Requirements

Making sure that your description of work includes key information, is accurate, and is concise is very important to ensuring the plan examination and inspection process will run smoothly.

Note: The permitting system will automatically append the erection start and end dates and the date on which the permit will expire.

 For this type of work the description must:

• Begin with “SELF-CERT 2019 CBC:”
• Describe the type and dimensions of the temporary structure, for example: “8 X 20 SHIPPING CONTAINER,” “20 X 40 POLE TENT,” or “CUSTOM 800 SQFT STAGE”
• Describe the intended use of the temporary structure, for example “FOR ASSEMBLY” or “FOR COOKING” or “FOR STORAGE”
• Describe any event the temporary structure is associated with, for example “DURING TASTE OF CHICAGO,” “FOR SMITH WEDDING,” “FOR VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT,” or “FOR PRIVATE EVENT”
• If the temporary structure will be installed on a large site, such as Grant Park, describe the installation location, such as “LOCATION: BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN PLAZA”

Note: Self-certification should not be combined with reinstatement. Reinstatements will be processed as Standard Plan Review applications, with the plan examination waived if eligible.

Examples

SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: SIX 8 X 20 SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR MERCANTILE/STORAGE USE CONNECTED WITH AT-GRADE WOOD DECKS FOR POP-UP RETAIL VILLAGE. INCLUDES SMALL STAGE AND FENCED-IN OUTDOOR SEATING AREA WITH TABLES AND CHAIRS.

SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: TWO 15 X 45 FRAME TENTS FOR BUILDING HEALTH / SECURITY SCREENING. LOCATION: DALEY CENTER PLAZA.

SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: ONE 30 X 50 STRUCTURE TENT FOR TEMPORARY MUSEUM EXHIBIT. LOCATION: MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY SOUTHWEST TERRACE.

SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: ONE 20 X 80 POLE TENT, ASSEMBLY-TYPE (TABLES AND CHAIRS) USE FOR 1-DAY PRIVATE EVENT IN ST. JOHN CHURCH PARKING LOT.

SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: CUSTOM 1,000 SQFT STAGE WITH TWO 30-FOOT LIGHTING TOWERS.