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ARTICLE XVIII. EXPOSED METAL STRUCTURES (13-96-820 et seq.)
Except as otherwise provided in Article XI of this chapter, metal structures shall conform to the provisions of Sections 13-96-830 to 13-96-870, inclusive. For purposes of this Article XVIII, the term “exposed metal structures” shall include sign structures, antennae, canopies, marquees, fire escapes, flagpoles, metal cornices, smoke stacks, permanently installed scaffolding (e.g., equipment installed for window cleaning and related services), and other structures and equipment permanently mounted or installed on the exterior of a building. For purposes of this Article XVIII, the term “supports” shall be read broadly to include anchors, guides, tracks, mounting brackets, other mounting hardware and all other forms of support.
(Prior code § 61-19; Amend Coun. J. 7-31-02, p. 91334, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-14, p. 86203, § 7)
It shall be the duty of the owner, agent or person in charge, possession or control of any building upon which or above which any exposed metal structure is located to maintain all such structures and their supports in a good and safe condition.
(Prior code § 61-19.1; Amend Coun. J. 7-31-02, p. 91334, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-14, p. 86203, § 8)
Within two years after the date on which an exposed metal structure or its supporting structure is erected or installed upon or above the roof of any building, and at least once every five years thereafter, it shall be the duty of the owner, agent or person in charge of such building to subject the exposed metal structure and its supporting structure to a critical examination by an architect or structural engineer holding a valid license in the State of Illinois. After examining the exposed metal structure and its supporting structure, as applicable, the licensed architect or licensed structural engineer shall prepare a written report attesting to its external structural condition and integrity. The building commissioner shall specify by rule the classes of exposed metal structures for which the report must be filed with the city; for such structures, the report shall be submitted to the building commissioner, along with a filing fee established by rule, which shall be payable to the department of finance. Provided, however, only one filing fee shall apply to a combined report meeting the requirements of this section and Section 13-196-035. If the report is not satisfactory to the building commissioner, Section 13-96-860 shall apply. Any person who violates this section shall be fined in accordance with Section 13-12-040. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(Prior code § 61-19.2; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18289; Amend Coun. J. 11-17-93, p. 42192; Amend Coun. J. 7-31-02, p. 91334, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 10; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-14, p. 86203, § 9; Amend Coun. J. 3-28-18, p. 74459, Art. V, § 10)
Every wood or metal structure that is placed on the ground, for the purpose of supporting any sign or other structure regulated under this Article XVIII, under circumstances where such structure extends 25 feet above the level of the surrounding ground surface shall, within one year after the passage of this ordinance, and at least once every five years thereafter, be subject to the same requirements provided by this Article XVIII for metal structures on or above roofs.
(Prior code § 61-19.3; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-14, p. 86203, § 10)
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