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Welcome
The Chicago Committee on High Rise Buildings (CCHRB) is a not-for-profit organization, founded to investigate problems or enhancements, support research and disseminate information for economic design, construction, operation and rehabilitation of high rise buildings. Its members are experienced and skilled in the design, construction and operation of high rise buildings.
The Committee consists of approximately 81 members, which includes but is not limited to the following: architects, engineers (including structural, geo-technical, M/P/FP/E and others), specialty consultants (including elevator, acoustics, fire protection/life safety, cladding and others) building owners and building managers, general contractors, specialty contractors, representatives of professional organizations, and members of the legal profession. The Executive Director/Department of Construction and Permits, Commissioner of Buildings, and the Deputy Commissioner/Bureau of Fire Prevention of the City of Chicago participate as ex-offico members.
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History of CCHRB
The founders of the CCHRB first met in 1968. The original By-Laws were adopted on May 6, 1969, making it reportedly the first organization in the world established for the specific purpose of the advancement of all aspects of knowledge of high rise buildings. The Committee holds monthly meetings, while the various Task Forces meet on an as-needed basis to address special topics. Since the founding of the Committee, it has sponsored or co-sponsored numerous public seminars and events, and published twenty publications related to the design, construction and/or operation of high rise buildings.
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Next Meeting Program
September 2010 Meeting:
“Staying on the Cutting Edge: Recent Changes to National Codes and Standards that Impact High Rise Buildings”
Joshua D. Greene, Operations Manager of the Chicago Office of RJA, will summarize some of the significant recent changes to national building codes and standards that impact the planning, design, and construction of high rise buildings. These include some of the changes to the 2009 International Building Code (IBC), changes approved this year for the 2012 IBC, changes to the 2009 NFPA-101 Life Safety Code, proposed changes under consideration for the 2012 Life Safety Code, and the status of significant changes to the ASME Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.
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