§ 1106-27. Suspension and Revocation of Registration.

Any registration as provided for in this chapter may be revoked, suspended or refused by the director of buildings and inspections for good cause shown including, but not limited to the following:

(1)

Misrepresentation or false statement made in obtaining a registration;

(2)

Any violation of a provision of this chapter or of the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, or failure to comply with any provision of this chapter or of the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder or lawful order of the director of buildings and inspections;

(3)

Any failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter, the laws and regulations of the State of Ohio, or the ordinances of the City of Cincinnati, the CBC or failure to provide the level of services set forth in the application and by the director of buildings and inspections;

(4)

The registration holder used its registration to obtain a permit for another;

(5)

The registration holder failed to secure permits, inspections and approvals required by the OBC or the CBC;

(6)

The registration holder repeatedly installed work in an unworkmanlike manner or not in conformity with permits issued;

(7)

The holder repeatedly has been notified of violations of the OBC or the CBC and, has failed or refused to promptly correct any violation or part of it;

(8)

There have been repeated incidents of returned checks for insufficient funds or stop payment without just cause.

If the director of buildings and inspections determines that probable grounds exist for denial, suspension, or revocation of a registration under this chapter, the director of buildings and inspections shall notify the applicant or registered party or entity (respondent) in writing of the denial, suspension or revocation of the registration, including the findings and conclusions therefor, by personal delivery, or by certified mail. The notification shall be directed to the most current business address on file with the department of buildings and inspections.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 0406-2007, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2008; a. Ord. No. 0032-2008, § 17, eff. March 7, 2008; a. Ord. No. 020-2010, § 17, eff. Feb. 27, 2010; Emer. Ord. No. 238-2015, § 46, eff. July 1, 2015)