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The Chicago MOPD form is an accessibility compliance document required by the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD). The city of Chicago requires this form for building projects subject to Chapter 18-11 of the Chicago Building Code, ANSI A117.1-2003, and the Illinois Accessibility Code. Project developers, architects, and building owners submit this form to show that their plans protect the accessibility rights of people with disabilities.

The form gathers project data organized into several compliance sections. These sections cover the type of construction (new construction, alteration, or repair), the occupancy class, and the source of project funding. For residential buildings, the form requires the total number of accessible lodging units and units designed for people with disabilities. For government-funded or federally assisted dwellings, additional data must be submitted to meet federal accessibility standards.

The MOPD review process begins when an applicant submits the form along with the building permit application. The MOPD office reviews the submitted project data and contacts the architect or owner if additional information is needed. Projects that do not meet the required accessibility standards must submit a revised plan before the permit is approved. Keeping a copy of all submitted forms and construction drawings is recommended for project records.

Common accessible features reviewed by MOPD include entrances, restrooms, parking facilities, ramps, elevators, and signage. Construction drawings must demonstrate compliance with each applicable code section. The review unit also checks that accessible units in multi-unit residential projects are distributed across building levels and unit types as required by the Chicago Building Code.