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BUILDING CODE AND RELATED EXCERPTS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO
DIVISION 1 - ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 2 - DEFINITIONS
DIVISION 3 - USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS
DIVISION 4 - SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND OCCUPANCY
DIVISION 5 - GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS
DIVISION 6 - TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 7 - FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 8 - INTERIOR FINISHES (NA)
DIVISION 9 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
DIVISION 10 - MEANS OF EGRESS
DIVISION 11 - ACCESSIBILITY
DIVISION 12 - INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT
DIVISION 13 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DIVISION 14 - EXTERIOR WALLS (NA)
DIVISION 15 - ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES (NA)
DIVISION 16 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN
DIVISION 17 - STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
DIVISION 18 - SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS
DIVISION 19 - CONCRETE
DIVISION 20 - ALUMINUM (NA)
DIVISION 21 - MASONRY
DIVISION 22 - STEEL
DIVISION 23 - WOOD
DIVISION 24 - GLASS AND GLAZING (NA)
DIVISION 25 - GYPSUM BOARD AND PLASTER (NA)
DIVISION 26 - PLASTIC (NA)
DIVISION 27 - ELECTRICAL
DIVISION 28 - MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
DIVISION 29 - PLUMBING SYSTEMS
DIVISION 30 - ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS
DIVISION 31 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NA)
DIVISION 32 - ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
DIVISION 33 - SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 34 - EXISTING STRUCTURES
DIVISION 35 - REFERENCED STANDARDS

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13-96-570  General requirements.
   Every greenhouse hereafter erected shall comply with all applicable provisions of this Code and with the special provisions of Sections 13-96-580 to 13-96-600, inclusive.
(Prior code § 61-16)
13-96-580  Accessory structures.
   A greenhouse on the same lot with a building of another occupancy and not exceeding 400 square feet in area nor 15 feet in height shall be considered an accessory structure. Such structures shall be permitted within the fire limits in accordance with Section 13-116-130(j).
(Prior code § 61-16.1)
13-96-590  Construction.
   Greenhouses, except accessory structures, shall comply with the height and area limitations and other applicable requirements applying to mercantile units.
(Prior code § 61-16.2)
13-96-600  Skylights.
   Skylights in greenhouses shall comply with the requirements of Section 15-8-520 with the following exceptions:
   (a)   Wire glass shall not be required.
   (b)   Skylights of greenhouses not exceeding one story or 20 feet in height, nor 3,000 square feet in area, may be constructed of combustible materials.
(Prior code § 61-16.3)
ARTICLE XVI.  TEMPORARY PLATFORMS (13-96-610 et seq.)
13-96-610  Temporary platforms.
   Platforms, erected for temporary use in any assembly or open air assembly unit under the provisions of Section 13-32-170, shall comply with the following requirements.
   (a)   Height and Area.
      (1)   The height of a temporary platform shall not exceed six feet above the floor or ground level.
      (2)   No temporary platform shall exceed 1,500 square feet in area.
   (b)   Construction.
      (1)   Platforms may be constructed of materials not more combustible than wood.
      (2)   Platforms shall be designed to support a uniform live load of not less than 100 pounds per square foot and shall be securely braced for lateral stiffness.
(Prior code § 61-17)
ARTICLE XVII.  PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS (13-96-620 et seq.)
13-96-620  General requirements.
   Every existing private residential swimming pool and every such pool constructed, installed and maintained hereafter shall comply with all applicable provisions of this Code and with the special provisions of Sections 13-96-630 to 13-96-810, inclusive.
(Prior code § 61-18)
13-96-630  Definition.
   The term “private residential swimming pool” is hereby defined as a receptacle for water, or an artificial pool of water having a depth at any point of more than five feet, intended for the purpose of immersion or partial immersion therein of human beings, and including all appurtenant equipment, constructed, installed, and maintained in or above the ground outside of a building used for a single-family dwelling unit. Provided further, that such private residential swimming pool is maintained by an individual primarily for the sole use of his household and guests and not for the purpose of profit or in connection with any business operated for profit. No out-of-doors swimming pool intended for the use of members and their guests of a nonprofit club or organization, or limited to house residents of a multiple dwelling unit, a block, subdivision, neighborhood, community or other specified area of residence shall be permitted in a single-family residence, duplex residence, or apartment district.
(Prior code § 61-18.1)
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