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Editor’s note – This section was renumbered as § 4-332-100 by Coun. J. 1-24-24, p. 8615, § 3.
Advertising shall be restricted in accordance with Section 4-336-050.
(Added Coun. J. 1-24-24, p. 8615, § 3)
Editor’s note – Former § 4-332-050 was renumbered as § 4-332-110 by Coun. J. 1-24-24, p. 8615, § 3.
Editor’s note – This section was renumbered as § 4-332-130 by Coun. J. 1-24-24, p. 8615, § 3.
The Commissioner shall:
(1) Prepare forms for application for examination for a plumber’s license.
(2) Prepare and issue licenses as provided in this chapter and Chapter 2-336.*
* Editor’s note – As set forth in Coun. J. 1-24-24, p. 8615, § 3; intended reference is likely Chapter 4-336. Future legislation will correct if needed.
(3) With the Board, prescribe rules and regulations for examination of applicants for plumber’s licenses.
(4) With the Board, prepare and give uniform and comprehensive examinations to applicants for a plumber’s license which shall test their knowledge and qualifications in the planning and design of plumbing systems, their knowledge, qualifications, and manual skills in plumbing, and their knowledge of the Chicago Plumbing Code.
(5) Issue a plumber’s license and license renewal to every applicant who has passed the examination and who has paid the required license and renewal fee.
(6) [Reserved.]
(7) Maintain a current record showing (a) the names and addresses of licensed plumbing contractors, licensed plumbers, and licensed apprentice plumbers, (b) the dates of issuance of licenses, (c) the date and substance of the charges set forth in any hearing for denial, suspension, or revocation of any license, (d) the date and substance of the final order issued upon each such hearing, and (e) the date and substance of all petitions for reinstatement of license and final orders on such petitions.
(8) [Reserved.]
(Added Coun. J. 1-24-24, p. 8615, § 3)
Editor’s note – Former § 4-332-080 was renumbered as § 4-332-150 by Coun. J. 1-24-24, p. 8615, § 3.
The Department shall hold examinations for applicants for plumbers’ licenses at least three times per year.
(Added Coun. J. 1-24-24, p. 8615, § 3)
Editor’s note – Former § 4-332-090 was renumbered as § 4-332-170 by Coun. J. 1-24-24, p. 8615, § 3.
(1) An applicant for a plumber’s license shall file the applicant’s written application with the Department on the form designated by the Department at least 15 days before the date set by the Department for the examination.
(2) The Commissioner shall promptly approve the application for examination if:
(a) The required examination fee has been paid; and
(b) [Reserved]; and
(c) The applicant has been engaged in plumbing as a licensed apprentice plumber under supervision in accordance with this chapter or the Illinois Plumbing License Law for at least four years preceding the date of application and has submitted evidence that the applicant has worked at the plumbing trade in accordance with this chapter for the 4-year licensed apprentice plumber apprenticeship period; or
(d) The applicant has submitted evidence that the applicant has successfully completed an approved course of instruction in plumbing supervised directly by a licensed plumber in a college, university, or trade school.
(3) If the application for examination is approved, the Department shall promptly notify the applicant in writing of such approval and of the place and time of the examination. If the application is disapproved the Department shall promptly notify the applicant in writing of such disapproval, stating the reasons for disapproval.
(4) If an applicant neglects, fails or refuses to take an examination for license under this chapter, the application is denied. However, such applicant may submit a new application for examination, accompanied by the required application fee. Application fees for examination for a plumber’s license are not refundable.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. VI, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 1-24-24, p. 8615, § 3)
The Commissioner shall issue a plumber’s license certificate to each applicant who passes the examination and has paid to the Department the required license fee. Each plumber’s license shall be issued in the name of the Department with the seal of the City of Chicago attached. Each plumber’s license shall be composed of a solid plastic card that includes a photo of the licensed plumber printed directly on the card.
A person once licensed as a plumber under the provisions of this chapter shall not be relicensed except by renewal or restoration of such license as provided in this chapter.
An applicant who is 21 years of age or older seeking a religious exemption to the photo requirement of this section shall furnish with the application an approved copy of United States Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form 4029. Regardless of age, an applicant seeking a religious exemption to this photo requirement shall submit fingerprints in a form and manner prescribed by the Department with the application in lieu of a photo.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-22-17, p. 43876, § 14)
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