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BLACK HAWK COUNTY RECORDER
CITY OF WATERLOO ATTN NANCY ECKERT
This Ordinance prepared by Nancy Eckert, City Clerk, 715 Mulberry
Street, Waterloo, Iowa.
ORDINANCE NO. 4675
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2001 CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA, BY
REPEALING CHAPTER 1, BUILDING CODE, AND
ARTICLE A, BUILDING CONTRACTORS, OF CHAPTER
1, BUILDING CODE, OF TITLE 9, BUILDING
REGULATIONS, IN THEIR ENTIRETY; AND ENACTING
IN LIEU THEREOF NEW CHAPTER 1, BUILDING
CODE, AND ARTICLE A, BUILDING CONTRACTORS,
OF CHAPTER 1, BUILDING CODE, OF TITLE 9,
BUILDING REGULATIONS .
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, that Chapter 1, Building Code, and Article A, Building
Contractors, of Chapter 1, Building Code, of Title 9, Building
Regulations, of the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, are hereby repealed in their entirety; that a
new Chapter 1 , Building Code, and Article A, Building
Contractors, of Chapter 1, Building Code, of Title 9, Building
Regulations, of the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, are hereby enacted in lieu thereof as follows :
CHAPTER 1
BUILDING CODE
SECTION:
9-1 1 : Building Codes Adopted
9-1-2 : Amendments To Building Code
9- 1-3 : Conformance Required
9-1-4 : Board of Appeals
9-1-5 : Unsafe, Vacant and Abandoned Buildings
9-1-6 : Conflict of Interest
9-1-7 : Contractor' s Licenses
9-1-8 : Violation; Penalty
9-1-1 : BUILDING CODES ADOPTED:
Certain documents, copies of which are on file and available in
the office of the city clerk of the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
being marked and designated as International Building Code, 2003
Edition, (hereafter to be known as the IBC) and the
International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings,
2003 Edition, (hereafter to be known as the IRC) published in
2003 by the International Code Council, Inc . and Uniform Code
for Building Conservation, 1997 Edition, published in 1997 by
the International Conference of Building Officials be and the
same are hereby adopted as the building codes of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, for regulating the erection, construction,
enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition,
conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and
maintenance of all buildings and/or structures in the City of
Waterloo, Iowa; providing for the issuance of permits and
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collection of fees therefore; providing penalties for the
violation of such code; and each and all of the regulations,
provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of such
International Building Code, 2003 Edition, and the International
Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, 2003 Edition,
published in 2003 by the International Code Council, and the
Uniform Code for Building Conservation, 1997 Edition published
in 1997 by the International Conference of Building Officials,
on file in the office of the city clerk are hereby referred to,
adopted and made a part thereof as if fully set out in this
chapter and are hereby adopted by this reference .
9-1-2 : AMENDMENTS TO THE BUILDING CODES :
General Amendments to the IBC and the IRC:
Any references to the International Electrical Code shall be
amended to read currently adopted electrical code .
Any references to the International Mechanical Code shall be
amended to read currently adopted mechanical code .
Any references to the International Plumbing Code shall be
amended to read currently adopted plumbing code .
AMENDMENTS TO THE IBC
101 .4 Reference Codes . The IBC is hereby amended by modifying
Section 101 . 4 of the IBC as follows :
Section 101 .4 . 1 ELECTRICAL. - Delete in its entirety
Section 101 . 4 . 2 GAS . - Delete in its entirety
Section 101 . 4 . 3 MECHANICAL. - Delete in its entirety
Section 101 . 4 . 4 PLUMBING. - Delete in its entirety
Section 101 .4 . 7 ENERGY. - Delete in its entirety
WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT.
Section 105 of the IBC is amended as follows :
Section 105 . 2 Work exempt from permit .
Building Item 1 . Delete the entire sentence . Replace with:
One story detached accessory structures (accessory to a
residential structure) used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor
area does not exceed 120 square feet .
Item 2 . Delete the entire sentence . Replace with: Fences
not over 4 feet high.
Item 7 . Delete (Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting,
cabinets, countertops and similar finish work. ) and replace
with: Painting, papering, carpeting
and similar finish work.
Amend the IBC by adding the following items to Section 105 . 2 .
Building.
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Item 14 . Installation or replacement of storm windows and
doors .
Item 15 . Replacement of broken glass in windows .
Item 16 . Repair or replacement of hardware for door or
window operation.
Item 17 . Repair or replacement of an overhead garage door
when the opening remains the same size .
Item 18 . Minor wall repair in connection with Item 7 .
Amend the IBC Section 105 . 2 by deleting the following items :
Electrical
Gas
Mechanical
Plumbing
Add Subsection 108 . 2 . 1 : By request of the Building
Official , all building permit fees shall be established by
resolution of the City Council .
Add Subsection 108 . 5 . 1 : By request of the Building
Official, plan review fees shall be established by
resolution of the City Council .
Section 109 Inspections : Amend the IBC by deleting Section
109 . 3 . 7 Energy efficiency inspections in its entirety.
Subsection 903 . 2 . 10 . 1 shall be deleted in its entirety and
be replaced by 903 . 2 . 12 . 1 2000 IBC in its entirety.
903 . 2 . 12 All occupancies except Groups R-3 and U. An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in the
locations set forth in Sections 903 . 2 . 12 . 1 through
903 . 2 . 12 . 1 . 3 .
Exception: Group R-3 as applicable in Section 101 .2
and Group U.
903 . 2 . 12 . 1 Stories and basements without openings . An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
every story or basement of all buildings where the floor
area exceeds 1, 500 square feet (139 .4 m2) and where there is
not provided at least one of the following types of
exterior wall openings :
1 . Openings below grade that lead directly to ground
level by an exterior stairway complying with Section
1003 . 3 . 3 or an outside ramp complying with Section
1003 . 3 . 4 . Openings shall be located in each 50 linear
feet (15 240 mm) , or fraction thereof, of exterior
wall in the story on at least one side .
2 . Openings entirely above the adjoining ground level
totaling at least 20 square (1 . 86 m2) in each 50 linear
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feet (15 240 mm) , or fraction thereof, of exterior
wall in the story on at least one side .
903 . 2 . 12 . 1 . 1 Opening dimensions and access . Openings shall
have a minimum dimension of not less than 30 inches (762
mm) . Such openings shall be accessible to the fire
department from the exterior and shall not be obstructed in
a manner that firefighting or rescue cannot be accomplished
from the exterior.
903 . 2 . 12 . 1 . 2 Openings on one side only. Where openings in
a story are provided on only one side and the opposite wall
of such story is more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from such
openings, the story shall be equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system, or openings as
specified above shall be provided on at least two sides of
the story.
903 . 2 . 12 . 1 . 3 Basements . Where any portion of a basement is
located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from openings
required by Section 903 . 2 . 12 . 1, the basement shall be
equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler
system.
AMENDMENTS TO THE IRC
Amend the IRC Section R105 as follows :
Section R105 . 2 Work exempt from permit . Building.
Item 1 . Delete entire sentence . Replace with: One story
detached accessory structures (accessory to residential
structure) used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and
similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120
square feet .
Item 2 . Delete (Fences not over 6 feet high. ) and replace
with: Fences not over 4 feet high.
Item 6 . Delete (Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting,
cabinets, countertops and similar finish work. ) and replace
with: Painting, papering, carpeting and similar finish
work.
Amend the IRC by adding the following items to Section R105 . 2 .
Building
Item 10 . Installation or replacement of storm windows and
doors .
Item 11 . Replacement of broken glass in windows .
Item 12 . Repair or replacement of hardware for door or
window operation.
Item 13 . Repair or replacement of an overhead garage door
when the opening remains the same size .
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Item 14 . Minor wall repair in connection with Item 6 .
Amend the IRC Section 105 . 2 by deleting the following items :
Electrical
Gas
Mechanical
Plumbing
Section R108 . 1 PAYMENT OF FEES . The building code is hereby
amended by modifying Section 108 . 1 of the IBC and Section
R108 . 1 of the IRC by deleting the word "valid" from the
first sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the word
"issued. "
Add Subsection R108 . 2 . 1 : By request of the Building
Official, all building permit fees shall be established by
resolution of the City Council .
Add Subsection R108 . 5 . 1 : By request of the Building
Official , plan review fees shall be established by
resolution of the City Council .
Section R. 112 . 2 . 1 Determination of substantial improvement
in areas prone to flooding. Delete this section in its
entirety.
Section R112 . 2 . 2 Criteria for issuance of a variance for
areas prone to flooding. Delete this section in its
entirety.
R301 . 2 Climatic and geographic design criteria. TABLE R301 . 2 (1) .
The IRC is hereby amended by modifying Table R301 . 2 (1) as
follows :
GROUND WIND SEISMIC SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
SNOW SPEED DESIGN
LOAD MPH CATEGORY
FROST
35 LBS . 90 A WEATHERING LINE TERMITE DECAY
PSF DEPTH
MODERATE- SLIGHT-
SEVERE 42" HEAVY MODERATE
WINTER ICE SHIELD FLOOD AIR MEAN
DESIGN UNDERLAYMENT HAZARDS FREEZING ANNUAL
TEMP REQUIRED INDEX TEMP
-10 F YES 7-3- 2200 46 . 3
1985
Section R303 . 4 Stairway illumination and R303 . 4 . 1 Light
Activation. Delete these sections in their entirety.
The IRC Section R310 . 1 Emergency escape and rescue required. The
IRC is hereby amended by deleting the following words from the
first sentence : with habitable space .
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The IRC Section R323 . Delete this section in its entirety.
The IRC Section R403 . 1 .4 . 1 Frost Protection. Amend Exception 1
by deleting the exception in its entirety and replacing it with
the following: Detached accessory buildings 850 square feet or
less need only have a grade beam a minimum of 12 inches wide and
8 inches thick around the outside perimeter.
Amend Section R703 . 2 by deleting exceptions 1, 2 , 3 and 4 .
IRC Chapter 11 ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Delete this chapter in its entirety.
IRC Part V-Mechanical : Chapters 12 through 24 .
Delete these chapters in their entirety.
IRC Part VI Fuel Gas : Chapter 24 .
Delete this chapter in its entirety.
Part VII Plumbing : Chapters 25 through 32 .
Delete these chapters in their entirety.
Part VIII - Electrical : Chapters 33 through 42 .
Delete these chapters in their entirety.
9-1-3 : CONFORMANCE REQUIRED:
A. Construction To Conform To Building Code : All construction
of buildings within the city shall be in conformance with
the building code .
B . Resolution Of Conflicts Between Building Code And Other
Laws : In the event that there is a conflict between the
provisions of the building code and any express provision
of this code or other ordinances of the city, the express
provision of this code or other ordinances of the city
shall prevail . (Ord. 4300, 5-26-1998)
9-1-5 : UNSAFE, VACANT AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS :
In addition to the authority granted by the provisions of
section 115 of the IBC, the building official is hereby
authorized to exercise emergency measures to protect the health,
safety and public welfare of the community by certain procedures
as follows :
A. Inspect the building and surrounding premises to determine
the extent of dilapidation, damage, obsolescence, fire
hazard and risk as an attractive nuisance .
B. Inform the owner or owner' s agent of the unsafe, dangerous
or hazardous conditions which cause such building to be
unsafe or an attractive nuisance .
C. Inform the owner or owner' s agent of the applicable
provisions of section 115 of the IBC and demand a
commitment regarding a time schedule and manner of
compliance with said section.
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D. Order the prompt boarding up of the windows, doors and
other openings of unsafe or vacant buildings to prevent
unauthorized access or the perpetuation of an attractive
nuisance during the time which is necessary to gain
compliance with the IBC.
E . Upon the failure of the owner or owner ' s agent to comply
with the order, to close, board up and secure an unsafe
building within seven (7) days ' time after receiving such
order, the building official , after notice and opportunity
for hearing, may cause the openings boarded up and secured,
or the premises barricaded and fenced, and the unsafe
conditions abated, with the cost of such construction,
barricading, fencing and abatement to be assessed against
the property. (Ord. 4300, 5-26-1998)
9-1-6 : CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
The building official, inspectors, and other employees in the
building department shall not engage in the sale, installation
or maintenance of any equipment, material , or system which is
regulated by the IBC or the IRC, directly or indirectly, nor
have any financial interest in any concern engaged in such
business in the city at any time while so employed in the
building department, except personal residences, residences of
family members, residences of friends where compensation is not
required of employees . (Ord. 4300, 5-26-1998)
ARTICLE A. BUILDING CONTRACTORS
9-1A-1 : SCOPE OF LICENSES :
A. Residential Building Contractor:
1 . License Required: Under the city building code, all
residential building contractors who contract with an
owner to construct or improve dwellings for habitation
by one to four (4) families and who provides two (2)
or more special skills (services) for a consumer, must
be licensed unless exempt under the provisions noted
in subsection 9-1A-2F of this article .
2 . Defined: A "residential building contractor" is any
corporation, company, partnership or person in the
business of contracting or offering to contract with
any residential owner to construct residential
dwellings and/or any portions thereof and said
construction involves two (2) or more of the
following : excavation, masonry/concrete work,
carpentry, interior or exterior finishing, drywall and
plaster or roofing. A residential building contractor
may also contract or offer to contract with an owner
to remodel or repair any existing residential
property.
B. Residential Remodeler:
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1 . Defined: A "residential remodeler" is defined as any
person in the business of contracting or offering to
contract with an owner to perform any construction
work on an existing residential structure .
2 . Limitations : A residential remodeler is permitted to
work only on existing structures and is specifically
prohibited from changing the "footprint" of the
existing structure . A "footprint" is defined as the
actual size of the structure upon which work is
permitted pursuant to this section.
C . Residential Roofing Limited: Those who are qualified to
install , repair and replace residential steep roof
coverings . Work may include fabrication and installation of
sheet metal incidental to residential steep roof coverings
and installation of asphalt shingles, asphalt roll roofing
materials, clay tile, concrete tile, slate, wood shake or
shingles and other prefabricated shingle products . (Ord.
4335, 12-21-1998)
9-1A-2 : LICENSING REQUIREMENTS :
A. License Required: Any contractor who constructs, remodels,
repairs or performs any two (2) of the following work, said
contractor shall be licensed as applicable in subsections
9-1A-1A through C of this article : excavation,
masonry/concrete, carpentry, interior finishing, exterior
finishing, drywall and plaster or roofing.
B. Roofing License Requirement : A separate license is required
for any person who engages in the business of working on
residential one- , two- , three- or four-family dwellings in
roof coverings, roof sheathing, roof weatherproofing and
insulation, and any repair of roof systems .
C. Company License : Any contractor other than a natural person
must designate one individual to serve as a qualifying
person who must take the licensing examination.
1 . Sole Proprietorship: The qualifying person of a sole
proprietorship may be the owner or managing employee .
2 . Partnership: Any partner or managing employee may be
the qualifying person.
3 . Corporation: The qualifying person must be the chief
executive officer or a managing employee.
D. Qualifying Person: If the qualifying person is a managing
employee, the latter must be an employee who is regularly
employed by the company and actively engaged in the
classification of work for which the license is to be
obtained.
E. Licensing Exams : The examinee must achieve a passing score
in order to obtain a license . The exams shall test an
applicant ' s knowledge of the rules, regulations, materials,
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building practices, as well as the various aspects of the
construction business .
F . Exemption: The legal owner of any residential property
shall not be required to be licensed as a contractor in
order to remodel or repair the owner' s own property.
However, permits must be obtained. (Ord. 4335, 12-21-1998)
G. Homeowner Building Own Home for Residence :
1 . Owners building their own home shall comply with the
rules outlined in the document "Building Permits
Issued to Homeowners for Homeowners Building Their Own
House . " NO. HBOH03
2 . This document shall be recorded on the abstract of the
property and shall remain in force until the time
limit listed in the document has expired.
NOTE : The "Building Permits Issued to
Homeowners . . . "document will ensure homes not being built by
licensed home builders will meet code requirements and be
safe for life, limb and health years into the future .
9-1A-3 : GENERAL CONTRACTORS BOARD OF LICENSING, EXAMINERS AND
APPEALS :
NOTE : Code Section 9-1-4 is hereby repealed in its
entirety with the adoption of this new ordinance
establishing new duties for the General Contractors Board
of Licensing, Examiners and Appeals .
A. Board Established: There is hereby established a General
Contractors Board of Licensing, Examiners and Appeals,
hereinafter referred to as the Board, with authority and
responsibility as follows :
1 . Authority to license a corporation, company,
partnership or a person as a residential building,
residential remodeler, limited roofing, unlimited
roofing contractor.
2 . To periodically review the provisions of the Waterloo
building code and recommend to the building official
changes to said code .
3 . Review issues and concerns of the building industry as
they relate to inspection and code administrations .
4 . To review complaints against any contractor, and upon
substantiation of the complaint, the Board may require
the contractor to be relicensed. Upon the third and
subsequent complaints, the Board may, by majority
vote, suspend or revoke the contractor' s license .
5 . Review and act on appeals by contractors, homeowners
or any party affected by the decision of the building
official . The building official may convene the Board
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to assist in evaluating the merits of a proposed
product or method of construction, or assist in the
interpretation of code revisions . The Board shall not
rule on matters pertaining to electrical, plumbing or
mechanical questions . As an appeal board, it is
limited by the authority granted by the current
adopted building codes .
B. Composition Of Board: The Board shall consist of nine (9)
members, all of whose place of business or residence is
located in Black Hawk County. All members shall be
qualified by experience and training to evaluate applicants
for testing. The membership shall be as follows : three (3)
residential contractors, two (2) commercial contractors,
one (1) design professional (construction related) , one (1)
roofing contractor and two (2) at-large . The building
official shall act as secretary to the Board. No one
company or interest shall have more than one member on the
Board.
C. Appointment And Terms Of Office : The members of the General
Contractors Board of Licensing, Examiners and Appeals shall
be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city
council . After the initial appointment of the Board, the
terms of the members shall be for three (3) years except
that the initial terms shall be so arranged and staggered
that the terms of no more than two (2) members shall expire
on December 31 of any one year. A vacancy within any term
shall be filled by appointment of the mayor with the
approval of the city council for the unexpired portion of
that term only. The members of the Board shall serve
without compensation.
The Board shall designate a member as chair and vice chair
and shall adopt reasonable rules for conducting its
investigations and proceedings, and shall render all
decisions and findings in writing to the building official
with a duplicate copy to the appellant and may recommend to
the city council new legislation as is consistent
therewith.
D. Quorum: Five (5) members of the Board shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business, provided that a
decision on a matter relating to a specific license shall
not be valid unless decided in the presence of a board
member who holds a similar valid license. Any vote taken
for the purpose of suspending or revoking a contractor' s
license shall require a majority vote of all members
appointed to the Board.
E. Powers And Duties : The General Contractors Board of
Licensing, Examiners and Appeals shall have the following
powers and duties :
1 . To prescribe rules for the conduct of examinations of
applicants for licenses .
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2 . To hold regular meetings when determined necessary for
the purpose of conducting examinations of applicants
for contractor licensing.
3 . To examine applications and applicants for licenses as
residential building, residential remodeler
residential roofing contractor.
4 . To act upon reports of violations by licensed c
contractors ' licensing.
5 . To prescribe rules consistent with the provisions of
this code for hearings before the Board to suspend,
revoke or reinstate licenses .
6 . To keep a complete record of the official proceedings
of the board; to preserve all documents, books, and
papers relating to appeals, examinations for licenses,
and hearings of complaints and charges for at least
five (5) years .
7 . Establish guidelines for homeowners performing any
construction regulated by codes adopted by the City of
Waterloo as they pertain to building new one- and two-
family dwellings and additions on to existing homes .
F . Waiver Of Examination: The Board may, by the majority vote
of all of the members present, issue to any applicant
possessing a valid contractor' s license from any other
state, after satisfying itself of the validity of such
license, and the qualifications of the holder thereof,
waive examination of such applicant and upon compliance
with all other regulations in this code, issue to the
applicant the applicable license as set forth in section 9-
1A-1 of this article .
G. Waiver Of Examination For Contractor: After satisfying
itself of the validity of a license from any other city or
state, the ability of the holder of said license to
competently conduct himself as a building contractor, the
board may, by the majority vote of all of the members
present, issue a contractor' s license without requiring
examination therefor. (Ord. 4335, 12-21-1998)
9-1A-4 : APPLICATION FOR LICENSE:
A. Application: An applicant for a license under the
provisions of this article must submit an application to
INRCOG on a form prescribed by INRCOG. Within thirty (30)
business days of receiving all required information, INRCOG
must act on the license request . If one of the categories
in the application does not apply, the applicant must state
the reason. The board may refuse to issue a license if the
application is not complete or contains false information
in reference to subsections Al through A6 of this section.
1 . Iowa workers ' compensation insurance certificate;
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2 . Employment insurance account number;
3 . Certificate of liability insurance with a thirty (30)
day cancellation clause;
4 . Type of license requested;
5 . Name and address of the applicant :
a. Name and address of the applicant ' s qualifying
person, if other than applicant; and
b. If the applicant is a sole proprietorship, the
name and address of the sole proprietor; if the
applicant is a partnership, the name and address
of each partner; if the applicant is a limited
liability company, the name and address of each
manager; if applicant is a corporation, the name
and address of each of the corporate officers,
directors and all shareholders holding more than
ten percent (10%) of the outstanding stock in the
corporation;
6 . Whether the applicant, any employee, or qualifying
person has ever been licensed in this or any other
state and has had a professional or vocational license
refused, suspended, or revoked, or has been the
subject of any administrative action.
B. Examination: Each qualifying person must satisfactorily
complete a written examination for the type of license
requested. The board may establish the examination
qualifications, including related education experience and
education, the examination procedure, and the examination
for each licensing group.
C. License Issuance : Upon passing the written examination and
posting a passing grade of seventy percent (70%) or better,
a license application shall be completed and submitted to
the contractors board of licensing and examiners for review
and approval . After paying necessary fees, a contractor' s
license will be issued by the Iowa Northland Regional
Council of Governments (INRCOG) . (Ord. 4335, 12-21-1998)
9-1A-5 : EXEMPTIONS AND GRANDFATHER CLAUSE :
Deleted in its entirety.
9-1A-6 : LICENSE FEES :
A. The licensing fee for persons licensed pursuant to section
9-1A-1 of this article is seventy-five dollars ($75 . 00) per
year.
B. Fees shall be paid on or before December 31 of each year
following the date of licensing. There shall be no pro-
ration of fees for partial year licenses .
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C. The contractor' s license shall be registered with the Iowa
Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG) located
at 501 Sycamore Street, Waterloo, Iowa. The registration
fee is fifteen dollars ($15 . 00) per year. (Ord. 4335, 12-
21-1998)
9-1A-7 : CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:
A. Competency' : A certificate of competency shall be received
from an accredited testing agency for contractors . The
testing agency shall be registered with the building
department of the city. The building department shall
provide information on competency testing, test sites, test
dates, and material covered by the test .
B. Insurance :
1 . Certificate Required; Limits :
a. A contractor shall show proof of registration
with the state and shall execute and file with
the building official (or a specified
intergovernmental agency if so designated by the
building official) a certificate of insurance
written by a company authorized to transact
business in the state, in limits of not less than
three hundred thousand dollars ($300, 000 . 00)
combined single limit to any person and one
hundred thousand dollars ($100, 000 . 00) property
damage; said certificate to be written on a
standard form and carrying an endorsement naming
the city and its employees (or the
intergovernmental agency designated by the
building official) as additional insureds as its
interest may appear and conditioned upon the
faithful performance of all duties required of
such contractor by any ordinances, rules and
regulations of the city. It shall be a further
condition of said certificate of insurance that
the obligator will hold the city (through the
specified intergovernmental agency if so
designated) harmless from any and all damages
sustained by reason of neglect or incompetency on
the part of such contractor, his agents or
employees in the performance of the work done
under a license or permit issued upon the filing
of said certificate .
b. Said certificate of insurance shall be issued by
December 31 of each year, and shall be refiled on
or before said date for each subsequent year and
shall be in continuous full force and effect .
That it is the intent and purpose of said
certificate of insurance to also bind the
individual , company, firm, association or
partnership, whether it be trade name,
corporation, or other business association or
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arrangement with which the principal is
associated.
c . Homeowners working on their principal residence
shall be exempt from filing said certificate .
2 . Work Done By Owner: Where a person desires to remodel
or repair any residential building or structure of
which he or they are the owner or owners of record,
such work may be done by a member of his or their
household without requiring the certificate of
insurance otherwise required by this subsection.
a. Required permits shall be necessary for all
remodel or repair work.
b. No owner or owner of record shall replace,
remodel or repair any electrical , plumbing or
heating on any property that they are not the
owner/occupant . (Ord. 4300, 5-26-1998 ; amd. Ord.
4335, 12-21-1998)
9-1A-8 : CHANGE IN INFORMATION:
A. Notice Of Change : Not later than fifteen (15) business
days after there is a change in the licensee ' s personal
name, trade name, qualifying person, or address or business
location, written notice must be provided to INRCOG of such
change . Upon receipt of the written notice, INRCOG shall
issue an amended license, if required, for the unexpired
duration of the license .
B. Loss Of Qualifying Person: Upon the departure or
disqualification of a licensee ' s qualifying person because
of death, disability, retirement, position change or other
reason, the licensee must notify INRCOG within sixty (60)
business days . The licensee shall have one hundred twenty
(120) days from the departure of the qualifying person to
obtain a new qualifying person. Failure to secure a new
qualifying person within one hundred twenty (120) days
shall result in the automatic termination of the license,
and the applicant must requalify as required under article .
(Ord. 4335, 12-21-1998)
9-1A-9 : DENIAL, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE:
The General Contractors Board of Licensing, Examiners and
Appeals may, by majority vote, deny, suspend or revoke any
license or may censure a licensee for failure to comply with any
of the following:
A. Has filed an application for a license which is incomplete
in any material respect or contains any statement which is
false or misleading;
B. Has engaged in a fraudulent, deceptive or dishonest
practice;
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C. Is permanently or temporarily enjoined by any court of
competent jurisdiction from engaging in or continuing any
conduct or practice involving any aspect of the business;
D. Has failed to reasonably supervise employees, agents,
subcontractors or salespersons, or has performed
negligently or in breach of contract so as to cause injury
or harm to the public and/or the city;
E . Has violated or failed to comply with any of the licensing
provisions of sections 9-1A-1 through 9-1A-6 and section 9-
1A-8 of this article;
F. Has been shown to be incompetent, untrustworthy or
financially irresponsible; or
G. Has been convicted of a violation of any building code of
the cities of Waterloo or Cedar Falls and/or the county of
Black Hawk. (Ord. 4335, 12-21-1998)
9-1A-10 : APPEAL:
A. Upon the final action and notification by the Board, the
licensee may appeal the decision of the Board.
B. The appeal shall be submitted in writing within ten (10)
days from the decision date by the Board to the board
secretary, Building Inspections Department, 715 Mulberry
Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703 .
C. The appeal will be heard in a work session with full city
council . Their decision shall be final . (Ord. 4335, 12-21-
1998)
INTRODUCED: March 1, 2004
PASSED 1ST CONSIDERATION: March 1, 2004
PASSED 2ND CONSIDERATION: March 8, 2004
PASSED 3RD CONSIDERATION: March 8, 2004
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, on the 8th day of March, 2004 , and approved by
the Mayor the 10th day of March, 2004 .
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Tim Hurley, ayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Ecke , City Clerk
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CERTIFICATE
I , Nancy Eckert, City Clerk of the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
do hereby certify that the preceding is a true and complete copy
of Ordinance No. 4675 as passed and adopted by the Council of
the City of Waterloo, Iowa, on the 8th day of March, 2004 .
Witness my hand and seal of office this 10th day of March,
2004 .
SEAL Nancy Ecke , City Clerk