STATIONARY ENGINEERS

Municipal Code of Chicago tit. 4, ch. 4-344

in effect

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-344-010 Definitions.

4-344-010 Definitions. As used in this chapter: "Regulated device" means a: 1. Steam engine or steam boiler with an output capacity in excess of 50 boiler horsepower or intended for operation at a pressure in excess of 10 psig. 2. Hot water boiler intended for operation at a pressure in excess of 160 psi or temperature in excess of 250°F (121°C). The term "regulated device" does not include locomotive engines or boilers carrying not more than 10 ten pounds pressure of steam per square inch. (Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 9-14-21, p. 35949, Art. XV, § 3)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-344-020 License - Required.

4-344-020 License - Required. No regulated device shall be used, managed or operated except by a stationary engineer who is licensed under this chapter and who shall have and exhibit a certificate thereof. No individual shall take charge of, manage or operate any regulated equipment, or any portion of a steam plant, in the city without a license, as provided by this chapter. Every person who violates this section shall be fined in accordance with Section 14A-3-302 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Any person owning or controlling any regulated device or steam plant who shall authorize or permit any individual without a license, as required herein, to take charge of, manage or operate the regulated device or steam plant, shall be fined in accordance with Section 14A-3-302 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. (Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 11-21-17, p. 61858, Art. VIII, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 68; Amend Coun. J. 9-14-21, p. 35949, Art. XV, § 3)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-344-030 License - Application.

4-344-030 License - Application. An application for a license to engage in the business of stationary engineer shall be made on forms furnished by the Commissioner of Buildings, and shall set forth the name and age of the applicant, and the extent of the applicant's experience. (Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. VI, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 9-14-21, p. 35949, Art. XV, § 3)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-344-040 License - Applicants' qualifications.

4-344-040 License - Applicants' qualifications. An applicant for a stationary engineer's license shall have at least two years' practical experience in the management, operation or construction of steam engines and boilers and a thorough knowledge of the construction, management and operation of steam boilers. An applicant's practical experience shall be verified through a letter stating the applicant's dates and locations of employment, the applicant's duties and responsibilities, and the steam output per hour and operating pressure for all equipment the applicant has experience with. The letter shall be on the employer's letterhead and signed by the applicant's supervisor, who shall be a Chief Stationary Engineer or equivalent. If the applicant's experience is in the City of Chicago or another jurisdiction that licenses stationary engineers, a copy of the supervisor's stationary engineer license certificate must be enclosed with the letter. An applicant for a stationary engineer's license shall be at least 20 years of age and shall be of good character, all of which shall be verified in writing by the applicant. (Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. VI, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 9-14-21, p. 35949, Art. XV, § 3)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-344-050 License - Examination.

4-344-050 License - Examination. (a) The Commissioner of Buildings shall have power to examine into the qualifications of applicants for licenses as stationary engineers and grant licenses. (b) If a person seeking to renew registration as a stationary engineer under this chapter has not been registered as a stationary engineer for a continuous period of three years, such person shall be reexamined in accordance with subsection (a) before such person shall again be registered as a stationary engineer. (Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 9-14-21, p. 35949, Art. XV, § 3)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-344-060 License - Fee.

4-344-060 License - Fee. The fees for stationary engineer’s licenses shall be as provided in Article II of Chapter 4-5 of this Code. (Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 9-14-21, p. 35949, Art. XV, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 12-19-25, p. 38125, Art. XXII, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-344-070 License - Term.

4-344-070 License - Term. The license for a stationary engineer shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance. Expired licenses may only be reinstated within three years of expiration. (Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 9-14-21, p. 35949, Art. XV, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 12-19-25, p. 38125, Art. XXII, § 2)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-344-080 Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 9-14-21, p. 35949, Art. XV, § 3, repealed former § 4-344-080, which pertained to license – issuance.

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-344-090 License - Revocation and suspension.

4-344-090 License - Revocation and suspension. The Commissioner of Buildings may suspend or revoke the license, registration or certification of any person licensed, registered or certified under this chapter as provided in Section 14A-3-305 of this Code. (Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-22-17, p. 43876, § 16; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 69)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-344-095 Building permit privileges - Suspension.

4-344-095 Building permit privileges - Suspension. The Commissioner of Buildings may suspend the ability of any person licensed, registered or certified or required to be licensed, registered or certified under this chapter to submit new applications or complete pending applications for a building permit or other permit issued by the Department of Buildings for cause as set forth in 14A-3-304 of this Code. (Added Coun. J. 2-22-17, p. 43876, § 16; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 70)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-344-100 Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 9-14-21, p. 35949, Art. XV, § 3, repealed former § 4-344-100, which pertained to enforcement.

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-344-110 Violation - Penalty.

4-344-110 Violation - Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter for which no other penalty is specifically provided shall be fined in accordance with Section 14A-3-302 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. (Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 11-21-17, p. 61858, Art. VIII, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 71; Amend Coun. J. 7-24-19, p. 3646, § 2)

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