§ 6-182. Mechanical contractor's license—Generally.

(a)

Required. No person, firm or corporation shall engage in the business of installing, altering, or repairing or working in the capacity of a mechanical contractor for himself or any other person within the corporate limits of the city on any mechanical systems including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems, nor shall any person, firm or corporation in any manner, undertake to execute any such work unless such person, firm or corporation is the holder of a license issued by the Texas Department of License and Regulation.

(b)

Permits issued to license holders. No permit for the installation or alteration or repairing of any mechanical system, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems shall be issued to any person, firm or corporation unless such person, firm or corporation is the holder of a license entitling the holder to procure permits for and to execute the class of work described in the permit.

(c)

State license. All persons, firms, or corporations engaging in the business of installing, altering, repairing, or working in the capacity of a mechanic shall hold a state license and be registered by the Texas Department of License and Regulations.

(d)

Transferability. It shall be unlawful for any person holding a license to transfer same or allow the use of same directly or indirectly, by any other person, firm, or corporation, for the purpose of obtaining a permit to do any electric work herein specified.

(e)

Not to be issued to minors. No minor, nor any person or persons not of lawful age will be issued a mechanical contractor's license.

(Ord. No. 88-101, § 2, 1-25-88; Ord. No. 09-116, 6-23-09)