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reviewed 1317.04(g) which allows the board to issue a probationary license which is not to exceed a 2-year period. Mr. Althen said that most typical maintenance or service calls in residential work do not require permits so it would be hard to review or oversee such a probationary license. Mr. Meder said perhaps a probationary period could be set which would allow all Mr. Claus's worlc to be reviewed so the building commissioner could observe and report on the worlc. Mrs. Sabo questioned if the applicant is granted a probationary period at the end of the probation would the applicant still be required to have the state license to remain registered and Mr. O'Malley said yes. Mr. Lipcsey asked if the scope of work or services performed by the applicant could be limited if a probationary period is granted. Mr. O'Malley said it was at the discretion of the board as to the limits placed upon the probation. Mr. Althen said service work does not require permits so there would be no way for the building official to know, track or review such work. Mrs. Sabo said she believed the intent of a probationary period was designed to help those applicants who are actively working to meet the requirements to be registered not sidestep the requirements. If the applicant has no intent of ineeting what is required by code it would be hard to justify granting a probationary period. Mr. Claus said in emergencies permits may not be pulled. Mr. Mitchell said that city codes allow work to be performed in emergency circumstances with the understanding that the city is to be notified within 24 hours of the work. Sometimes the emergency work is performed by a company which is not registered and the resident calls to complain that the work was not dorie right so they need an inspector to come out which is too late. Mr. Meder said if a probation period is granted a stipulation to perform residential work only should be noted to ensure the applicant doesn't end up at a commercial site. Mr. O'Malley advised the board that they could require all service work not requiring a permit to be tracked and inspected to ensure the city doesn't end up hearing from residents not happy with work performed. Mrs. Sabo asked how Mr. Mitchell felt about letting Mr. Claus submit a record or list of all service work he performs. Mr. Mitchell questioned if it would be for all work performed or just emergency work and Mrs. Sabo said she would want all work inspected. Mr. Althen said the building department can only inspect jobs which require inspections. Mr. Meder suggested having a report of work submitted to the building official every month throughout a probationary period. Mr. Mitchell said that if Mr. Claus receives a temporary license for North Olmsted he can use it to gain registration in other cities which he would not want to see happen. Board members also expressed concern. Mrs. Sabo questioned if Mr. Mitchell contacted everyone listed on Mr. Claus list and Mr. Mitchell said he only researched the North Olmsted address and the names listed. Mr. Claus said he was not sure of the company name that he was working for at the time as within the last 3 or so years he has worked for 3 or more companies. A brief discussion pertaining to the companies Mr. Claus had worked for in the past ensued. Mrs. Sabo asked what Mr. Claus' duties or experience included and Mr. Claus said he first worked on installing and sheet metal and moved on from there. He submitted certificates received for boiler systems, heat pumps, refrigerant usage and oil burners. The dates of certificates start 1985 and run through 1995 and Mrs. Sabo asked if Mr. Claus had any certificates which were more recent and Mr. Claus said he did not. He said he could bring in testimony from all his customers. Mr. Lipcsey commended Mr. Claus for coming before the board and looking at the code and the requirements pertaining to local licensing. It would be worthwhile to grant a temporary license if 3