Ordinance SO2023-0006382
Passed
Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2 and 4 regarding licensing of apprentice plumbers, plumbers, and plumbing contractors
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The City Council of Chicago is considering an ordinance proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson to amend the Municipal Code regarding the licensing of apprentice plumbers, plumbers, and plumbing contractors. The ordinance aims to ensure efficient regulation of the plumbing trade, defining roles, setting standards for education, and outlining inspection and violation investigation procedures. The amendments emphasize the importance of proper plumbing due to health risks and define various plumbing terms. Licensed plumbers and apprentices are exempt from the definition of a plumbing contractor under certain conditions, while retired plumbers must surrender their license. Apprentice plumbers must be supervised and complete classroom instruction. Single-family homeowners can perform plumbing work if they comply with regulations. The Board of Plumbing Examiners and the Commissioner oversee licensing and examination processes.
Alternate identifiers: O2023-0006382
