14A-4-404.5 Demolition.

A demolition permit must be obtained in accordance with Section 14A-4-407 before work begins for the demolition of an entire building or structure, for the demolition of all or substantially all of the above-grade portion of a building or structure, or for an alteration that will permanently reduce the building area of an existing building. A demolition permit must be separate from any permit for subsequent construction on the site.

Exceptions:

1.   Demolition of a detached private garage or carport subject to Section 14A-4-412.1.

2.   A permit may be obtained after work begins for emergency work authorized pursuant to Section 14A-3-311 or 14A-3-315.

(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. I, § 8; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 32180, Art. I, § 3)

14A-4-404.6 Electrical work.

A permit must be obtained before the installation, alteration, or repair of electrical systems or electrical equipment. A permit application for electrical work may be submitted as part of a general building permit application that clearly identifies the scope of electrical work to be performed or as a separate permit application.

14A-4-404.6.1 Electrical contractor.

Each electrical contractor that will perform electrical work under the permit must be identified on the permit application. Electrical contractors must be registered under Chapter 4-290 of the Municipal Code. Where contracts to install electrical work have been obtained by persons who are not registered as electrical contractors and the contract is assigned or sublet to a registered electrical contractor on a subcontract basis, the name of such registered electrical contractor must immediately be disclosed by the registered electrical contractor to the other party to the contract in writing.

14A-4-404.7 Fences.

It is unlawful to erect a fence more than 5 feet (1524 mm) in height without first obtaining a permit from the building official.

14A-4-404.7.1 Chicago Landmarks.

It is unlawful to erect a solid fence or wall of any height that is visible from a public street on a property containing a Chicago Landmark without obtaining a permit from the building official.

14A-4-404.8 Fire escapes.

An existing fire escape or fire escape stairway may not be altered or removed without a permit. The permit application must clearly identify that the scope of work involves a fire escape. The permit application must be accompanied by documents establishing compliance with the requirements of Section 307 of the Chicago Building Rehabilitation Code.

14A-4-404.9 Fire protection systems.

A separate permit must be obtained before the construction, installation, or alteration of an automatic sprinkler system, automatic fire-extinguishing system, standpipe system, or fire alarm system.

14A-4-404.9.1 Automatic sprinkler systems and alternative automatic fire-extinguishing systems.

A permit must be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 15-16-190 of the Municipal Code before the construction, installation, or alteration of an automatic sprinkler system or automatic fire- extinguishing system.