Office of the City Clerk - Record #: O2013-3156

• Record #: O2013-3156
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• Intro date: 4/10/2013
• Current Controlling Legislative Body: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
• Final action: 5/8/2013
• Title: Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 11-4-2150, 11-4-2170 and 11-4-2190 regarding treatment of lead and asbestos during construction and renovation of buildings
• Sponsors: Emanuel, Rahm
• Topic: MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 11 - Utilities & Environmental Protection - Ch. 4 Environmental Protection & Control

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
5/8/2013	53462	City Council	Passed	Pass
4/30/2013		Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards	Recommended to Pass	Pass
4/10/2013	49519	City Council	Referred

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR


April 10,2013










TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO


Ladies and Gentlemen:

At the request of the Commissioner of Public Health, I transmit herewith, together with Alderman Moore, an ordinance amending Chapter 11-4 of the Municipal Code regarding treatment of lead and asbestos during construction and renovation.

Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated.

Mayor

Very truly yours,
ORDINANCE

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:

SECTION 1. Chapter 11-4 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:

11-4-2150 Environmental standards related to the demolition, renovation, asbestos abatement and maintenance, sandblasting, chemical washing, and grinding of buildings, facilities or other structures.
Intent and purpose. Many buildings, facilities or other structures within the city have been constructed or decorated in part with materials, including but not limited to, asbestos containing materials or lead paint, that can pose hazards to the public health or the environment if those materials are not adequately and appropriately handled and controlled during demolition, renovation, alteration, repair, cleaning or maintenance activities. The purpose of this section article is to reduce the potential risk of harm to the public's health, safety and welfare or to the environment from releases of dust, debris and other materials occasioned by the demolition, renovation, alteration, repair, cleaning or maintenance of certain types of buildings, facilities or other structures within the City of Chicago.
Definitions. For purposes of this section article, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)


11-4-2170 Demolitions and renovations: permit and notification requirements; performance st...