§ 14-91. General provisions; definitions.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases when used in this division shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, except where the content clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Contractor, general. Shall mean any general contractor and/or including every company, corporation, firm, or person who is engaged in the design, installation, construction, maintenance, service, repair, alteration, or modification of any building or structure for the general public.

    Contractor, limited. A contactor limited is considered applicable to such crafts as roofing, fence construction, air conditioning or heating, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, swimming pools, and other specialty crafts that engaged in the design, installation, construction, maintenance, service, repair, alteration, or modification of any work related to their particular trade for the general public.

    (1)

    Air conditioning. As defined by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License Law.

    (2)

    Electricians. As defined by the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act.

    (3)

    Irrigators. As defined by Tex. Water Code ch. 34.

    (4)

    Plumbers. As defined by the Plumbing License Law.

    (5)

    Private sewage/septic system installers. As defined by TAC 30, Part I, Chapter 30.

    (6)

    Water softener/water purification installers. As defined by TAC 30, Part I, Chapter 30.

    (7)

    Work performed by owner. Shall mean any work, improvements, or repairs done solely by the owner of the property owned and occupied as their homestead.

(Ord. No. 955, § 3, 11-9-2010)