§ 4-290-035 — Classification
Municipal Code of Chicago (2026 S-74, current through Council Journal of June 17, 2026) · Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-290-035
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4-290-035 Classification.
(a) Classification of license. All electrical contractor licenses shall be classified as either a Class 1 or Class 2 license. The Commissioner may establish subclassifications within Class 2 by rule. (b) Scope of work authorized. (1) Class 1 license. An electrical contractor holding a Class 1 license is authorized to perform any work for which a license is required under this Chapter 4-290. (2) Class 2 license. An electrical contractor holding a Class 2 license may perform any work for which a license is required under this Chapter 4-290, except: (i) An electrical contractor holding a Class 2 license shall not perform work for which a license is required under this Chapter 4-290 in any building that exceeds 55 feet in height prior to initial legal occupancy of the portion of such building where work is performed; and (ii) An electrical contractor holding a Class 2 license shall not perform work for which a license is required under this Chapter 4-290 in a building or portion of a building classified in accordance with Title 14B as a Group A occupancy with an occupant load of 300 or more, prior to initial legal occupancy of such building or portion of such building where work is performed. (Added Coun. J. 9-20-18, p. 84890, Art. I, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 12-19-25, p. 38125, Art. XVIII, § 1)
