Contractor Licensing & Renewal

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Contractor Licensing

Qualifications  

New applicants submitting an application for a Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D-5 (Roofing), or Class D-11 (HVAC/Mechanical) shall be required to satisfactorily complete a qualifying examination when deemed necessary by the Building Division. 

The Building Division only accepts licensing with the International Code Council. (ICC)  Applicant to provide proof that they have passed a test through the International Code Council.

Current license holders may continue to operate on a license obtained through a reciprocal process unless it expires, then a current ICC exam is required.

To register to take an ICC exam, visit the ICC web site.

Electrical/Plumbing

Proof of active State of Colorado Master’s/Journeyman’s License and State of Colorado Contractor’s License is required. Must match current DORA record.

 

Mobile Homes

Proof of a State of Colorado Certification is required for Mobile Home site/set up.

 

Insurance

Proof of Commercial General Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, listing the City of Littleton as the Certificate Holder, is required for all licenses. Additionally, a current Certificate of Workers' Compensation insurance, also listing the City of Littleton as the Certificate Holder, must be provided by all entities with employees.

Certificate Holder

City of Littleton
2255 W Berry Ave
Littleton, CO  80120
 
No Employees?  
Waiver can be completed and submitted. Workmen's Compensation Waiver

 

Licenses expire annually on December 31. Renewal is available beginning 90 days prior to the expiration date.

 

Right of Way Contractor

Insurance Requirements

ROW permittees shall carry, maintain, and file with the city an insurance policy or certificate evidencing coverage, held by an A.M. Best Company financial strength rating of at least B++, and in a form and amount as acceptable and as determined by the city’s public works director. At a minimum, coverage shall include the following: Commercial general liability policy, including broad form property damage, completed operations, and contractual liability for limits in an amount acceptable to the City, but not less than $1,000,000.00 each occurrence for damages of bodily injury or death to one or more persons; and $1,000,000.00 each occurrence for damage to or destruction of property; Special hazards coverage, as may be applicable, such as, but not limited to, property damage as a result of explosion hazard, collapse hazard, underground property damage hazard, commonly known as XCU, added by endorsement to the required liability policies. Worker's compensation and employers’ liability insurance as required by state law. Certificate(s) of coverage, except for workers’ compensation and employers’ liability, shall list the “City of Littleton, Colorado” as an additional named insured. Each permittee shall, during the term of the permit, maintain appropriate liability insurance coverage, naming the city as an additional insured sufficient to cover liability limits under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, as evidenced by a certificate of insurance.

Surety Requirements

Every contractor working in the right of way shall provide a surety bond, cash escrow or a letter of credit in the amount of the total cost for the acquisition, installation, construction or reconstruction of the public improvements and private storm infrastructure, or $20,000, as determined by the Director. This security may be refunded to the applicant if the applicant has no public improvements under performance warranty. The surety bond, cash escrow or letter of credit executed by the applicant as principal, is conditioned upon the applicant fully complying with all provisions of the city ordinances, rules, and regulations. The surety bond, cash escrow, or letter of credit shall remain until the city has issued initial warranty acceptance. At that time, the amount of cash escrow or letter of credit may be reduced to 25 percent of the actual construction costs through the final warranty acceptance. This section shall not apply to franchise entities that have already posted a construction bond or letter of credit or governmental entities.

Licenses expire annually on December 31. Renewal is available beginning 90 days prior to the expiration date.

 

 

Arborist License

Insurance

General Liability ($500,000) and Workmen's Compensation are required with the City of Littleton listed as the Certificate Holder.

Certificate Holder  
City of Littleton
2255 W Berry Ave
Littleton, CO  80120

No Employees?  
Waiver can be completed and submitted. Workmen's Compensation Waiver

Required Reciprocal License 
Current Tree Trimming License from Aurora, Denver, or Lakewood

Colorado Pesticide Applicator's License (not required)

 

Licenses expire annually on December 31. Renewal is available beginning 90 days prior to the expiration date.

 

 

     

Licenses expire annually on December 31. Renewal is available beginning 90 days prior to the expiration date.

Applicants must pay the renewal fee by credit card over the phone with the Permit Center or online through the eTRAKiT portal after approval and before the License or Registration Certificate is issued.

Responsibilities of a license or certificate holder

Please be aware that construction activities can only be done between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. This will be strictly enforced by the city.

All licensees and Registration Certificate holders shall be responsible for performing the work under the provisions as listed and including, but not limited to, the following items:

  • To provide minimum safety measures and equipment to protect workmen and the public;
  • To have in their possession, at all times, the license(s) or Registration Certificate(s) for work they are performing;
  • To present the license(s) or Registration Certificate(s) when requested by the Division or any peace officer;
  • In the case of a Registration Certificate holder to employ an appropriate qualified supervisor as required by the State of Colorado.
  • To obtain permits when required;
  • To faithfully construct, without departure from the drawings and specification filed and approved by the Division and permit issued for same, unless any such departure is previously approved by the Division in writing.
  • To obtain inspection services when required by this Code or any Model Codes adopted herein;
  • To obey any order or notice issued under the authority of this Code or any Model Codes adopted herein;
  • To pay any fees assessed under the authority of this Code or any Model Codes adopted herein; and
  • To provide toilet facilities prior to and during construction or demolition.

 

The suspension and revocation of certificates and licenses

The City of Littleton holds the right to suspend or revoke a license or Registration Certificate when the licensee or Registration Certificate holder commits one or more of the following:

  • Fails to comply with any of his responsibilities as outlined in this chapter;
  • Knowingly conspires with a person to permit his license or registration certificate to be used by another person;
  • Acts in any capacity with persons to evade any of the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 3 of the Littleton City Code;
  • Violates any provisions of the Model Codes as may be in effect pursuant to this Code;
  • Fails to obtain required building permits;
  • Fails to request inspections as required by any Model Code as may be in effect pursuant to this Code;
  • Fails to observe stop work and/or correction notices;
  • Knowingly, willfully, or repeatedly issues checks for payment of building permits and fees which are dishonored for any reason;
  • Conviction of any felony;
  • Fraud in taking the test;
  • Misrepresentation on the application; or
  • Fails to complete work without justification.

 

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals has been established to hear matters concerning suspension and revocation of licenses. The board hears appeals of code interpretation or alternate methods or materials.

 

A license or registration certificate is required to obtain building permits to do work within the city limits of Littleton; effective July 1, 1985. See City code 3-16-1.