General.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14X-1-104.1
in effect14X-1-104.1 General.
Where a condition report is required by this code, it must be prepared by a registered design professional, signed and sealed by the registered design professional, and based on a physical inspection of the premises performed by or under the direct supervision of the registered design professional in accordance with requirements of the Chicago Construction Codes, accepted industry standards, and applicable rules adopted by the building official.
Exceptions:
1. A condition report regarding an electrical system or device, including a fire alarm system, may be prepared, signed, and sealed by a professional engineer or prepared and signed by a licensed supervising electrician.
2. A condition report regarding a mechanical system or device may be prepared, signed, and sealed by a professional engineer or prepared and signed by a person approved to prepare such a report based on professional qualifications and experience.
3. A condition report regarding a plumbing system or device may be prepared, signed, and sealed by a professional engineer or prepared and signed by a licensed plumber.
4. A condition report regarding a non-electrical fire protection system or device may be prepared, signed, and sealed by a professional engineer or prepared and signed by a person approved by the fire code official to prepare such a report based on professional qualifications and experience.*
5. A condition report regarding a conveyance device may be prepared, signed, and sealed by a professional engineer or prepared and signed by a licensed supervising elevator mechanic.*
(Amend Coun. J. 6-17-26, p. 45214, Art. IV, § 42)
* Editor’s note – Misnumbered in Coun. J. 6-17-26, p. 45214, Art. IV, § 42. Corrected by the editor. Future legislation will correct if needed.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2675202Fetched: 10/24/2026