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§ 14A-4-406.4 — Bracing for public way

Municipal Code of Chicago (2026 S-74, current through Council Journal of June 17, 2026) · Municipal Code of Chicago § 14A-4-406.4

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14A-4-406.4 Bracing for public way.

Where excavation work that requires a permit will be within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the public way, the owner of the property to be excavated or the person performing the excavation work must reinforce or brace that portion of the public way in order to prevent sagging, settling, cracking, or collapse. Bracing, including earth retention systems, required by this section must be designed by a registered design professional. The owner of the property to be excavated is responsible for the entire cost of the reinforcement or bracing.