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Lynwood — Ch. 18 Art. II Minimum Standards Codes § 18-116

Electrical inspection division

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Operative Text

Lynwood — Ch. 18 Art. II Minimum Standards Codes § 18-116
There is hereby established a division within the building department which shall be known as the electrical inspection division. The division shall be the electrical inspection division of the village authorized by 65 ILCS 5/11-37-2. The division shall consist of an electrical inspector appointed by the president and approved by the board of trustees, and the other employees as may from time to time be appointed by the president and board of trustees.
State Law reference-- Municipal inspection of electrical equipment, 65 ILCS 5/11-37-2.
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Plain English

Section 18-116 of Lynwood's Minimum Standards Code formally establishes an Electrical Inspection Division within the village's Building Department, as authorized by Illinois state law (65 ILCS 5/11-37-2). The division is headed by an electrical inspector appointed by the village president and confirmed by the board of trustees, with additional staff appointed through the same process. This structure gives the village official authority to conduct electrical inspections within its jurisdiction.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 18-116, Lynwood has a formally constituted Electrical Inspection Division with the authority to review electrical systems in residential and commercial properties. Compliant property owners and managers typically cooperate with inspectors from this division when inspections are scheduled or required as part of permitting, renovation, or code-compliance processes. Maintaining electrical systems that meet applicable standards helps ensure smooth interactions with the division established under this provision.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 18-116 establishes the Electrical Inspection Division as the official body within Lynwood's Building Department responsible for overseeing electrical safety standards in the village. Tenants who have concerns about electrical conditions in their rental unit may have grounds to contact this division, which operates under the authority granted by 65 ILCS 5/11-37-2. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are generally available when electrical safety issues arise in a rental property.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

65 ILCS 5
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 18-120

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