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BUILDING CODE AND RELATED EXCERPTS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO
DIVISION 1 - ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 2 - DEFINITIONS
DIVISION 3 - USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS
DIVISION 4 - SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND OCCUPANCY
DIVISION 5 - GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS
DIVISION 6 - TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 7 - FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 8 - INTERIOR FINISHES (NA)
DIVISION 9 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
DIVISION 10 - MEANS OF EGRESS
DIVISION 11 - ACCESSIBILITY
DIVISION 12 - INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT
DIVISION 13 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DIVISION 14 - EXTERIOR WALLS (NA)
DIVISION 15 - ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES (NA)
DIVISION 16 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN
DIVISION 17 - STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
DIVISION 18 - SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS
DIVISION 19 - CONCRETE
DIVISION 20 - ALUMINUM (NA)
DIVISION 21 - MASONRY
DIVISION 22 - STEEL
DIVISION 23 - WOOD
DIVISION 24 - GLASS AND GLAZING (NA)
DIVISION 25 - GYPSUM BOARD AND PLASTER (NA)
DIVISION 26 - PLASTIC (NA)
DIVISION 27 - ELECTRICAL
DIVISION 28 - MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
DIVISION 29 - PLUMBING SYSTEMS
DIVISION 30 - ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS
DIVISION 31 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NA)
DIVISION 32 - ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
DIVISION 33 - SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 34 - EXISTING STRUCTURES
DIVISION 35 - REFERENCED STANDARDS

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4-156-600  License – Application – Deadline.
   (a)   An application for an indoor special event license shall be made to the commissioner, on a form supplied by the department. The application must be made at least 60 days before the event is held.
   (b)   In addition to the requirements in Section 4-4-050 , an application for a license under this Article shall be accompanied by the following:
      (1)   the name, address and telephone number of the person authorized by the applicant to accept all notices of violation and of license suspension or revocation and closure orders;
      (2)   the name, address and telephone number of the person authorized by the applicant to schedule all required inspections of the establishment;
      (3)   a certificate of insurance, as required by this Article;
      (4)   an indemnification agreement, as required by this Article;
      (5)   the establishment's certificate of occupancy and all other applicable certificates required by Chapter 13-36;
      (6)   exit diagrams, as required by this Article and floor plans for the events;
      (7)   proof of adequate off-street parking, as required by Section 17-10-0207-V of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance;
      (8)   the license fee;
      (9)   (A)   a description of the event;
         (B)   the date, times and location of the event;
         (C)   the estimated attendance at the event;
         (D)   whether food or alcoholic liquor will be provided at the event;
         (E)   if alcoholic liquor is to be sold or otherwise provided at the event, proof that any required liquor license has been obtained or proof of application for the same; and designation of (i) the specific site in the establishment where the applicant intends to sell alcoholic liquor; (ii) the location where the licensee will clean glasses and utensils used in the service of alcoholic liquor; and (iii) the areas where the amusements will be presented;
         (F)   if food is to be sold or otherwise provided at the event, proof that the establishment hosting the event holds a valid retail food establishment license issued under Chapter 4-8 of this Code or that the applicant has made arrangements for food service by a caterer holding a valid retail food establishment license issued under Chapter 4-8 of this Code;
         (G)   if applicable, the number, identity and license number of all food vendors, alcohol beverage vendors and itinerant merchants participating in the event;
         (H)   an affidavit attesting to the not-for-profit character of the sponsor signed by the sponsor's presiding officer and secretary; and
      (10)   any other information that the commissioner may reasonably require.
   (c)   An application for a renewal of a license shall be accompanied by any information that the commissioner may reasonably require.
   (d)   The commissioner shall deny an application for a license, or a renewal of a license, if the applicant fails to satisfy the requirements of this Article. The commissioner may deny an application for a license, or a renewal of a license, if the issuance of such a license would tend to create a law enforcement problem, result in or add to an undue concentration of licenses, or have a deleterious impact on the health, safety or welfare of the community in which the licensed establishment is located.
(Added Coun. J. 10-6-05, p. 58166, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 11-8-12, p. 38872, § 105; Amend Coun. J. 10-28-15, p. 11951, Art. VI, § 18; Amend Coun. J. 2-10-16, p. 18766, § 6)

 

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4-4-050
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17-10-0207-V
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4-156-610  License fee.
   The license fee shall be as set forth in Section 4-5-010 of this Code.
(Added Coun. J. 10-6-05, p. 58166, § 3)

 

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4-5-010
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4-156-620  Insurance – Required.
   (a)   Prior to the issuance of any indoor special event license, each applicant shall furnish proof of insurance, issued by an insurer authorized to insure in Illinois, evidencing commercial general liability insurance, with limits of not less than $300,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage arising in any way from the issuance of the license or activities conducted pursuant to the license. Each policy of insurance required under this section shall: (i) include a provision requiring 30 days' advance notice to the commissioner prior to cancellation or lapse of the policy; (ii) be issued by an insurer authorized to insure in the State of Illinois; and (iii) name the City of Chicago as additional insured on a primary, noncontributory basis for any liability arising directly or indirectly from the licensee's operations. The licensee shall maintain the insurance required under this subsection in full force and effect throughout the duration of the license period. Proof of insurance shall be kept on the licensed premises, and, upon request by any authorized city official, shall be made available for inspection by such authorized city official.
   (b)   The insurance required under this section shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of the license period. The license shall be rendered void and of no effect if at any time the insurance required by this section is not in force.
(Added Coun. J. 10-6-05, p. 58166, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 10-28-15, p. 11951, Art. VI, § 19; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 37901, Art. II, § 16)
4-156-630  Indemnification agreement – Required.
   Each applicant for an indoor special event license shall agree in writing to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the city for any loss that results directly or indirectly from the issuance of the license.
(Added Coun. J. 10-6-05, p. 58166, § 3)
4-156-640  Legal duties.
   (a)   A licensee and any person requiring a license under this Article shall have the following duties:
      (1)   to designate a person who shall be present at all times during the indoor special event and who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable rules and regulations and for accepting all notices of violation and of license suspension or revocation and closure orders;
      (2)   to post exit diagrams, drawn to scale, in a conspicuous place at all entrances to and exits from the establishment identifying all means of egress from the establishment, including the location of all available exits and, if applicable, all floor-by-floor corridors, stairways, evacuation routes, areas of rescue assistance and elevator lobbies. Each diagram shall measure not less than 11 inches in width by 17 inches in height, and shall be (i) made of durable material; (ii) illuminated; and (iii) substantially secured to a wall or partition;
      (3)   to post occupancy placards, reflecting the current floor plan for the premises, in accordance with the requirements of Section 13-84-410;
      (4)   to ensure that each vendor, exhibitor or pop-up retail user participating in the event has and posts all licenses required by law;
      (5)   to maintain sanitary conditions in any area where food for the event is prepared, served or stored, or where glasses or utensils used in the service of alcoholic liquor and other beverages are kept and cleaned; and
      (6)   to provide and maintain in sanitary condition proper and sufficient toilet facilities, consisting of water closets or chemical closets equipped with a sink or hand-sanitizer-gel-dispensers, for use by persons attending the event.
   (b)   Any vendor, exhibitor or pop-up retail user participating in an indoor special event shall have and post all licenses required by law.
   The requirements set forth in this section shall apply to every principal officer of the applicant.
(Added Coun. J. 10-6-05, p. 58166, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 2-10-16, p. 18766, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 9-20-18, p. 84293, § 10)
4-156-650  Unlawful acts.
   It shall be unlawful for any licensee or for any person requiring a license under this Article to do the following:
   (a)   To exceed the limitation on the number of events which can be held at the establishment within any 12-month period;
   (b)   To exceed the establishment's occupancy, as set forth on the posted occupancy placards;
   (c)   To conduct any activity at an event requiring adult use registration and certification under Chapter 16-16 of this Code;
   (d)   To sell alcoholic liquor after 12:00 midnight and before 12:00 noon;
   (e)   To sell alcoholic liquor or present amusements outside the sites designated on the license application.
   The prohibitions set forth in this section shall apply to every principal officer of the applicant.
(Added Coun. J. 10-6-05, p. 58166, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 2-10-16, p. 18766, § 6)

 

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4-156-660  License – Suspension – Revocation.
   The commissioner may at any time suspend or revoke any indoor special event license issued under this Article if the event is operating in violation of this Code or any other applicable law, or if such suspension or revocation is necessary to preserve the health or safety of the public. At the time of the suspension or revocation, notice of the suspension or revocation with the reasons therefor shall be mailed to or served upon the licensee or any person designated by the licensee pursuant to this Article. Unless the license will expire by its own terms before a hearing can be reasonably scheduled, no such suspension or revocation shall take effect until the licensee has been given notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the department. If necessary to prevent an immediate threat to the health or safety of the public, the commissioner shall order the licensee to cease operation of the indoor special event pending the outcome of the hearing.
(Added Coun. J. 10-6-05, p. 58166, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 2-10-16, p. 18766, § 6)
4-156-670  Judicial review.
   Any action of the commissioner in denying or revoking a license under this article shall be subject to judicial review as provided by law.
(Added Coun. J. 10-6-05, p. 58166, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5)
4-156-680  Regulations.
   The commissioner shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this Article. Notice of any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this Article shall be published, and such rules and regulations shall be kept on file in the office of the commissioner and made available to the public for inspection and copying during normal business hours.
(Added Coun. J. 10-6-05, p. 58166, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 2-10-16, p. 18766, § 6)
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