The City of Chicago's Vacant Property Ordinance Section 113-12-135(b) (7) states;

All exit areas shall have continuous exterior lighting from dusk to dawn: normal intensity of lighting shall be not less than two foot-candles per square foot on the floor surfaces. within an eight-foot radius around said exit. This requirement may be met by the use of battery-powered or solar-powered lighting if such lighting meets the performance standards set by this paragraph."

Below, we provide an example and specifications of our proposed solar lighting solution:

Solar Powered Porch Light 
 

 

                                                    


These wall mounted solar lights require no external power source, the solar light can be installed on your wall or in the ground (garden stake included). Each white light kit is made of durable weather-resistant plastic for years of use. Solar panel collects natural sun light and charges the internal rechargeable batteries during the day, as night falls these solar lights turn 'on' and shine on your garden or walkway.

Size Approx. 18" x 7.5" x 5.5

Features:
- Color: Black
- Super Bright Glow
- No Wire Ever Needed
- Includes Garden Stake
- white L.E.D. in Each Garden Lamp
- Lifetime of LED Lamp is Over 100,000 Hours
- Pre-Installed Rechargeable AA, 1.2V/500mA Ni-Cad Batteries For Longer Charge
- Manual On/Off Switch to Deactivate Photocell Sensor

For additional information or to review procedural enhancements to ensure installation on all new and existing vacant properties, please contact robert.klein1@safeguardproperties.com
 
About Safeguard
Safeguard Properties is the largest privately held field services company in the country. Located in Cleveland, Ohio and founded in 1990 by Robert Klein, Safeguard has grown from a regional preservation company with a few employees and a handful of contractors performing services in the Midwest, to a national company with over 700 employees. Safeguard is supported by a nationwide network of subcontractors able to perform any requested superintendence, preservation, and maintenance functions, as well as numerous ancillary services in the U.S., the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico