Requirements

Making sure that your description of work includes key information, is accurate, and is concise is very important to ensuring the plan examination and inspection process will run smoothly.

Note: The permitting system will automatically add the erection start and end dates and the date on which the permit will expire.

 For this type of work the description must:

• Begin with “SPR 2019 CBC:”
• Describe the type and dimensions of the temporary structure, for example: “8 X 20 SHIPPING CONTAINER,” “20 X 40 POLE TENT,” or “CUSTOM 800 SQFT STAGE”
• Describe the intended use of the temporary structure, for example “FOR ASSEMBLY” or “FOR COOKING” or “FOR STORAGE”
• Describe any event the temporary structure is associated with, for example “DURING TASTE OF CHICAGO,” “FOR SMITH WEDDING,” “FOR VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT,” or “FOR PRIVATE EVENT”
• If the temporary structure will be installed on a large site, such as Grant Park, describe the installation location, such as “LOCATION: BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN PLAZA”
• If the application is for reinstatement of a previously-issued permit, include “REINSTATEMENT OF PERMIT” and include the previous permit number

Examples

SPR 2019 CBC: SIX 8 X 20 SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR MERCANTILE/STORAGE USE CONNECTED WITH AT-GRADE WOOD DECKS FOR POP-UP RETAIL VILLAGE. INCLUDES SMALL STAGE AND FENCED-IN OUTDOOR SEATING AREA WITH TABLES AND CHAIRS.

SPR 2019 CBC: TWO 15 X 45 FRAME TENTS FOR BUILDING HEALTH / SECURITY SCREENING. LOCATION: DALEY CENTER PLAZA.

SPR 2019 CBC: REINSTATE PERMIT 100123456 FOR ONE 30 X 50 STRUCTURE TENT FOR TEMPORARY MUSEUM EXHIBIT. LOCATION: MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY SOUTHWEST TERRACE.

SPR PRE-2019 CBC REINSTATEMENT OF PERMIT 100123456: ONE 20 X 80 POLE TENT, ASSEMBLY-TYPE USE (TABLES AND CHAIRS) FOR 1-DAY PRIVATE EVENT IN ST. JOHN CHURCH PARKING LOT.