HomeMy WebLinkAbout5369-09/26/2016Prepared by Kelley Felchle, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo,
IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
ORDINANCE NO. 5369
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2007 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 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA
AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 1, Building Code, and Article A, Building Contractors, of Chapter 1, Building
Code, of Title 9, Building Regulations, of the 2007 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Iowa, are hereby repealed in their entirety; that a new Chapter 1, Building Code, and Article A,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 2007
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: Unsafe, Vacant and Abandoned Buildings
9-1-5: Conflict of Interest
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, 2015 Edition,
(hereafter to be known as the IBC), the International Residential Code for One and Two -Family
Dwellings, 2015 Edition, (hereafter to be known as the IRC), and the International Existing
Building Code, 2015 Edition, (hereafter to be known as the IEBC), published in 2015 by the
International Code Council, Inc. 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, 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
collection of fees therefore; providing penalties for the violation of such code; and each and all of
the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and teens of such International Building Code,
2015 Edition, and the International Residential Code for One and Two -Family Dwellings, 2015
Edition, and the International Existing Building Code, published in 2015 by the International Code
Council, 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:
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General Amendments to the IBC, IRC and 1.hBC:
Any references to the International Electrical Code shall be amended to read currently adopted
electrical code.
Any references to the International Plumbing Code shall be amended to read currently adopted
plumbing code.
AMENDMENTS TO THE IBC
101.1. Insert: City of Waterloo
101.4 Reference Codes. The IBC is hereby amended by modifying Section 101.4 of the IBC as
follows:
Section 101.4.3 PLUMBING. — Delete the following: The provision of the International Private
Sewage Disposal Code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
Work exempt from permit.
Section 105 of the IBC is amended as follows:
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit.
Building Item 1. Delete in its entirety.
Building Item 2. Delete the entire sentence. Replace with: Fences not over 4 feet high.
Building Item 10. Delete in its entirety.
Amend the IBC by adding the following items to Section 105.2. Building.
Item 14. Installation or replacement of storm windows and doors.
Item 15. Replacement of broken glass in windows.
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.
Item 19. Exterior arbors not over 5 foot 9 inches in height used for support of plants and not
over 120 square feet in overall area.
Amend the IBC Section 105.2 by deleting the following items:
Electrical
Gas
Mechanical
Plumbing
Add Subsection 108.1.1: Storage containers may be used for storage of construction materials
associated with construction on a construction site without requiring a temporary permit. Storage
containers are not allowed to be used as permanent storage unless the structure and use conforms to
the structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, accessibility, light, ventilation and sanitary
requirements of this code as necessary to ensure public health, safety and general welfare.
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Add Subsection 109.2.1: By request of the Building Official, all building permit fees and
inspection fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council and paid prior to issuance of a
permit or reinspection. See table 1-B.
Add Subsection 109.5.1: By request of the Building Official, plan review fees shall be established
by resolution of the City Council and paid at time of permit application.
Section 1612.3. Delete in its entirety.
Section 1612.4. Delete in its entirety.
Section 1612.5. Delete in its entirety.
AMENDMENTS TO THE IRC
Add Appendix J - Existing Buildings and Structures in its entirety.
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 in area and ten feet in height measured to the highest point of
the structure.
Item 2. Delete (Fences not over 7 feet high.) and replace with: Fences not over 4 feet high.
Item 10. Delete entire section.
Item 11. Swimming Pools that are accessory to a one or two-family dwelling.
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 and
inspection fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council and paid prior to issuance of a
permit or reinspection. See table 1-B.
Add Subsection R108.5.1: By request of the Building Official, plan review fees shall be
established by resolution of the City Council.
Section R105.3.1.1 Determination of substantial improvement in 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:
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GROUND
SNOW
LOAD
WIND
SPEED
MPH
SEISMIC
DESIGN
CATEGORY
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
30 LBS.
PSF
90
A
WEATHERING
FROST
LINE
DEPTH
TERMITE
DECAY
(Fire -resistance rated)
1 hour on the underside
> 3 feet to
< 5 feet
SEVERE
42"
MODERATE-
HEAVY
SLIGHT -
MODERATE
WINTER
DESIGN
TEMP
ICE SHIELD
UNDERLAYMENT
REQUIRED
FLOOD
HAZARDS
AIR
FREEZING
INDEX
MEAN
ANNUAL
1EMP
-10 F
YES
7-3-1985
2200
46.3
Section R302.1 Exception 4. Delete entire sentence. Replace with: Detached garages accessory to a
dwelling located within 3 feet of a lot line are permitted to have roof eave projections not exceeding
4 inches.
Table R302.1 Exterior Walls is amended as follows:
Exterior Wall Element
Minimum Fire-
Resistance Rating
Minimum Fire
Separation Distance
Walls
(Fire -resistance rated)
1 hour -tested in
accordance with ASTM
E 119 or UL 263 with
exposure from both
sides
< 3 feet
(Not fire -resistance
rated)
0 hours
> 3 feet
Proj ections
(Fire -resistance rated)
1 hour on the underside
> 3 feet to
< 5 feet
(Not fire -resistance
rated)
0 hours
> 5 feet
Openings in walls
Not allowed
N/A
< 3 feet
Unlimited
0 hours
> 3 feet
Penetrations
All
Comply with R317.3
< 3 feet
None required
> 3 feet
Section R302.13 Fire Protection of Floors - Delete this section in its entirety.
Section R313. Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems - Delete this section in its entirety.
The IRC Section R322. Flood Resistant Construction - 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 849 square feet or less
need only have a Monolithic slab -on -ground with turned -down footing. A minimum of 12 inches
deep and 8 inches wide at the base, including 2-#4 continuous rebar around the outside perimeter,
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within the top and bottom one-third of the footing.
Section R408.3, Unvented crawl space, Item number 1 is amended as follows: And capped with a a
concrete slab having a minimum thickness of two inches.
Amend Section R703.2 by deleting the last line of the section.
IRC Part V -Mechanical: Chapters 12 through 23.
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 33.
Delete these chapters in their entirety
Part VI — Electrical: Chapters 34 through 43.
Delete these chapters in their entirety.
AMENDMENTS TO THE IEBC
Amend the IEBC as follows:
Section 101.1. Insert: City of Waterloo
Section 109.3.7. Delete "that are enforced by the Department of Building Safety".
Section 1301.2. Delete "structures existing prior to" and replace with "Existing structures".
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.
13. 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)
9-1-4: UNSAFE, VACANT AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS:
In addition to the authority granted by the provisions of section 116 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 116 of the IBC
and demand a commitment regarding a time schedule and manner of compliance with said section.
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
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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)
9-1-5: 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:
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)
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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 roofmg
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, 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,
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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 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 terns 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 tens 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.
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.
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4. To act upon reports of violations by licensed 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;
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.
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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: EXEMP PIONS 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.
C. The contractor's license shall be registered with the Iowa Northland Regional Council of
Governments (INRCOG) located at 229 E. Park Avenue 501 Sycamore Street, Waterloo, Iowa
50703. The registration fee is fifteen dollars ($15.00) per year. (Ord. 4335, 12-21-1998)
9-1A-7: CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:
A. Competencyl: 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.
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
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association or 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 single-family
residential building or structure of which he or they are the owner/occupant, 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)
c. With the approval of the building official, an owner who intends to repair or remodel an
existing house in order to occupancy that same structure at completion of work, may be
considered an owner/occupant for the purposes of this section.
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;
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;
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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:
PASSED 1st CONSIDERATION:
PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION:
PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION:
September 12, 2016
September 12, 2016
September 19, 2016
September 26, 2016
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of September 2016.
ATTEST:
Kelley Fe
City Cler
hle
Quentin Hart, Mayor