Chapter 5.95
MOBILE HOME CONTRACTORS AND CRAFTSMEN
Sections:
5.95.010 Required.
5.95.020 Craftsman classes established.
5.95.030 Craftsmen applications.
5.95.040 Contractor’s application.
5.95.050 Contractor required to employ master mobile home craftsman.
5.95.060 Nonresidential mobile home craftsman.
5.95.070 Examinations – Scope.
5.95.080 Issuance.
5.95.090 Insurance required.
5.95.100 Suspension or revocation of license.
Cross References: Mobile home parks, Chapter 5.100 TMC; manufactured homes and trailers, Chapter 14.65 TMC.
5.95.010 Required.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of electrical, mechanical or plumbing contracting in or on mobile homes without first having secured a mobile home contractor license.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the trade or otherwise perform the act of installing, repairing or altering electrical wiring for light, heat or power, and all other electrical equipment, appliances and devices, air conditioning, heating equipment or plumbing in or on a mobile home within the city without first having secured a master mobile home craftsman license and being in the employ of a licensed mobile home contractor. For purposes of this chapter, installation includes, but is not necessarily limited to, skirting, blocking and tiedowns. The following exceptions shall be allowed:
(1) Persons having a journeyman mobile home craftsman license as provided for in this chapter shall be permitted to work when they are in the employ of a licensed mobile home contractor, and he is under the supervision or direction of a licensed master mobile home craftsman.
(2) A person having an apprentice mobile home craftsman license, as provided for in this chapter, shall be permitted to work under the supervision or direction of a master mobile home craftsman or licensed journeyman mobile home craftsman.
(3) The owner of a mobile home unit may install a mobile home and may also make the necessary utility connections, provided the owner of the mobile home resides in the mobile home and a permit for such work is obtained as provided for in this chapter.
(4) The licensed owner of a mobile home park may install a mobile home within such licensed mobile home park and may also make the necessary utility connections within such licensed mobile home park, provided the licensed owner of the mobile home park obtains a permit for such work as provided for in this chapter.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit an electrical, plumbing or mechanical contractor from performing the services for which he is licensed under this code in or on a mobile home. (Code 1981 § 25-161. Code 1995 § 98-221.)
5.95.020 Craftsman classes established.
There are hereby established the following classes of mobile home craftsmen:
(a) Master Mobile Home Craftsman. A master mobile home craftsman shall certify at least two years of practical experience in the field of mobile home repair. Such experience shall include plumbing, gas, electrical, mechanical and structural installation, repair or alteration to mobile homes. Graduation from an approved trade school or a combination of training and experience may qualify an individual to take an examination for a license.
(b) Journeyman Mobile Home Craftsman. A journeyman mobile home craftsman is any person earning a livelihood as a mobile home craftsman, but who has not acquired the necessary longevity or experience to qualify as a master mobile home craftsman, but shall certify at least one year of practical experience in the field of mobile home repair. Such experience shall include plumbing, gas, electrical, mechanical and structural installation, repair or alteration to mobile homes. Graduation from an approved trade school or a combination of training and experience may qualify an individual to take an examination for a license.
(c) Apprentice Mobile Home Craftsman. An apprentice mobile home craftsman is any person earning a livelihood as a mobile home craftsman, but who has not acquired the necessary longevity or experience to qualify as a journeyman mobile home craftsman. An apprentice mobile home craftsman may work under the immediate supervision and direction of either a licensed master mobile home craftsman or licensed journeyman mobile home craftsman. No person who has had their license revoked for cause shall be allowed to work as an apprentice mobile home craftsman without the expressed consent of the code enforcement director. A person shall be qualified to take an examination for a license if in the employ of a duly licensed mobile home contractor. (Code 1981 § 25-164. Code 1995 § 98-222.)
Cross References: Building code enforcement division, Chapter 2.50 TMC.
5.95.030 Craftsmen applications.
(a) Applications for examination for a master mobile home craftsman license, a journeyman mobile home craftsman license, or an apprentice mobile home craftsman license shall be made to the mobile home craftsmen board of examiners. The board shall examine the applicant, shall consider such applicant’s experience, training and other qualifications and, upon successful passage of the examination, shall issue the license for which application was made. The minimum qualifications shall be the same as are set out in this chapter.
(b) Fees under this section shall be as follows:
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(1) |
Generally. |
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(i) |
Contractor |
$250.00 |
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(ii) |
Master |
None |
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(iii) |
Journeyman |
None |
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(iv) |
Apprentice registration |
$4.00 |
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(2) |
Renewal of License. |
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(i) |
Contractor |
$50.00 |
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(ii) |
Master |
$50.00 |
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(iii) |
Journeyman |
$15.00 |
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(iv) |
Apprentice registration |
$4.00 |
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(3) |
Registration for Out-of-City Licenses. |
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(i) |
Master |
$50.00 |
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(ii) |
Journeyman |
$15.00 |
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(c) All licenses and registrations shall expire December 15th. All licenses may be renewed for a period of 90 days after expiration. Failure to renew within such 90-day period shall cause the license to be null and void. Thereafter, renewal of license shall be considered and treated as an application for a new license and subject to all applicable provisions therefor. (Code 1981 § 25-162. Code 1995 § 98-223.)
5.95.040 Contractor’s application.
Applications for a mobile home contractor’s license shall be made to the code enforcement director. The code enforcement director shall examine the applications and, if found satisfactory, shall authorize the license for which the application was made. (Code 1981 § 25-163. Code 1995 § 98-224.)
Cross References: Building code enforcement division, Chapter 2.50 TMC.
5.95.050 Contractor required to employ master mobile home craftsman.
It shall be required of the holder of a mobile home contractor’s license, as a condition of the issuance thereof, that he shall employ a licensed master mobile home craftsman at all times or be licensed as a master mobile home craftsman while such license shall be in effect. (Code 1981 § 25-171. Code 1995 § 98-225.)
5.95.060 Nonresidential mobile home craftsman.
A nonresidential mobile home craftsman is a person holding a valid license for other than the city. The license of such craftsman may be honored; provided, that the issuing city shall have entered into an agreement with the city, as reviewed and approved by the code enforcement director, granting reciprocal privileges to the holder of valid Topeka mobile home craftsman licenses; and further provided, that the issuing city shall conduct examinations to determine the qualifications of its licensee. Such qualifications shall be parallel with those of the city. Any decision as to doubtful qualification of a licensee shall be determined by the mobile home craftsmen board of examiners. Nothing in this section shall exempt the nonresident mobile home craftsman from obtaining the proper licenses or permits from the city. (Code 1981 § 25-172. Code 1995 § 98-226.)
Cross References: Building code enforcement division, Chapter 2.50 TMC.
5.95.070 Examinations – Scope.
It shall be the duty of the code enforcement director to conduct examinations of applicants for mobile home craftsman licenses. Examinations shall consist of questions, problems and demonstrations designed to show the extent of the applicant’s knowledge concerning the detailed provisions of this chapter and the applicable city codes, the practical experience in this type of work which the applicant has had, and the degree of proficiency the applicant has attained. The examination shall be given on the basis of the current code at the time the examination is given. At least one-half of the examination shall be written. (Code 1981 § 25-167. Code 1995 § 98-227.)
Cross References: Building code enforcement division, Chapter 2.50 TMC.
5.95.080 Issuance.
(a) Upon issuance of a license by the code enforcement director, the holder thereof shall be authorized to perform repairs to mobile homes including, without limitation, mechanical and structural repairs; to make installations, alterations and repairs to the electrical, plumbing and gas systems located within the mobile home; and to make the normal exterior connections of existing mobile home park systems, if the connection may be made at the mobile home space.
(b) The holder of a license issued under this chapter shall not be authorized to install or repair any part of the mobile home park electrical, plumbing or gas system. (Code 1981 § 25-168. Code 1995 § 98-228.)
Cross References: Building code enforcement division, Chapter 2.50 TMC.
5.95.090 Insurance required.
It shall be required of the holder of a mobile home contractor’s license, as a condition thereof, that he procure and maintain in full force for the duration of the license, public liability insurance, with limits of not less than the maximum liability for claims which could be asserted against the city, for any number of claims arising out of a single occurrence or accident under the state Tort Claims Act, as amended. Proof of coverage shall be approved by the city attorney. (Code 1981 § 25-170. Code 1995 § 98-229.)
Cross References: City attorney, TMC 2.25.120.
5.95.100 Suspension or revocation of license.
Any mobile home craftsman’s license may be suspended for a definite length of time or revoked outright by the mobile home craftsmen board of examiners for good and sufficient cause. The mobile home craftsmen board of examiners shall send written notice to the license holder setting forth the alleged infraction and setting forth a time and place at which the matter of suspension will be heard by the board. The license holder may appear with or without counsel. After hearing the matter, the board shall make written findings and specify the length of suspension, if any. During the course of suspension all work shall cease except the work necessary to correct a hazardous situation or correct a written violation notice. In the case where a license holder is found to have committed any of the above-mentioned infractions, the license shall be suspended for a minimum of two weeks, not to exceed a maximum of one year. (Code 1981 § 25-169. Code 1995 § 98-230.)