14A-4-404.16 Scaffolding.

In addition to any permit or authorization required for work on or over the public way, a separate permit must be obtained from the building official for scaffolding that meets either of the following criteria:

1.   Erected more than 40 feet (12.2 m) above adjoining grade on a site within the fire limits, as defined in Appendix D to the Chicago Building Code.

2.   Erected more than 80 feet (24.4 m) above adjoining grade.

The permit for scaffolding must be separate from any permit required for construction, demolition, or rehabilitation work.

14A-4-404.16.1 Application.

Application for a scaffolding permit must be submitted on a form provided by the building official for this purpose. The application must clearly describe all scaffolding to be erected or used under the permit. The applicant must provide such information on the application as the building official may require, including the name of the owner, the address of the building, the periods of time during which the scaffolding work will take place, the nature of the scaffolding work to be done, the type and size of the scaffolding to be used, and a telephone number that will enable the City to contact the applicant at all times in case of emergency. The application must include a signed statement by the applicant attesting that the applicant is familiar with all laws, rules, and standards applicable to scaffolding proposed in the application to be erected and used.

14A-4-404.16.1.1 Amendment.

In the event that the owner intends to undertake scaffolding work not stated on the original application, the owner must obtain an amended scaffolding permit before commencing the erection or use of any such scaffolding.

14A-4-404.16.2 Duration.

A scaffolding permit is effective for one year from the date of issuance.

14A-4-404.16.3 Training.

Before commencing the erection, maintenance, or use of any scaffolding that requires a permit, the operator must obtain proof that the operator has successfully completed a training course in scaffolding safety acceptable to the building official. Each individual who participates in any way in the erection, maintenance, or use of such scaffolding must carry proof that he or she has successfully completed an acceptable safety training course when performing scaffolding-related work.

14A-4-404.16.4 Insurance.

Before commencing the erection, maintenance, or use of any scaffolding that requires a permit, the operator must obtain commercial general liability insurance against any liability, loss, or claim caused by, or arising from the erection, disassembly, or use of, the scaffolding. Such insurance must meet all of the following criteria:

1.   Be issued by an insurer authorized to insure in Illinois.

2.   Be in an amount no less than $1 million per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage.

3.   Name the City, its officers, employees, and agents as additional insured on a primary, noncontributory basis for any liability arising directly or indirectly from the operator’s operations.

4.   Be maintained in full force and effect at all times that the scaffolding is present or throughout the permit period.

14A-4-404.16.5 Records.

The operator must keep copies of all required proof of training and proof of insurance at the scaffolding site and at the offices of the operator, and must produce those documents for inspection upon the request of an authorized City official.