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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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4-108-240  Operating instructions.
   The owner or operator of a gasoline-dispensing facility shall post operating instructions for dispensing gasoline using the vapor collection and recovery system in a conspicuous and readily visible place within the gasoline-dispensing area. The physical specifications and language of these instructions must include:
   A.   A clear description of how to correctly dispense gasoline using the system;
   B.   A warning not to attempt continued refueling after automatic shutoff;
   C.   The telephone number of the department to report any problems experienced with the vapor collection and recovery system;
   D.   A warning that breathing gasoline vapors is hazardous to human health, and that the user is responsible for proper operation of the dispensing equipment; and
   E.   Such other information and warnings as the commissioner may require by regulations.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465)
4-108-250  Modification or removal – Defective or missing parts.
   No owner or operator of a gasoline-dispensing facility shall modify, remove, replace or otherwise change or render inoperative any element or component of the vapor collection and recovery system which would render the system incapable of collecting gasoline vapors in accordance with this article and the regulations issued by the commissioner. No owner or operator of a gasoline-dispensing facility shall allow the use of a vapor collection and recovery system with defective, malfunctioning or missing components.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465)
4-108-260  Sale or installation.
   No person shall sell, offer for sale or install any new or rebuilt vapor collection and recovery system equipment for use within the City of Chicago, unless the system, components and parts are approved by the commissioner.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465)
4-108-270  Time limits for compliance.
   A.   The owner or operator of a gasoline- dispensing facility shall comply with all provisions of this article in accordance with the earliest date of the following schedule:
      1.   Any licensee who installs new gasoline storage tanks or repairs or replaces existing tanks shall at the same time install a vapor collection and recovery system on the tanks.
      2.   The owner or operator of a gasoline- dispensing facility with an average monthly volume of gasoline of 100,000 gallons or more shall install and operate vapor collection and recovery devices on all gasoline-dispensing tanks and hoses within one year of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this article.
      3.   The owner or operator of a gasoline- dispensing facility with an average monthly volume of gasoline of at least 10,000 gallons but less than 100,000 gallons shall install and operate vapor collection and recovery devices on all gasoline-dispensing tanks and hoses within two years of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this article.
   B.   The owner and operator of a gasoline- dispensing facility shall report in writing to the commissioner on or before the ninetieth day following the effective date of the ordinance codified in this article, when the facility shall come into compliance with the terms of this section. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator to provide written proof to the commissioner demonstrating that the identified compliance date is in accord with the compliance dates set forth in this section.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465)
4-108-280  Tests.
   Upon written notice from the commissioner, the owner or operator of a gasoline-dispensing facility shall perform or have performed tests to demonstrate compliance with the terms of this article, in accordance with methods approved by the commissioner.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465)
4-108-290  Reports.
   A.   The owner or operator of a gasoline-dispensing facility shall, at least ten calendar days before the installation of the vapor collection and recovery system, notify in writing the commissioner of the actual dates of installation and the specific type of vapor collection and recovery system to be installed.
   B.   The owner or operator of a gasoline-dispensing facility, in the event of a defect or malfunction which renders the vapor collection and control system incapable of being operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and/or the commissioner's certification, shall report the defect or malfunction to the commissioner within one business day of discovery of such breakdown. Such report shall identify the time, specific location, equipment involved, and the cause of the malfunction.
   C.   The owner or operator of a gasoline-dispensing facility must report in writing to the commissioner on or before April 1st of each year the type and duration of any defect of malfunctions of vapor collection and recovery systems which occurred during the previous calendar year, and the repairs undertaken to correct and prevent recurrence of the malfunction. In addition, a record of the type and duration of such malfunctions and the repairs undertaken to correct and prevent recurrence of the malfunction must be maintained at each facility for a period of five years and made available for inspection by the department at any time.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465)
4-108-300  Gasoline transport vehicles.
   A.   No owner or operator of a gasoline transport vehicle shall allow said vehicle to be filled or emptied unless the vehicle:
      1.   Sustains a pressure change of not more than three inches of water in five minutes when pressurized to a gauge pressure of 18 inches of water and evacuated to a gauge pressure of six inches of water;
      2.   Is repaired by the owner or operator within fifteen days after failing to meet the pressure change standard;
      3.   Complies with all regulations issued by the commissioner and requirements of the Illinois Pollution Control Board for the transfer of gasoline from any delivery vessel into any stationary storage tank at a gasoline-dispensing facility.
   B.   All gasoline transport vehicles must undergo a pressure-vacuum test within one year after the effective date of this section, and each succeeding test is to be done within one year of the previous test. The owner of a gasoline transport vehicle shall test the vehicle annually for compliance with this article, using test methods of the commissioner.
   C.   During the loading or unloading of a gasoline transport vehicle, leakage from any component of the gasoline transport vehicle or the vapor collection and recovery system shall not be visible. No avoidable visible liquid leakage from such components is allowed. Components of the transport vehicle or vapor collection and recovery systems include all piping, seals, hoses, connections, pressure-vacuum seals, and other possible leak sources. All fittings and seals of such components are to be vaportight. All appropriate hoses and return lines are to be connected and in place prior to initiating unloading.
   D.   No owner or operator of a gasoline transport vehicle shall allow the vehicle to be loaded under a pressure exceeding 18 inches of water gauge, or to be unloaded under a vacuum exceeding six inches of water gauge.
   E.   No owner or operator of a gasoline transport vehicle shall allow the vehicle to be loaded or unloaded or in motion unless the dome covers on the vehicles are closed, except with vehicles that are hatch loaded.
   F.   The owner or operator of any gasoline transport vehicle shall maintain the following records:
      1.   Pressure-vacuum test and repair log, which shall include identification of the vehicle, the result of the test, the test and repair dates, and the nature of the repairs;
      2.   A copy of the most recent pressure- vacuum test, kept in the transport vehicle itself. Such records are to be maintained for a period of three years, and be available to the commissioner upon request.
(Added Coun. J. 9-11-91, p. 5522)
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