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A lock and security equipment contractor evaluates, sets-up, installs, maintains and repairs all doors and door assemblies, gates, locks and locking devices, panic and fire rated exit devices, manual and automatic operated gate and door closures and releases, jail and prison locking devices and permanently installed or built-in safes and vaults. This classification includes but is not limited to master key systems, metal window guards, security doors, card activated and electronic access control systems for control equipment, motion and other types of detectors and computer systems for control and audit of control systems and other associated equipment. Fire alarm systems are specifically not included in this section.
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As one of the country’s great metropolises, it’s no surprise that Chicago has a very involved and detailed licensing scheme. The city regulates more than 70 business-types, each needing to meet specific requirements. Navigating this maze of forms and fees can be daunting and costs can run high. But if you can make it in Chicago, you can make it almost anywhere.
Chicago has the third largest gross metropolitan product in the United States—approximately US$532 billion with an incredibly diversified economy. Long gone are the days when cattle sales, slaughterhouses and railroads comprised Chicago's economy. Today, Chicago has a thriving science and technology sector in addition to banking, manufacturing, transportation and e-commerce. Numerous securities and commodities exchanges operate in Chicago. It also plays home to many of the nation's largest companies.
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