03-18-1992 CITY OF EDGEWATER
BUILDING TRADES REGULATORY AND APPEALS BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 18, 1992
7:03 P.M.
A Special meeting of the Building Trades Regulatory and Appeals Board
was called to Order at 7:03 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 1992 in the
Community Center by Chairman Robert Howard.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Lester Yarnell, Gary Butt, Les Ogram, Michael
Nelson, Douglas Cole, John Ciaffoni, and Chairman Robert Howard. Also
present were Chief William Vola, Electrical Inspector Frank Conrey,
Building Inspector Dennis Fischer, Community Development Director Mark
Karet, City Attorney Krista Storey, and Recording Secretary Lisa R.
Warren.
The topic of discussion for the Special Meeting was the Handyman /Home
Improvement Occupational License offered by the City of Edgewater. This
meeting was to be an open hearing for public input on the proposed
definition to be submitted for Council approval.
Chairman Howard asked the Board to introduce themselves and asked when
members of the audience were speaking to introduce themselves and their
jobs.
Chairman Howard stated they are trying to put restrictions on the
Handyman /Home Improvement Occupational License Category as they feel
it is being abused by people doing work they are not licensed or educated
to do. He stated the Board is not trying to take away the livelihood from
anyone, they are just trying to make it safe for everyone.
Chairman Howard opened the meeting to the general public.
There was discussion regarding insurance requirements if the category
was moved out of the construction trades and into the "Other" category of
Occupational Licenses.
There was discussion regarding the penalties for breaking a City
Ordinance.
There was discussion regarding making the definition of Handyman/ Home
Improvement more or less specific. The concensus was to make it more
specific so there would be less doubt as to what the license holder was
actually allowed to do.
There was discussion on how to enforce the limits the proposed definition
placed on what the license holder could and couldn't do if they don't pull
permits for work. It was stated as it stands now a permit is required if
the work do be done is over $500 in value or if it requires an inspection.
There was discussion on what could be done and couldn't be done in
commercial buildings.
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The Board went through the proposed definition and several changes were
made. Mr. Yarnell moved to accept the definition as amended. Mr. Ciaffoni
seconded. Motion CARRIED 7 -0. (See attached for definition.)
There being no more business to come before the Board at this time, Mr.
Ciaffoni moved to adjourn. Mr. Butt seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By:
Lisa R. Warren
Recording Secretary
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CI I'Y OF EDGE WA TER
BUILDING TRADES REGULATORY AND APPEALS BOARD
DATE: April 10, 1992
TO: City Council VIA
Mr. George McMahon, City Manager
FROM: William C. Vola, C.B.O.
Chief, Department of Fire /Rescue Services
RE: Proposed Change For Handyman /Home Maintenance
Occupational License
Please find below the proposed definition submitted by
the Building Trades Regulatory and Appeals Board as was
discussed at the two Building Trades Regulatory and Appeals
Board public meetings held February 19, 1992 and March 18,
1992. This would remove the Handyman /Home Maintenance
Occupational License Category from the Construction Trades,
change its name, place it into another category, and define
the license so that the License Holders are aware of the type
of work they are actually allowed to do.
HOME MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR: Any occupation
that limits itself to: cleaning, minor repairs and
replacement, and general maintenance of a nature
that does not entail work concerning the structure,
mechanical (electrical, plumbing, gas, HVAC, etc.),
roofing, or any other function normally considered
to be classified as Construction.
Shall include, but not limited to, minor
repair of a dwelling, its interior and /or exterior:
covers painting, caulking, minor repairs to windows
and doors. NO structural repairs, no new
additions, no roofing, and no foundation work of
any kind. MINOR repairs to plumbing, consisting of
replacement of fixtures beyond the last manual
shut-off valve. Not to include: riot water heater
replacement, installation of new lines or
additional fixtures, sewer or septic Lank work, or
gas piping. Ng repairs where soldering or brazing
is required. MINOR repairs to mechanical
equipment, consisting of: replacement of simple
air filters, cleaning of interior or exterior units
by washing or compressed air blowing. Not to
,.ncljide: adding /changing /removing refrigerant,
welding, pipe fitting, duct work, or any electrical
work of any sort. Electrical work limited to
replacement of lamps and bulbs.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.