§ 22-524. Conditions for issuance.

(a)

The board shall not issue a certificate of competency to any contractor, except upon a finding by the board that:

(1)

The applicant, or if the applicant is a firm, that the qualified representative thereof, has made a passing grade of 75 percent or above on the written or oral examination, if required, and has the necessary experience for the type of certificate applied for.

(2)

The credit report and financial statement of the applicant shows that the applicant is financially responsible and able to engage in the contracting field for which certification is requested.

(3)

The applicant is insured by a responsible insurance company for:

a.

Workers' compensation insurance, as required by law.

b.

Public liability insurance in at least the policy limits as specified in Chapter 61G4 and Chapter 61G6, Florida Administrative Code.

c.

Property damage insurance in the amount as specified in Chapter 61G4 and Chapter 61G6, Florida Administrative Code.

(4)

The applicant or qualifier possesses the required skill, knowledge and experience in the category for which application is made required by this article and possesses the required business tax receipt and state registration.

(b)

The board shall not issue a certificate of competency to any master or journeyman unless the applicant has passed the required examination and has satisfied all designated experience requirements.

(Code 1979, § 6-56(5), (8); Ord. No. 96-10, 3-26-96; Ord. No. 2007-003, § 5, 2-20-07)