City of Chicago & Cook County Resources

New Required Data Fields on Building Permit Application

City of Chicago & Cook County Sick Leave Ordinance

City of Chicago Sexual Harassment Policy - amended 4/27/22: ENGLISH, SPANISH, POLISH

2016 CRCA City of Chicago Code Memorandum (FOR REFERENCE ONLY; NO LONGER APPLICABLE)

2019 City of Chicago Dept. of Buildings Permit Contact Info

CITY OF CHICAGO BUILDING CODE - effective for buildings permitted after August 2020

• Chicago Construction Code Link
• City of Chicago Building Code
• City of Chicago Energy Code
• City of Chicago Building Rehabilitation Code

CRCA & City of Chicago Crane Operator Regulations

The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association has learned more about the Chicago Crane Operator Certification.  The rules for the program have been developed by the Board of Crane Operator Examiners consisting Operating Engineers Local 150 and Continental Testing, Inc. plus Staff from the City of Chicago's Crane Licensing Department.  The Crane Operator License is promoted to be Chicago specific providing the City residents with safe crane operation.

The City of Chicago has produced several documents to help candidates with the certification:

• Crane Operator License Page
• Frequently Asked Questions list
• Equipment Cross Reference Conversion Chart
• Crane Class Reference Chart with exam/practical requirements
• Class 1 & 2 Equipment List
• Continental Testing Information
• Chicago DOB Crane Operator Written Exam Registration

Questions?  Email info@CRCA.org for more info.