The Department of Buildings
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The Department of Buildings supports the safety and quality of life for the residents and visitors of the City of Chicago through enforcement of the Chicago Building Code.  The permitting and inspection process promotes high quality design standards as well as the conservation, rehabilitation and reuse of the City's existing buildings.

Alerts (Buildings)

High Alert Mar 27, 2010 Stationary Engineer Exam
High Alert Mar 23, 2010 Self-Certification Training Classes
Low Alert May 8, 2010 Supervising Electricians Exam
Low Alert Apr 10, 2010 Plumbing Practical Exam
Low Alert Apr 10, 2010 Plumbing Practical Exam Schedule

Most Recent News (Buildings)

Mar 12, 2010 (AIC) Program Submittal Date is is now June 30, 2010
Sep 1, 2009 Neighborhood Center Days Changing

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  • Phone: 312.743.3600
  • Fax: 312.743.7435
  • 120 N. Racine, Chicago, IL 60607
  • 121 N. LaSalle, Room 900
  • Chicago, IL 60602
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