§ 34-114. Water well contractor.

(a)

State license. No person may install or repair a well unless they are a state licensed well contractor in accordance with the Water Well Standards Act of 1985 (O.C.G.A. § 12-5-120 et seq.).

(b)

Certification. No person may install or repair a well, private or semi-public water supply, unless they are a state licensed well contractor in accordance with the Water Well Standards Act of 1985 (O.C.G.A. § 12-5-120 et seq.) and possesses a valid well contractor certificate from the department. The well contractor's certificate may be granted by the board of health to any person whose qualifications are confirmed through written examination. A fee shall be charged for this service.

(c)

Suspension or revocation of certificate. A well contractor's certificate may be suspended or revoked by the board of health upon violation of the Water Well Standards Act of 1985 (O.C.G.A. § 12-5-120 et seq.) and/or this article. Suspension and revocation of a well contractor's certificate shall be binding on the individual and the company by which a well contractor is employed or own. Contractors will be afforded the opportunity to have a hearing, if requested, before suspension or revocation is final. Suspension of a contractor's certificate shall be for a minimum of one year. Two suspensions within a five-year period shall be grounds for revocation. Revocation of a well contractor's certificate shall be for a minimum of five years. A well contractor with a suspended or revoked certificate will not be allowed to construct, repair, modify, or abandon any well in Fulton County. Contractors may reapply for certification after the revocation period ends.

(d)

Article compliance. State licensed well contractors are subject to compliance with the Water Well Standards Act of 1985 (O.C.G.A. § 12-5-120 et seq.) and this article. Any violations of this article shall be enforced with state requirements, and well contractors shall be held liable for any violations under both regulations.

(Res. No. 05-0616, 5-18-05; Ord. No. 18-0340, Att. A, 5-16-18)