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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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15-26-770  Labeling of aerosol container.
   Each product packaged in aerosol form shall be labeled in accordance with the federal statutes and regulations applicable to it, including the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the Poison Packaging Act, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act, the Consumer Product Safety Act, and the regulations issued thereunder as published in the Code of Federal Regulations as they may be hereafter amended.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)
15-26-780  Aerosol can filling restrictions.
   Aerosol can filling operations using a propellant classed as extremely flammable or flammable under Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Part 191, shall not be conducted.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)
15-26-790  Aerosol can storage.
   Aerosol containers stored for resale in a mercantile occupancy exceeding an aggregate amount equal to the amount on display for retail sales shall be separated from all other areas of the building except storage areas of the same occupancy by a wall having a standard fire resistance rating of one hour and shall have sprinkler protection; except that, if a building has an approved sprinkler system installed therein, these requirements will not apply.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)
ARTICLE VI.  MISCELLANEOUS (15-26-800 et seq.)
15-26-800  Chlorine gas.
   The sale, storage, use or handling of chlorine gas is hereby prohibited within the limits of the city unless chlorine gas is stored in buildings constructed and maintained in accordance with the building provisions of this Code in containers constructed in compliance with the Interstate Commerce Commission rules and regulations.
   No combustible material of any kind shall be placed or kept in any room or building used for the storage of chlorine gas.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)
15-26-810  Storage of oxygen cylinders.
   Cylinders of oxygen shall never be stored in the same room or compartment used for the storage of calcium carbide or cylinders containing fuel gases, or in an acetylene generator compartment. Cylinders of oxygen, except those in actual use, shall be stored away from highly flammable material, especially oil, grease or any substance likely to cause or accelerate fire. Cylinders of oxygen shall be stored in locations where they are not likely to be struck by passing or falling objects. Oxygen cylinders shall be protected against excessive rise of temperature. Cylinders may be stored in the open, but in such cases shall be protected against extremes of weather. During winter, cylinders stored in the open shall be protected against accumulations of ice or snow.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)
15-26-820  Bulk oxygen storage systems.
   Bulk oxygen storage systems shall be located aboveground out of doors or shall be installed in a building of Type IA, IB, IC or II construction, adequately vented, and used for that purpose only. The minimum clearances to buildings shall be 50 feet, and ten feet to streets or sidewalks. Where stored as a liquid, asphaltic or bituminous paving shall not be used within ten feet.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)
15-26-830  Oxygen container construction standards.
   Liquid oxygen storage containers shall be constructed according to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, Unfired Pressure Vessels, 1973 Edition.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)
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