4-36-050 License – Application.

   An application for a license under this chapter shall be made in writing to the commissioner on a form provided by the department of buildings, and shall be accompanied by the following:

   (A)   If the applicant is an individual:

      (1)   The applicant's full name, residence address, business address, business e-mail address and business telephone number;

      (2)   Proof that the applicant is at least 18 years of age;

   (B)   If the applicant is a corporation:

      (1)   The corporate name, address, e-mail address and telephone number of the applicant's principal office or place of business;

      (2)   The date and state of incorporation;

      (3)   The full name, title, residence address, e-mail address and residence telephone number of all controlling persons;

      (4)   Proof that all corporate officers and controlling persons are at least 18 years of age;

      (5)   Proof that the corporation is in good standing under the laws of the State of Illinois;

   (C)   If the applicant is a partnership or limited liability company:

      (1)   The name, address, e-mail address and telephone number of the applicant's principal office or place of business;

      (2)   The full name, title, residence address, e-mail address and residence telephone number of all partners, if a general partnership; of all general and limited partners, if a limited partnership; of all managers, managing members and members, if a limited liability company; and of all controlling persons;

      (3)   Proof that all partners, managers, managing members, members and controlling persons are at least 18 years of age;

   (D)   The class of license for which application is being made;

   (E)   The license fee;

   (F)   A description of the work and services the applicant will provide;

   (G)   A statement verified by affidavit as to whether the applicant and each controlling person is financially solvent;

   (H)   The name and address of the principal location from which the applicant has engaged in the business of general contracting at any time within the last five years;

   (I)   If the applicant is not a sole proprietor, proof that the applicant is authorized to do business in the State of Illinois;

   (J)   Proof of insurance as required by Section 4-36-090;

   (K)   The date of birth, and social security number or other acceptable identifier, of each natural person named in the license application;

   (L)   A statement as to whether the applicant or any controlling person has ever been convicted, in custody, under parole or under any other non-custodial supervision resulting from a conviction in a court of any jurisdiction for the commission of a felony or criminal offense of whatever degree involving bribery, and if so, the details surrounding each such conviction;

   (M)   A statement as to whether the applicant or any controlling person is currently under indictment or has been charged under any State or Federal law with the crime of bribery; and

   (N)   Any other information that the commissioner may require.

   It is a condition of the license that all information in the application be kept current. Any change in required information shall be reported to the department of buildings within 14 business days after such change has occurred.

   For purposes of this section, a post office box shall not suffice as an address.

(Added Coun. J. 10-1-03, p. 9163, § 2.1; Amend Coun. J. 9-14-05, p. 55252, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-08, p. 34713, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 11-8-12, p. 38872, § 80)

4-36-060 License issuance and renewal prohibited when.

   No general contractor license shall be issued to the following persons:

   (A)   Any person whose license under this chapter has been revoked for cause at any time within the last four years;

   (B)   Any person whose permit privileges have been suspended pursuant to Section 4-36-130 until such time that the suspension is lifted by the department of buildings;

   (C)   Any person who is under the age of 18;

   (D)   Any person who has been convicted, in custody, under parole or under any other non-custodial supervision resulting from a conviction in a court of any jurisdiction for the commission of a felony or criminal offense of whatever degree involving bribery, unless, upon request of such person, the commissioner determines that such person has been substantially rehabilitated to warrant the public trust. The burden of proof of substantial rehabilitation shall be on the person seeking such rehabilitation; and

   (E)   Any person who is currently under indictment or has been charged under any State or Federal law with the crime of bribery.

   The above prohibitions and requirements shall apply to the licensee and to all controlling persons.

   Eligibility for issuance of a license under this chapter shall be a continuing requirement for maintaining a license under this chapter. Failure to maintain such eligibility may result in license suspension or revocation in accordance with the requirements of Section 4-4-280 of this Code.

(Added Coun. J. 10-1-03, p. 9163, § 2.1; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-08, p. 34713, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 11-8-12, p. 38872, § 81)

 

Notes

4-4-280

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4-36-070 License – Fee – Termination.

   The license fee set forth in Section 4-5-010 of this Code shall be payable annually. The general contractor license shall expire on the date indicated on the face of the license.

(Added Coun. J. 10-1-03, p. 9163, § 2.1; Amend Coun. J. 6-6-12, p. 28356, § 5)

 

Notes

4-5-010

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4-36-080 License number to be printed where.

   The licensee shall print his general contractor license number legibly on the front page of every estimate, contract and subcontract, and in any advertisement placed by or on behalf of a general contractor. The general contractor license number, and the class of general contractor license obtained, shall appear on every application for a building permit. The licensee shall affix his name and general contractor license number on all vehicles used in the course of his business.

(Added Coun. J. 10-1-03, p. 9163, § 2.1)

4-36-090 Proof of insurance – Required.

   Prior to the issuance of a general contractor license, each applicant shall furnish proof of insurance, issued by an insurer authorized to insure in Illinois with a credit rating of B+ or higher by A.M. Best Company, evidencing commercial general liability insurance, as follows:

      (A)   If the applicant is applying for a Class A license: limits of not less than $5,000,000.00 per occurrence (primary or umbrella) for bodily injury, personal injury, property damage and completed operations arising in any way from the issuance of the license or activities conducted pursuant to the license;

      (B)   If the applicant is applying for a Class B license: limits of not less than $3,000,000.00 per occurrence (primary or umbrella) for bodily injury, personal injury, property damage and completed operations arising in any way from the issuance of the license or activities conducted pursuant to the license;

      (C)   If the applicant is applying for a Class C license: limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, $2,000,000.00 in the aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, property damage and completed operations arising in any way from the issuance of the license or activities conducted pursuant to the license;

      (D)   If the applicant is applying for a Class D license: limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, $2,000,000.00 in the aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, property damage and completed operations arising in any way from the issuance of the license or activities conducted pursuant to the license;

      (E)   If the applicant is applying for a Class E license: limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, property damage and completed operations arising in any way from the issuance of the license or activities conducted pursuant to the license.

   Each policy of insurance required under this section shall include a provision requiring 30 days' advance notice to the commissioner prior to cancellation or lapse of the policy. The licensee shall maintain the insurance required under this section in full force and effect for the duration of the license period. A single violation of this section shall result in suspension or revocation of the general contractor license in accordance with Section 4-4-280 .

   Each policy of insurance required under this section shall name the City of Chicago as additional insured on a primary, noncontributory basis arising directly or indirectly from the licensee's operations.

(Added Coun. J. 10-1-03, p. 9163, § 2.1; Amend Coun. J. 9-14-05, p. 55252, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 10-28-15, p. 11951, Art. VI, § 13; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 37901, Art. II, § 10)

Editor's note – Coun. J. 9-14-05, p. 55252, § 4, provides: “This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon its passage and approval. Provided, however, that with respect to any affected insurance policy in effect as the time of passage of this ordinance, the requirements imposed by Code Sections 4-36-030 and 4-36-090, as amended by this ordinance, must be complied with in conjunction with the renewal of any such insurance policy, or by January 1, 2007, whichever comes first.”

 

Notes

4-4-280

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4-36-100 Reserved.

Editor's note – Coun. J. 9-14-05, p, 55252, § 2, repealed § 4-36-100, which pertained to license bond – required.

4-36-110 Unlawful acts.

      It shall be unlawful for any licensee or for any person requiring a license under this chapter to engage in any of the following conduct:

   (A)   Knowingly to allow any person to use the licensee's name or license identification on a building permit application unless the licensee will be performing the work attributed to the licensee in the permit application. Any person who violates this subsection shall be punished by a fine of $1,000.00 for the first offense; $1,500.00 and a 90-day license suspension for the second offense; and $2,000.00 and license revocation for the third offense;

   (B)   To do work or to direct, permit, encourage, assist, aid, abet or cause others to do work without first having obtained any permit required by this Code, or in violation of Section 13-12-050 of this Code, or in violation of Section 13-20-590 of this Code;

   (C)   To violate or to direct, permit, encourage, assist, aid, abet or cause others to violate any stop work order issued under this Code;

   (D)   To hire any subcontractor or to direct, permit, encourage, assist, aid, abet or cause others to hire any subcontractor who lacks a valid license to perform the work for which the subcontractor is hired;

   (E)   To submit any bid on general contracting work without a valid license issued under this chapter;

   (F)   To fail to allow the department of buildings or the department of business affairs and consumer protection to examine pursuant to Section 4-36-120(B) the financial books and records of the business within three business days of the time a written request for such an examination is made by the commissioner of buildings or the department of business affairs and consumer protection;

   (G)   To fail to comply with the Workers' Compensation Act, as amended;

   (H)   To fail to maintain any insurance required by law, including but not limited to workers' compensation insurance and automobile liability insurance;

   (I)   To knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement of material fact on or in connection with a building permit application;

   (J)   To knowingly submit or cause to be submitted in support of a building permit application any document containing false or fraudulent information;

   (K)   To knowingly affix or cause to be affixed a false signature on a building permit application;

   (L)   To bribe or attempt to bribe or cause others to bribe or attempt to bribe any building inspector, government official, city personnel or other person in connection with an act related to general contracting as defined in Section 4-36-010.

   (M)   To knowingly engage or cause others to engage in any conduct in connection with a building permit application in violation of the Illinois Architecture Practice Act, the Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act, the Illinois Professional Engineering Practice Act or the Illinois Structural Engineering Act, as amended.

   (N)   To do work or to direct, permit, encourage, assist, aid, abet or cause others to do work in violation of the zoning code or in a manner that fails to conform to the minimum standards of health or safety set forth in this Code or in any other applicable law or that otherwise endangers the health or safety of construction site workers, or the current or eventual users or occupants of a building or premises or the general public.

   (O)   To fail to comply with any requirement applicable to the contractor on a project as set forth in Article XIV of Chapter 11-4 of this Code.

   The prohibitions set forth in subsections (A) through (O) of this section shall apply to the licensee and to all controlling persons.

(Added Coun. J. 10-1-03, p. 9163, § 2.1; Amend Coun. J. 7-27-05, p. 53211, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 9-14-05, p. 55252, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-08, p. 34713, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 2-9-11, p. 112149, § 21; Amend Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. IV, § 3)