§ 7-21. Registration.

All general building contractors and sub contractors, including but not limited to the following trades: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, wood framing, steel framing, concrete, masonry, and roofing, must have approved registrations on file with the city in order to do any construction, alteration or remodeling work on any building in the city. A contractor for purposes of this section shall be defined as an individual or entity, other than a homeowner, who is required to obtain a permit from the city before beginning construction or repair work on any residence or commercial establishment within the city limits. Applications for approval of registrations shall be made to the Laredo building development services department, which shall be responsible for the review and approval or denial of such applications, as well as continually maintaining a list of approved registrations.

All contractors and subcontractors must submit a completed application including the issued background check (criminal history arrest background check) from the city police department. Please note there is a separate fee to process the criminal history arrest background check. Contractor's name must be name listed on submitted background check.

If any person(s) other than registration holder will be authorized to obtain permits under the registration number assigned as part of this application, the following is required:

A letter of authorization on company letterhead, listing the individual(s) authorized to act as an agent of the registration holder. OR in absence of a company letterhead, a notarized letter may be submitted. A government issued photo ID must be presented when applying for a permit.

All letters must be signed by the registration holder. Changes in the list of individuals authorized as agents of the registration holder must be resubmitted in a letter to building development services department.

(Ord. No. 2012-O-021, §§ 1, 2, 2-21-12; Ord. No. 2017-O-143 , § 1, 10-6-17)