Chicago Department of Buildings

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The Chicago Department of Buildings is the city agency responsible for enforcing building codes, overseeing construction safety, and regulating building permits and inspections in Chicago.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf building department
municipal government agency
country United States
enforces Chicago Building Code
Chicago Electrical Code
Chicago Energy Conservation Code
Chicago Mechanical Code
Chicago Plumbing Code
building-related provisions of the Municipal Code of Chicago
hasWebsite https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bldgs.html
headquartersLocation Chicago City Hall (approximate)
jurisdiction Chicago, Illinois
City of Chicago
languageOfWorkOrName English
locatedIn Chicago
Illinois
partOf City of Chicago municipal government
Government of the City of Chicago
regulates alterations and renovations of buildings in Chicago
change of building use and occupancy in Chicago
construction activities in Chicago
signs and certain exterior structures in Chicago
responsibleFor building inspections in Chicago
building safety regulation in Chicago
code enforcement for existing buildings in Chicago
construction safety oversight in Chicago
coordination with other city departments on building-related issues
dangerous and unsafe building enforcement in Chicago
demolition permits for buildings in Chicago
electrical systems inspections in Chicago
elevator and conveying device inspections in Chicago
enforcement of Chicago building codes
enforcement of accessibility requirements in buildings in Chicago
enforcement of building-related municipal ordinances in Chicago
enforcement of construction site safety requirements in Chicago
enforcement of energy and sustainability provisions of the Chicago Building Code
enforcement of life safety requirements in buildings in Chicago
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) inspections in Chicago
investigation of building code violations in Chicago
issuance of building code violation notices in Chicago
issuance of building permits in Chicago
issuance of certificates of occupancy in Chicago
occupancy certification for buildings in Chicago
plan review for new construction and major alterations in Chicago
plumbing systems inspections in Chicago
review of architectural and structural plans for code compliance in Chicago
review of building permit applications in Chicago
sector public sector

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Government of Chicago
hasDepartment

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