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In this Guide to Building Permits you will find information on different types of permits and a Step by Step Tool (coming late 2024) to walk you through the permit process for different project types. We hope this guide will help you to better understand the processes and requirements for getting the permits you need and completing your project ...
Protruding objects are permitted to extend below the minimum ceiling height required by Section 1003.2 where a minimum headroom of 80 inches (2032 mm) is provided over any circulation paths, including walks, corridors, aisles and passageways.
The Express Permit Program provides a fully web-enabled platform for customers to apply, check status, pay fees, and view inspection status for building permits for most types of building repair work, some small improvement projects, and administrative changes to issued building permits.
Why do I need a building permit? The building permit process is designed to ensure buildings com-ply with minimum standards of safety established by the Chicago Building Code for the protection of building occupants. With a building permit, you or your contractors will get advice from re-
1 gru 2019 · Top of gripping surfaces of handrails shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 38 inches (965 mm) maximum vertically above stair nosings, ramp surfaces and walking surfaces. Handrails shall be at a consistent height above stair nosings, ramp surfaces and walking surfaces.
To qualify for an area factor increase based on frontage, the public way, court or yard adjacent to the building perimeter shall have a minimum distance (W) of 20 feet (6096 mm) measured at right angles from the building face to any of the following:
It is incumbent upon permittees to review the Permit Fee Schedule (see link below) prior to applying for a permit. By applying for a permit, permittees acknowledge and accept the fees posted in the Permit Fee Schedule .
