As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
CONSTRUCTION CODE OFFICIAL
An individual or agency appointed by the Borough of Caldwell
to perform the duties of the Construction Code Official.
For the purposes of this chapter, there shall
be the following classes for registration:
A. General contractor. A contractor who is proficient
in the construction of a building or structure from start to finish
and 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 subcontractor's
work as if performed or to be performed directly by the general contractor.
B. Contractor. A contractor who is proficient in the
construction of a building or structure from start to finish and 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.
C. Roofing and siding contractor. A contractor who is
engaged in the business of and who is proficient in the application
of roofing and siding materials to existing or new buildings or structures.
D. Demolition contractor. A contractor who is engaged
in the business of and is proficient in demolishing any building or
structure in whole or in part.
E. Moving contractor. A contractor who is engaged in
the business of or who is proficient in the moving of any building
or structure.
F. Swimming pool contractor. A contractor who is engaged
in the business of or who is proficient in the installation of swimming
pools, their equipment and appurtenances.
G. Sign or billboard contractor. A contractor who is
engaged in the business of or who is proficient in the erection, alteration
or maintenance of signs or billboards.
H. Landscape contractor. A contractor who is engaged
in the business of or who is proficient in the landscaping of homes
and commercial buildings.
I. Miscellaneous contractor. A contractor who is proficient
in work of a special character, as determined by the Construction
Code Official.
The Construction Code Official of the Borough
of Caldwell shall revoke the registration of any contractor registered
hereunder who shall be guilty of any one or more of the following
acts or omissions:
A. Fraud or misrepresentation or concealment of a material
fact in the information given upon initial registration or upon reregistration
after revocation.
B. Violation of the Building, Plumbing, Electric, Fire
Prevention or Health Code of the Borough of Caldwell or of any other
ordinance or statute which governs the activities or nature of work
performed by the contractor.
C. Material and substantial breach of contract with the
owner or purchaser.
Whenever notice is required or permitted to
be given by any section of this chapter, such notice may be effected
by personal service upon the registered contractor, if an individual,
or upon any general partner, if a partnership, or upon any corporate
officer, if a corporation, or alternatively, to any of the foregoing
by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last address listed
in the Construction Code Official's office in conjunction with the
registration information. It shall be the duty of each registered
contractor to keep the Borough advised of any subsequent change of
address. Upon failure of a contractor to comply with this requirement,
any notice returned with the notation "unknown" or "moved" or "not
claimed" shall be deemed proper service of all notices required by
this chapter.
Any person, firm or corporation whose registration has been revoked under the provisions of §
83-7 of this chapter may apply to reregister and have his, her or its name re-entered upon the registration list upon filing the following:
A. A certificate by the Construction Code Official to
the effect that all violations with reference to the revocation have
been corrected.
B. Proof that all loss caused by the act or omissions
for which the registration was revoked has been fully satisfied and
that all conditions imposed by the decision of the revocation have
been complied with.
C. Payment of a reregistration fee as set forth in Chapter
A270, Fees.
[Amended 7-13-1999 by Ord. No. 1073-99]