Broward County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 9. CONTRACTORS |
Article V. ENGINEERED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS |
§ 9-95. Category 2—Specialty engineered structural builders.
(a)
Heavy Marine (Bridges, Tunnels, Overpasses, Harbor Facilities, Docks, Shipyards, Bulkheads, Retaining Walls, Seawalls, Dams, Locks)—Class "2A." The scope of work of a Class "2A" engineered structural builder shall include the construction, alteration, and repair of bridges, tunnels, overpasses, harbor facilities, docks, shipyards, bulkheads, retaining walls, seawalls, dams, locks, and similar structures, in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and permits. A Class "2A" engineered structural builder may perform all work and activities of all other engineered structural builder classes. A Class "2A" engineered structural builder may excavate, pave, and do concrete work which is necessary and incidental to the work of a Class "2A" engineered structural builder. In order to be eligible to be certified as a Class "2A" engineered structural builder by the board, the applicant shall have at least six (6) years of practical experience in the engineered structural builder category.
(b)
Bridges, Overpasses, Underpasses—Class "2B." The scope of work of a Class "2B" engineered structural builder shall be limited to the construction, repair, and excavation of bridges, overpasses, and underpasses not crossing water, in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. A Class "2B" engineered structural builder may do such excavation, paving, concrete work, and work of a Class "2D" engineered structural builder as may be necessary and incidental to the work of a Class "2B" engineered structural builder. In order to be eligible to be certified as a Class "2B" engineered structural builder by the board, the applicant shall have at least four (4) years of practical experience in the class.
(c)
Light Marine (Seawalls, Retaining Walls, Davits, Boat Lifts, Small Docks)—Class "2C." The scope of work of a Class "2C" engineered structural builder shall be limited to the construction, repair, alteration, extension, and excavation of seawalls, retaining walls, davits, boat lifts, and small docks serving less than six (6) recreational vessels and less than fifty feet (50') in length. A Class "2C" engineered structural builder may do such concrete work as may be necessary and incidental to the work, in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. In order to be eligible to be certified as a Class "2C" engineered structural builder by the board, the applicant shall have at least four (4) years of practical experience in the class.
(d)
Pile Driving—Class "2D." The scope of work of a Class "2D" engineered structural builder shall be limited to the construction of piling systems, including sheet piling, and the construction, formation, and excavation of foundations; the placing of reinforcing steel therein; and all concrete work necessary and incidental thereto, in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor and in compliance with the building code and other applicable codes and regulations. In order to be eligible to be certified as a Class "2D" engineered structural builder by the board, the applicant shall have at least four (4) years of practical experience in the class.
(Ord. No. 78-9, § 1, 1-18-78; Ord. No. 83-6, § 3, 1-21-83; Ord. No. 2010-15, § 6, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 2014-14, § 10, 5-13-14; Ord. No. 2016-29 , § 4, 10-25-16)