Committee on Standards and Tests

The Committee on Standards and Tests is a committee of building industry technical professional and City staff established by the Chicago Municipal Code under Chapter 13-16. The purpose of the committee is to review the suitability of new systems and methods of construction, new types of equipment, or new combinations of materials not currently permitted or recognized by the Code in order to determine if the new materials, equipment or methods of construction are equal to or better than the requirements of the Chicago Building Code. The Committee meets once a month.

Questions about the Committee on Standards and Tests may be directed to:

Mr. Hal Hutchinson - 312-446-5624 or
Mr. Robert Fahlstrom at - 312-743-9093

Related Information:

Standards & Tests Meeting Dates for 2013

January 16
February 20
March 20
April 17
May 15
June 19
July 17
August 21
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18

Please note that the Standards and Tests meeting agenda is typically filled up 3 months in advance.