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A count of the top 50 Chicago building violations grouped by type as of 9/24/17
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count violation_code violation_description violation_ordinance
92922 CN190019 ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION Arrange for inspection of premises. (13-12-100)
59852 CN196029 POST OWNER/MANAGERS NAME/# Post name, address, and telephone of owner, owner's agent for managing, controlling or collecting rents, and any other person managing or controlling building conspicuously where accessible or visible to public way. (13-12-030)
52351 CN061014 REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL Failed to maintain the exterior walls of a building or structure free from holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers and any other conditions which might admit rain or dampness to the walls. (13-196-530(b), 13-196-641)
45596 CN070024 REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM Failed to repair or replace defective or missing members of porch system. (13-196-570, 13-196-641)
39023 CN193110 VACANT BUILDING - REGISTER Register vacant building within 30 days of it becoming vacant, or within 30 days after assuming ownership of an existing vacant building. (13-12-125(a)). Building must be kept in compliance with all vacant building requirements pursuant to 13-12-135. See Vacant Building Ordinance and registration form at https://ipiweb.cityofchicago.org/VBR
35564 CN104015 REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS Replace broken, missing or defective window panes. (13-196-550 A)
33555 CN070014 REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR Failed to maintain exterior stairways in safe condition and in sound repair. (13-196-570, 13-196-641)
32065 NC2011 PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR Performed or allowed work to be performed without submitting plans prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed architect or registered structural engineer for approval and without obtaining a permit to perform the work. (13-32-010, 13-32-040, 13-40-020, 13-12-050)
31956 EV1110 MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA Failed to maintain electric elevator equipment provided at premises in safe and sound working condition. (13-196-590, 13-196-630(b), 18-30-001)
31469 CN198019 FILE BLDG REGISTRATION File building registration statement with Building Dept. (13-10-030, 13-10-040)
31131 CN197019 INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS Install and maintain approved smoke detectors. (13-196-100 thru 13-196-160) Install a smoke detector in every dwelling unit. Install one on any living level with a habitable room or unenclosed heating plant, on the uppermost ceiling of enclosed porch stairwell, and within 15 feet of every sleeping room. Be sure the detector is at least 4 inches from the wall, 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling, and not above door or window.
25703 CN138106 STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE Remove and stop nuisance. (7-28-060)
24133 CN138056 DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE Remove accumulation of refuse and debris and keep premises clean. (13-196-580, 13-196-630)
23899 CN197087 CARB MONOX DETECT IN RESID Install carbon monoxide detector within 40 feet of every sleeping room in residential structure. (13-64-190, 13-64-210) A carbon monoxide detector is needed whenever there is a heating appliance on the premises that burns fossil fuel such as gas, oil, or coal, or air that is circulated through a heat exchanger. Install according to manufacturer instructions. A hard wired model requires an electrical wiring permit. In a single family residence, be sure the detector is on or below the lowest floor with a place to sleep. In a multiple dwelling residence heated by a boiler, install a detector in the same room as the boiler. Otherwise, each apartment follows single family guidelines. The owner is responsible for installation and written instructions, the tenant for testing, maintenance, and batteries.
20299 CN015062 OBSTRUCTIONS IN EXIT WAY Failed to remove obstruction from exitway that hampers travel and evacuation. (13-160-070, 13-196-080)
20222 CN073014 REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR Failed to maintain exterior door in sound condition and repair. (13-196-550(d) and (e), 13-196-641)
19855 EV1111 MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA Failed to maintain hydraulic elevator equipment provided at premises in safe and sound working condition. (13-196-590, 13-196-630(b), 18-30-001)
19785 CN079014 REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED Failed to maintain garage in sound condition and repair. (13-196-530, 13-196-641)
19306 NC2021 PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTRACTOR Performed or allowed work to be performed erecting, enlarging, altering, repairing, removing or demolishing a building or part of a building without a permit. (13-12-050, 13-32-010, 13-32-130)
19299 CN101015 REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING Failed to maintain interior walls and ceilings free from holes or cracks. (13-19-540(c))
18866 CN062024 PARAPET Failed to maintain parapet wall in good repair and free from cracks and defects. (13-196-530 and 13-196-641)
16981 CN074014 SERVICE WALK, PASSAGE, AREAWAY Failed to maintain exterior service walks, passage and areaways in clean, sanitary and safe condition. (13-196-630, 13-196-641)
16814 CN193000 MAINTAN BLDG IN SAFE CONDITION Maintain building in safe condition so it does not constitute actual and imminent danger to public. (13-12-130, 13-8-100, 13-12-120, 13-12-125, 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1) Maintain building windows and doors in safe condition. (13-196-550) Maintain stairway and porch in safe condition. (13-196-570) Maintain floors, walls, and ceilings in safe condition. (13-196-540) Maintain building in safe condition. Premises now dangerous as vacant and open, uncompleted and abandoned, or vacant and boarded. (13-12-130, 13-12-125) Maintain watchman at vacant or open premises. (13-12-140)
16797 CN063014 CHIMNEY Failed to maintain chimney in safe and sound working condition. (13-196-590, 13-196-530(b) and (c), 13-196-641)
16627 CN193019 REPAIR/WRECK DANGER RESID PREM Repair or wreck dangerous and vacant residential premises. (13-8-100, 13-12-125, 13-12-130)
16430 CN193029 WATCHMAN Maintain watchman from 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM for vacant and dangerous residential premises. (13-12-140)
16336 CN104035 MAINTAIN WINDOW Failed to maintain windows in sound condition and good repair. (13-196-550(b) and (f))
16206 199029 OPEN TYPE VIOLATION
15356 CN077014 REPAIR FENCE Failed to maintain fence in good condition and repair. (7-28-060, 13-196-630, 13-196-641)
15272 CN196039 POST OWNER INFO ON ABDN BLDG Post, on abandoned building, name, address and telephone of owner and owner's agent for managing, controlling or collecting rents on building so legible from nearest public street or sidewalk. (13-12-125)
14452 CN065034 REPAIR WINDOW SILLS Failed to maintain window sill in good repair and free from cracks and defects. (13-196-530(e), 13-196-550, 13-196-641)
13099 CN065014 REPAIR LINTELS Failed to maintain lintel in good repair and free from cracks and defects. (13-196-530(e), 13-196-641)
12736 CN132016 HEAT UNIT ADEQUATELY Heat dwelling unit adequately from September 15th to June 1st. (13-196-410)
12697 CN106015 REPAIR INTERIOR STAIR SYSTEM Failed to maintain interior stairway system in safe condition and sound repair. (13-196-570)
11682 CN067024 REPAIR EAVES Failed to maintain roof eaves in good repair and free from cracks and defects which may admit rain. (13-196-530, 13-196-530(c), and 13-196-641)
11558 EL0084 SEE INSPECTOR COMMENTS
11303 CN193039 POST OWNER NAME OF VACNT BLDG Post conspicuously name, address, and telephone of owner and manager of vacant residential premises. (13-12-125).
11287 CN002081 SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL PLANS Submit for approval plans prepared, signed, and sealed by licensed architect or licensed engineer and obtain permit for all but emergency repairs. (13-32-010, 13-40-010, 13-40-020)
11230 CN190029 ARRANGE FOR REINSPECTION REGAR pending notice reinspection
10950 CN104025 MAINTAIN WINDOW SASH Failed to maintain window sash in good condition and so it fits reasonably tight within its frame. (13-196-550(b))
10895 VT1010 ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. Arrange mechanical ventilation or warm air heating system final inspection when work completed. (13-12-100, 13-176-310, 13-184-140)
10884 CN067014 REPAIR ROOF Failed to maintain roof in sound condition and repair, watertight and free from defects. (13-196-530, 13-196-530(c) and 13-196-641)
10743 CN074024 PROVIDE GUARD RAIL 42 IN HIGH Failed to provide porch which is more than two risers high with rails not less than three and one-half feet above the floor of the porch. (13-196-570(b), 13-196-641
10688 CN041063 CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS Failed to cut or remove weeds, grass or other growth that present a fire hazard. (15-4-970)
10650 CN103015 REPAIR FLOOR Failed to maintain floor free from holes and wide cracks and free from loose, warped, protruding or rotting floor boards. (13-196-540(a) and (b))
10472 NC2022 BLANK-TEXT MUST CITE CODE SECT Violation:
10442 NC2071 WORK NOT ALLOWED Remove work performed without permit and restore building or site to original construction. (13-32-130, 13-32-290)
10331 CN196019 NO POSTED ADDRESS Post address of building in conspicuous place on or near entrance with figures at least 3 inches long for residential, or 6 inches long for commercial building. (10-4-050, 10-4-090, 10-4-100)
9606 BR2080 INTERNAL Remove boiler hand hole and manhole plates to provide access for internal inspection. (11-4-870, 11-4-930, ASME I, IV)
9181 CN194029 PROVIDE Provide
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