Section 20.14.390 Plumbing contractor’s license.

1. The applicant for a plumbing contractor’s license must either:

a. Possess a current city master plumber’s license; or

b. Submit documentation (such as W 2s or employment records) which indicates that he is a member of a firm, corporation, limited liability company or partnership which employs, in a supervisory capacity, a person who possesses a current master plumber’s license. A contractor’s license issued under this condition becomes null and void one hundred twenty days after the termination of such working relationship.

2. The applicant must submit a bond approved by the legal department in the sum of $10,000 conditioned during the life of such bond on the following:

a. Faithful performance of all duties and regulations required by this title;

b. The prompt payment to the city of any sums that may become due and owing to the city by reason of this title;

c. The payment of all fines imposed upon the contractor for violation of this title;

d. Indemnifying the city and keeping it harmless from liabilities for damages arising from the contractor or the employee's negligence and unskillfulness in doing, protecting and completing the work;

e. The bond shall be kept in full force and effect during the period of the license and for a period of one year after cancellation or expiration of the license.

3. The applicant must submit proof that he is registered as a contractor with the Division of Labor of the State of Iowa.

4. The applicant must pay the required license application fee.

5. The applicant must pay the required license fee.

6. Any vehicle owned or operated by a contractor shall have the contractor’s name as it appears on the contractor’s license, in contrasting color, with characters at least three inches high and one-half-inch in width affixed to each side of the vehicle.

7. Current license must be carried by licensee at all times. (Ord. 2000-9734)