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Home My Public Portal About2019-03-19 packeta Notice of Meeting and Tentative Agenda City of Jefferson, Missouri BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS AND REVIEW Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 - 4:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Conference Room JOHN G. CHRISTY MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 320 E. MCCARTY STREET TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. Roll CaII 2. Approval of Minutes for the January 22, 2019 Meeting 3. Review applicants requesting to get a Journeyman or Master's License for the City of Jefferson. 4. Old Business a. Plumbing License Renewals 5. New Business 6. Adjournment Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at (573) 634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request. MINUTES CITY OF JEFFERSON BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS & REVIEW January 22, 2019 MEMBERS PRESENT: Brent Haas Mike Lage Gary Michel Jerry Raithel Brent Streeter COUNCIL LIAISON: Ron Fitzwater STAFF PRESENT: Richard Hunt, Plumbing Inspector Larry Burkhardt, Building Official GUESTS: Lee McGinty, License Applicant Byron McGinty, Licensed Plumbing Contractor CALL TO ORDER The Board of Plumbing Examiners & Review met January 22, 2019, in the Boone Bancroft Conference Room of the John G. Christy Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order by Richard Hunt, Plumbing Inspector, at 4:03 p.m. A quorum was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE September 10, 2018 MEETING A motion was made by Gary Michel and seconded by Jerry Raithel to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2018 meeting. Motion passed by show of hands. REVIEW LICENSE APPLICATION • A motion was made by Jerry Raithel and seconded by Mike Lage to approve Ray Tucker to receive his Master's license. Motion passed by show of hands. • A motion was made by Gary Michel and seconded by Jerry Raithel to approve Bradley Bauer to receive his Master's license. Motion passed by show of hands. • A motion was made by Gary Michel and seconded by Brent Haas to approve Lee McGinty to receive his Master's license. Motion was denied. The Board requires Lee to submit to the Board, his Journeyman Plumbing Exam results, indicating he received passing scores, before he can be approved as a Master Plumber. • A motion was made by Brent Haas and seconded by Brent Streeter to approve Charles E Norton II to receive his Master's license. Motion was denied. The Board requires Charles to present to the Board his documentation and information that was submitted in order for him to obtain his Poplar Bluff Master's License. 1 OLD BUSINESS • Plumbing License Renewals: Building Official Larry Burkhardt shared with the Board Members, a draft of suggested changes to the City's licensing criteria for plumbers. The Board discussed the proposed changes. NEW BUSINESS None. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING The Plumbing Board's next meeting date is March 19, 2019, at 4:OOpm. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, a motion was made by Gary Michel and seconded by Jerry Raithel to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed by show of hands. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Richard Hunt 2 City of Jefferson Department of Planning 8 Protective Services 320 E. McCarty Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 Dear Contractor: February 25, 2019 Carrie Tercin, Mayor Sonny Sanders, AICP, Director Phone: 573-634-6410 Fax: 573-634-6457 The attached proposed bill is being distributed for comments to Jefferson City licensed electrical and plumbing contractors. It affects contractor licensing requirements within the City of Jefferson. These proposed modifications have been discussed with the Electrical and Plumbing Licensing Boards over the past few years. The proposed bill would make the following changes: City Code Section 8-3 — Electrical 1. Adds the requirement for proof of insurance for $500,000 general liability and state required workers' compensation. 2. Implements the start of renewable individual licenses on a 3 year basis in lieu of issuing permanent licenses. City Code Section 8-5 — Plumbing 1. Clarifies work limits of what needs to be done by a licensed plumbing contractor. 2. Changes the contractor license surety bond requirement from $2,000 to $5,000. This bond is for the City of Jefferson for work in the right-of-way. 3. Adds the requirement for proof of insurance for $500,000 general liability and state required workers' compensation. 4. Clarifies proof of a journeyman license is a prerequisite to obtain a master's license. 5. Implements the start of renewable individual licenses on a 3 year basis in lieu of issuing permanent licenses City Code Appendix Y 1. Adds fees for renewals of individual licenses to help offset the City's administrative costs. Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at (573) 634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request. Page Two Proposed License Changes These changes are being considered for various reasons. The primary reasons for the proposed changes are to provide better protection of the public and clarify license requirements. Additional reasons are: 1. Insurance changes are to verify compliance with State statutes for workers' compensation insurance and to ensure financial protection with general liability insurance. 2. Renewing individual licenses will give current contact information and indicates how many tradespeople are still active. 3. Clarifies work limits of licensed plumbers versus excavators. 4. Updates plumbers' bond limit to cover repair costs in the right -of way if required. 5. Clarifies plumbers' master licensing requirements. As stated above, the proposed bill is being distributed for comments. Please send comments or questions to: Bill Luebbert — Electrical Inspector: 573-634-6414; WLuebbertjeffersoncitymo.gov Rick Hunt — Plumbing Inspector: 573-634-6415; RHunt c(r� ,jeffersoncitymo.gov The Electrical and Plumbing Licensing Boards are meeting March 59' and 19`h respectively. They will review any comment received and make adjustments to the draft bill as necessary. If the boards' approve the final draft, it will be forward to the City Council for their review and approval. Thank you for reviewing and commenting on these licensing changes. Sincerely, Larry Burkhardt, AIA, P.E. Building Official attachment cc: Sonny Sanders Bill Luebbert Rick Hunt Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at (573) 634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request. BILL NO. SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 8 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS" BY REPLACING PORTIONS OF: SECTION 8-3 "AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2014;" SECTION 8-5 "AMENDMENTS TO THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE;" AND APPENDIX Y "SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, PERMITS, LICENSES AND OTHER CHARGES." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: Section1. City Code, Chapter 8 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Section 8-3 (Amendments to National Electrical Code 2014), Paragraphs 80.25 through 80.27.5, is hereby replaced with the following: 80.25. A license shall be issued to approve applicants who meet the following requirements and pay the prescribed fee. All examinations require a minimum passing score of 75%. 80.25.1. Electrical Contractor a. Submit application to the Electrical Inspector stating name, email, address, telephone number and business name. b. Applicant must be a licensed Jefferson City master electrician. c. The contractor shall provide a certificate of insurance coverage with their application as indicated below starting with the 2020 license renewal. The insurance shall be in effect while the contractor is licensed: It is further made a violation of this code to provide fraudulent information to the department. 1. Workers' compensation coverage or an affidavit signed by the applicant attesting that the contractor is exempt., 2. Minimum limits of Commercial General Liability, insurance shall be $500.000, mer occurrence for bodily ,injury, personal iniury and property damage, with an annual aggregate of $500.000. 80.25.2. Master Electrician (type A) a. Submit application to the Electrical Inspector stating name, email, address and telephone number b. Provide documentation of 4,000 hours of active employment as a journeyman electrician or be registered with the State of Missouri as a professional engineer or architect and be actively engaged in the business of electrical contracting. All documentation of hours must be under the letter head of the electrical contractor(s) that the applicant worked for as a journeyman electrician. c. Provide record of 8,000 hours as an apprentice electrician. All documentation must be submitted under the letter head of the electrical contractor(s) under which the applicant worked as an apprentice electrician. d. Successfully complete examination required by the Board of Electrical Examiners. An applicant Editor's note: Deleted language shown thus. Added language shown thus. must provide proof that they meet the above requirements prior to taking the examination. 80.25.3. Journeyman Electrician (type B) a. Submit application to the Electrical Inspector stating name, email, address and telephone number. b. Provide documentation of 8,000 hours of employment as an apprentice electrician. All documentation must be under letter head of the electrical contractor(s) that the applicant worked for as an apprentice electrician. Successful completion of an electrical course at a trade school may be considered for credit towards the 8,000 hour requirement. c. Successfully complete examination required by the Board of Electrical Examiners. An applicant must provide documentation that they met the above requirements prior to taking the examination. 80.25.4. Apprentice Electrician; Submit application stating name, email, address and phone number, and name of contractor where they are currently employed. 8025.5. Maintenance Electrician: (type D) a. Submit application stating, name, email., address and phone number. b. Successfully complete examination required by the Board of Electrical Examiners. 80.26. Scope of Work Authorized: 80.26.1. Electrical Contractor shall be authorized to engage in the business of supplying material and labor for the installation, alteration or repair of electrical systems. 80.26.2 Master Electrician shall be authorized to do all types of electrical work as an electrical contractor or while employed by an electrical contractor licensed by the City of Jefferson. A Master Electrician who also holds one or more additional trade licenses with the City of Jefferson may supervise no more than two (2) apprentices in any one (1) trade at any one (1) permitted job site. 80.26.3 Journeyman Electrician shall be authorized to do all types of electrical work while employed by an electrical contractor licensed by the City of Jefferson. A Journeyman Electrician who also holds one or more additional trade licenses with the City of Jefferson may supervise no more than two (2) apprentices in any one (1) trade at any one (1) permitted job site. 80.26.4 Apprentice Electrician shall be authorized to do electrical work while employed by an electrical contractor and under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyman. The ratio of apprentice to journeyman shall be two (2) apprentices to one (1) journeyman. Apprentices may only obtain one (1) trade license per calendar year. (Ord. No. 15128, §1, 6-17-2013) 80.26.5 Maintenance Electrician shall be qualified to maintain industrial electrical installations. Any maintenance shall be confined to the repair and relocation of existing branch circuits, fixture, apparatus or equipment connected to hereto, and shall be confined to premises or building owned, occupied or otherwise controlled by the industrial firm. The maintenance electrician shall not be authorized to install, alter, or replace service equipment or feeder to any service equipment. 80.27. Fees for License 80.27.1 Electrical Contractor: A fee as stated in Appendix Y per calendar year, (January 1 thru December 31). The fee shall not be pro -rated. 80.27.2 Master Electrician: A fee as stated in Appendix Y. The license is renewable every threexearsstartin in July of 2021 and then triennially afterwardss%t the fee stated in Appendix Y. 80.27.3 Journeyman Electrician: A fee as stated in Appendix Y. The license is - renewable every three years (starting in Luly of 2021 and then triennially afterwards) for the fee stated in Appendix Y. 80.27.4 Apprentice Electrician: A fee as stated in Appendix Y per calendar year (January 1 thru December 31). The fee shall not be pro -rated. Editor's note: Deleted language shown thus. Added language shown thus. 80.27.5 Maintenance Electrician: A fee as stated in Appendix Y. The license is renewable every, three years (starting in J y of 2021 and then triennially, afterwards), for the fee stated in Appendix Y. Section 2. The City Code, Chapter 8 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Section 8-5 (Amendments to the 2015 International Plumbing Code), Paragraphs 109.2.3 through 109.2.6, is hereby replaced with the following: 109.2.3 Licenses: No person, firm or corporation shall install, repair, alter, or extend any plumbing system within the City of Jefferson unless licensed as required in this erdinanee code. Plumbing System includes the water supply and distribution pipes; plumbing fixtures and traps; soil, waste and vent pipes, and sanitary and storm sewer and building drains; in addition to their respective connections, devices and appurtenances within a structure or premises five (51 feet outside of the building is limited to 6" maximum diameter pipe for sewers and building drains and 2" maximum diameter pip for water service) and their extension to the purveyors or other water supply and the connection there to a point of disposal. 109.2.3.1 Application, Qualification and Fee for Licenses: Persons desiring a license shall complete and submit to the Plumbing Inspector an application for license. (Applications are obtained from the Department of Planning and Protective Services). 109.2.4 Plumbing Contractor License: Persons desiring a Plumbing Contractor License shall be or employ full time a licensed Master Plumber and maintain a twe five thousand dollar ($2-800) ($5.000) surety bond. Said bond shall indemnify and keep harmless the City of Jefferson from all liability from any accidents or damages arising from negligence or unskillfulness in doing or protecting. work or any unfaithful or inadequate work done in pursuance of the Plumbing Business and that all street and right of way shall be restored to a condition acceptable to the City of Jefferson, Department of Public Works and shall maintain the acceptable condition for a period of one (1) year thereafter. This license is renewable annually for a fee as stated in Appendix Y and shall be renewed during January of the following calendar year. Persons licensed as a Plumbing Contractor shall immediately notify the Plumbing Inspector, in writing, of any changes of name, address, phone number, or location of their plumbing business. 109.2.4.1 Plumbing Contractor insurance: The contractor shall provide a certificate of insurance coverage with their application as indicated below st�wg with 2020 license renewal. The insurance shall be in effect while the contractor is licensed. It is further made a violation of this code to provide, fraudulent information to the department. A. Workers' compensation coverage or an affidavit signed by the applicant attesting that the contractor is exempt., B. Minimum limits of Commercial General Liability insurance shall be $500.000 per occurrence for bodily, iniury, personal injury and property damage, vAh an annual aggregate of $500.000. 109.2.5 Master Plumber Licenses: Persons desiring a license shall have been licensed as a journeyman with the City of Jefferson a minimum of two (2) years or provide proof of licensed journeyman OF and master experience acceptable to the Board, and score a minimum of 75% on the Thomson Pro -Metric Testing or Pearson VUE Master Plumber Examination or International Code Council International Plumbing Code anal Fuel Gates Code. This license requires a fee as stated in Appendix Y and is renewable every three years (starting in Lilly of 2020 and then triennially afterwards) for the fee stated in Appendix Y. A Master Plumber who also holds one (1) or more additional trade licenses with the City of Jefferson may supervise no more than two (2) apprentices in any one (1) trade at any one (1) permitted job site. 109.2.6 Journeyman Plumbing Licenses: Persons desiring a license shall have been licensed as an apprentice with the City of Jefferson a minimum of four (4) years and shall have worked under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyman or master plumber during these four (4) years or show proof of four (4) years plumbing experience acceptable to the Board and score a minimum of 75% on the Thomson Pro -Metric Testing or Pearson VUE Journeyman Plumbers Examination or International Code Council International Plumbing Code and Fuel Gas Code. This license requires a fee as stated in Appendix Y and is renewable every, three yearsstartin in July of 2020 and then triennially, afterwards) for the fee stated in Appendix Y. A Journeyman Editor's note: Deleted language shown thus. Added language shown thus. Plumber who also holds one (1) or more additional trade licenses with the City of Jefferson may supervise no more than two (2) apprentices in any one (1) trade at any one (1) permitted job site. Section 3. The City Code, APPENDIX Y (SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, PERMITS, LICENSES AND OTHER CHARGES), CHAPTER 8, SECTIONS 3.1 through 5.109.2.6, is hereby deleted and replaced with the following: .8 . -& 3.80.27.1 . Electrical Contractor License - - $210.00 8 34 3.80.27.2 Master Electrician eFJeumey maa license $105.00 8 3.80;27.2 . Master Electrician.m.years.lioense renewal -. - :30.00 8 3.80.27.3 Joumevman Electrician license $105.00 3:80.27.3:.:. Joucne..man EIec 3 : ears.lice nse.renewal -: -=:-.:...:. ',30.00.. 8 34 180.27.4 Apprentice Electrician Certificate $12.00 - • 8 3$.3:80.27.5 .Indus al,Mailntenance;electrician • • • : . •- $27.00 :- 8 3.80.27.5 Maintenance Electriciana yrs license renewal $30.00 -=8 , 5:109.2:4 _ . Plumbing. Contrac�r U cense :- _ : - .• .. ' .$210:00. 8 5.109.2.5 Master Plumber License $105.00 —.- "=8 . -5.109.2.5 . ... Masfier:PlumberM� license renewal . -- - .-_..": - 0:00:= 8 5.109.2.6 Journeyman Plumber License $105.00 . 8 - : 5.109.2.6 -_ Journeyman Plumber m years license renewal - -:- -$30:00 : :. Section 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after the date of its passage and approval. Passed: Approved: Presiding Officer Mayor Carrie Tergin ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk City Counselor Editor's note: Deleted language shown thus. Added language shown thus.