13-32-130 Operations without permit – Stop work order.

   No person or entity shall begin any work for which a building permit is required or any work of excavation in preparation therefor until the permit has been issued. If any person or entity violates this section, the building commissioner shall order the work stopped at once as provided in Section 13-12-080 and enforce the stop order in addition to the penalties for the violation provided in Sections 13-12-050 and 13-32-035.

(Prior code § 43-11; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 7-31-90, p. 19353)

13-32-140 New construction site – Rodent abatement.

   (a)   “New construction site” or “site” means all real property identified on a building permit as the location for the construction of a new building or structure, or part thereof, that requires any excavation as part of the construction.

   (b)   Prior to any excavation at a new construction site, the owner of the site shall prepare a rodent control management plan for the detection, inspection and treatment of rodents at the site. At a minimum, the plan, shall include provisions for abatement of the site by a structural pest control company licensed by the State of Illinois by means of above-ground bait boxes around the perimeter of the site until all excavation is completed.

   (c)   The owner shall maintain a written record of the plan and any pest control measures performed by pest management professional at the site and include any reports and receipts prepared by the structural pest control company. The plan and records shall be maintained at the new construction site until construction at the site is completed and open to inspection upon request by authorized city personnel, including but not limited to employees of the departments of streets and sanitation and buildings.

   (d)   (1)   Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be fined not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense to which a separate fine shall apply.

      (2)   In addition to any other available penalties and remedies provided, one or more violations of this section at the site may result in a stop work order issued by the department that issued the citation, directing that all activity cease for 10 days. Any further citation for violation at the same new construction site within six months after the initial stop work order may result in the issuance of another 10-day stop work order. The department that issued the 10-day stop work order under this section shall lift that order only if sufficient evidence of compliance with this section is provided to the department.

      (3)   It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly violate a stop work order issued under this section, or to knowingly cause, permit, encourage, assist, aid, abet or direct another person to violate a stop work order issued under this section, or to knowingly in any manner be a party to a violation of a stop work order issued under this section.

      Any person who violates this subsection upon conviction shall be punished, as follows:

         (i)   incarceration for a term not less than three days nor more than six months: or

         (ii)   community service of not less than 10 hours, nor more than 100 hours; or

         (iii)   a fine of $5,000.00.

   (e)   It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly destroy, deface, remove, damage, impair, mar, cover or obstruct any stop work order issued under this section that a city official has posted or affixed at a work site.

   Any person who violates this subsection upon conviction shall be punished, as follows:

      (i)   incarceration for a term not less than three days, nor more than six months; or

      (ii)   community service of not less than 10 hours, nor more than 100 hours or

      (iii)   a fine not less than $200.00, nor more than $500.00.

   (f)   The departments of buildings and streets and sanitation are authorized to enforce this section.

(Added Coun. J. 1-21-15, p. 102083, § 3)

Editor's note – Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 7.2, repealed former § 13-32-140, which pertained to obstruction of streets and sidewalks.

13-32-150 Reserved.

Editor's note – Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 7.2, repealed § 13-32-150, which pertained to sidewalks – damage deposit required.

13-32-160 Canopies – Approval required.

   It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or construct any canopy attached to a building or structure under any provision of this Code or any special ordinance, any part of which canopy shall project over a public way or public place, without first submitting the plans of such canopy, and also of the part of the building or other structure to which it is to be attached, to the building commissioner, for his or her approval. No permit shall be issued by the department of transportation unless the plans of such canopy shall have been approved by the department of buildings and a permit to attach said canopy to the building from which it is intended to project shall have been obtained from the building commissioner. No canopy that has been or may hereafter be authorized by any provision of this Code or any special ordinance shall at any time be enclosed by canvas or other cloth or material in whole or in part so as to obstruct free passage underneath same, or so as to obstruct or reduce any required exit width.

(Prior code § 43-13; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832; Amend Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 2.11; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)

13-32-170 Temporary platforms – Permit required.

   It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or construct any platform in excess of 24 inches in height for temporary use in any public assembly unit, open air assembly unit, or any public place of assembly, to be used for speakers, displays, orchestras, entertainers, or spectators, unless the plans for such platform have been submitted to and approved by the department of buildings and a permit for such use is issued by the building commissioner. The construction of such platform shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 13-96 of this Code. No such permit shall be issued for a term longer than 15 days and no such temporary platform shall be permitted to remain in use in excess of 15 days without a reinspection thereof having been made by the department of buildings and a new permit issued therefor.

(Prior code § 43-13.1; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 2.11; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)

13-32-180 Boilers – Approval required.

   The size, number, and location of power or heating boilers to be installed in any building shall be marked on the plans, and, except in single dwellings, shall be approved by the building commissioner, before a permit is issued by the department of buildings for the erection of such building.

(Prior code § 43-14; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 2.11; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)

13-32-190 Elevator construction or alteration.

   Before proceeding with the construction, installation, or alteration of any elevator or mechanical equipment used for the raising or lowering of any curtain, stage, or orchestra floor, platform lift, dumbwaiter, escalator, or mechanical amusement device or apparatus, application for a permit for such construction, installation, or alteration shall be submitted to the building commissioner either by the owner or agent of the building, or of the premises on which such equipment is to be installed. A permit shall be obtained for any alteration in such elevator equipment except that this requirement shall not apply to the replacement of existing parts with other parts which are identical with those which are replaced. No permit shall be issued for such work except to an elevator mechanic contractor duly registered under the provisions of chapter 4-298 of the Municipal Code of Chicago.

   The application for a permit shall specify the number and kind of equipment which it is desired to install, or the nature of the alteration to be made and the location of the building, structure, or premises, and shall be accompanied by such drawings and specifications as shall be necessary to inform said commissioner of the plan of construction, type of elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, platform lift, or mechanical amusement device, method of alteration, and the location thereof. Every application for a permit for a mechanical riding amusement device shall include a registration number assigned such device by the bureau of elevators of the department of buildings. For every new or previously unregistered mechanical amusement device, a detailed drawing and description of the construction thereof, with a certificate signed by a licensed architect or engineer certifying to the strength and safety of such device, must be submitted to the bureau of elevators for approval and assignment of a registration number. No permit shall be issued for a mechanical riding amusement device unless such device has been registered with the bureau of elevators. If such drawings and specifications show that the equipment is to be installed or altered in conformity withy the building provisions of this code, the building commissioner shall approve the same and shall issue a permit to such applicant upon the payment of such applicant of the permit fee hereinafter named. It shall be unlawful for any owner, agent or contractor to permit or allow the installation or alteration of any such equipment until a permit has been obtained, and the permit fee paid.

(Prior code § 43-15; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 10-28-97, p. 54728; Amend Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 2.11; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)

13-32-191 Suspension of permit privileges.

   Failure on the part of the registered elevator mechanic contractor to correct any defect, error, or deficiency in any work installed under the authority of a permit issued to him by the department of buildings within ten calendar days after written notification thereof by the said bureau or within such further reasonable time, as may, upon request, be prescribed, the building commissioner shall, without further notice, stop the issuance of permits to such registered elevator mechanic contractor until such corrections have been made, inspected and approved. In addition thereto the penalty provided in this chapter may be enforced.

   The building commissioner is hereby empowered to suspend the permit privileges of any registered elevator mechanic contractor who shall fail to pay any just indebtedness for inspection fees for work on elevators or related devices, until such registered elevator mechanic contractor shall discharge and pay to the city all just indebtedness then due and owing from such contractor.

(Added Coun. J. 10-28-97, p. 54728)

13-32-192 Revocation of permits.

   The building commissioner is authorized to revoke any permit or certificate obtained by fraud, misrepresentation, or in any way contrary to the provisions of the elevator regulations of this Code, for the installation, alteration, repair and use of any elevator equipment.

(Added Coun. J. 10-28-97, p. 54728)