Joplin Contractor Requirements

Joplin Contractors

The term “contractor,” shall mean any person, including any and all building crafts and enterprises, who shall engage in the business of building, erecting, repairing, remodeling and otherwise constructing or reconstructing houses, buildings and other structures or any part thereof (this also includes contractors removing debris).

This term shall also include specialty contractors or subcontractors who shall contract to construct or do the following: roofing repairs or installation, painting or paper contracting, ditching, sewer construction, curb and gutter construction, tree trimming, tree and shrubbery removal, pavement construction, plastering, flooring, floor sanding or other construction work of a specialized nature, or work performed by contract under the contract of a general contractor or builder.

Any person who shall build not more than one house or one residential outbuilding in any one calendar year for occupancy, or use, by the person as his residence shall not be classified as a contractor under this article and shall not be required to obtain a license as such. As of June 22 there were over 225 licensed Missouri contactors and 55 out of state approved entities.

License required.

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of contracting or hold himself out as a contractor without first obtaining a license The City of Joplin issues a green business license and a blue contractor’s card. Residents may also call 417-624-0820 ext. 242 or 241 to verify a properly licensed contractor. You can also check a company’s complaint history with the Attorney General’s Office or Better Business Bureau.

Bond; insurance.

Before any person shall be granted a contractor’s license, such person shall file a license and permit bond in the amount of $10,000.00 with the city, conditioned that such person will observe the ordinances of the city and not violate any of the provisions thereof, and will pay all taxes, license fees, fines, penalties and forfeitures that may be adjudged against him under the ordinances of the city. He shall further file an insurance certificate with the city, certifying public liability insurance with combined single limits of $300,000.00 coverage for bodily injury or property damage. He shall further have a certificate showing that he has worker’s compensation insurance, if under the laws of the state he is required to carry such insurance.

Joplin Building Codes maybe found at:

http://library3.municode.com/default-now/home.htm?infobase=11060&doc_action=whatsnew

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