Elgin — Ch. 16.44 Roominghouses § 16.44.050
Floor plan required
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The applicant shall file with the applicants application four (4) copies of a plan of each floor of said building. This plan shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one-quarter (¼) inch to one (1) foot showing all fire escapes, stairs and halls, the location and size of all windows, the location and size of habitable rooms and the exits on each floor; and a statement in writing, showing the number of persons proposed to be accommodated or allowed on each floor; and the intended use of every room in the building must be written in the plans submitted.
Under Elgin Ch. 16.44 Roominghouses § 16.44.050, anyone applying for a roominghouse permit must submit four copies of a detailed floor plan drawn at a minimum scale of one-quarter inch to one foot. Each plan must show fire escapes, stairways, hallways, window locations and sizes, habitable room dimensions, and floor exits. The application must also include a written statement indicating how many people will be accommodated on each floor and the intended use of every room.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a roominghouse permit under § 16.44.050 typically prepare four identical copies of a scaled floor plan—at no less than ¼ inch to 1 foot—for each story of the building before submitting their application. Compliant plans clearly identify all fire escapes, stairs, halls, window dimensions, habitable room sizes, and exit locations on every floor. Alongside the drawings, applicants generally include a written statement specifying the proposed occupant count per floor and the designated use of each room.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 16.44.050 of Elgin's Roominghouse chapter requires that the building you live in was permitted with detailed floor plans on file, including documented room uses, occupancy limits per floor, and the locations of fire escapes and exits. If you have concerns that your roominghouse is being used in ways that differ from its permitted floor plan—such as overcrowding or rooms being used contrary to their stated purpose—you may consider contacting the City of Elgin's building or code enforcement office to inquire about the filed plans. Tenant-rights organizations can also help you understand what records are available and what options exist under local code.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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