Phoenix — Ch. 22 Art. VI Property Maintenance § 22-426.3
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Entities or persons wishing to transfer the property within the village shall make application with the enforcement authority for a certificate of occupancy. A certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the enforcement authority after an inspection of the premises discloses that the premises are in compliance with the village property maintenance code and other applicable ordinances of the village and laws of the State of Illinois, and in the case of multiple family dwellings and commercial buildings, in addition to the aforementioned ordinances, codes and statutes, the village fire prevention code and requirements contained in this chapter. Compliance with the provisions of said codes, ordinances and statutes shall be met if the provisions of the respective codes in effect at the time of the inspections are met, or if the provisions of the codes in effect at the time the permit was issued for the particular construction or installation were met. In a situation where there is compliance with the applicable code or chapter in effect at the time the permit was issued, but there is noncompliance with the current code or chapter, and the situation presents a hazardous condition endangering health or safety, the enforcement authority shall issue a noncompliance notice setting forth the hazardous condition. In addition to all other requirements provided herein, the final water bill and all other debts or liens against the owner or property must be paid prior to issuance of said certificate of occupancy. Additional electrical requirements: (a) In addition to all other requirements, the electrical service for any dwelling unit shall be not less than 100 amps with circuit breakers. Any fused systems must be replaced with circuit breakers. Any service changes require a permit and must be approved by the Village of Phoenix Electrical Inspector. (b) Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection. All 120 volt, single phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets installed in bathrooms, lavatories, powder rooms, outdoor locations and kitchens within six feet of sink areas shall have suitable ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.
Phoenix Ch. 22 Art. VI § 22-426.3 establishes that any property transfer within the village requires a certificate of occupancy, which is issued only after an inspection confirms compliance with the village property maintenance code, applicable ordinances, state law, and—for multi-family and commercial buildings—the village fire prevention code. If a property meets the code that was in effect when its permit was issued but not the current code, and that gap creates a health or safety hazard, the enforcement authority must issue a noncompliance notice. Additionally, all outstanding water bills and liens must be cleared before a certificate is issued, and electrical service must meet minimum standards including at least 100-amp circuit-breaker service and ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection in specified wet or outdoor locations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Phoenix Ch. 22 Art. VI § 22-426.3, operators planning to sell or transfer property in the village typically apply for a certificate of occupancy well in advance of closing, allowing time for inspection and any required remediation. Compliant operators ensure that electrical service meets the 100-amp circuit-breaker minimum, that any fused systems have been upgraded, and that GFCI outlets are installed in bathrooms, kitchens within six feet of sinks, and outdoor locations. Settling all outstanding water bills and property liens before the inspection process concludes is also part of standard compliance practice under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Phoenix Ch. 22 Art. VI § 22-426.3 means that a dwelling unit cannot legally be transferred to a new owner without first passing an inspection and receiving a certificate of occupancy, which provides a baseline assurance that the property meets safety and maintenance standards. Tenants who believe a property was sold or transferred without this certificate, or who observe electrical hazards such as fused panels or missing GFCI outlets in covered locations, may have grounds to raise those concerns with the village enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Phoenix and Illinois municipal codes can help residents understand what options—such as filing a complaint or raising a code violation as a defense in a housing proceeding—may be available.
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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