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 American Legal Publishing Corporation  
 The above link connects one to a free website that hosts the Municipal Code, including the Chicago Building Code.
 
 
 Permit Fee Ordinance   
 This ordinance becomes effective June 1st, 2008.
 
 
 “Chicago Building Code,” Errata    
 Errors discovered in the privately published book set, 2002 - 2003.
 
 
 Aldermanic Notice of Demolition Ordinance   
 Aldermanic Notice of Demolition Ordinance
 
 
 Aldermanic Notice of Excavation Ordinance   
 Aldermanic Notice of Excavation Ordinance
 
 
 Building Planning Code - Committee Members  
 Committee on Building Planning
 
 
 Changes regarding the General Contractor Ordinance   
 SECTION 3. Section 4-36-010 passed July 30, 2008.
 
 
 Chapter 1-21 False Statements  
 The following ordinance allows the City of Chicago Department of Buildings to investigate false statements made in the course of business with the Department.
 
 
 Construction Site Cleanliness Ordinance   
 Text of the Construction Site Cleanliness Ordinance, 13-32-125
 
 
 Electrical Code  
 A brief summary of the Electrical Code, c. 2000.
 
 
 Emergency Evacuation Plan  
 A brief summary of the Emergency Evacuation Plan Ordinance, c. 2001.
 
 
 Energy Code: Summary of Amendment    
 A brief summary of the technical amendment to the Energy Code, Chapter 18-13, c. 2003.
 
 
 Excavation Ordinance, Amendment  
 The complete text of the Excavation Ordinance, Sections 13-124-380 through 13-124-450, c. 2002.
 
 
 Expediter Ordinance   
 Chapter 4-165. Unofficial copy - for informational purposes only. For official text of ordinance amendment, see Journal of Council Proceedings.
 
 
 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Substitute Ordinance, Summary   
 A brief summary of the ordinance addressing EIFS, c. 2000.
 
 
 Exterior Wall Ordinance   
 Information regarding the Exterior Wall Ordinance.
 
 
 Find Chicago Building Code Information  
 Information on the Chicago Building Code can be obtained by logging on to the American Legal Publishing Corporation Web site.
 
 
 Health Clubs & Fitness Centers Policy  
 Policy for Calculation of Occupancy Content
 
 
 Heat Ordinance  
 13-196-410
 
 
 Amendment to Chapter 18-30   
 Amendment to Chapter 18-30 Elevators, Escalators, Moving Walks, Dumwaiters, Material Lifts, Platform Lifts, Stairway Chairlifts, Conveyors and Related Equipment, published 11/19/09
 
 
 Legislation-Hotel Inspections  
 Legislation-Hotel Inspections
 
 
 Legislation-Inspection Fee Liability  
 Legislation-Inspection Fee Liability
 
 
 Licensing of General Contractors   
  Chapter 4-36. Licensing of General Contractors
 
 
 Mechanical Code, Chapter 18-28   
 The full text of the Mechanical Code, published July 28, 2003.
 
 
 Mechanical Code Introduction   
 The ordinanace which introduced the Mechanical Code, c. June 27, 2003.
 
 
 Mechanical Code Summary   
 A brief summary of the Mechanical Code, c. June 27, 2003.
 
 
 Mechanical Code, Chapter 18-28, Expanded Introduction   
 A helpful, informal presentation regarding applicability and changes from prior code prepared for DOB by Primera Engineers, Chicago (164 pages). This document is for educational purposes only.
 
 
 Plumbing Code Amendment, Chapter 18-29   
 The complete text of amendments to the Plumbing Code, c.2002.
 
 
 Plumbing Code Amendment, Chapter 18-29 (TABLE)   
 This table describes the amendments to the Plumbing Code, c. 2002.
 
 
 Porch and Deck Safety Ordinance   
 This code section was not included in the "2004 Chicago Building Code" available from Index Publishing, Chicago.
 
 
 Rodent Abatement at Demolition Sites-A Summary  
 Rodent Abatement at Demolition Sites-A Summary
 
 
 Scaffolding Ordinance   
 This scaffolding ordinance passed at the City Council meeting on 7/31/02.
 
 
 Scaffolding Ordinance, Chapter 13-34, Summary (substitute)  
 A brief summary of the Scaffolding Ordinance, c. 2002.
 
 
 Split Block Ordinance, 13-40-135 (substitute)  
 The full text of the Split Block Ordinance (substitute), c. 2001.
 
 
 Stairwell Re-Entry in Existing Buildings , 13-196-084 (substitute) - Passed   
 This code section was not included in the "2004 Chicago Building Code" available from Index Publishing, Chicago.
 
 
 Substitute Ordinance Regarding Maintenance of Exterior Walls   
 Regarding Chapter 13-196-031
 
 
 Summary of Amendments to Exterior Wall Maintenance Ordinance  
 Summary of Exterior Wall Maintenance Ordinance
 
 
 Vacant Property Ordinance, Amended   
 Section 13-12-125. Unofficial copy - for informational purposes only. For official text of ordinance amendment, see Journal of Council Proceedings.
 
 


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