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        "governs": "building permits — Standard Plan Review (structural/additions), Easy Permit Process (interior-only), Express Permit (mechanical like-for-like), Self-Certified Inspection Program; inspection, violations, Certificate of Occupancy",
        "officialUrl": "https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bldgs.html",
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        "name": "Chicago Dept of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)",
        "basis": "Chicago Municipal Code Chapter 4-36 (General Contractor license)",
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        "governs": "General Contractor license (Class A/B/C/D/E by project value) — Illinois has NO state GC license, so BACP registration is the foundational credential for Chicago projects",
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        "name": "Illinois Dept of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)",
        "basis": "Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act (225 ILCS 335) + Illinois Architecture Practice Act (225 ILCS 305) + Plumbing License Law (225 ILCS 320)",
        "jurisdiction": "State of Illinois",
        "governs": "Roofing contractor license (mandatory, unlicensed roofing = Class A misdemeanor); licensed architect; plumber; electrician",
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        "name": "Commission on Chicago Landmarks",
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        "governs": "permit review for any exterior alteration visible from public way in designated landmarks or districts; Certificate of Appropriateness required",
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        "basis": "Illinois Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200)",
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        "governs": "property reassessment post-renovation; Home Improvement Exemption (HIE) up to $75K for 4 years from permit completion",
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        "basis": "Illinois Asbestos Abatement Act (105 ILCS 105) + Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act (410 ILCS 45)",
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        "governs": "asbestos survey + abatement licensing on pre-1980 structures; lead-safe renovation (RRP) certification on pre-1978 residential",
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