To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan Weimer, Director, Public Works and Development (PWD)
Prepared By:
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Greg Bragdon, Building Division Manager, PWD and Rebecca Doane, Support Services Division Manager, PWD
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Subject:
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1:00 PM *Building Contractor Licensing Program Updates
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is requested to provide feedback on proposed changes from the Public Works and Development Department (PWD) to the Building Contractor Licensing Program (Resolution No. 180258), as well as concurrence to bring the changes forward at a BOCC hearing.
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Background and Discussion: Public Works and Development Department (PWD) is proposing changes to the Building Contractor Licensing Program (Resolution No. 180258). PWD staff believe these changes are needed in order to better align this program with International Code Council (ICC) requirements and to clarify and streamline other program requirements, including license duration and fees.
Attached to this report is the current Building Contractor Licensing Program (Resolution No. 180258) with changes shown via a strikethrough for proposed deletions and red font for proposed additions. The primary changes being proposed are to clarify the types of contracting work that fall into the license categories of Class A, B, C, and D. These changes will align our license types with ICC guidance and certification requirements. The clarification and re-designation of some license types will result in higher fees being required for certain licenses as follows: Solar Contractors will see a change in annual fees from $84.00 to either $180.00 or $360.00. Some Mechanical Contractors will retain the current fee of $180.00, while some will see an increase to $360.00. Retaining Wall / Fence Contractors will have an annual fee of either $180.00 or $360.00 (New License). Roofing Contractors will see a change in annual fees from $84.00 ...
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