AUTHORITY: Authorized by and implementing the Illinois Plumbing License Law [225 ILCS 320].

SOURCE: Adopted at 2 Ill. Reg. 40, p. 1, effective October 1, 1978; codified at 5 Ill. Reg. 10870; Part repealed, new Part adopted at 13 Ill. Reg. 19564, effective December 1, 1989; emergency amendment at 16 Ill. Reg. 12785, effective July 30, 1992, for a maximum of 150 days; amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 417, effective December 28, 1992; recodified at 23 Ill. Reg. 14649; amended at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000; amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 19715, effective September 23, 2014; amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 8786, effective June 17, 2016; emergency amendment at 44 Ill. Reg. 6120, effective March 31, 2020, for a maximum of 150 days; emergency expired August 27, 2020.

SUBPART A: GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Section 750.100  Applicability (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 38 Ill. Reg. 19715, effective September 23, 2014)

 

Section 750.110  Definitions

 

For the purposes of this Part:

 

"Act" means the Illinois Plumbing License Law [225 ILCS 320].

 

"Agent" means an Illinois licensed plumber designated by a sponsor of an apprentice plumber as responsible for supervision of the apprentice plumber, with prior approval from the Department.

 

"Apprentice plumber" means any licensed person who is learning and performing plumbing under the supervision of a sponsor or his agent in accordance with the provisions of the Act. (Section 2 of the Act)

 

"Approved apprenticeship program" means an apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and the Department under this Part, including Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC) Programs. (Section 2 of the Act)

 

"Board" means the Illinois State Board of Plumbing Examiners. (Section 2 of the Act)

 

"Certification" means the act of obtaining or holding a certificate of competency in plumbing inspection from the Department, pursuant to this Part.

 

"Certified plumbing inspector" means any licensed plumber to whom the Department has issued a certificate of competency to inspect plumbing in Illinois.

 

"Continuing education credit hour" means that 50 minutes of classroom time, excluding breaks, is equivalent to one credit hour.

 

"Course" means any class, seminar or other program of instruction in plumbing that has been approved by the Department for the purpose of complying with continuing education requirements.

 

"Course sponsor" means the person or legal entity who is registered pursuant to this Part and who is responsible for conducting a continuing education course approved by the Department.

 

"Department" means the Illinois Department of Public Health, plumbing program. (Section 2 of the Act)

 

"Director" means the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Section 2 of the Act)

 

"Governmental unit" means a city, village, incorporated town, county or sanitary or water district.

 

"Incompetence" means conduct in the performance of plumbing work that indicates a lack of ability to discharge the duties required to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public; failure to maintain competency in applying the standards set forth in the Illinois Plumbing Code; lack of knowledge of the fundamental principles of plumbing inspection or an inability to apply these principles; or failure to maintain competency in current plumbing inspection practices.

 

"Misconduct" means an act performed in the discharge of enforcement duties that jeopardizes the interests of the public, including violation of federal or State laws, local ordinances or administrative rules relating to the position, preparation of deficient or falsified reports, failure to submit information or reports required by law or contract when requested by the municipality or the Department, conduct that evidences a lack of trustworthiness, misrepresentation of qualifications such as education, experience or certification, illegal entry of premises, misuse of funds, or misrepresentation of authority.

 

"Retired plumber" means any licensed plumber in good standing who meets the requirements of the Act and this Part to be licensed as a retired plumber and voluntarily surrenders his plumber's license to the Department, in exchange for a retired plumber's license. (Section 2 of the Act)

 

"Revoke" means to permanently remove the plumbing license of a licensed plumber for violations of the Illinois Plumbing License Law, Illinois Plumbing Code or this Part.

 

"Sponsor" means an Illinois licensed plumber or an approved apprenticeship program that has accepted an individual as an Illinois licensed apprentice plumber for education and training in the field of plumbing and whose name and license number or apprenticeship program number shall appear on the individual's application for an apprentice plumber's license. (Section 2 of the Act)

 

"Suspend" means to temporarily remove the plumbing license of a licensed plumber for violations of the Illinois Plumbing License Law, Illinois Plumbing Code or this Part.

 

"Telecommunications carrier" means a telecommunications carrier as defined in the Public Utilities Act. (Section 2 of the Act)

 

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 8786, effective June 17, 2016)

 

Section 750.115  Statutory Authority (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 38 Ill. Reg. 19715, effective September 23, 2014)

 

Section 750.120  Administrative Hearings

 

Administrative Hearings for persons under this Part shall be conducted in accordance with Practice and Procedure in Administrative Hearings.

 

(Source:  Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 19715, effective September 23, 2014)

 

Section 750.125  Referenced Materials

 

The following materials are referenced in this Part:

 

a)         State Statute and Rules:

 

1)         Illinois Plumbing License Law [225 ILCS 320]

 

2)         School Code [105 ILCS 5]

 

3)         Illinois Plumbing Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 890)

 

4)         Practice and Procedure in Administrative Hearings (77 Ill. Adm. Code 100)

 

b)         Federal Statute

Americans With Disabilities Act (42 USC 12101 et seq.)

 

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 8786, effective June 17, 2016)

SUBPART B: STATE BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS

 

Section 750.200  Organization of the State Board of Plumbing Examiners

 

The State Board of Plumbing Examiners is comprised of 9 licensed plumbers who are appointed by the Director.  A quorum of Board members must be present at all meetings convened by the Chairman of the State Board of Plumbing Examiners and at each plumbing license examination.  Five members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.

 

(Source:  Added at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

 

Section 750.205  Election of Officers (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

 

Section 750.210  Duties of the State Board of Plumbing Examiners

 

The State Board of Plumbing Examiners shall perform the duties described in Section 7 of the Act.

 

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 8786, effective June 17, 2016)

 

Section 750.215  Duties of Chairman (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

 

Section 750.220  Records of the State Board of Plumbing Examiners

 

a)         Minutes shall be recorded at each meeting of the State Board of Plumbing Examiners.  Such minutes shall be maintained and made available for public inspection in the central office of the Department.

 

b)         Records, files, correspondence and examination data pertaining to the Board of Plumbing Examiners shall be filed and secured in the central office of the Department.

 

c)         Applicants may, by appointment, review their examination results with the Department if requested in writing within 30 days following the examination date.

 

(Source:  Added at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

 

Section 750.225  Duties of Vice-Chairman (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

 

Section 750.235  Quorum (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

 

Section 750.245  Meetings (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

SUBPART C: ADMINISTRATION OF AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING LICENSE EXAMINATION

 

Section 750.300  Requirements for Admission to the Plumbing License Examination

 

a)         To apply for admittance to the examination for a plumber's license, a person shall file an application for examination on forms provided by the Department.

 

1)         The application form may be obtained by downloading the application from the Department's website (http://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/plumbing).

 

2)         The application shall be submitted to the Illinois Department of Public Health, 525 West Jefferson Street, 3^rd Floor, Springfield, Illinois 62761.

 

3)         The Department will accept applications postmarked at least 30 days before the examination date.  On each examination date, not more than 50 applicants (not more than 40 during winter months) will be examined.  The examination will be scheduled at least once every three months.  The Department and the Board may schedule additional examination dates as they deem necessary, based on the number of applicants.

 

4)         The Department and the Board will establish examination dates and locations.  This information will be included with the examination application form.

 

b)         For each application the following materials must be received by the Department, postmarked at least 30 days before the examination date:

 

1)         A completed application form;

 

2)         A photograph of the face of the applicant at least 1½ inches by 2½ inches;

 

3)         Proof of eligibility as specified in subsection (e); and

 

4)         The required non-refundable application fee as specified in Section 750.1100.

 

c)         The applicant shall be a citizen of the United States or shall have declared his or her intent to become a citizen.  (Notarized papers, such as "Intent to File for Citizenship", shall be submitted to the Department.)

 

d)         The applicant shall have completed at least a two year course of study in a high school, or an equivalent course of study, equal to 10 credit hours;

 

e)         To be eligible for the plumbing license examination, an applicant shall possess one of the following combinations of experience and education and shall provide proof of experience and education as follows:

 

1)         Illinois licensed apprentice plumber:

 

A)        Each applicant shall have served a minimum of four years as an Illinois licensed apprentice plumber.

 

B)        Each applicant who has served an apprenticeship shall be able to establish that he or she received instruction through practical experience under the supervision of a licensed plumber.

 

C)        The term of apprenticeship shall be not less than 1,400 hours per year, for a total of 5,600 hours in four years.

 

2)         Illinois licensed apprentice plumber with training or education:

 

A)        Each applicant shall have served at least two years as an Illinois licensed apprentice plumber and have two years of approved courses in plumbing (see Section 750.540) for a total of 5,600 hours.

 

B)        Proof of  practical experience shall be provided as specified in subsection (e)(1)(B).

 

C)        A person who submits evidence of classroom or laboratory training in a vocational or trade school, a branch of the military service, or a college or university shall be given credit hours at the rate of two credit hours for each classroom hour, not to exceed a maximum of 24 months' credit.

 

D)        Evidence shall consist of transcripts, degrees, military service records or certificates of completion.  If the course submitted by an applicant for the plumbing license examination has already been evaluated and approved by the Department, the applicant need only verify participation in the course.

 

3)         Licensed apprentice in another state or territory of the United States:

 

A)        Each applicant shall have the equivalent of four years as a licensed apprentice in another state or territory of the United States.

 

B)        Proof of practical experience shall be provided as specified in subsection (e)(1)(B).

 

C)        A person who submits evidence of experience in plumbing through an apprentice plumbing program in another state or territory of the United States, or a municipality in another state or territory, other than the State of Illinois shall be given credit on an hour-for-hour basis toward the minimum four years of apprenticeship required.

 

4)         A person who has completed a course of study approved by the Department as equivalent to a four year apprenticeship served by an Illinois licensed apprentice plumber:

 

A)        An approved course of instruction in plumbing shall cover the subject areas and provide the number of hours of instruction and practical training specified in Section 750.550.  An approved course of instruction shall total 2,800 hours of credit.

 

B)        Evidence shall consist of transcripts, degrees or certificates of completion to verify completion of a course that has been evaluated and approved by the Department.

 

5)         Licensed plumber in another state, municipality or territory of the United States with no apprentice plumber program:

 

A)        Documents verifying licensure and plumbing experience and training will be considered on an hour-for-hour basis toward meeting the apprenticeship requirement of 1,400 hours per year.  An applicant shall obtain documentation from the licensing state, municipality, or territory to verify to the Department that he/she was tested to obtain his/her license and that the test consisted of at least three areas − knowledge of plumbing design, practical or working skill evaluation, and knowledge of plumbing standards applicable to the licensing entity's jurisdiction (see Section 750.310).

 

B)        A copy of the rules from the licensing entity pertaining to the licensing of plumbers shall accompany the examination application.

 

6)         Licensed plumber in a foreign state:

 

A)        Each applicant shall have at least two years of experience as an Illinois licensed apprentice plumber or two years of courses in plumbing, approved in accordance with Section 750.540.

 

B)        Documentation of the applicant's license issued by a foreign state shall be submitted.

 

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 8786, effective June 17, 2016)

 

Section 750.310  Administration of the Plumbing License Examination

 

The examinations administered to applicants for a plumber's license shall be uniform and comprehensive and shall be administered in a manner prescribed in subsection (a), with the advice of the Plumbing Code Advisory Council and Board of Plumbing Examiners.  The examinations shall test applicants' knowledge and qualifications in the planning and design of plumbing systems; their knowledge, qualifications and practical skills in plumbing; and their knowledge of the Illinois Plumbing Code.  The Department will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act.  An applicant who may require an accommodation to take the examination due to a disability shall submit acceptable documentation of the disability and a proposal for accommodation to the Department at least 10 business days before the exam date.  Acceptable documentation includes a current statement or documentation from a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, or a licensed chiropractic physician, in Illinois verifying the disability and providing a specific proposal for accommodation as it relates to the disability.  The statement shall be on the physician's letterhead and include the address, phone number and signature of the physician, date prepared, and the name of the applicant.

 

a)         The examination for a plumber's license shall consist of the following:

 

1)         Knowledge Assessment (true/false or multiple choice or fill in the blank). Questions will be based on the Illinois Plumbing Code.

 

2)         Construction Drawings or Plans.  The applicant will be required to interpret construction drawings or plans, either on paper or electronically, and either complete those construction drawings or plans or answer questions sufficient to demostrate knowledge of plumbing fixtures, piping techniques and Code compliance.

 

3)         Practical Application Assessment.  Projects requiring the use of current plumbing techniques and materials will be completed as part of the examination.  Materials will be selected from Appendix A, Table A of the Illinois Plumbing Code.  The examinee will be provided a drawing and instructions for completion of each project to be assembled during the practical application assessment.

 

b)         Each applicant will be responsible for providing his/her own tools and other required material.  Each applicant will be advised in writing as to what to bring to the examination.

 

c)         Only persons authorized by the Department are permitted in the examination area.

 

d)         Any applicant wearing a shirt, jacket, cap or any article of clothing bearing pictures, writing, inscriptions or logos of any kind will not be permitted into the examination.  Safety glasses shall be worn at all times when in the shop.

 

e)         An applicant will not be permitted to leave the examination area without permission.

 

f)         The maximum grade value of each part of the examination shall be 100 points.  An applicant must make an average of 75 or above on the examination and a grade of 61 or above on each part of the examination to pass.

 

g)         An applicant who fails to pass the examination shall be admitted to a subsequent regularly scheduled examination after filing a retake application form and fee.  The application and fee shall be submitted in accordance with Section 750.300.

 

h)         An applicant who is observed cheating during the course of an examination shall be immediately expelled from the examination in progress and that applicant's examination will be declared void.  

 

1)         The Department will send to the applicant observed cheating a notice of intent to deny the applicant's application for examination and bar the applicant from reapplying for examination for a period of not less than six months.  The applicant may request a hearing, in writing, to contest the Department's notice within the time specified in the notice.  If the applicant does not request a hearing in writing within the time specified in the notice, the applicant's right to a hearing shall be waived.

 

2)         All hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the Department's Rules of Practice and Procedure in Administrative Hearings (77 Ill. Adm. Code 100).

 

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 8786, effective June 17, 2016)

 

Section 750.320  Plumbing License Examination Results

 

The name of each examinee and the results of the examination given to each examinee shall be recorded by written report of the State Board of Plumbing Examiners.  The results of each exam shall be confidential until announced to the examinee.  Upon signature by the Director, the examination results report will be considered final and approved by the Board and Department.

 

a)         The Department shall notify each examinee in writing of the results of his or her examination.

 

b)         The application for examination, fee receipt, examination and other written materials deemed necessary shall be maintained by the Department.

 

c)         An examinee may submit a written complaint concerning the examination if he is dissatisfied with the conduct of the examination.  Such complaints shall be submitted in writing and must be received by the Department within 30 days after notification of the examination results.  Complaints must be factual and state the basis being used by the examinee to allege improper conduct.

 

d)         Upon receipt of a complaint, a meeting between the examinee and the Board will be set for the same date as the next scheduled plumbing examination.  The examinee will be provided an opportunity to meet with Department representatives prior to the Board meeting to attempt to resolve the complaint.  A record of all such complaints and meetings shall be kept and made part of the examinee's file.

 

e)         The examinee shall be entitled to take the examination again, at no charge, if the evidence presented before the Department and Board demonstrates that:

 

1)         the examinee was compelled by the Department or the Board to take the test under conditions that placed him at a disadvantage in relation to all other examinees;

 

2)         that Board members or Department staff offered any special assistance to other examinees; or

 

3)         that the examinee's test was not evaluated according to the same standard applied to the tests of all other examinees. Any grading errors by the Board or Department, discovered as a result of the review of the examinee's test, shall be corrected.

 

f)         An apprentice plumber who has served an apprenticeship under the supervision/sponsorship of an Illinois licensed plumber and has failed the examination three times shall be called before the Department and Board of Plumbing Examiners to determine compliance with the requirements for supervision of apprentices. The employer/sponsor must accompany the apprentice at such meeting.  An examinee who fails to appear shall be ineligible for admission to the next plumber's license examination and subject to license revocation.  An employer/sponsor who fails to appear shall be  subject to license revocation.

 

(Source:  Amended at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

 

Section 750.330  Course Credit (Repealed)

 

(Source:  Repealed at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

SUBPART D: PLUMBING PROGRAM FEES

 

Section 750.400  Licensing of Plumbers

 

a)         Initial License Examination. A person shall be licensed by the Department prior to engaging in plumbing activities.  The Department shall issue a plumber's license to each qualified applicant.  In order to qualify, an applicant shall:

 

1)         Successfully pass the plumbing license examination.

 

2)         Pay to the Department the required license fee.

 

b)         License Renewal. All plumbers' licenses shall expire on April 30 of each year, except initial licenses issued after February 15 shall expire one year after the next April 30. A plumber's license may be renewed for a period of one year from each succeeding May 1 upon  payment prior to May 1 of the required renewal fee. As a condition of renewal, a licensed plumber must provide proof of completion of four hours of continuing education in one or more courses approved by the Department.

 

c)         License Reinstatement. A plumber licensed pursuant to the Act whose license has been expired for a period of less than 5 years may apply to the Department for reinstatement of his or her plumber's license.  The Department shall issue such license renewal provided the applicant pays to the Department all lapsed renewal fees, plus the reinstatement fee. (Section 14 of the Act)

 

d)         License Restoration. A plumber licensed pursuant to the Act who has permitted his or her license to expire for more than 5 years may apply, in writing, to the Department for restoration of his or her license.  The Department shall restore his or her license provided he or she pays to the Department the required restoration fee and successfully passes the examination for an Illinois plumber's license.  The restoration fee includes the applicant's first examination fee.  Failure by the applicant to successfully pass the plumbing license examination shall be sufficient grounds for the Department to withhold issuance of the requested restoration of the applicant's plumber's license. The applicant may retake the examination in accordance with the provisions of the Act. (Section 14 of the Act)

 

e)         Retired Plumber's License.  A licensed plumber in good standing who is at least 62 years old or is physically unable to perform the responsibilities of a plumber may voluntarily surrender to the Department his or her plumber's license in exchange for a retired plumber's license.  A retired plumber shall not perform plumbing as defined in the Act, sponsor or supervise apprentice plumbers, inspect plumbing, nor act in contravention of the Act.

 

1)         Retired Plumbers' Reinstatement. A retired plumber licensed under the Act who has surrendered his or her plumber's license for a period of less than 5 years may apply to the Department for reinstatement of his or her plumber's license.  The Department shall renew the license provided the applicant pays to the Department any reinstatement fee  required by Section 750.1100 of this Part. (Section 14 of the Act)

 

2)         Retired Plumbers' Restoration. A retired plumber licensed under the Act who has surrendered his or her plumber's license for a period of more than 5 years may apply in writing to the Department for restoration of his or her license.  The Department shall restore his or her license provided he or she pays to the Department the restoration fee required by Section 750.1100 and successfully passes the examination for an Illinois plumber's license.  The restoration fee includes the applicant's examination fee. Failure by the applicant to successfully pass the plumber's license examination shall be sufficient grounds for the Department to withhold issuance of the requested restoration of the applicant's plumber's license.  The applicant may retake the examination in accordance with the provisions of  the Act. (Section 14 of the Act)

 

(Source:  Added at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

 

Section 750.410  Licensing of Apprentice Plumbers

 

a)         Initial License.  The Department shall issue an apprentice plumber's license to each qualified applicant.  In order to qualify, an applicant shall:

 

1)         Be at least 16 years of age.

 

2)         Verify on the Department's application form that the applicant is sponsored by an Illinois licensed plumber. The name and license number of the Illinois licensed plumber or program sponsor shall be included on the application form.

 

3)         Pay to the Department the required license fee.

 

b)         Renewal. All plumbers' licenses shall expire on April 30 of each year, except initial licenses issued after February 15 shall expire one year after the next April 30.  An apprentice plumber's license may be renewed for a period of one year from each succeeding May 1 upon payment prior to May 1 of the required renewal fee.  No licensed apprentice plumber may serve more than a 6 year licensed apprenticeship period.

 

(Source:  Added at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

 

Section 750.420  Documentation Required for Sponsors of Apprentices

 

For all licensed plumbers sponsoring an apprentice, documentation shall be submitted to the Department showing the current status and position of the licensed plumber in the plumbing business.  Such documentation shall be signed by the president of a firm, sole proprietorship, or association; by a general partner of a partnership; or by the secretary of the board of directors of a corporation. Acceptable documentation includes the following:

 

a)         Corporations: Minutes of the meeting of the board of directors during which a licensed plumber was appointed to fill a corporate office provided for in the by-laws of the corporation. By-laws of the corporation must be submitted in addition to minutes if the licensed plumber is appointed to any corporate office other than president, vice-president, secretary or treasurer.

 

b)         Partnerships: A copy of the written partnership agreement.  If the written partnership agreement has been executed, a letter describing the partnership, business activities of the partnership, local business licenses, and the status of the licensed plumber within the partnership.

 

c)         Sole Proprietorships, Firms and Associations: A letter describing the form of business, general business activities, local business licenses, and the status of the licensed plumber within the firm or association.  A firm or association that is doing business as a corporation or partnership shall comply with subsections (a) and (b).

 

(Source:  Added at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

 

Section 750.430  Plumbers' and Apprentice Plumbers' License Records

 

The Department may destroy any record relating to a plumber's license or apprentice plumber's license on which there has been no activity, such as license renewal or restoration, within the previous five years.

 

(Source:  Amended at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

SUBPART E: PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

 

Section 750.500  Continuing Education Requirements for Licensed Plumbers

 

a)         Each licensed plumber shall, as a condition of each annual license renewal after the first license renewal, provide proof of completion of four hours of continuing education.  Continuing education hours shall be completed in one or more courses offered by course sponsors approved by the Department pursuant to Section 750.510.

 

b)         A licensed plumber is not required to complete continuing education for the year in which that person's plumbing license was initially issued.

 

c)         A licensed retired plumber is not required to complete continuing education unless the licensed retired plumber wishes to restore his or her license to the status of a licensed plumber. The Department will determine the number of continuing education hours required for a change in licensure, based on the length of time the plumber has been retired in accordance with subsection (a).

 

d)         Licensed plumbers who have been found to have committed repeated violations of the Illinois Plumbing Code shall complete a minimum of two hours of additional continuing education conducted by the Department, at a time and location to be determined by the Department.

 

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 8786, effective June 17, 2016)

 

Section 750.510  Department Approval of Continuing Education Sponsors and Courses

 

The Department will maintain a list of approved continuing education course sponsors. Sponsors may include universities, colleges, professional trade associations, unions, vocational schools, firms, individuals, corporations, or any entity that meets the criteria provided by the Department.

 

a)         Registration. Each continuing education course sponsor shall register with the Department before submitting course materials for approval by the Department. Registration shall be valid for three years from the date of issuance.

 

1)         Course sponsors shall register using a form provided by the Department and shall include:

 

A)        the name, address and phone and fax numbers of the applicant;

 

B)        the names and addresses of any persons who have received or will receive any portion of revenues generated from the course;

 

C)        the name, address and Illinois license number of the plumber supervising the continuing education course.

 

2)         The course sponsor shall report to the Department any change to the information submitted in the initial registration before conducting its next course.

 

b)         Continuing Education Course Approval

 

1)         A separate application for approval must be submitted to the Department on forms provided by the Department for each course offered by a course sponsor.

 

2)         An application for approval of a continuing education course may be submitted only by sponsors registered with and approved by the Department.

 

3)         A continuing education course shall provide instruction in at least one of the subject areas specified in Section 750.540.

 

4)         A course application shall include a course syllabus containing the following information: name and assigned number of the course, name and registration number of the sponsor, name of the instructor or presenter, an outline of the course, the amount of time needed to present the course, and the course objectives.

 

5)         A syllabus is not required for seminars held at product shows, but the application for approval shall include the name and assigned number of the seminar, name and registration number of the sponsor, name of the instructor or presenter, the amount of time needed to present the seminar, and the objectives of the seminar.

 

6)         A course application shall include the qualifications of the instructor or presenter.

 

7)         The course sponsor shall report to the Department any change to the information submitted in the initial application for continuing education course approval before conducting its next course.

 

8)         Course approval is valid for three years from the date of issuance, unless changes in course information do not meet the approval criteria of this Section.

 

9)         Courses will be assigned a course number. The course number and the sponsor's number shall appear on all advertisements for the course.

 

10)         Seminars held at product shows may be approved for continuing education credit by the Department, based on the material presented and the length of the seminar. The sponsor or facilitator of the product show must be a registered course sponsor.

 

c)         The Department may deny, suspend or revoke approval of any course sponsor and may issue a fine to any course sponsor who:

 

1)         Attempts to obtain or obtains registration or course approval through fraudulent means, including false statements and misrepresentation of facts, whether intentional or through negligence;

 

2)         Does not provide complete and accurate information in either the initial registration or in any notification of changes to that information;

 

3)         Does not provide the Department with changes to the information submitted in the initial registration before conducting its next course;

 

4)         Advertises a course as being approved by the Department before approval is received;

 

5)         Does not maintain records as required in Section 750.520;

 

6)         Does not report information to the Department as required in subsections (a) and (b).

 

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 8786, effective June 17, 2016)

 

Section 750.520  Continuing Education Course Records

 

a)         Each registered continuing education course sponsor shall establish and maintain records for each course sponsored as follows:

 

1)         A certificate of completion in a format specified by the Department must be completed for each participant enrolled in an approved continuing education course. The form consists of three parts: the first copy shall be filed with the Department, the second part shall be maintained by the sponsor, and the third part shall be given to the participant upon completion of the course.

 

2)         An attendance sign-in/sign-out sheet shall be used for each course. This form shall be maintained with the course records.

 

3)         Information on each student (name, address, courses registered for, attendance, courses completed).

 

b)         Random audits of a course sponsor's continuing education records may be conducted by the Department.

 

c)         A representative of the Department may, at any time, attend a class to ensure that the course is meeting its stated objectives and that all applicable Department rules are being followed.

 

(Source:  Added at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

 

Section 750.530  Department Approval and Evaluation of Courses of Instruction in Plumbing

 

a)         A college, university, trade school or vocational school that has established a program providing a course of instruction in plumbing may submit a letter to the Department requesting approval of its program or course of instruction.

 

1)         The request for approval shall include information on the curriculum offered by the program, qualifications of the instructors, and information indicating that the teaching facility to be used for the program provides both shop and classroom facilities.

 

2)         For a program to be approved, it shall provide instruction in plumbing that is supervised by a licensed plumber.

 

b)         The Department will evaluate a training program before making a determination to approve or deny a request for approval. Approval will be granted based on the information included in the request letter, including confirmation of the qualifications of the instructors, evidence that the program's courses provide instruction in the subject areas specified in Section 750.540, and determination that the teaching facility provides both shop and classroom facilities.

 

c)         Each instructor participating in a program of instruction in plumbing shall be considered qualified by meeting one of the criteria specified in subsections (c)(1) through (3).  The instructor shall provide verification of the license or certificate. A copy of the instructor's educator license will establish verification.

 

1)         An Illinois licensed plumber;

 

2)         An individual who possesses a provisional career and technical educator endorsement on an educator license, issued by the State Board of Education pursuant to Section 21B-20 of the School Code (see 23 Ill. Adm. Code 25.72), in a field related to plumbing (such as hydraulics, pneumatics or water chemistry); or

 

3)         A representative of an industry or a manufacturing business related to plumbing, including, but not limited to, the copper industry, plastic pipe industry or cast iron industry.  Courses that are taught by industry representatives shall be educational and shall not be sales oriented.  Industry representatives shall be assisted by an Illinois licensed plumber during the presentation of a course of instruction.

 

d)         The Department may evaluate an approved program to determine the ongoing effectiveness of the training program. An evaluation will be conducted:

 

1)         As the result of a complaint to the Department;

 

2)         Upon the failure of 25% of students from the program who complete the plumbing license examination; or

 

3)         As a result of changes in the curriculum.

 

e)         The program's curriculum will be evaluated for compliance with the list of topics for courses of instruction in plumbing in Section 750.540.

 

f)         The program's facilities will be evaluated for its suitability for training in the practice of plumbing in all its forms and the type of tools, condition of tools, safety devices, and ventilation for the discharge of heat, smoke and fumes.

 

g)         The Department will notify the training program sponsor of all deficiencies determined in the evaluation.

 

1)         The program sponsor shall contact the Department within 15 days after receiving the notice of deficiencies to arrange a plan of correction for the deficiencies. The program sponsor shall have not less than 30 and not more than 90 days from the date of the notice of deficiencies to remedy the deficiencies.  The specific time period for correction will be stated in the notice of deficiencies.

 

2)         If the deficiencies are not remedied within the time frame specified in subsection (g)(1), the Department will withdraw its approval in writing. Upon withdrawal of approval, the training program sponsor shall have the right to request a hearing. (See Section 750.120.)

 

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 8786, effective June 17, 2016)

 

Section 750.540  Topics for Approved Programs of Instruction in Plumbing and Approved Continuing Education Courses

 

Approved courses of instruction in plumbing shall provide instruction in the topics specified in subsections (a) through (dd) below.  Approved continuing education courses shall provide instruction in at least one of the topics specified below.

 

a)         Public Health and its relationship to plumbing;

 

b)         State of Illinois Plumbing License Law;

 

1)         administration and enforcement;

 

2)         licensing of apprentice plumbers and plumbers;

 

3)         plumbing code requirements;

 

4)         plumbing inspection;

 

c)         Basic principles of plumbing;

 

d)         Planning and designing a plumbing system including estimating, installation, repair, maintenance, alteration, extension, and dismantling;

 

e)         Plumbing materials, fixtures, and equipment;

 

f)         Joints and connections;

 

g)         Traps and cleanouts;

 

h)         Interceptors and separators;

 

i)          Hangers and supports;

 

j)          Indirect waste piping and special wastes;

 

k)         Water supply and distribution system;

 

l)          Public and private water supply systems;

 

m)        Drainage system;

 

n)         Private sewage disposal systems, municipal or public sewage disposal systems, and/or sanitary districts;

 

o)         Vents and venting systems;

 

p)         Inspection and testing of a plumbing system;

 

q)         Sciences of pneumatics and hydraulics as they apply to plumbing;

 

r)          Safety devices allied with a plumbing system;

 

s)         Hot water systems and water heaters;

 

t)          Soldering, welding, caulking, and wiping;

 

u)         Copper material plumbing system;

 

v)         Glass material plumbing system;

 

w)        Plastics and thermoplastics material plumbing system;

 

x)         Cast iron plumbing system, including Durham system;

 

y)         Job safety;

 

z)         Use and care of tools and equipment;

 

aa)       Handling and disposition of wastes that would damage a plumbing system and sewage disposal facilities;

 

bb)       Alternate plumbing systems;

 

cc)       Solar plumbing systems; and

 

dd)      Pumping of wastes.

 

(Source:  Amended at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

 

Section 750.550  Programs of Instruction and Practical Training in Plumbing Approved as Equivalent to Illinois Licensed Apprenticeship

 

A program of instruction and practical training in plumbing that is approved as equivalent to four years of an Illinois licensed apprenticeship shall cover the following subject areas and provide the number of hours of instruction and practical training specified in this Section. An approved course of instruction shall total 2,800 hours of credit.

 

Subject	Hours of Instruction
Public health and its relationship to plumbing	140
State of Illinois Plumbing License Law	24
Administration and enforcement	40
Licensing of apprentice plumbers and plumbers	16
Illinois Plumbing Code requirements	20
Plumbing inspection	30
Basic principles of plumbing	40
Job safety	52
Sciences of pneumatics and hydraulics as they apply to plumbing	60
Use and care of tools and equipment	16
Plumbing materials, fixtures and equipment	100
Joints and connections	81
Water supply and distribution system	120
Indirect waste piping and special wastes	90
Hangers and separators	20
Interceptors and separators	40
Traps and cleanouts	42
Drainage system	110
Vents and venting systems	134
Soldering, welding, caulking and wiping	128
Cast iron plumbing system, including Durham system	155
Copper material plumbing system	150
Glass material plumbing system	40
Plastics and thermoplastics material plumbing system	60
Alternate plumbing system	55
Solar plumbing systems	40
Hot water systems and water heaters	90
Safety devices allied with a plumbing system	50
Pumping of waste	63
Handling and disposition of wastes that would damage a plumbing system and waste disposal facilities	120
Inspection and testing of a plumbing system	120
Private sewage disposal systems, municipal or public sewage disposal systems or sanitary districts	120
Public and private water supply systems	134
Planning and designing a plumbing system including estimating, installation, repair, maintenance, alteration, extension and dismantling	300

 

(Source:  Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 19715, effective September 23, 2014)

SUBPART F: REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING FIRMS

 

Section 750.600  Organization of Plumbing Firms

 

At least one member of every firm, association or partnership engaged in plumbing work, and at least one corporate officer of every corporation engaged in plumbing work, shall be a licensed plumber.  The licensed plumber who is a corporate officer shall be individually responsible for all plumbing work performed by employees of the corporation, as documented by payroll records, time sheets or W-2 forms. Acceptable documentation to prove compliance with this requirement includes the following:

 

a)         For corporations:  Minutes of the meeting of the board of directors during which a licensed plumber was appointed to fill a corporate office provided for in the by-laws of the corporation.  By-Laws of the corporation must be submitted in addition to minutes if the licensed plumber is appointed to any corporate office other than president, vice-president, secretary or treasurer.

 

b)         For partnerships:  A copy of the written partnership agreement.  If the written partnership agreement has been executed, a letter describing the partnership, business activities of the partnership, local business licenses, and the status of the licensed plumber within the partnership.

 

c)         For sole proprietorships, firms and associations:  A letter describing the form of business, general business activities, local business licenses, and the status of the licensed plumber within the firm or association.  A firm or association which is doing business as a corporation or partnership shall comply with this Section.

 

(Source:  Amended at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

SUBPART G: CERTIFICATION OF PLUMBING INSPECTORS

 

Section 750.700  Purpose and Authority for Certification of Plumbing Inspectors

 

a)         Applicability.  The purpose of this Subpart is to promote effective and uniform enforcement of the Illinois Plumbing Code through State certification of plumbing inspectors.  This Subpart establishes the standards and procedures for certification, and suspension and revocation of certification for plumbing inspectors.  This Subpart applies to all persons and governmental units engaged in the administration and enforcement of the Plumbing Code or engaged in the education, training and testing of any  person who applies to the Department for certification as a plumbing inspector.

 

b)         Authority.

 

1)         Departmental Authority.  The Department of Public Health has been granted authority over certification of plumbing inspectors, and suspension and revocation of certification.

 

2)         Governmental Unit Authority.  All governmental units exercising jurisdiction over the construction and inspection of dwellings, pursuant to the Illinois Plumbing Code, may provide for inspection performed by plumbing inspectors certified under this Section.

 

(Source:  Added at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

 

Section 750.710  Certification of Plumbing Inspectors

 

The Department will issue a plumbing inspector's certification to any licensed plumber who meets the qualifications for a plumbing inspector specified in this Section and who pays to the Department the required fees specified in Section 750.1100. 

 

a)         The application form may be obtained by downloading the application from the Department's website (http://dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/licensecertificate/

plumbinginspectorcertificationexaminationapplication.pdf ).

 

b)         The application shall be submitted to the Illinois Department of Public Health, 525 West Jefferson Street, 3^rd Floor, Springfield, Illinois 62761.

 

c)         To qualify for certification as a plumbing inspector, an applicant shall: 

 

1)         Be currently licensed by the Department as a plumber. An apprentice plumber's license or retired plumber's license shall not be used to fulfill this requirement.

 

2)         Have held an Illinois plumbing license for at least seven years. An apprentice plumber's license or retired plumber's license shall not be used to fulfill this requirement.

 

3)         Have passed the examination administered by the Department for certification of plumbing inspectors.

 

A)      The Department will accept applications for the examination at any time during normal business hours.

 

B)       The Department will schedule examinations when it has sufficient applicants, in the opinion of the Department, to establish an examination date and location.  Applicants will also be allowed to take the examination at any time acceptable to the Department.

 

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 8786, effective June 17, 2016)

 

Section 750.720  Renewal of Plumbing Inspector Certification and Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Plumbing Inspectors

 

a)         All plumbing inspector certificates shall expire on April 30 of each year, except initial certifications issued after February 15 shall expire one year after the next April 30.  Any certified plumbing inspector who desires to continue his or her certification shall apply for renewal each year.  The Department shall mail each certified plumbing inspector an application for renewal.

 

b)         Each certified plumbing inspector shall as a condition of each annual certification renewal after the first renewal provide to the Department proof of completion of continuing education courses.  Continuing education is not required for the year in which the plumbing inspector's certification was initially issued.

 

c)         Continuing education sponsors and courses shall be approved by the Department pursuant to Section 750.510 and 750.520 of this Part. Continuing education credit may be earned by certified plumbing inspectors only by attending Department-approved courses.    Continuing education courses shall consist of 14 classroom hours of at least 50 minutes each as follows:

 

1)         at least 6 classroom hours of courses conducted by the Department; and

 

2)         at least 8 classroom hours of courses conducted by continuing education sponsors approved by the Department.

 

d)         The certified plumbing inspector shall complete, sign, and forward the renewal application and proof of continuing education, as required, to the Department, together with the appropriate fee.  Upon receipt of a complete application and fee, the Department shall renew the certification.

 

(Source:  Added at 24 Ill. Reg. 12019, effective August 1, 2000)

 

Section 750.730  Plumbing Inspectors

 

a)         Any plumbing inspector certified pursuant to this Part may inspect any private or public property for the purpose of investigating conditions relating to the enforcement of the Illinois Plumbing Code and the Illinois Plumbing License Law.

 

b)         Any licensed plumber who inspects plumbing shall:

 

1)         Not inspect any plumbing that the licensed plumber has directly or indirectly caused to be installed, modified or repaired.

 

2)         Provide, upon completion of a plumbing inspection, a written report, either in paper or electronic form, that sets forth the following:

 

A)        The specific violation, if any, with citation to the applicable code;

 

B)        the name address, phone number, Illinois plumbing license number and email of the inspector issuing the report;

 

C)        the date of the inspection;

 

D)        the date or dates by which the violation or violations must be cured;

 

E)        the authority under which the inspection was conducted; and

 

F)         the name, phone number, Illinois plumbing license number and email of the plumbing contractor and licensed plumber responsible for the work.

 

3)         Cooperate with the Department in any investigation or inquiry it may conduct concerning plumbing.

 

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 8786, effective June 17, 2016)

SUBPART H: APPROVAL OF PLUMBING PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED BY GOVERNMENTAL UNITS

 

Section 750.800  Governmental Units Establishing Plumbing Programs

 

a)         This Part does not prohibit governmental units from enacting a minimum code of standards for the design of plumbing materials and the operation and maintenance of plumbing systems, and ordinances or rules for the inspection of plumbing systems.  Any ordinances adopted by a governmental unit shall be at least as stringent as the Illinois Plumbing Code, as required by Section 36 of the Act.  For purposes of this subsection (a) and subsection (b), the term "governmental unit" shall mean a city, town, village, township or county with a water supply system or sewage disposal system or both.

 

b)         Before a governmental unit adopts an ordinance that is more stringent than the Illinois Plumbing Code, a copy of that ordinance, including all amendments, shall be submitted to the Department for review. The Department shall review a proposed local ordinance within 45 business days after receipt of the ordinance and shall, within that time period, communicate any suggested changes, revisions or objections to the unit of local government.

 

c)         Review of Plumbing Programs of Governmental Units. The Department shall conduct inquiries, make inspections and review the plumbing programs operated by governmental units.  This shall be done by an Illinois licensed plumber who is employed by the Department.

 

d)         Governmental Units Operating Plumbing Programs. The Department may evaluate each plumbing program operated by a governmental unit to determine whether that program is being operated under a rule or ordinance adopted in compliance with this Section. If the Department finds after investigation that a plumbing program is not being operated or enforced as required, the Director shall give written notice of the findings to the chief administrative officer of the governmental unit. If the Department finds, not less than 30 days after the notice, that the program is not being conducted as required by existing ordinances or rules, the Director shall give written notice of its findings to the chief administrative officer of the governmental unit. After an administrative hearing, as provided in Section 35 of the Act, the Department may seek to enjoin the governmental unit from performing plumbing inspections and administering a plumbing program until approval is granted by the Department.

 

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 8786, effective June 17, 2016)

SUBPART I: VIOLATIONS OF PLUMBER'S LICENSE AND PLUMBING INSPECTOR'S CERTIFICATION

 

Section 750.900  Plumber's and Apprentice Plumber's License Violations

 

a)         The Department may take disciplinary action against  a licensed plumber or licensed apprentice plumber for violations of the Act, this Part or the Illinois Plumbing Code. Pursuant to Section 20 of the Act, disciplinary action may include the revocation, suspension, or denial of a license issued by the Department; and under Section 5(b.10) of the Act may include an Order of Correction to a telecommunications carrier for improper advertising.

 

b)         A violation, for the purposes of this Section, shall be considered to mean a finding of violation of a Section of the Act, this Part, or the Illinois Plumbing Code by the Director in a final order issued pursuant to the Act, and may include any one of the following acts:

 

1)       Any licensed plumber who permits his/her name or plumbing license number to be used to imply that he/she is a member of a sole proprietorship, association, partnership or corporation, and evidence indicates that he/she is not participating in the plumbing activities of the sole proprietorship, association, partnership or corporation.  Evidence used by the Department in making this determination may include payroll, records, time sheets, W-2 forms and documents on file with the Secretary of State;

 

2)       Any licensed plumber who refuses to correct Illinois Plumbing Code violations as requested by the Department, continues to install plumbing in violation of Illinois Plumbing Code requirements, or is found guilty of negligence or incompetence in the performance of plumbing;

 

3)       Any licensed plumber who employs individuals to install plumbing and fails or refuses to license them as Illinois apprentice plumbers;

 

4)       Any licensed plumber who fails to adequately train apprentices under his employment or supervision in a manner qualifying them to pass the plumbing license examination.  In reaching a finding of adequacy, the Department shall consider factors such as number of hours worked by the apprentice, types and varieties of plumbing work performed and inspections of finished work;

 

5)       Any licensed plumber or approved apprenticeship program that sponsors an apprentice and does not directly supervise or employ the apprentice in the plumbing trade a minimum of 1,400 hours a year;

 

6)       Any licensed plumber who does not complete continuing education as required by Section 750.500 for license renewal;

 

7)       Any licensed plumber or approved apprenticeship program that fails to submit to the Department, within 15 days after an apprentice is no longer employed and supervised by that plumber or program, a letter stating that sponsorship of the apprentice has been canceled;

 

8)       Any licensed plumber or licensed apprentice plumber who advertises his or her services as a certified plumbing inspector without obtaining certification from the Department or who uses or attempts to use the certificate of a certified plumbing inspector;

 

9)       Any licensed apprentice plumber who performs plumbing work without the supervision of the sponsor/agent or approved apprenticeship program sponsoring the apprentice; or

 

10)       Any licensed apprentice plumber who does not work in the plumbing trade for a minimum of 1,400 hours a year or who does not fulfill all requirements of an approved apprenticeship program.

 

(Source:  Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 19715, effective September 23, 2014)

 

Section 750.910  Plumbing Inspector Violations

 

The Department may take disciplinary action against a plumbing inspector for violations of the Act, this Part or the Illinois Plumbing Code.  Pursuant to Section 20 of the Act, such action may include revocation, suspension, or denial of a plumbing license or plumbing inspector's certificate issued by the Department; and under Section 5(b.10) of the Act may include an Order of Correction to a telecommunications carrier for improper advertising. A violation, for the purposes of this Section, shall be considered to mean a finding of violation of a Section of the Act, or this Part, or the Illinois Plumbing Code by the Director in a final order issued pursuant to the Act and shall include the following acts:

 

a)         a plumbing inspector presenting, as his or her own, the license of another person;

 

b)         submitting false information or misrepresenting facts to the Department for the purpose of obtaining certification or renewal of certification as a plumbing inspector;

 

c)         using or attempting to use a certificate that has been suspended or revoked;

 

d)         operating a business organization advertising itself as a certified plumbing inspection business after the termination of its only certified plumbing inspector without another member of the business organization obtaining certification from the Department;

 

e)         commencing or performing certified plumbing inspections for which a permit is required pursuant to the Illinois Plumbing Code without the permit being in effect;

 

f)         willfully violating any State law or rule, or any municipal or county ordinance, relating to uncertified or certified plumbing inspections or committing any other form of misconduct;

 

g)         being convicted or found guilty of, or entering a plea of nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction that directly relates to the practice of plumbing;

 

h)         violating any provision of the Act, this Part, the Illinois Plumbing Code, or any county or municipal plumbing ordinances or failing to follow any directive or order of the Department;

 

i)          performing any act that assists a person or entity in engaging in the prohibited  uncertified practice of inspecting plumbing, if the certified plumbing inspector knows or has reasonable grounds to know that the person or entity is uncertified; or

 

j)          knowingly assisting or conspiring with an uncertified person by allowing one's plumbing inspector's certificate to be used by the uncertified person with intent to violate the requirements of Section 750.710.  When a certified plumbing inspector allows his or her certificate to be used by one or more business organizations without participating in the operations, management, or control of such business organizations, such act constitutes prima facie evidence of an intent to evade the requirements of this Section.

 

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 8786, effective June 17, 2016)

SUBPART J: CIVIL PENALTIES FOR UNLICENSED PLUMBERS

 

Section 750.1000  Civil Penalties for Unlicensed Plumbers

 

a)         A person who practices, offers to practice, or holds himself or herself out to practice as a plumber without being licensed under the provisions of the Act may be subject to an Order of Correction to a telecommunications carrier for improper advertising under Section 5(b.10) of the Act and shall be issued a civil penalty under the following criteria:

 

1)         First Offense

 

A)        Where no violations of the Illinois Plumbing Code  are found, the person:

 

i)          Shall pay a civil penalty of $1,000;

 

ii)         May be referred to the State's Attorney of the county or to the Attorney General for prosecution under Section 29 of the Act.

 

B)        Where violations of the Illinois Plumbing Code are found, the person:

 

i)          Shall pay a civil penalty of $3,000.  The Department may reduce this amount to $1,000 upon the condition that the unlicensed person pays for a licensed plumber to correct the violations of the Illinois Plumbing Code.  The licensed plumber correcting the violations shall be acceptable to the other party to the original contract or agreement;

 

ii)         May be referred to the State's Attorney of the county or to the Attorney General for prosecution under Section 29 of the Act.

 

2)         Second Offense

 

A)        Where no violations of the Illinois Plumbing Code are found, the person:

 

i)          Shall pay a civil penalty of $3,000;

 

ii)         May be referred to the State's Attorney of the county or to the Attorney General for prosecution under Section 29 of the Act.

 

B)        Where provisions of the Illinois Plumbing Code are found, the person:

 

i)          Shall pay a civil penalty of $5,000.   The Department may reduce this amount to $3,000 upon the condition that the unlicensed person pays for a licensed plumber to correct the violations of the Illinois Plumbing Code.  The licensed plumber correcting the violations shall be acceptable to the other party to the original contract or agreement;

 

ii)         May be referred to the State's Attorney of the county or to the Attorney General for prosecution under Section 29 of the Act.

 

3)         Third and Subsequent Offenses

 

A)        The person shall pay a civil penalty of $5,000;

 

B)        The person shall be referred to the State's Attorney of the county or to the Attorney General for prosecution under Section 29 of the Act.

 

b)         A licensed plumber, firm, corporation, partnership, or association who directs, authorizes or allows a person to practice, offer to practice, attempt to practice, or hold himself or herself out to practice as a plumber without being licensed under the provisions of the Act:

 

1)         First Offense

 

A)        Shall pay a civil penalty of $5,000;

 

B)        Shall be required to pay for a licensed plumber to correct any violations of the Illinois Plumbing Code.  The licensed plumber correcting the violations shall be acceptable to the other party to the original contract or agreement;

 

C)        Shall have his or her plumbing license suspended;

 

D)        May be referred to the State's Attorney of the county or to the Attorney General for prosecution under Section 29 of the Act.

 

2)         Second Offense

 

A)        Shall pay a civil penalty of $5,000;

 

B)        Shall be required to pay for a licensed plumber to correct any violations of the Illinois Plumbing Code.  The licensed plumber correcting the violations shall be acceptable to the other party to the original contract or agreement;

 

C)        Shall have his or her plumbing license revoked;

 

D)        Shall be referred to the State's Attorney of the county or to the Attorney General for prosecution under Section 29 of the Act.

 

(Source:  Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 19715, effective September 23, 2014)

SUBPART K: ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

 

Section 750.1100  Plumbers' and Apprentice Plumbers' Examination and Licensure Fees

 

The applicable fee shall be submitted to the Department with each application for examination, licensure or certification as follows:

 

a)         Plumber's Examination Fees

 

1)	Plumber's License Examination Fee when applicant is licensed as an Apprentice Plumber in Illinois	$175
2)	Plumber's License Examination Fee when applicant is registered or licensed in a state other than Illinois	$225
3)	Plumber's License Re-Examination Fee	$175
4)	Plumber's License Re-Examination Fee when applicant is registered or licensed in a state other than Illinois	$175

 

b)         Plumber's License Fees

 

1)	Plumber's License Fee (Initial or Renewal)	$150
2)	Apprentice Plumber's License Fee (Initial or Renewal)	$100
3)	Late Fee or Reinstatement Fee for any License Renewal (in addition to all lapsed renewal fees)	$100
4)	Restoration of a Plumber's Expired License Fee (includes the fee for the first examination only)	$175
5)	Duplicate License Fee	$50
6)	Retired Plumber's Annual License	$25
7)	Reinstatement of a Plumber's License from a Retired Plumber's License with fewer than five years (per year out)	$100
8)	Restoration of a Plumber's License from a Retired Plumber's License of more than five years (includes fee for first examination only)	$175

 

c)         Certified Plumbing Inspector's Examination and Certification Fees

 

1)	Plumbing Inspector's Examination	$175
2)	Plumbing Inspector's Certification Late Fee	$100
3)	Chicago Licensed Certified Plumbing Inspector	$150

 

(Source:  Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 19715, effective September 23, 2014)

 

Section 750.1110  Other Fees

 

a)         Copies of the Illinois Plumbing Code may be obtained from the Department's website.

 

b)         The fee for a dishonored, negotiable instrument including, but not limited to, returned checks or insufficient payment shall be $100.

 

(Source:  Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 19715, effective September 23, 2014)