What was permitted
For properties in Chicago's OHare area with existing elevator systems, modernization projects are key to ensuring safety and efficiency. This permit is for the modernization of a 2500lb capacity, 2-floor, hydraulic passenger elevator.
Issued on August 5, 2026, the permit fee for this work was $300, with COLLEY ELEVATOR CO. handling the project. While the permit fee is nominal, the actual project cost for modernizing an elevator can be substantial, often ranging from tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand dollars depending on the scope.
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