FOIA section 7(1)(k)

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Architectural/engineering security-sensitive construction documents

5 ILCS 140/7(1)(k). Architectural/engineering security-sensitive construction documents

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3 issues across 3 determination letters:3 no violation.

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TOPIC: 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(k) - Architectural/engineering security-sensitive construction documents
SOURCE: Illinois Attorney General Public Access Bureau decisions compiled at https://illinoisfoia.org/issues/foia-7-1-k/
NOTE: Determination letters are not binding precedent; they show how the Bureau applies the law. Verify every decision against the source PDF before citing it.

NO VIOLATION (3):
- Denial of building plans under FOIA section 7(1)(k) for privately funded projects
  Rule: Section 7(1)(k) exempts building plans for projects constructed entirely with private funds, regardless of whether disclosure would compromise security.
  Decision: Building permits and inspection records for commercial structures (non-binding determination letter, May 19, 2022) https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-69505/
- Withholding blueprints under section 7(1)(k) private funds exemption
  Rule: Section 7(1)(k) exempts construction-related technical documents for projects paid for entirely with private funds, so the Village properly withheld the blueprints.
  Decision: Blueprints for condominium units (non-binding determination letter, December 18, 2015) https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-38780/
- Withholding mechanical drawings of Division M under section 7(1)(k)
  Rule: Technical construction documents for public facilities are exempt from disclosure only to the extent that disclosure would compromise security.
  Decision: Engineering plans for water reclamation facilities (non-binding determination letter, March 4, 2016) https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-34937/



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No violation (3)

Denial of building plans under FOIA section 7(1)(k) for privately funded projects
Rule: Section 7(1)(k) exempts building plans for projects constructed entirely with private funds, regardless of whether disclosure would compromise security.
No violation Building permits and inspection records for commercial structures · May 19, 2022
Withholding blueprints under section 7(1)(k) private funds exemption
Rule: Section 7(1)(k) exempts construction-related technical documents for projects paid for entirely with private funds, so the Village properly withheld the blueprints.
No violation Blueprints for condominium units · December 18, 2015
Withholding mechanical drawings of Division M under section 7(1)(k)
Rule: Technical construction documents for public facilities are exempt from disclosure only to the extent that disclosure would compromise security.
No violation Engineering plans for water reclamation facilities · March 4, 2016