OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
December 14, 2016
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request of the Commissioner of Buildings, I transmit herewith an ordinance amending various provisions of the Municipal Code clarifying and consolidating license enforcement and related matters.
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. Section 2-22-040 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
2-22-040 Commissioner of buildings - Powers and duties.
The duties of the commissioner of buildings shall be:
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(a) to examine and approve plans, and to issue all permits, as may be required by this Code;
to suspend or revoke permits issued: (i) in error; (ii) for work contrary to this Code; or (iii) based on false information, or when work performed either exceeded or was contrary to the scope of the permit or the approved plans;
the commissioner may promulgate rules for the suspension or revocation of permits under subsection 2(b) of this section consistent with the reguirements of due process of law,
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to examine, regulateA and license,, certify or register the occupations and professions involved in the permitting or the construction, erection, addition, alteration, repair, rehabilitation, demolition or maintenance of buildings or structures and related mechanical systems pursuant to this of stationary engineer and motion picture operator, and also register electrical contractors and generator operators, all as defined in the Code. The commissioner shall have the powers reasonable and necessary to carry out such duties, including, but not limited ito:
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