§ 9-4. Certification required.

(a)

Except as provided in Subsections 489.103(2) through (8) and (10) through (23), and Section 489.503, Florida Statutes, before any individual may work at a trade, engage in business, or contract for work as a contractor, subcontractor, or specialty contractor in any one (1) or more of the trades or occupations regulated by this chapter, such individual shall first apply for and obtain a certificate of competency from the board.

(b)

The scope of work for each individual issued a certificate of competency shall be limited to the scope of work described in the classification for which the certificate is issued by the board.

(c)

It shall be a violation of this code for any individual or business organization to engage in or represent that such entity is qualified to perform work or contract in any trade or occupation regulated by this chapter without first having obtained a current valid certificate of competency or, in the case of business organizations, a certificate of authority from the board or having obtained a current license or certificate in accordance with Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person providing pressure cleaning services is not required to hold a Roof Painting and Cleaning (RP) certificate of competency, or any other certificate of competency issued and governed pursuant to Article IV of this chapter, to engage in the work of pressure cleaning, provided no painting services are provided.

(d)

Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that an individual cannot work in a trade or occupation regulated by this chapter without a certificate when such individual is employed by and working under the direct supervision of a person certified in the trade or occupation concerned. The named contractor to whom the building permit is issued shall have responsibility for the supervision, direction, management, and control of the construction activities on the project for which the building permit was issued.

(e)

While engaged in any work or activity which relates to, is referred to, or which is covered by this chapter, all individuals certified by the board shall have in their possession at all times picture identification issued by a governmental entity or agency.

(Ord. No. 2001-09, § 4, 3-27-01; Ord. No. 2010-15, § 1, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 2010-15, § 1, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 2016-29 , § 1, 10-25-16)