Thursday, October 23, 2014

Does your property have a garage on it that needs to be demolished?

The City of Chicago, Department of Buildings has developed an efficient process for wrecking residential garages.  When a garage needs to be removed and will not be rebuilt, the city will issue a permit with an Easy Permit Application. Requirements for this permit include:
  • An Easy Permit Application completely filled out with the owner’s signature and the garage dimensions.  The Property Index Number (PIN) must also appear on the application.
  • A signed contract between both owner and contractor detailing the scope of work; and including the stipulation that all debris will be removed from the site and disposed of at a proper facility.
  • Interior and exterior pictures of the existing garage.
  • No sign offs will be required from any other department, except from the Department of Water Management.When plumbing piping is supplied to the garage a B-Permit (to disconnect water) is required from the Department of Water Management. Water supply must be disconnected by a licensed and bonded plumbing contractor.
  • This type of permit will only be issued with a licensed General Contractor, Wrecking Contractor or Garage Company.  The fees will be $125.00.
More information about this program can be found on the City of Chicago's website.

Don't risk receiving a costly Building Code Violation.  If you have a garage that needs to be taken down, do so before the City of Chicago issues you a citation. If you need legal representation, Bradford Miller Law can help. We are located in downtown Chicago and have been assisting clients with Building Code Violation issues for several years. Building Code Violation issues can be frustrating, time consuming, and expensive. We will work with the City to get the violations dismissed and/or get you ample time to fix the violations without being fined over and over again. Contact our office at 312-238-9298 for a FREE 15-minute consultation.

Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
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