With over 30 years of experience in permit expediting, Burnham Nationwide continues to set the standard for securing wrecking permits and environmental permits in Chicagoland and nationwide. As an industry leader in code consulting, Burnham specializes in navigating the complex regulatory landscape, ensuring projects meet all safety, environmental, and compliance standards.
Burnham’s extensive understanding of the evolving permitting process has made them a go-to permit expeditor for complex demolition projects. Whether working with industrial, residential, or commercial clients, Burnham’s comprehensive approach to permit expediting and code consulting helps clients avoid costly delays and regulatory pitfalls, ensuring successful project completion.
Demolition Permit Requirements: A Crucial Step in Safe Demolition
The demolition process requires meticulous planning and attention to detail, including securing the necessary permits to comply with local and state regulations. According to Cook County Demolition Permit Requirements, developers must meet several critical conditions before proceeding with demolition incluing:
- 1. Submitting a completed permit application with the property’s real estate index number (PIN) and ensuring a Certificate of Insurance is provided based on project size.
- 2. Engaging a registered demolition contractor for larger residential, commercial, or industrial structures, including submitting a signed letter of intent.
- 3. Providing a Plat of Survey, signed by an Illinois-registered surveyor, no more than five years old.
- 4. Verifying proper sewer, water, or well disconnects, depending on the property’s utility services.
- 5. Submitting notarized affidavits confirming safe disconnection of electrical services to avoid hazardous conditions.
In addition, permits from the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability
and notifications to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) are required for specific industrial and commercial demolitions to ensure environmental compliance under
NESHAP. Burnham Nationwide ensures all these requirements are met before a project begins, eliminating the risks of non-compliance and the resulting project delays or penalties.
Avoiding the Consequences of Improper Permitting
Chicago has seen the consequences of demolition projects that failed to meet safety or environmental standards. Two incidents illustrate the importance of comprehensive permit expediting and code consulting:
- The city’s denial of a permit for a scrapyard in the South Deering neighborhood due to environmental concerns highlights the necessity of securing appropriate environmental permits to protect vulnerable communities from further pollution.
The implosion of the Crawford coal plant in Little Village in 2020 resulted in a hazardous dust cloud that could have been avoided with proper planning and safety precautions. The fallout from this event emphasized the need for expert permit expeditors to ensure wrecking and environmental permits are properly secured .
These cases underscore Burnham Nationwide’s commitment to ensuring projects are not only completed efficiently but also comply with all safety and environmental regulations.
Burnham Nationwide: A Comprehensive Approach to Permit Expediting
At Burnham, permit expediting is not just about securing the necessary documents; it’s about managing the entire regulatory process to ensure the safety of both the project and the surrounding community. Burnham’s code consulting services involve working closely with regulatory agencies to anticipate potential challenges and proactively address them.
By providing a full range of permit expediting and code consulting services, Burnham Nationwide ensures that every project complies with Cook County’s Demolition Permit Requirements, as well as other relevant local, state, and federal regulations. Burnham’s
experienced team manages the entire process from start to finish, giving clients the confidence that their projects are compliant and on schedule.
About Burnham Nationwide
Burnham Nationwide works in over 3,000 municipalities across the United States, and has a diverse client base from Fortune 200 companies to specialized architectural and development firms. Burnham offers a systematic, professional approach that streamlines and navigates the
complex planning, submission, and approval process with Building Departments and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) so you don’t have to. With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Burnham is the trusted project manager for established firms that expect consistent and dependable execution for every project. Burnham obtains upwards of nearly 10,000 permits and licenses annually. The tenure of the staff, their genuine passion for safety and precision with a commitment for timely delivery, set them apart from the competition; encapsulated in their credo of “Simply Getting It Done.”
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