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116.91 Temporary safeguards. Notwithstanding other provisions of this Code, whenever in the opinion of the Building Official, there is actual and immediate danger of collapse or failure of a structure or any part thereof which would endanger life, or there is an actual and immediate danger because a vacant or partially vacant building is unguarded or has any open doors or windows, thereby creating a fire hazard, security hazard or endangerment to life or property, the Building Official shall require the occupants to vacate the same forthwith and shall cause the necessary work to be done including the boarding-up of all accessible openings, to render such building or structure or part thereof temporarily safe. (SECTION 190 QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS) 190.1 Contractor registration. Anyone performing work in the scope of the Code is required to be registered as a contractor with the City of University City. Registrations are for a term of one year and may be renewed per year thereafter. 1. 190.2 Contractor registration fee. Registration fees shall be charged as provided by the Section 109 of the Building Code. 190.3 Suspension and revocations of registration. The Building Commissioner shall have the power to revoke or suspend any registration upon satisfactory proof that the holder of such registration shall have obtained the same by fraud or misrepresentation, or failed or refused to comply with the provisions of this code after written notice given by the Building Commissioner, or has been convicted of any violation of this code, including but not limited to, applying for permits and not doing the work, regularly performing work contrary to code, performing work without first obtaining the required permit, failing to regularly obtain the required final inspection, or allowing unsafe conditions to exist on a jobsite. 190.3.1 Warning of suspension and revocation. Contractors that perform work that warrants suspension and revocation shall first receive a warning letter notifying the contractor of their suspended status and providing 30 days to correct the situation leading to suspension. Letters placed in the mail shall be considered as sent and received. 190.3.2 Period of revocation. Contractors that fail to make improvement during suspension shall be revoked indefinitely unless reinstated by the Building Commissioner. 190.3.3 Reinstatement. The Building Commissioner shall have the ability to reinstate a contractor if the contractor can provide sufficient evidence to the Building Commissioner that the reason for suspension or revocation is no longer present. 190.3.4 Appeal of a suspension or revocation. Suspended or revoked contractors shall have the right to appeal the finding of the Building Commissioner to the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall have the right to affirm the decision of the Building Commissioner or reinstate the contractor. 190.4 Use of registrants name by another. No person registered with the City as a contractor shall allow his or her name to be used by another person either for the purpose of obtaining permits, or for doing business, or other work under the registration. Every person registered shall provide the Building Commissioner their business and mailing address, the name under which such business is conducted, and shall give immediate notice to the Building Commissioner of any change. 14