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.