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Lobbying Disclosure: Fire Safety Regulations for High-Rise Buildings

Original title: RON TABACZYNSKI for BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO @ FIRE DEPARTMENT (2019-10-01)

October 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This filing identifies that industry representatives are actively discussing fire safety requirements with city officials, which may influence future building code enforcement or safety mandates for high-rise office properties in Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago

The organization is actively engaging with city officials to discuss fire safety regulations that impact the operation of high-rise office buildings.

Chicago Fire Department

The department is the target of lobbying efforts regarding the enforcement and creation of fire safety standards.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Ron Tabaczynski, representing the Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago, registered to lobby the Chicago Fire Department regarding fire and life safety standards for high-rise office buildings.

Key Facts

  • Ron Tabaczynski is the registered lobbyist for the Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago.
  • The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Fire Department.
  • The scope of lobbying includes both administrative and legislative actions.
  • The stated purpose is a general discussion regarding fire and life safety standards for high-rise office buildings.
  • The reporting period for this activity is October 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019.

Why It Matters

This filing identifies that industry representatives are actively discussing fire safety requirements with city officials, which may influence future building code enforcement or safety mandates for high-rise office properties in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of this lobbying effort?
The lobbyist is seeking a general discussion with the Chicago Fire Department regarding fire and life safety requirements for high-rise office buildings.
Does this document indicate a specific change in law?
No, it indicates that discussions are taking place regarding both administrative and legislative matters, but no specific policy change is detailed in this disclosure.

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Discoveries

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policy shift70% confidence

Focus on High-Rise Safety

The lobbying effort specifically targets high-rise office buildings, suggesting a potential industry focus on updating or clarifying safety compliance for this specific building class.

Connected Entities

organizationBuilding Owners and Managers Association of ChicagoTrade association representing commercial real estate owners and managers.Map →
organizationFire DepartmentThe Chicago city department being lobbied.Map →
personRon TabaczynskiRegistered lobbyist representing the Building Owners and Managers Association ofMap →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance30
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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