Chicago Department of Buildings Training for Registered Self-Certification Architects
The Chicago Department of Buildings has a few remaining seats available for the next Self-Certification Training Class. This class will be held on April 27-29, 2011.
All architects interested in attending this class should contact Vince Fontana at 312-743-7039 or vince.fontana@cityofchicago.org to reserve one of these remaining seats.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
As per Rule # 24, (See Attached), all Self-Certification Architects who completed this training class prior to 2009 have an expiration date of 12/31/2012. Upon retaking the training class these Self-Certification Architects will have 5 years added on to their current 12/31/2012 expiration date.
Important information about the Self-Certification Training Class:
- The class will be held at the Department of Building’s Inspectional Service office located at 120 N. Racine Avenue.
- The class is a 3 day class from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
- Street parking only is available but difficult to find. Parking in the DOB, CTA and OEMC parking lot is NOT allowed. Illegally parked vehicles will be towed.
- The CTA Madison Bus, Route #20 stops within 2 blocks of the office.
- The class size is approximately 27 persons.
- A binder of reference materials will be provided.
- A continental breakfast, box lunch and beverages will be provided each day.
- A certificate of completion will be awarded on the last day of class. The certificate states that 21HSW continuing education contact hours were obtained during this 3 day class. The 21HSW contact hours are also awarded to professionals who only audit the class.
- The class fee is $2500. The Self-Certification privilege is valid for a 5 year period.
- The Rules and Regulations for the Self-Certification Permit Program are available at www.cityofchicago.org/buildings


June 27th, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Do they have those sessions annually, or would there be any more opportunities within this year?