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(d) (e) (0 Testing of unlicensed applicant for work personal residence. Whenever any person who is not a licensed contractor applies for a permit for any plumbing, electrical, heating, or cooling work on his own personal residence, the applicant shall be given a test by a tester designated by the Public Safety Services Department. The test may be written or oral at the discretion of the tester. A person may take the test more than one time. If the test shows that the person is capable of performing the work for which the permit is sought and shows that the applicant is knowledgeable of the state and local building codes, the applicant will be considered in the same manner as any other application for a building permit. Article does not give warranty. Nothing in this article shall be deemed a warranty either as to the ability of any particular person to do a particular job or as to the safety, quality, or suitability of any work which is done. Neither the issuance of a permit not the inspection and approval of any work constitute a warranty. Codes do not constitute warranty. Nothing in a building, plumbing, electrical, heating,or cooling code or ordinance, or any other provision relating to construction or alteration of any building or component of a building, shall constitute a warranty or guarantee of any kind relating to a building or component. Neither the issuance of a permit, nor the completion of an inspection, nor a certificate of occupancy shall constitute a warranty or guarantee either that the construction or alteration complies with all applicable laws and ordinances or that it is free of defects or will perform or last in any particular way. (Ord. Of 5-13-91, 6) State law reference- Time limitation on validity of permits, G.S. 153A-358 Sec. 14-31. Permit Fees. (a) All applicable fees must be paid before a certificate of occupancy is issued. (b) A reinspection charge shall be assessed for any required subsequent inspections if the contractor, subcontractor, or owner is at fault, thereby necessitating the reinspection. (c) All permit fees must be paid at the time of application unless the applicant posts a performance security bond. Should a bond be posted, the applicant shall be billed by the Development Serv:.ce: Depa~ment Public Safety Services Department for the permit. (d) No permits will be issued under the billing procedure above if the applicant's account is 60 or more days in arrears and not paid in full. (e) The fee for day care inspections shall be set from time to time and a schedule of such fees is on file in the county offices.