13-96-840 Inspection.

   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)

13-96-850 Compliance.

   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)

13-96-860 Unsafe structures.

   If, as a result of a critical examination under Section 13-96-840 or an inspection by an authorized city official, the building commissioner determines that any exposed metal structure or other structure or equipment regulated under this Article XVIII, or its supporting structure, is in unsafe condition or in need of repair or reinforcement, the building commissioner shall so notify the owner, agent, or person in charge of the applicable building or structure. Such notice shall be accompanied by an order from the building commissioner directing such owner, agent or person in charge to (1) immediately take whatever temporary action is required, including, but not limited to, temporary repairs, temporary reinforcements or other appropriate precautionary measures, to protect the public safety until such time that the exposed metal structure or other structure and equipment regulated under this Article XVIII, and its supporting structure, is restored to good and safe condition or is removed, and (2) begin and complete, without undue delay, any permanent repairs, permanent reinforcements or other permanent measures required to bring the exposed metal structure or other structure and equipment regulated under this Article XVIII, and its supporting structure, into compliance with the Chicago Building Code, which measures may include permanent removal of the structure or equipment or its supporting structure.

(Prior code § 61-19.4; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-14, p. 86203, § 11)

13-96-870 Rust protection.

   For the purposes of this Article XVIII, the application of any form of paint, galvanizing, wrapping or similar coating shall not be considered to be a type of protection, sufficient to exempt an otherwise exposed metal structure from the provisions of this Article XVIII.

(Prior code § 61-19.5; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-14, p. 86203, § 12)

13-96-875 Rules and regulations.

   The building commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary or appropriate to implement, administer and enforce this Article XVIII.

(Added Coun. J. 7-30-14, p. 86203, § 13)