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Oct 6, 2014
Chicago Fire Department and Chicago Department of Buildings Remind Residents: Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives!
Jul 18, 2014
Department of Buildings, Public Health Remind Residents That Guards and Code-Complaint Window/Door Screens are Vital to Child Safety
Jun 25, 2014
Mayor Emanuel, Alderman Burnett, Alderman Pawar And The Chicago For All Coalition Introduce Moratorium On SRO And Residential Hotel Conversions
May 28, 2014
City Introduces Ordinance Strengthening Inspection And Reporting Requirements For Rooftop Water Tank Structures
May 9, 2014
Department of Buildings Reminds Residents of Porch Safety

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