Requirements

For this type of work the description must:

• Begin with “SPR 2019 CBRC:”
• Describe the type of work, for example: “ALTERATION TO FLOOR 5,” “ADDITION TO EXISTING BUILDING,” “CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY FROM _ TO _,” or “REVISION TO PERMIT 100234567”
• Summarize key features of the project in everyday language (for example ”EXISTING 3 STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING”) this should include:
  • Building height in stories above grade plane
  • The specific business type of a non-residential occupancy, such as “veterinary office,” “distillery with tasting room,” or “mattress factory”
  • Number of dwelling units or sleeping units in building, if applicable
  • Number of dwelling units or sleeping units affected by work, if applicable
  • Any accessory structures covered by the permit, such as fences, retaining walls, sheds, or private garages
• End with a listing of all main occupancy classification(s) under the 2019 Chicago Construction Codes (for example, “OCCUPANCY GROUPS R-2, S-2”) and the construction type under the 2019 Chicago Construction Codes (for example: “TYPE IIIA CONSTRUCTION”).

Examples

SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO COMMON AREAS AND 2 DWELLING UNITS IN 3 STORY 20 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING AND ADDITION OF OCCUPIABLE ROOFTOP (OCCUPANCY GROUP R-2; TYPE IIIA CONSTRUCTION)

SPR 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY FOR VACANT GROUND LEVEL RETAIL SPACE IN 3-STORY BUILDING WITH 4 DWELLING UNITS TO MICROBREWERY WITH DINING ROOM, 10 EXISTING ON-SITE PARKING SPACES TO REMAIN. INCLUDES WINDOW REPLACEMENT. NO WORK TO DWELLING UNITS (OCCUPANCY GROUP A-2; TYPE IIIA CONSTRUCTION)

SPR 2019 CBRC: TENANT BUILDOUT OF 32,000 SQFT FOR CORPORATE OFFICES, INCLUDING ALTERATIONS TO TOILET ROOMS AND ELEVATOR LOBBIES, FLOORS 17 AND 18 (OCCUPANCY GROUP B; TYPE IA CONSTRUCTION)

SPR 2019 CBRC: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR DEMOLITION, INCLUDING REMOVAL OF MEP SYSTEMS, IN SUITE 2300 IN 40 STORY OFFICE BUILDING. NO CHANGES TO DEMISING WALLS. BUILDOUT UNDER PERMIT #100999999 (OCCUPANCY GROUP B; TYPE IA CONSTRUCTION)

SPR 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT #100123456 TO RECONFIGURE 3RD FLOOR TOILET ROOMS AND CHANGE HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN (OCCUPANCY GROUP A-3; TYPE IIA CONSTRUCTION)

SPR 2019 CBRC: IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF THREE 3-STORY EXTERIOR WOOD PORCHES. NO CHANGE IN SIZE/LOCATION/CONFIGURATION. (OCCUPANCY GROUP R-2; TYPE IIIA CONSTRUCTION)

SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RECONSTRUCTION OF FIRE-DAMAGED 2-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY HOME. NO CHANGE IN LAYOUT OR NUMBER OF PLUMBING FIXTURES. INCLUDES ROOF REPAIRS AND WINDOW REPLACEMENT. REBUILD WOOD DECK IN REAR YARD. (OCCUPANCY GROUP R-5; TYPE IIIB CONSTRUCTION)