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Contractor licenses in Illinois

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Plumbing Contractor License (State)

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Every 12 months ·$150.00 ·12 CE hours

Roofing Contractor License (State)

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Every 24 months ·$125.00 ·Bond required

Asbestos Abatement Contractor License

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Every 12 months ·$500.00 ·8 CE hours

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Asbestos Abatement Contractor License

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Every 12 months ·$500.00 ·8 CE hours ·Insurance required

Elevator Mechanic License (State)

Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM)

Every 24 months ·$250.00 ·8 CE hours ·Insurance required

Fire Alarm Contractor License

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Every 36 months ·$450.00 ·Insurance required

Fire Sprinkler Contractor License

Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal

Every 24 months ·$3,000.00 ·16 CE hours ·Insurance required

Lead Abatement Contractor License

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Every 12 months ·$500.00 ·8 CE hours ·Insurance required

Plumbing Contractor License (State)

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Every 12 months ·$150.00 ·12 CE hours ·Bond required ·Insurance required

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