SEC. 93.0501. QUALIFIED INSTALLER.

(Amended by Ord. No. 174,828, Eff. 10/27/02, Oper. 11/1/02.)

It is unlawful for any person who is not a qualified installer to install, alter, reconstruct or repair any electric system unless the person is under the direct supervision of a qualified installer. A qualified installer is: (a) A person who holds a valid contractor’s license in the proper classification issued by the State of California; or (b) A person who holds a valid Maintenance Certificate of Registration issued pursuant to the provisions of this Code; or (c) A person who is the owner of a single- family dwelling and has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Department their qualifications to satisfactorily perform electric wiring in the dwelling which is occupied by the owner, and their accessory buildings, provided that all of the following conditions are met: (1) The work is performed prior to sale of the dwelling.

(2) The homeowner actually resides in the residence. (Amended by Ord. No. 186,488, Eff. 12/27/19.)

(3) The homeowner has not availed themself of this exemption on more than two structures during any three year period; or

(d) A person who is employed by a governmental agency that is required to comply with the provisions of this Code, and who is qualified, as determined by the Department, to supervise or control any work regulated by this Code.

SEC. 93.0502. CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION.

(a) A Certificate of Registration may be issued for maintenance electrical work as set forth in LAMC Section 93.0503. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

• (b) To obtain a Certificate of Registration, the person, firm or corporation shall make an application giving:

1. The business name and address; and

2. The names of the owners or officers of a corporation; and

3. License Tax Registration Certificate number; and

4. The name of the holder and the registration number of a valid Certificate of Qualification.

• (c) Each Certificate of Registration shall be subject to the following regulations;

1. Certificates of Registration shall not be transferable.

2. Certificates of Registration shall become void 30 days after the holder of a valid Certificate of Qualification ceases to have effective control over the worked performed.

3. Certificates of Registration shall expire one year from the date of issuance unless sooner revoked or suspended by the Department.

4. Certificates of Registration may be renewed upon the payment of the annual registration fee as prescribed in LAMC Section 98.0414. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

5. The Department may revoke or suspend any Certificate of Registration for failure, refusal, or neglect of the holder to comply with the provisions of this Code or for any reason set forth in Article 8 of Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

6. No Certificate of Registration shall authorize any person to do work which is not within the specific classification of the Certificate of Registration.

7. The holder of a Certificate of Registration shall be responsible for all electrical work installed.