Municipal Code of Chicago Chapter 13-20 — Building Inspection
Chicago Municipal Code Chapter 13-20 (Building Inspection): 86 sections (§§ 13-20-010 through 13-20-800). Sections 13-20-010 through 13-20-410 are Reserved; operative content begins at § 13-20-510 (Definitions) and continues through §§ 13-20-590 (Construction contrary to permit), 13-20-650 (Height and location), 13-20-730 (Notice of non-compliance), 13-20-800 (Penalty). Governs inspector authority, inspection procedures, and building compliance enforcement. Confirmed live 2026-09-17 via Bright Data Web Unlocker.
Provisions (36)
§ 13-20-170
– 13-20-230 Reserved
§ 13-20-500
Scope
§ 13-20-510
Definitions
§ 13-20-520
Penalties
§ 13-20-530
Original and subsequent inspections
§ 13-20-540
Permit inspection fees
§ 13-20-550
Permits required
§ 13-20-555
Public way use permits – Required
§ 13-20-560
Permit application
§ 13-20-565
Permits – Term
§ 13-20-570
Drawings
§ 13-20-580
Limitations
§ 13-20-590
Construction contrary to permit
§ 13-20-600
Suspension of permit privileges
§ 13-20-601
Unlawful transfer or use of registration or license
§ 13-20-605
Suspension or revocation of license, registration or certification
§ 13-20-610
Display of permits
§ 13-20-620
Display of permit numbers for off-premise signs
§ 13-20-625
Additional penalties for continued use of a sign without a permit or where the sign permit has been rescinded or revoked
§ 13-20-630
Permit rescission
§ 13-20-640
Permit revocation – Signs and sign elements
§ 13-20-645
Procedure for revocation or rescission of a permit
§ 13-20-650
Height and location
§ 13-20-660
Restricted locations
§ 13-20-670
Dimensions
§ 13-20-675
Dynamic image display signs – additional standards
§ 13-20-680
Council approval
§ 13-20-690
Obstruction of streets
§ 13-20-700
Insurance and indemnification
§ 13-20-710
Construction standards
§ 13-20-720
General restrictions
§ 13-20-730
Notice of non-compliance
§ 13-20-740
Posting non-compliance notice
§ 13-20-750
Demolition
§ 13-20-760
Abandoned signs and structures
§ 13-20-770