This mess is in Illinois. Most counties have no codes or inspections. Most of the larger cities and a very few counties do. There is a bill working it's way through the state legislature that would institute statewide licensing and permits. I can't wait. Text of the bill is here:http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09300HB1004sam004&GA=93&SessionId=3&DocTypeId=HB&LegID=1494&DocNum=1004&GAID=3 WireWrestler