14A-3-304.1 General.
The building official may suspend the ability of any person to submit new applications or complete pending applications for a permit where the building official determines that the person has done any of the following:
1. Performed or directed work requiring a permit under the Chicago Construction Codes where no such permit has been issued.
2. Performed or directed work deviating from the scope of work identified in a permit or permitted construction documents, where the Chicago Construction Codes require prior approval of the building official for such a deviation, without first obtaining the written approval of the building official or a new permit.
3. Performed or directed work in violation of a stop work order or closure order.
4. Performed or directed work that results in the issuance of a stop work order by the City under Section 14A-3-306 or the Chicago Zoning Ordinance.
5. Upon completion of work requiring a rough or final inspection or certification, failed to contact the building official to schedule a required inspection or failed to submit a required certification.
6. Upon completion of work requiring a certificate of occupancy, failed to contact the building official to obtain a required certificate of occupancy.
7. UUtilized or directed any person who is not a trade license holder or registered design professional to perform work that may only be performed by a trade license holder or registered design professional pursuant to the Municipal Code.
8. Where a permit or permit application lists the name or identification number of a trade license holder who is authorized to perform a scope of work, utilized or directed a person whose name or identification number is not listed on the permit or permit application to perform that scope of work.
9. Listed or allowed the listing or use of one's trade license or registered design professional license on a permit or permit application where that work is performed by another person.
10. Made a false statement on a permit application or aided and abetted another person in making a false statement on a permit application.
11. Performed or directed work contrary to the Chicago Construction Codes or failed to perform work required by the Chicago Construction Codes, and such action resulted in a substantial defect, error, or deficiency requiring a reinspection or re-review by the building official.
12. Failed to promptly correct any substantial defect, error, or deficiency as directed by the building official.
13. Performed or directed work that poses an immediate or imminent threat to the health and safety of workers or the public.
14. Been indicted or charged under any local, state, or federal law with the offense of bribery or fraud or a similar offense.
15. Failed to pay fines or fees due and owing to the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or a similar state or local governmental agency, for violations relating to workplace safety or unsafe work practices.
16. Failed to comply with an obligation under Article XIV or Article XVIII of Chapter 11-4 of the Municipal Code.
17. Performed an act proscribed by a provision of the Municipal Code related to trade licenses.
18. Failed to perform a duty imposed by a provision of the Municipal Code related to trade licenses.
(Amend Coun. J. 10-7-20, p. 21791, Art. I, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 32180, Art. I, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 10-27-21, p. 39543, Art. V, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 12-14-22, p. 58278, Art. II, § 2)
