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It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of electrical contractor, as defined in Section 4-290-020, without holding a valid certificate of registration as an electrical contractor obtained in accordance with this chapter.
The commissioner may, by rule, create classes of electrical contractors consistent with the different types of supervising electrician examinations prepared pursuant to Section 4-292-020(b), and it shall be unlawful for any electrical contractor to perform work beyond the scope of the class stated on the contractor's certificate of registration.
(Added Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. IV, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 3-28-18, p. 74459, Art. V, § 4)
As used in this chapter:
“Electrical contractor” means any person engaged in the business of installing, altering or maintaining by contract electrical equipment for the utilization of electricity for light, heat, power, signaling, or communication; provided, however, “electrical contractor” shall not include any person solely engaged in the business of installing, altering or maintaining: (1) radio apparatus or equipment for wireless reception of sounds and signals, or (2) apparatus, conductors, or other equipment installed for or by public utilities, including common carriers, which are under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Commerce Commission, for use in their operation as public utilities; nor shall “electrical contractor” include persons employed by a licensed electrical contractor to do or supervise such work.
“Commissioner” means the commissioner of buildings.
(Added Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. IV, § 7)
Any person seeking to engage in the business of electrical contractor shall apply to the commissioner for a certificate of registration authorizing such person to engage in the business of electrical contractor. Upon receipt of a completed application in proper form and the registration fee provided for in Section 4-290-050, the commissioner shall register the applicant as an electrical contractor if the commissioner determines that the applicant is in compliance with all applicable requirements of this Code. Upon registration, the commissioner shall issue to the applicant a certificate of registration authorizing the applicant, during the period for which the registration is valid, to: (1) engage in the business of electrical contractor; and (2) secure permits under the electrical regulations of this Code. Provided, however, that no certificate of registration shall be issued to any applicant unless such applicant is in compliance with Chapter 4-292, and the certificate shall state the name of the supervising electrician appointed or employed by the applicant. Such certificate shall not be transferable.
Eligibility for issuance of any registration under this chapter shall be a continuing requirement for maintaining such registration.
(Added Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. IV, § 7)
The fee to register as an electrical contractor shall be $150.00. Such registration fee shall be paid by the applicant to the department of finance upon filing the application. A registration may be renewed upon payment of the required registration fee prior to or within three months of expiration of a valid registration.
It is a condition of the registration that the electrical contractor shall notify the commissioner of any change in company name, company address, or company ownership within 30 days, or change in supervising electrician within 5 days, by filing an amended registration application with the commissioner. A fee, as set forth in rules duly promulgated by the commissioner, shall be assessed in connection with the submission of any amended registration application. Provided, however, that any change of supervising electrician shall comply with Section 4-292-040 and shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.00.
(Added Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. IV, § 7)