14B-33-3301 General.
14B-33-3302 Construction safeguards.
14B-33-3303 Demolition.
14B-33-3304 Site work.
14B-33-3305 Sanitary.
14B-33-3306 Protection of pedestrians.
14B-33-3307 Protection of adjoining property.
14B-33-3308 Temporary use of streets, alleys and public property.
14B-33-3309 Fire extinguishers.
14B-33-3310 Means of egress.
14B-33-3311 Standpipes.
14B-33-3312 Automatic sprinkler system.
14B-33-3313 IBC Section 3313.
14B-33-3314 Owner’s responsibility for fire protection.
14B-33-3315 Temporary heating equipment.
14B-33-3316 Precautions against fire.
14B-33-3317 Flammable and combustible liquids.
14B-33-3318 Flammable gases.
14B-33-3319 Explosive materials.
14B-33-3320 Fire reporting.
14B-33-3321 Motorized construction equipment.
14B-33-3322 Safeguarding roofing operations.
14B-33-3323 Scaffolding.
14B-33-3324 Construction site cleanliness.
The provisions of Section 3301 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1. Revise Section 3301.1 to read:
"3301.1 Scope.
The provisions of this chapter shall govern safety during construction, demolition and rehabilitation work and the protection of adjacent public and private properties. Provisions of this chapter pertaining to dust control shall be enforced by the Commissioner of Public Health in accordance with Chapter 11-4 of the Municipal Code."
2. Add a new Section 3301.3 to read:
"3301.3 Delivery and removal.
Delivery and removal of equipment and materials from the construction site shall be done in a manner that prevents injury or damage to persons, adjoining properties and the public way."
3. Add a new Section 3301.4 to read:
"3301.4 Reuse and reprocessing of construction and demolition site material.
Surplus materials and debris resulting from construction and demolition activities shall be reused or reprocessed in accordance with Article XIV of Chapter 11-4 of the Municipal Code."
(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. II, § 99; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 32180, Art. II, § 27)
The provisions of Section 3302 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1. Revise Section 3302.1, excluding the exceptions, to read:
"3302.1 Alterations, repairs and additions.
Required means of egress components, existing structural elements, fire protection devices and sanitary safeguards shall be maintained at all times during alterations, repairs or additions to any building or structure."
2. Delete Section 3302.2.
3. Delete Section 3302.3.
4. Add a new Section 3302.4 to read:
"3302.4 Construction loads.
Provisions shall be made to ensure that stresses due to wind loads, dead loads and loads due to material storage and construction equipment imposed during the construction, alteration, repair, addition to or demolition of any structure shall not exceed the allowable stresses for materials as limited by the provisions of this code."
5. Add a new Section 3302.5 to read:
"3302.5 Protection of openings.
All stairways, elevator shafts, flues, and other vertical openings in the floors and roof shall be covered or properly protected."
The provisions of Section 3303 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1. Revise Section 3303.1 to read:
"3303.1 Procedure.
Demolition of any building or structure shall begin at the top thereof, and each story shall be completely razed or demolished and the material therefrom completely removed before demolition work begins on the next lower story, unless an alternative procedure is approved by the building official."
2. Revise Section 3303.3 to read:
"3303.3 Means of egress.
A horizontal exit shall not be destroyed unless and until a substitute means of egress has been provided."
3. Revise Section 3303.4 to read:
"3303.4 Filling and grading.
Where a structure has been demolished or removed, the vacant lot shall be filled, where necessary, with clean soil, cinders, or other inorganic material and graded to a level not lower than and not more than 12 inches (305 mm) above the level of sidewalks, alleys, or adjoining property, with proper allowance for settlement."
4. Revise Section 3303.6 to read:
"3303.6 Utility connections.
Service utility connections shall be discontinued and capped in accordance with the rules and requirements of the utility provider."
5. Revise Section 3303.7 to read:
"3303.7 Fire safety during demolition.
Fire safety during demolition shall comply with the applicable requirements of this chapter."
6. Add a new Section 3303.8 to read:
"3303.8 Debris removal.
Debris from the demolition of a building or structure shall be removed from the site as demolition progresses. Salvaged material, if left on the site, shall be neatly stored."
The provisions of Section 3304 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1. Add a new Section 3304.2 to read:
"3304.2 Drainage across property lines.
Drainage across property lines shall not exceed that which existed prior to site work. Excess or concentrated drainage shall be contained on site or directed to a permitted drainage facility. Erosion of the ground in the area of discharge shall be prevented by installation of nonerosive down drains or similar devices."
2. Add a new Section 3304.3 to read:
"3304.3 Fencing of excavation work.
Where excavation work to any depth will occur within 5 feet (1524 mm) of a walkway on public or private property, temporary fencing, not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) in height shall be erected around the area of excavation. Such fencing shall be adequately supported to prevent it from collapsing due to wind. Where the depth of excavation work exceeds 30 inches (762 mm), the fencing shall meet the requirements for guards in Chapters 10 and 16. No person shall remove or open a required fence except to allow necessary delivery and removal of materials, tools and equipment or passage of workers, inspectors or other persons whose presence is required at the site."
The provisions of Section 3305 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modification:
1. Revise Section 3305.1 to read:
"3305.1 Facilities required.
Adequate sanitary facilities for workers shall be provided during construction, rehabilitation or demolition activities in accordance with the Chicago Plumbing Code."
The provisions of Section 3306 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1. Revise Section 3306.1 to read:
"3306.1 Protection required.
Pedestrians shall be protected during construction, rehabilitation and demolition activities as required by this chapter and Article V-A of Chapter 10-28 of the Municipal Code."
2. Delete Table 3306.1.
3. Delete Sections 3306.3 through 3306.9.
4. Add a new Section 3306.10 to read:
"3306.10 Loads on pedestrian protection structures.
No additional structures, including field offices, construction equipment, materials, signs, displays, ornamentation or similar loads shall be erected or placed upon a construction canopy or similar pedestrian protection structure until plans identifying these loads are submitted to the building official and a permit is issued, authorizing the construction activity or loading."
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