Building certifications in Chicago

Regulated by Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB), Elevator + Boiler Inspection Bureaus. 5 cert types in the database.

annual (AIC program)

Elevator Aic

Any building in Chicago with an elevator, escalator, or other conveyance device

Chicago Municipal Code 13-20-100

Source: www.chicago.gov official page

periodic by class (verify interval)

Boiler Inspection

Any building in Chicago operating a boiler or pressure vessel within the Boiler Inspection Bureau's scope

Source: 311.chicago.gov official page

periodic (verify interval with DOB)

Critical Examinations

Chicago buildings with exposed metal elements: fire escapes, balconies, water tank supports, antennas, sign structures, canopies, flag poles

Chicago Construction Codes (Critical Examinations program)

Source: www.chicago.gov official page

annual (FPB-witnessed)

Fire Pump Testing

Chicago buildings with fire pumps serving standpipe or sprinkler systems

Chicago Municipal Code (Fire Prevention Bureau)

Source: www.chicago.gov official page

annual (NFPA 25)

Sprinkler Itm

Chicago buildings with fire sprinkler or standpipe systems

225 ILCS 317 sec.31 (reporting); NFPA 25

Source: www.chicago.gov official page

Requirements change and interpretation varies by building. Certmill assembles this from the official source above. Verify with the agency before relying on it.

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