As used in this chapter, the following terns shall have the meanings
indicated:
BUILDING
Any structure having a roof and intended for the housing, enclosure,
shelter or protection of persons, animals, property, process equipment, goods
and materials of any kind and nature.
CONTRACTOR
A person, firm partnership or corporation engaged in the business
of furnishing materials or performing services for construction or landscaping.
LANDSCAPER
A contractor in the business of designing gardens, planting of trees
and shrubs, installing sprinkler systems and cutting or trimming of grass
and shrubs.
STRUCTURE
Any combination of materials to form a construction for use, occupancy
or ornamental, whether installed on, above or below the surface of land or
water, including any additions or improvements to dwellings or buildings of
any type or description.
Every person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of constructing,
erecting, altering, repairing, restoring, residing, moving or demolishing
the whole or any part of structures or the appurtenances thereto or swimming
pools, erecting or altering commercial signs, landscaping within the Borough
of Bergenfield, shall be required, before commencing any work, to register
with the Building Department.
This chapter shall not apply to:
A. Any person or authorized representative doing work for
a governmental unit on governmental property.
B. Any individual person making repairs upon his own private
home.
The registration fee shall be $25 per calendar year, and no part of
said fee shall be prorated for any part of the year. Upon payment of the fee,
the Building Department shall issue a registration certificate for the calendar
year for which the application was filed.
The registration issued hereunder shall expire January 1 immediately
following the date granted. A registration may be renewed upon payment of
the renewal fee as hereinabove set forth and completion of a form indicating
any and all changes of information set forth in previous applications. When
a job is commenced and permits issued and there is a valid registration in
effect, that registration shall be valid until the completion of the particular
job. A contractor must be registered under this chapter whenever work is commenced
or permits issued.
For the purpose of this chapter, there shall be the following classes
of registration:
A. General contractor. A contractor engaged in the construction
of a structure from start to finish and the alterations, addition to or repair
of any structure. The contractor shall be equipped to handle such work either
by and through a business entity controlled by the contractor or appropriate
subcontractors and, in the latter event, must be completely responsible for
his subcontractors work.
B. Contractor. A contractor engaged in the construction
of a structure from start to finish and the alteration, addition to or repair
of any structure. The contractor shall be equipped to perform such work personally
or by and through a business entity controlled by the contractor.
C. Roofing and siding contractor. A contractor engaged in
applying of roofing and siding materials to existing or new structure.
D. Demolition contractor. A contractor engaged in the demolishing
of any structure in whole or in part.
E. Moving contractor. A contractor engaged in the moving
of any structure.
F. Sign or billboard contractor. A contractor engaged in
the erection, alteration or maintenance of signs or billboards.
G. Miscellaneous contractor. A masonry and/or dry wall contractor
and/or a contractor engaged in work of a special character, including, but
not limited to swimming pools construction, hot tubs, tile walls/floors, chimney
cleaners, duct cleaners and any other contractor as determined by the Bergenfield
Construction Department.
H. Landscaper contractor. A contractor engaged in the regular
activities of landscaping or sprinkler installation, including landscaping
design, as a primary occupation. This does not include casual employment by
minors or family members.
Contractors who work in the Borough of Bergenfield shall be responsible
to register with the Borough of Bergenfield prior to commencing any work.
Any person, firm or corporation whose registration has been revoked may reregister and have his or its name reentered upon the registration list upon filing with the Construction Department a certificate approved by the Construction Department to the effect that all violations for which the registration was revoked have been corrected or are nonexistent and upon the payment of the fee prescribed by §
118-5 of this chapter.
The Construction Official, Building Inspector, Zoning Official, Code
Enforcement Officer, Bergenfield Fire Department and Bergenfield Police Department
are each independently charged with the enforcement of all the provisions
of this chapter.
Any person, firm or corporation required by this chapter to register
as a contractor who violates its terms shall be subject to a fine of not more
than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period of 90 days, or both.
Applications for registration under this chapter shall be made to the
Construction Official, in writing, on such printed form as he shall prescribe
and prepare. Such forms may be obtained from the Construction Department or
the Construction Official and shall be signed under oath and shall contain
the following information:
A. If an individual, the full name, sex, age and residence
address at the time of application and addresses for the last 10 years, business
address and telephone number, social security number and driver's license
number.
B. If the applicant is a corporation, or an officer, agent
or employee of a corporation:
(2) The date and state of incorporation;
(3) The address of the place or places of businesses;
(4) The name, residence and business address of the authorized
agent upon whom service of process may be had in the State of New Jersey;
and
(5) Names and addresses of persons who own 10% or more of
stock, unless the corporation is listed on the American or New York Stock
Exchange.
C. If the applicant is a partnership or member of such firm
or association:
(1) The information required by Subsection
A of this section for each partner;
(2) The name under which the business is being conducted
and address of the place of business; and
(3) The business telephone number.
D. The following information shall be provided by all applicants:
(1) The educational and/or business experience of the applicant
in the business or occupation for which the registration is sought.
(2) The length of time that the application has been engaged
in such business or occupation.
(3) Proof of insurance:
(a) Public liability insurance, and, if so, the amount of
said coverage.
(b) Workmen's compensation insurance, with the name or insurance
carrier.
(4) The tax resale number:
(d) Has registration been revoked or suspended elsewhere?
(e) Have you ever been indicted for violations of the building
or zoning or Uniform Construction Codes?
(f) Equipment to be used; and
(g) Such other information as the Construction Official may
deem reasonably necessary for the protection of the public health, safety,
morals and general welfare of the citizens of the Borough of Bergenfield.
E. No registration or renewal thereof granted under the
provisions of this chapter shall be reassigned or transferable.