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; Rebecca Doane, Support Services Division Manager, PWD
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Subject:
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Building Contractor Licensing Program Updates
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Presenter: Greg Bragdon, Building Division Manager, PWD
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
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. PWD is requesting formal adoption of the revised Resolution by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The BOCC reviewed and provided feedback on these updates at their meeting on July 5, 2022.
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Background and Discussion: The Arapahoe County Building Contractor Licensing Program was implemented in 2018. This program adds value to the County by ensuring that Building Contractors operating within the unincorporated areas of Arapahoe County have all required and applicable certifications, have an appropriate level of experience to engage in the business, and carry appropriate liability insurance.
Over the past four years of working with this program, PWD staff assessed the program's effectiveness and are recommending modifications based on that assessment. 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, which is due to the specific license type being designated to the a...
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