Title 15 building code rewrite

An ISA master arborist and brother of the building official, he supported the updates, comparing them to tree-worker licensing standards the council previously adopted after a fatal accident.

A drywall and painting contractor, she supported the licensing, continuing education, and permitting standards, saying they protect residents and their investments.

An electrical contractor and appeals board president, he endorsed the updates, noting electrical contractors already carry heavier continuing-education requirements.

A general contractor who voiced full support, particularly for licensing sub-trades so generals can vet subcontractors and for fire permitting requirements.

Speaking for the Board of Realtors, he backed the state-required code updates but asked the city to separate and delay its added regulations, questioning continuing-education standards, optional licensing, and fee justification.

A Bar Nunn council member and licensed contractor, he said contractors weren't adequately informed, asked for the electrical code update to be split from the rest, and warned of fear of enforcement retaliation.

A downtown building owner, he warned against over-regulation, asked to verify his owner-contractor permit exemption survived the rewrite, and opposed continuing education and fee increases.

A fire alarm and sprinkler company manager who supported the licensing as a level playing field, but asked the city to simplify applications so contractors don't need a separate application per discipline.