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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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DIVISION 13 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subdivision 1301 – General
CHAPTER 18-13
ENERGY CONSERVATION*
* Editor's note – Chapter 18-13, Energy Conservation, as added by Coun. J. 11-5-08, p. 45090, § 2, effective April 22, 2009, was repealed and replaced in its entirety by Coun. J. 9-14-16, p. 31143, § 1.
Article 1.  General Requirements
18-13-100   Referenced codes and standards.
18-13-110   Definitions in referenced codes and standards.
Article 2.  Commercial Provisions
18-13-200   Chapter 1 [CE] of IECC – Adopted with modifications.
18-13-210   Chapter 2 [CE] of IECC – Adopted with modifications.
18-13-220   Chapter 3 [CE] of IECC – Adopted with modifications.
18-13-230   Chapter 4 [CE] of IECC – Adopted with modifications.
18-13-240   Chapter 5 [CE] of IECC – Adopted with modifications.
18-13-250   Chapter 6 [CE] of IECC – Adopted without modification.
Article 3.  Residential Provisions
18-13-300   Chapter 1 [RE] of IECC – Adopted with modifications.
18-13-310   Chapter 2 [RE] of IECC – Adopted with modifications.
18-13-320   Chapter 3 [RE] of IECC – Adopted with modifications.
18-13-330   Chapter 4 [RE] of IECC – Adopted with modifications.
18-13-340   Chapter 5 [RE] of IECC – Adopted with modifications.
18-13-350   Chapter 6 [RE] of IECC – Adopted without modification.
Article 1.  General Requirements (18-13-100 et seq.)
18-13-100  Referenced codes and standards.
   The following codes and standards are adopted by reference and, unless otherwise modified by this chapter, shall be considered part of the requirements of this chapter to the extent of each prescribed reference: 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, including, but not limited to, IECC - Commercial Provisions (hereinafter known as “IECC 2015 - CE”) and IECC - Residential Provisions (hereinafter known as “IECC 2015 - RE”); ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2013, including all published errata and excluding published Addenda that encompass ASHRAE 90.1-2013 (hereinafter known as “ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1-2013); Appendix RA Recommended Procedure for Worst-Case Testing of Atmospheric Venting Systems Under R402.4 or R405 Conditions < 5 ACH50 (hereinafter known as “Appendix RA”); and Appendix RB Solar-Ready Provisions - Detached One- and Two-family Dwellings, Multiple Single-family Dwellings (Townhouses) (hereinafter known as “Appendix RB”). Provided, however, that Appendix RA is informative only; compliance with its provisions is not mandatory. Provided further, that compliance with Appendix RB is mandatory only if a city agency specifically requires compliance with Appendix RB in connection with a particular project. If differences occur between the provisions of this chapter and the referenced standards, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.
   The standards referenced in Chapter 6 of IECC 2015 - CE and of IECC 2015 - RE shall be considered part of the requirements of this chapter to the extent of each prescribed reference.
(Added Coun. J. 9-14-16, p. 31143, § 1)
Editor's note – The amendment to Section 18-13-101.5.3 by Coun. J. 11-9-16, p. 36266, § 34 did not take into account the amendment of Coun. J. 9-14-16, p. 31143, § 1, which renders the later amendment unnecessary.
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