Chapter 5.16
PLUMBING1
Sections:
5.16.020 License--Application--Fee.
5.16.030 Licensing prerequisites.
5.16.040 License--Issuance--Penalties.
5.16.010 License--Required.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, as owner, proprietor or as agent or manager of or employee of any person, firm or corporation, to engage in the business of plumbing in the city unless and except a license therefor issued by the city is then in effect and the tax thereupon paid as herein provided. (Ord. 295 §1, 1950).
5.16.020 License--Application--Fee.
Any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of plumbing in the city shall, before engaging in such business, apply to the city designee for a license to engage in the business and shall pay license fees as set forth in the city of Central Point Business License Fee Schedule to include a basic fee of and an additional fee for each employee over two employees, but no fee hereunder shall exceed the maximum annual amount set forth in the City of Central Point Business License Fee Schedule. For the purposes of this section, the term “employee” shall be as defined in Section 5.04.090(C). The fee shall be required on an annual basis commencing with July 1st of each year, and any application occurring after such date shall be prorated as provided by Section 5.04.090, subsection B of this code. (Ord. 1391 §5, 1980).
5.16.030 Licensing prerequisites.
No license shall be issued to any person, firm or corporation to engage in the plumbing business within the city until they have been registered and have received certificates of competency and permit issued by the State Board of Health authorizing them to engage in the plumbing business. (Ord. 295 §3, 1958).
5.16.040 License--Issuance--Penalties.
Upon presenting satisfactory proof to the city that the applicant has complied with Section 5.16.030 and is therefore eligible to apply for a license from the city, and upon payment of the license fee provided herein in this chapter, the city shall issue a receipt therefor, which receipt shall constitute the license of the city for such business for the term for which the tax thereon shall be paid. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to punishment under the general penalty. (Ord. 1716 §6, 1995; Ord. 295 §4, 1950).
For statutory provisions concerning plumbers, see ORS Ch. 693.
Water and sewers, see Title 13.