14A-6-603.4.3 Mandatory reporting.

Where a registered design professional determines, as a result of an examination required by this section, that a tank or support structure is in need of repair, reinforcement, or removal to prevent imminent harm to building users or the public, the registered design professional must notify the building official in writing within 24 hours.

14A-6-603.4.4 Filing.

All reports prepared pursuant to this section must be filed with the building official, along with a filing fee as provided in Section 14A-12-1206.1.

14A-6-603.4.5 Corrective action.

Where the building official determines, based on a report filed under Section 14A-6-603.4.4 or a report made under Section 14A-6-603.4.3, or an inspection that an exposed metal structure is in unsafe condition or in need of repair or reinforcement, the building official is authorized to issue a written order to the owner to immediately take temporary measures to protect the public and to begin permanent repairs within a specified time period. An order issued pursuant to this section does not waive any applicable requirement to obtain a permit for such work.

14A-6-603.5 Condition report.

Where the building official has reason to question the condition or integrity of any building or structure meets a requirement of the Chicago Construction Codes, the building official is authorized to issue a written order to the owner to hire a registered design professional to undertake an investigation or critical examination, immediately take temporary measures to protect the public, and to begin permanent repairs within a specified time period. The owner must file a condition report with the building official. The condition report must comply with Section 104 of the Chicago Minimum Requirements for Existing Buildings. An order issued pursuant to this section does not waive any applicable requirement to obtain a permit for such work.

(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. I, § 18)

14A-6-604 BUILDING FEATURES.

14A-6-604.1 General.

The building official is directed to inspect existing building features, periodically and as often as necessary to protect public safety, as specified in Sections 14A-6-604.2 through 14A-6-604.3.

14A-6-604.2 Fire curtains.

The building official is directed to periodically inspect, or cause to be inspected, all fire curtains installed to protect proscenium openings.