Number Up : It’s the LAW! It can save your life!!!!!!!
Chapter 10-4 of the Municipal Code of the City of Chicago states, – The agent or owner must display address numbers 3-6 inches high on both front and rear of each property.
Can the numbers on your building be seen clearly from the sidewalk or street during the day or night? If you had an emergency at your residence and two police officers were dispatched : one to cover the front and one to cover the rear : would both officers be able to locate your address quickly?
The same is true in cases of fire or medical emergencies. The ability to find the right location quickly can make a difference. You should have your address permanently marked on the back of your property — on the gate, the fence, or the garage. Don’t rely on numbers on your garbage cans or other movable objects. While it makes it easy for you to find them, there is no guarantee they will always be in the right place.
If you own property, please post the building numbers on the front and rear of the property. If you rent, ask management to do the same.
Numbers are dispensed through your beat meeting or your community policing office 312-742-8770 : CAPS020District@chicagopolice.org.
