Embarking on construction projects within the City of Chicago mandates a meticulous process of obtaining the necessary approval through the Department of Buildings Building Permit Application form. This comprehensive document, designed for use with black ink to ensure clarity, serves as the gateway for individuals and entities aiming to initiate new constructions, renovations, or any alterations within city limits. Required fields include general information about the project, such as the property address, details of the proposed construction work, property index numbers, and the estimated cost of construction. Additionally, it classifies buildings by occupancy - ranging from residential to hazardous - and collects detailed data on existing structures, zoning details, and fire prevention measures. Of particular note is the form's attention to compliance with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, environmental concerns, and detailed contact information for all parties involved in the project, including architects, contractors, and emergency contacts. The specificity of the form ensures that all potential impacts of the construction project are considered, including landmark status, flood plain implications, and the need for special zoning permissions. This document reflects the city's commitment to safety, compliance, and accessibility, requiring careful review and approval at multiple levels before a project can proceed.
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Form Name | Department Building Permit Application Form |
Form Length | 6 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 1 min 30 sec |
Other names | dept buildings permit application, chicago department permit, how to buildings permit, buildings permit application |
C I T Y O F C H I C A G O |
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS |
Building Permit Application
USE BLACK INK:
DO NOT WRITE IN SHADED AREA
APPLICATION PERMIT NO.: _________________________
DS APPLICATION NO.: _____________________________
DATE ISSUED: ____________________________________
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Stop Order(s): |
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Violations |
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Landmark |
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Special Admin. Hold |
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Lakefront Prot. |
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Flood Plain |
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
(Provide Original House Number Certiicate for new construction.) Address: Please enter two if a corner property.
Number of dwelling units, number of stories, building use, description of proposed work and parking:
Enter permit number if revision to an existing permit:
Property Index Number(s) (PIN) (required):
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Cost of Construction:
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2. CLASSIFICATION BY OCCUPANCY: |
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A Residential |
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Storage Low Hazard |
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A2 Residential |
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B Institutional |
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J Miscellaneous Building |
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C3 Assembly |
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3A. BUILDING INFORMATION FOR EXISTING BUILDING:
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3B. BUILDING INFORMATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION (IF APPLICABLE):
Const. Class. |
No. Stories |
Basements |
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Addition
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Enclosure
3C. BUILDING INFORMATION FOR RENOVATION (IF APPLICABLE):
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No. Comm. |
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Area to be |
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Renovated |
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4.ZONING INFORMATION: (See Site Plan in Drawings of lot and buildings, showing dimensions, streets, alleys, setbacks, existing landscaping and north arrow.)
Plat of Survey: |
Area of Lot: |
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Height of Building: |
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Zoning District/P.D. #: |
Area and Volume of Building: |
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Zoning Use: |
Number of Parking Spaces: |
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Front or Rear Building: |
Number of Loading Spaces: |
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Special Zoning Permission Required for Administrative Adjustment, Variance or Special Use: |
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Case Number: |
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Comments Section: |
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Signature of Approval: |
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5. FIRE PREVENTION ITEMS: |
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Existing Sprinkler System |
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Flammable Liquids |
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Install Full Sprinkler System |
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Corrosive Liquids |
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Install Partial Sprinkler System (Designate Areas to be |
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Hazardous Chemicals |
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Sprinklered): |
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Extend Existing Sprinkler System (Designate Areas to |
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Oxidizing Materials |
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be Sprinklered): |
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Relocate Sprinkler Heads Only |
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Highly Flammable Materials |
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Existing Standpipe System |
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Fume Hazardous Gases |
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Install New Standpipe System |
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Flammable Compressed Gases |
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Existing Fire Alarm System (Choose One): |
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Dust Producing Equipment |
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_____ Class I |
_____ High Rise |
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_____ Class II |
_____ Other, clarify |
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Install New Fire Alarm System (Choose One): |
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Is this permit for modiications to the building in order |
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_____ Class I |
_____ High Rise |
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to pass the Life Safety Evaluation as per code section |
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_____ Class II |
_____ Other, clarify |
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6. MAYOR’S OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ITEMS
Is the project Government inanced, subsidized or guaranteed? |
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If yes, specify type of funding: city, state or federal. |
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RENOVATION PROJECTS ONLY: |
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Provide total alteration cost in last 30 months using EAC / ERC = __________ % |
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EAC = Estimated Alteration Cost for Project Budget + Alteration Cost in Last 30 Months |
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ERC = Estimated Reproduction Cost = Work Area (sf) x New Construction Cost per sf |
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HOUSING PROJECTS ONLY (Submit Part II Letter of Approval at intake meeting, if applicable.): |
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Total Number of Dwellings Units: |
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Multiple Dwellings: |
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Structure with Four or More Units: |
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Single Family Residential (Detached): |
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Accessible Lodging Units [1107.5.1.1 (ANSI Section 1002)] |
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Units with Communication Features [1107.5.1.1 (ANSI Section 1005)] |
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Accessible Units with Communication Features |
[1107.5.1.1 (ANSI Section 1002 + 1005)] |
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Type A [1107.5.2.2 (ANSI Section 1003)] |
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Type B [1107.5.2.3 (ANSI Section 1004)] |
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Type A & B with Conduit Lines [1107.5.2.4] |
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Visitable [1107.5.4.3 and 1107.5.5.3] |
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Section 504 Accessible Units [1107.5.5.5.1 and (U.F.A.S. Sec. 4.34)] |
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Zoning Incentive Building Type A Units |
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(Zoning Code) (ANSI Section 1003)] |
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Change of Occupancy (20+ Units) |
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7. ENVIRONMENTAL ITEMS |
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Boiler(s) |
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Manufacturing Process Equipment and Control |
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9. CONTACT INFORMATION
Owner/Tenant/Agent: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Lic. # _________________________________________________________ |
City ________________________________________ |
Address: ______________________________________________________ |
State: _____________________ Zip Code: ________ |
Telephone No: _______________________________ |
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Emergency Contact: _____________________________________________ |
Telephone No.: ______________________________ |
Arch./Eng.: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lic. #: ________________________________________________________ |
City: _______________________________________ |
Address: ______________________________________________________ |
State: _____________________ Zip Code: ________ |
Telephone No: _______________________________ |
General Contractor: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Lic. #: ________________________________________________________ |
City: _______________________________________ |
Address: ______________________________________________________ |
State: _____________________ Zip Code: ________ |
Telephone No: _______________________________ |
Mason Contractor: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Lic. #: _________________________________________________ A, B, or C City: _______________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________ |
State: _____________________ Zip Code: ________ |
Telephone No: _______________________________ |
Electrical Contractor: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Lic. #: ________________________________________________________ |
City: _______________________________________ |
Address: ______________________________________________________ |
State: _____________________ Zip Code: ________ |
Telephone No: _______________________________ |
Vent/Heat Contractor: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Lic. #: ________________________________________________________ |
City: _______________________________________ |
Address: ______________________________________________________ |
State: _____________________ Zip Code: ________ |
Telephone No: _______________________________ |
Refrig./AC Contractor: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lic. #: ________________________________________________________ |
City: _______________________________________ |
Address: ______________________________________________________ |
State: _____________________ Zip Code: ________ |
Telephone No: _______________________________ |
Plumbing Contractor: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Lic. #: ________________________________________________________ |
City: _______________________________________ |
Address: ______________________________________________________ |
State: _____________________ Zip Code: ________ |
Telephone No: _______________________________ |
Expeditor: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lic. #: ________________________________________________________ |
City: _______________________________________ |
Address: ______________________________________________________ |
State: _____________________ Zip Code: ________ |
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City: _______________________________________ |
Address: ______________________________________________________ |
State: _____________________ Zip Code: ________ |
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(*If your licensed Architect is not located in the State of Illinois, you have the option to identify a local Illinois Architect to represent you at DOB to attend meetings and attend Open Plan Review.)
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WARNING TO PROPERTY OWNER/TENANT AND GENERAL CONTRACTOR
I, _______________________________, as property owner/tenant, and I, ________________________, as general contractor, understand that it is
against the law to exceed the scope of a building permit. I understand that if I build, or allow anyone else to build, any building, room addition, structure or other object that differs from, or in any way exceeds, what this permit authorizes me to build, I can and will be severely punished. I understand that if I exceed, or allow anyone else to exceed, the scope of this building permit, I can have my permit revoked; be ordered to stop all work on the project; ined up to $5,000.00 per day; imprisoned for up to six months; required to do up to 100 hours of community service; required to tear down at my own ex- pense all completed work; and, in addition to any other penalties provided by law, required to reimburse the City up to three times any damages incurred for providing any false or inaccurate information in this building permit application. I understand that all construction work under this proposed permit must conform to the requirements of the Chicago Building Code and, if it does not, I acknowledge that I can and will be severely punished.
Owner Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date __________________
Tenant Signature (if applicable) ________________________________________________________________________ Date __________________
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General Contractor Signature _________________________________________________________________________ Date __________________
CERTIFICATION BY PROPERTY OWNER/TENANT
I, ______________________________, as property owner/tenant, hereby certify that the statements in this application are true; that I have legal authority
to do the work authorized by this proposed permit on the property identiied in this Application; that all construction work under this proposed permit will conform to the requirements of the Chicago Building Code under possible penalty of prosecution; and that if the construction work authorized under this proposed permit does not conform to the requirements of the Chicago Building Code, I will do whatever is necessary to correct the Code violation. I under- stand that any false or inaccurate information contained in this Application may result in revocation of the building permit in addition to any other penalties provided by law. A false statement of material fact made on this Application may violate federal, state and/or local law, and may subject any person mak- ing such a statement to a range of civil and criminal penalties, such as a period of incarceration, ines, and an award to the City of up to three times any damages incurred. In addition, persons who submit false information are subject to denial of the requested City action.
Owner Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________
Tenant Signature (if applicable) ________________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________
Does the Owner require a Residential Real Estate Developer’s License to do the proposed work at this address? Yes ___ No___
If yes, license number _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
CERTIFICATION BY EXPEDITOR
I, ___________________________, as expeditor, hereby certify that the statements in this Application are true. I understand that any false or inaccurate
information contained in this permit Application may result in revocation of the building permit in addition to any other penalties provided by law. A false statement of material fact made on this Application may violate federal, state and/or local law, and may subject any person making such a statement to a range of civil and criminal penalties, such as a period of incarceration, ines, and an award to the City of up to three times any damages incurred. In addition, persons who provide false information are subject to denial of the requested City action.
Signature of Expeditor ____________________________________________ Expeditor No. _____________________ Date _____________________
CERTIFICATION BY DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
I, __________________________________, as design professional, hereby certify that all information contained in this Application under item numbers
1, 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 5, 6 and 7 is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false or inaccurate information contained in this Application may result in revocation of the building permit in addition to any other penalties provided by law. A false statement of material fact made on this Application may violate federal, state and/or local law, and may subject any person making such a statement to a range of civil and criminal penalties, such as a period of incarceration, ines, and an award to the City of up to three times any damages incurred. In addition, persons who provide false information are subject to denial of the requested City action.
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Signature of Licensed Architect or Structural Engineer of Record |
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