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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, building inspectors who perform inspections or examinations under either Code must (i) hold specified credentials from the International Code Council; (ii) be credentialed through an equivalent nationally or state-recognized building certification or apprenticeship program approved by the United States Department of Labor in the area the building inspector is inspecting or examining; or (iii) be licensed under the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989, the Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989, or the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989 (now, beginning January 1, 2027, the inspector must hold certification from the International Code Council in the area in which the inspector is inspecting or examining). Provides that building inspectors may have a grace period of 18 months from the date of hire or January 1, 2027, whichever is later, to acquire the required certification or credentials (now, inspectors have a grace period of one year from the date of hire to acquire the required certifications). Provides that an individual performing plumbing inspections shall be licensed under the Illinois Plumbing License Law and shall be exempt from the requirements of the provisions.
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, requires building inspectors in Illinois counties and municipalities to hold specific credentials to perform inspections or examinations, aiming to standardize qualifications. Inspectors must either possess certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) in relevant areas like residential or commercial building inspection, property maintenance, or as a certified building official for multiple disciplines; or be credentialed through an equivalent nationally or state-recognized program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor; or be licensed under Illinois's architecture, professional engineering, or structural engineering practice acts. The bill also grants a grace period of 18 months from the date of hire or the effective date of the law, whichever is later, for inspectors to obtain these required certifications or credentials. Importantly, individuals performing plumbing inspections are exempt from these new requirements as long as they are licensed under the Illinois Plumbing License Law.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Labor Committee Hearing (17:00:00 2/24/2026 Room 212) (on 02/24/2026)
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