13-84-360 Storage of combustible containers.

   Areas used for storage of combustible containers in new and existing buildings with exhibition areas shall be enclosed with two-hour fire-resistive construction and shall have a standard sprinkler system as defined in Chapter 15-16 of this Code.

(Prior code § 54-10)

13-84-370 Open plan schools – Individual plan floor areas.

   In open plan schools, individual open plan floor areas shall be limited to an area not exceeding 30,000 square feet and a maximum linear dimension of 300 feet, unless an approved automatic sprinkler system, as defined in Chapter 15-16 of this Code, is installed throughout the building. Separation of individual open plan areas shall be achieved by the provision of smoke- stop barriers constructed of noncombustible materials having fire resistant properties not less than that of one- fourth inch thick wired glass installed in steel sash and frames. Doors provided therein shall be not less fire resistant than the barriers on which they are installed, shall close the opening completely with only such clearance as is necessary for proper operation, and shall be equipped with approved self-closing devices. Whenever such doors must be maintained open, approved electro-magnetic hold open devices shall be provided, arranged to close the doors automatically when activated by the building's fire alarm system or by specially installed approved smoke detectors located above such door openings.

(Prior code § 54-11)

13-84-380 Stair enclosures.

   Required stair enclosures shall comply with the requirements of Section 15-8-140. All other vertical openings shall be enclosed by smoke-tight partitions having a standard fire resistance of one hour except that vertical openings may remain unprotected in two story high spaces in open plan schools if an approved automatic sprinkler system, as defined in Chapter 15-16 of this Code, is installed throughout the building.

(Prior code § 54-12)

13-84-390 Fire guard requirements.

   For fire guard requirements, see Chapter 15-4 of this Code.

(Prior code § 54-13)

13-84-400 Floor plan diagram to be submitted to department of buildings.

   The owner, lessee or person in charge of every theater, public assembly unit or open air assembly unit shall submit to the department of buildings a diagram indicating the arrangement and number of tables, chairs or seats, and dimensions of dancing space, stages, platforms, aisles and means of exit.

   The diagram shall also show the amount and type of scenery permitted on the stage or platform, if there be a stage or platform, and the total yardage of decorations permitted to hang in the audience room or hall. One copy of such diagram, which has been approved by the department of buildings, shall be kept on the premises for which the approval has been granted and shall be conspicuously displayed.

(Prior code § 54-14; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 23; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)

13-84-410 Building capacity – Signs to be posted.

   (a)   In every theater, public assembly unit or open air assembly unit and in every room or in any portion of such units which is used as a place of assembly, there shall be conspicuously posted signs indicating the number of persons who may legally occupy such rooms and space. Such signs shall read as follows:

   Occupancy By More Than ____ Persons Is

   Dangerous And Unlawful

   Building Commissioner

   City of Chicago

   (b)   Such signs shall be furnished by the department of buildings and shall be 15 inches in width by 12 inches in height. The lettering thereon indicating the lawful occupancy shall be of bold gothic type in red on a background of white, shall not be less than one inch in height and the numerals shall be one and one- quarter inches in height, and such lettering and numerals shall be properly spaced to provide good visibility.

   (c)   Such signs shall be illuminated, shall be durable, and shall be substantially secured to wall or partition.

   (d)   Such signs shall be located at the main entrance to such space or room so as to be conspicuously visible to a person entering such space or room.

   (e)   The fee for each location shall be $125.00 for up to 300 occupants plus $1.00 for each additional occupant. “Location” for purposes of this section shall mean one or more rooms functioning as assembly units within a single structure and operated by the same owner or lessee. In locations that require more than one sign, the fee formula shall be based on the aggregate assembly capacity. A supplemental fee of $100.00 shall be charged for each additional card issued under a single application. $100.00 shall be charged for the issuance of each replacement card.

   (f)   The formula for existing assembly units that require one or more cards due to remodeling, alterations, addition, or reconfiguration of the floor plan shall be based solely on such room or space which has been altered.

(Prior code § 54-15; Amend Coun. J. 7-9-84, p. 8218; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 11-17-93, p. 42192; Amend Coun. J. 7-13-95, p. 4440; Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 23; Amend Coun. J. 10-1-03, p. 9163, § 3.5; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-03, p. 14216, § 8.10)

13-84-420 Building capacity – Approval required.

   The number of persons permitted to occupy theaters, public assembly units and open air assembly units shall be as approved by the department of buildings and shall be in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 13-56 of this Code.

(Prior code § 54-16; Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 23; Amend Coun. J. 10-1-03, p. 9163, § 3.6)

13-84-430 Exit and aisle regulations.

   For regulations regarding blocking and obstructing exits, marking of aisles and printing of exits on programs, see Chapter 15-4 of this Code.

(Prior code § 54-17)