Building Permit and Inspection Records
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ADDRESS: 111 E CHESTNUT ST
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| VIOLATIONS | BUILDING CODE CITATION | VIOLATION DETAILS |
| CN031023 | Failed to maintain properly charged fire extinguisher and to attach tag which clearly indicates recharge date and signature of the person who performed the recharge. (15-16-680) | Various locations throughout the parking garage - Fire Extinguisher recharge tags expired - Building Code sections (14X-5-504.5, 14B-9-906.2 and NFPA 10) |
| CN060001 | Failed to provide 2 copies of a Critical Examination Report, sealed and signed by an Illinois licensed architect or structural engineer. (13-196-033, 13-196-034, 13-196-036) | Submit Critical Exam report for the existing high-rise parking garage section of building by a registered design professional. The exam is a close-up visual examination of the entire exterior envelope is to identifying deficiencies and determine if repair is required. Exterior envelope to include but not limited to roof, exterior walls, windows, doors, balconies, fire escapes, chimneys, mechanical equipment, marquees, canopies, signs, flag poles and exterior maintenance systems. A signed and sealed report, detailing the scope and findings of the examination, together with recommendations for repair where deficiencies are found, shall be provided to the owner and filed with the Building Department. It is the owner's responsibility to obtain required permits, accompanied by supporting documents and construction document plans. The owner must keep a copy of the most recent report, permit and construction documents on file at the premises and make available for inspection review and approval. See Maintenance of High-Rise Exterior Walls and Enclosures Rules and Regulations. Submit to Department of Buildings, Attention: Exterior Wall Program 3rd floor, 2045 W. Washington Blvd. 60612 (14A-6-603.2 through 14A-6-603.2.6, 14A-4-401.1 and 14A-4-411.1) |
| CN061024 | Failed to maintain building or structure in a structurally safe and stable condition. The Building Commissioner requests submission of two (2) copies of a structural condition report prepared, signed and sealed by an Illinois licensed Architect or Structural Engineer, attesting to the structural conditions of the building or structure. (13-196-030) | Submit condition assessment report for entire parking structure floors 1 thru 8. Report shall be signed and sealed by a registered design professional, and based on a critical, comprehensive, and detailed physical inspection of the premises identified and detailed in the violation. The condition report must identify the date, nature, scope, findings, and deficiencies of the inspection/investigation. The report must identify each technical principle or standard that is the basis of any professional judgment and comprehensive recommendations for repairs expressed in the report. Recommendation of repairs must include photos, drawings, details, and calculations which can be submitted for a repair permit if necessary. The condition report, permit, and construction documents must be kept on file at the premises and made available for field inspection review and approval by all related trades. Submit electronic report for review and approval to: DOB_CAR@cityofchicago.org (14X-1-104.1 thru 14X-1-104.4, 14A-6-603.5, and 14A-4-411.1) |
| CN061064 | Make repairs to building rapidly becoming dangerous, and to bring and maintain in good and safe condition, or wreck part that endangers life and property. (13-12-130, 13-8-100) | Interior of parking structure floors 1 through 8 - (1) first through fifth floors ceilings west end counterlevered concrete slabs - horizontal cracks observed spanning from north to south along the west edge of the columns drop panels (2) northwest columns at first, second and third floors - concrete drop panels above exhibit wide cracks where they connect to the concrete slab (3) various columns upper drop panels - wide open structural fractures spanning from column to edge of panel (4) three locations at ceilings - approximately 36 inches long by 24 inches wide severely spalled concrete with exposed steel tension reinforcement bars (5) north and south exterior walls adjacent to central cantilevered slab edges - spalled concrete corners with exposed steel reinforcement bars (6) all levels drive aisle floors in various locations - potholes recently filled with asphalt (7) all levels drive aisle and parking floors at various locations - cracks with broken and loose asphalt (8) level 7B ceiling at drain pipe penetration below the boiler room - cracked and spalling concrete with liquid dripping from pipe (9) various slab edges above ramps - cracks (10) various ramp exposed concrete edges - cracks (11) drawings required to obtain a permit for immediate temporary structural shoring of all parking levels Building Code sections 14X-3-305.1, 14X-3-305.1.1 |
| CN107035 | Failed to maintain all exit signs illuminated when building is occupied and otherwise maintain exit signs in good condition. (13-196-090, 13-160-700 thru 13-160-770) | Exit signs and directional signs not illuminated - Building code sections(14X-5-505.13 and 14B-10-1013) |