The Fuel Gas Code shall be the same edition as adopted by the State. The Fuel Gas Code is adopted by administrative action per Section 24.301.202 of the administrative Rules of Montana. The fuel gas code currently being enforced by the City of Great Falls is on file in the office of Community Development. Copies of each are available for inspection. Copies may be obtained from the Department of Labor & Industry, Building Standards Division, Building codes Bureau, P.O. Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620, at cost plus postage; or the International Code Council (ICC), 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, www.iccsafe.org.
The code official referred to in this code shall be the Building Official as defined in the International Building Code. (Ord. 2874, 2004)
Section 106.5.2 Fee schedule. Shall be as specified by City Commission resolution. (Ord. 2874, 2004)
For purposes of definition fuel gas piping shall involve only the International Fuel Gas Code. (Ord. 2874, 2004)
Any person, firm or corporation who engages in the business of installation, alteration, maintenance or repair of gas piping systems is required to have a gas fitting contractor’s license. (Ord. 2874. 2004; Ord. 2569 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1990).
An applicant for a gas fitting contractor's license shall show evidence that the applicant, or at least one member of the firm or corporation, is the holder of a current gas fitters certificate. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2569 §1(Exh. B(part)), 1990).
An applicant for a gas fitting contractor’s license shall meet the requirements of Section 15.30.023. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2801, 2001; Ord. 2592 §2(part), 1991)
The fee for issuance of a gas fitting contractor's license shall be as set by City Commission resolution. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2711 (Exh. A), 1996; Ord. 2569 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1990).
Any person engaged in the trade or calling of gas fitter in the City is required to have a gas fitters certificate. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2569 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1990).
A person desiring a gas fitting license shall make application to the Building Official to schedule a time and place for an appropriate examination to determine the qualifications of the applicant. A fee of twenty dollars shall be paid for each examination. The examination shall be administered by the person responsible for gas installation inspections, who will certify the results to the Building Official. Examination is required for each initial application and is not required for renewal of the license, unless the license has been expired for more than thirty calendar days. Adequate proof of experience in the field of gas fitting or related trades shall be submitted prior to the date of examination. Proof of experience shall include affidavits from previous employers themselves in the business of plumbing, pipe fitting or gas fitting totaling a minimum of two years. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2569 §1(Exh. B(part)), 1990).
Upon successful completion of the examination, an initial certificate shall be issued. The fee shall be as set by City Commission resolution for each renewal. Such license shall be valid as per Section 15.30.024. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2711 (Exh. A), 1996; Ord. 2569 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1990).
All licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be for the calendar year beginning January 1st and expiring on December 31st. Renewals or new applicants applying after the expiration date shall pay fees as specified for the full year. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2569 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1990).
Only a gas fitting contractor licensed under this chapter shall be eligible to obtain a permit for fuel gas piping systems. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2569 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1990).
Any person, firm or corporation found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to penalty as prescribed by Chapter 1.4.070 of this Code. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2592 §2(part), 1991).