormwater runoff drainage, gas, electrical, video, audio, and other such systems, who is or employs individuals properly licensed and registered for the performance of all necessary work, and is not directly employed by payroll or by subcontract of any utility company, public or private, in the normal conduct of business.
(Ordinance 2020-06 adopted 8/20/20)
Any contractor who will be responsible to the building official for the prosecution and supervision of work regulated by the codes within the city must register with the city under this article.
(Ordinance 2020-06 adopted 8/20/20)
An applicant for registration under this article shall provide to the building official the following information:
(1) 
The complete name, complete mailing address, telephone number, and email of the person, firm, or corporation.
(2) 
The complete name, private mailing address, email, social security number and state driver’s license number 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 contractor, where required by definition in 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) 
A copy of commercial legal liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 combined for property damage and bodily injury sustained by one or more persons, and $1,000,000.00 aggregate, and $1,000,000.00 aggregate for products and completed operations. In the event claims occur which hold the required coverage to a level of $750,000.00 or less, the registered contractor shall reinstate the coverage to the original $1,000,000.00 amount or greater.
(A) 
A registered contractor shall furnish to the city a certificate of insurance as evidence of the insurance requirement of subsection (4) of this section.
(i) 
Insurance must be valid for the next 60 days.
(ii) 
Insurance certificate must show registrant’s name and company name and address.
(iii) 
Certificate holder must be listed as:
City of Dalworthington Gardens
Building Inspection Department
2600 Roosevelt Drive
Dalworthington Gardens, Texas 76016
ATTN: Building Official
(B) 
The certificate of insurance shall certify that the policy has been endorsed with the provision that in the event such coverage is cancelled or reduced, the insurance carrier shall notify the department at least 45 days prior to such cancellation or reduction of coverage. Each nonrenewal notice shall also be submitted by the insurance carrier to the department at least 45 days prior to the renewal date. In the event that the coverage is cancelled for nonpayment of premium, the insurance carrier shall notify the department at least ten days prior to such cancellation.
(C) 
The certificate of insurance will be accepted only when signed by those officers or agents of an insurance company empowered to sign such certificates by the insurance company.
(D) 
Each registrant shall be suspended during any period in which the required insurance is not in effect by evidence of a current certificate of insurance on file with the city building inspection department or when the required level of insurance has not been reinstated as required in subsection (4) of this section.
(E) 
The building official may waive the insurance requirement for a registrant who is not contracting with the general public. All requests to waive the insurance requirements shall be submitted in writing to the building official and shall contain a detailed explanation of the conditions on which the registrant is requesting a waiver.
(5) 
Other pertinent information deemed necessary to the building official.
(Ordinance 2020-06 adopted 8/20/20)
Every registrant shall make contact with the office of the building inspection department to ensure the accurate revision of the registrant information, including change of a licensed individual or address or telephone number or email, within ten working days from when the previous information supplied in the application is made invalid for any reason.
(Ordinance 2020-06 adopted 8/20/20)
There is no fee required for a registration under this article.
(Ordinance 2020-06 adopted 8/20/20)
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to conduct activity or obtain a permit in the city without being registered under this article. A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense.
(Ordinance 2020-06 adopted 8/20/20)