This section contains a repository of forms and templates referenced in the above resources.
Electronic Notice to Airport Users Form (E-Form):
O'Hare |
Midway
All Contractors/Tenants performing work at the Terminals, Airside or Landside must submit an electronic Notice to Airport Users Form (“E-Form”) to the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA). See Quick Reference Guides: O’Hare(opens in new tab) | Midway(opens in new tab)
Before and During Construction, the General Contractors, Consultants, or Design Teams must fill out the Site Investigation Request form on Smartsheets. See Instructions(opens in new tab).
All Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Controls, and Fire Protection coordination requests must be initiated with a minimum of 72 hours advance notice via this form on Smartsheets. See Instructions(opens in new tab).
This form is for tenants requesting documentation from CDA for use in their design and submit it to CDA Point of Contact for required approvals.
This form must be completed prior to the Tenant Pre-Construction Meeting
This is a checklist for items required in Preconstruction Meeting Submittals.
Environmental Requirements
Version 2025-04-29
All projects with outdoor construction are required to provide a Stormwater Runoff Pollution Plan (SWPPP) and address Soil Erosion & Sediment Control (SESC).
Designer's Request for CDA Design Standards Variance Form(opens in new tab)
Requests to deviate from CDA Design Standards must be requested through this form.
Design Criteria PDF
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Requests to deviate from CDA Design Criteria Manual (DCM) must be requested through this form.
This is an external link to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) form “Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration”. This is required prior to the erection of all construction cranes.
This is an external link to the Peoples Gas application form and instructions for new service installation requirements / new construction.
This is the Badging and Compliance form for companies requesting vehicle access to airfields.
All city contractors and subcontractors must provide a copy of the COI indicating “The City of Chicago and all of its designated representatives" as additional insured. Insured amounts should match requirements dictated in the Concessionaire's / Tenant's lease / license documents. Insurance required of Subcontractors: Tenant and/or Contractor must name Subcontractor(s) as a named insured(s) under Tenant and/or Contractor's insurance or Tenant and/or Contractor will require each Subcontractor(s) to provide and maintain Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance and when applicable Excess/Umbrella Liability Insurance. Insured coverage amounts should match outlined requirements dictated per Concessionaire / Tenant or Sub-Tenant lease / license documents.
Any contractors wishing to perform Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) flights as part of a airport project must submit a request to CDA.
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