14A-8-802.3 Calculation.

For theaters, rooms, or spaces constructed under the Chicago Building Code, altered under the Chicago Building Rehabilitation Code, or shown to be in compliance with either of these codes, the building official will determine the maximum occupancy capacity in accordance with Section 1004 of the Chicago Building Code. For other theaters, rooms, or spaces, the maximum occupancy will be calculated in accordance with the requirements in effect at the time of construction or alteration.

(Amend Coun. J. 12-14-22, p. 58278, Art. II, § 12)

14A-8-802.4 Sign.

Maximum capacity signs issued under Section 14A-8-802 will read:

OCCUPANCY BY MORE THAN ____ PERSONS IS
DANGEROUS AND UNLAWFUL

The lettering will be of bold gothic type on a background of white, not less than one inch (25 mm) in height. The numerals will be one and one-quarter inches (31.8 mm) in height.

(Amend Coun. J. 12-14-22, p. 58278, Art. II, § 12)

14A-8-802.5 Fee.

The building official must collect a fee in accordance with Section 14A-12-1208 for the issuance of maximum capacity signs. Fees are to be assessed for each group of connected rooms or spaces operated by the same owner or lessee within a building, referred to as a "location." Where additional or revised maximum capacity signs are required because of the alteration or reconfiguration of a location for which a maximum capacity sign has been previously issued, the fee will be determined based only on the area that has been altered.

14A-8-802.5.1 Review.

Where an application is submitted electronically, the building official is authorized to collect a review fee, as provided in Table 14A-12-1208.1, before the application is reviewed. Where applicable, the review fee is in addition to the base fee.

(Added Coun. J. 10-7-20, p. 21791, Art. I, § 20)

14A-8-802.6 Display.

The owner must post and continuously display the maximum capacity sign at a conspicuous, well-lit location at the main entrance to each theater, room, or space for which a maximum capacity sign is required by Section 14A-8-802. The maximum capacity sign must be securely mounted to a wall or partition.