§ 14.375. Application for examination.

(a)

Applications for license or registration examinations under this division will be made on a form furnished by the Building Official. The application shall specify the applicant's experience and shall state whether the applicant has ever been licensed as a contractor and, if so, when and by what jurisdiction; whether a license held by the applicant has ever been suspended or revoked; and whether the applicant has ever been refused a license and, if so, the date of and the reason for suspension, revocation or refusal.

(b)

To determine whether the applicant is eligible to take the examination, the Building Official will review each application to determine whether the applicant meets the qualifications described in section 14.373. An applicant who is denied eligibility by the Building Official may submit a written appeal to the Construction Board of Appeals. The Board will hold a hearing and will make a final decision on the applicant's eligibility.

(c)

An ICC examination will be given by a third party administrator as determined by the City. Tests will be offered not less than four (4) times per year. A passing grade of seventy (70) percent is required. If an applicant is unsuccessful in passing the examination, the applicant must follow all rules set forth by the proctor for retesting.

(d)

Specialist Contractor. This designation applies to limited specific forms of construction such as awnings, retaining walls, stair repairs and similar types of work as determined by the Building Official. A person applying for a specialist contractor registration shall be able to demonstrate proficient knowledge in the area specified as determined by the Building Official. No testing is required for this category of license.

( Ord. No. 2015-21, § 1, 7-7-15 )