§ 16.48.050. License applications and qualifications.

A.

Applicant requirements. An applicant for an initial building contractor license shall:

1.

Apply on forms furnished by the chief building official or the official's designee, provide such information relating to the applicant's competence, experience and job references;

2.

All contractors except Class D specialty, electrical and plumbing contractors must successfully pass an examination to test the applicant's qualifications for the category of license requested. Exception: Contractors who have two years of experience and have obtained at least three permits in the classification for which they are applying in the City of Longmont, or can demonstrate equivalent experience satisfactorily to the chief building official, may elect to delete the testing requirement if application is made and processed within 90 days after this chapter is adopted by city council;

3.

All contractors must provide evidence of insurance coverage as specified in section 16.48.070 of this chapter.

B.

License changes.

1.

Change of name or address. A change of address of a licensee shall be reported to the division within seven business days and change of name within 15 business days after making the change.

2.

New licenses required. The creation of a new legal entity, even though one or more of the members, officers or directors have a license, shall require that a new license be obtained within 30 business days after the change is made.

3.

Dissolution. The dissolution of a corporation or partnership which has been licensed terminates the license and no person may operate under that license.

4.

Inactive license. A contractor may elect to have his or her license become inactive by notifying the division and paying the appropriate annual fee. No insurance certificates or completed study guides are required for an inactive license. No one shall perform work with an inactive license.

C.

Classification—Upgrading. Licensees electing to upgrade their license to a higher classification must submit a new application, successfully complete an exam, and pay the differential between the fees paid and the new classification fee.

D.

Denial or revocation—Reapplication. If a license is denied or revoked by the building official, and in case of an appeal, if the denial or revocation has been affirmed by the board, the applicant may reapply, but not sooner than 90 days after the denial or revocation, or in the case of an appeal, 90 days after the order of the board affirming the denial or revocation.

(Code 1993, § 16.48.050; Ord. No. O-89-26, § 1; Ord. No. O-2014-33, § 5, 6-24-2014)