Where Does an Owner Apply for the Scaffolding Permit?
Applications for the scaffolding permit can be obtained from the Department of Buildings, 121 N. La Salle Room, 9th floor, downloaded from DOB’S website, or from any Neighborhood Residential Permit Center. • Does the Scaffolding Permit Require Displaying? The property owner shall keep a copy of the scaffold permit at the site, at their office, and is responsible to produce the permit for inspection upon the request of an authorized city official. • What Is Required for the Scaffolding Permit to Be Valid? The operators shall have successfully completed scaffolding training, must have insurance in place, in amount no less than $ 1,000,000.00 per occurrence and shall name the City of Chicago, its officers, employees and agents as additional insured. • Is it Allowable for One Operator to Erect Scaffolding and a New Operator to Come in and Utilize the Scaffolding? Yes, as long as the permit information for that scaffolding remains accurate or is amended, and as long as the new operator has
