For the purpose of this chapter, there shall
be the following classes for registration:
A. Contractor: a contractor who is engaged in the business
of the construction of a building or structure from start to finish
or the alteration, addition to or repair of any building or structure.
This class of contractor shall be equipped to handle such work by
and through his own work or his own organization or employees.
B. Demolition contractor: a contractor who is engaged
in the business of demolishing any building or structure in whole
or in part.
C. General contractor: a contractor who is engaged in
the business of the construction of a building or structure from start
to finish or the alteration, addition to or repair of any building
or structure. This class of contractor shall be equipped to handle
such work either by and through his own organization or appropriate
subcontractors and, in the latter event, must be completely responsible
for his subcontractors' work.
D. Miscellaneous contractor: a contractor who is engaged
in work of a special character as determined by the Building Inspector.
E. Moving contractor: a contractor who is engaged in
the business of moving any buildings or structures.
F. Roofing and siding contractor: a contractor who is
engaged in the business of the application of roofing and siding materials
to existing or new buildings or structures.
G. Sign or billboard contractor: a contractor who is
engaged in the business of the erection, alteration or maintenance
of signs or billboards.
H. Swimming pool contractor: a contractor who is engaged
in the business of the installation of swimming pools, their equipment
and appurtenances.
Applications for registration under this chapter shall be submitted to the Building Inspector on forms supplied by him and shall include, in addition to any information he may deem necessary, a statement giving the name or corporate or firm name of the contractor and, in the case of a firm, corporation or partnership, the name and address of the principal officer or member of said firm, corporation or partnership. This application shall also contain the number of years such person, firm or corporation has been in business or in existence at the current locations, including the address of such prior locations, if any. The applicant shall state in which class he desires to be registered, choosing one or more of the classes designated in §
179-2 of this chapter.
[Added 2-10-1998 by Ord. No. 98-8]
To register as a contractor with the Borough
of Paramus so as to be able to work as a contractor within the Borough
of Paramus, the following requirements must be satisfied:
A. A registration fee of $100 must be submitted.
[Amended 5-10-2011 by Ord. No. 11-15]
B. A current certificate of insurance indicating amounts
of coverage for product liability and workmen's compensation must
be submitted.
C. Vehicle insurance as required by the New Jersey Department
of Motor Vehicles must be submitted.
Any person, firm or corporation whose registration has been revoked under the provisions of §
179-5 of this chapter may reregister and have his or its name reentered upon the registration list upon filing with the Building Department a certification by the Building Inspector to the effect that all violations with reference to which conviction was secured have been corrected or are nonexistent and upon payment of the fee prescribed in §
179-4.
[Amended 11-24-1992 by Ord. No. 92-23; 3-14-2006 by Ord. No. 06-2]
Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to the penalties provided by §
1-15 of this Code.