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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
CHAPTER 18-28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS*
Article I. Administration (18-28-101 et seq.)
Article II. Definitions (18-28-201 et seq.)
Article III. General Regulations (18-28-301 et seq.)
Article IV. Ventilation (18-28-401 et seq.)
Article V. Exhaust Systems (18-28-501 et seq.)
18-28-501 General.
18-28-501.1 Scope.
18-28-501.2 Independent system required.
18-28-501.3 Outdoor discharge.
18-28-501.4 Pressure equalization.
18-28-501.5 Ducts.
18-28-502 Required Systems.
18-28-502.1 General.
18-28-502.1.1 Exhaust location.
18-28-502.1.2 Fuel-dispensing areas.
18-28-502.1.3 Equipment, appliance and service rooms.
18-28-502.1.4 Hazardous exhaust.
18-28-502.2 Aircraft fueling and defueling.
18-28-502.3 Battery-charging areas.
18-28-502.4 Stationary lead-acid battery systems.
18-28-502.4.1 Hydrogen limit.
18-28-502.4.2 Ventilation rate.
18-28-502.5 Dry cleaning plants.
18-28-502.5.1 Type II systems.
18-28-502.5.2 Type IV and V systems.
18-28-502.5.3 Spotting and pretreating.
18-28-502.6 Application of flammable finishes.
18-28-502.6.1 During construction.
18-28-502.6.2 Limited spraying spaces.
18-28-502.6.3 Spraying areas.
18-28-502.6.3.1 Operation.
18-28-502.6.3.2 Recirculation.
18-28-502.6.3.3 Air velocity.
18-28-502.6.3.4 Ventilation obstruction.
18-28-502.6.3.5 Independent ducts.
18-28-502.6.3.6 Termination point.
18-28-502.6.3.7 Fan motors and belts.
18-28-502.6.4 Dipping operations.
18-28-502.6.5 Electrostatic apparatus.
18-28-502.6.6 Powder coating.
18-28-502.6.7 Floor resurfacing operations.
18-28-502.7 Hazardous materials - general requirements.
18-28-502.7.1 Storage in excess of the maximum allowable quantities.
18-28-502.7.1.1 System requirements.
18-28-502.7.2 Gas rooms, exhausted enclosures and gas cabinets.
18-28-502.7.3 Indoor dispensing and use.
18-28-502.7.4 Indoor dispensing and use - point sources.
18-28-502.7.5 Closed systems.
18-28-502.8 Hazardous materials - requirements for specific materials.
18-28-502.8.1 Compressed gases - medical gas systems.
18-28-502.8.2 Corrosives.
18-28-502.8.3 Cryogenics.
18-28-502.8.4 Explosives.
18-28-502.8.5 Flammable and combustible liquids.
18-28-502.8.5.1 Vaults.
18-28-502.8.5.2 Storage rooms and warehouses.
18-28-502.8.5.3 Cleaning machines.
18-28-502.8.5.4 Use, dispensing and mixing.
18-28-502.8.5.5 Bulk plants or terminals.
18-28-502.8.5.5.1 General.
18-28-502.8.5.5.2 Basements and pits.
18-28-502.8.5.5.3 Dispensing of Class I liquids.
18-28-502.8.6 Highly toxic and toxic liquids.
18-28-502.8.6.1 Treatment system.
18-28-502.8.6.2 Open and closed systems.
18-28-502.8.7 High toxic and toxic compressed - any quantity.
18-28-502.8.7.1 Gas cabinets.
18-28-502.8.7.2 Exhausted enclosures.
18-28-502.8.8 Highly toxic and toxic compressed gases - quantities exceeding the maximum allowable per control area.
18-28-502.8.8.1 Ventilated areas.
18-28-502.8.8.2 Local exhaust for portable tanks.
18-28-502.8.8.3 Piping and controls - stationary tanks.
18-28-502.8.8.4 Gas rooms.
18-28-502.8.8.5 Treatment system.
18-28-502.8.8.6 Process equipment.
18-28-502.8.9 Ozone gas generators.
18-28-502.8.10 LP-gas distribution facilities.
18-28-502.8.10.1 Portable container use.
18-28-502.8.11 Silane gas.
18-28-502.9 Hazardous production materials (HPM).
18-28-502.9.1 Where required.
18-28-502.9.2 Penetrations.
18-28-502.9.3 Treatment systems.
18-28-502.10 Motion picture projectors.
18-28-502.10.1 Projectors with an exhaust discharge.
18-28-502.10.2 Projectors without exhaust connection.
18-28-502.11 Organic coating processes.
18-28-502.12 Public garages.
18-28-502.13 Motor vehicle operation.
18-28-502.14 Repair garages.
18-28-502.15 Repair garages for natural gas- and hydrogen-fueled vehicles.
18-28-502.15.1 Design.
18-28-502.15.2 Operation.
18-28-502.16 Tire rebuilding or recapping.
18-28-502.16.1 Buffing machines.
18-28-502.17 Specific rooms.
18-28-503 Motors and Fans.
18-28-503.1 General.
18-28-503.2 Fans.
18-28-503.3 Equipment and appliances identification plate.
18-28-503.4 Corrosion-resistant fans.
18-28-504 Clothes Dryer Exhaust.
18-28-504.1 Installation.
18-28-504.2 Exhaust penetrations.
18-28-504.3 Cleanout.
18-28-504.4 Exhaust installation.
18-28-504.5 Makeup air.
18-28-504.6 Domestic clothes dryer ducts.
18-28-504.6.1 Maximum length.
18-28-504.6.2 Rough-in required.
18-28-504.7 Commercial clothes dryers.
18-28-505 Domestic Kitchen Exhaust Equipment.
18-28-505.1 Domestic systems.
18-28-506 Commercial Kitchen Grease Ducts and Exhaust Equipment.
18-28-506.1 General.
18-28-506.2 Corrosion protection.
18-28-506.3 Ducts serving Type I hoods.
18-28-506.3.1 Exhaust fans.
18-28-506.3.1.1 Fan motor.
18-28-506.3.2 Grease duct materials.
18-28-506.3.3 Joints, seams and penetrations of grease ducts.
18-28-506.3.3.1 Duct joint types.
18-28-506.3.3.2 Duct-to-hood joints.
18-28-506.3.3.3 Duct-to-exhaust fan connections.
18-28-506.3.3.4 Vibration isolation.
18-28-506.3.4 Grease duct supports.
18-28-506.3.5 Air velocity.
18-28-506.3.6 Separation of grease duct system.
18-28-506.3.7 Clearances.
18-28-506.3.8 Prevention of grease accumulation.
18-28-506.3.9 Cleanouts and other openings.
18-28-506.3.9.1 Personnel entry.
18-28-506.3.10 Horizontal cleanouts.
18-28-506.3.11 Duct enclosure.
18-28-506.3.12 Fire-resistive access opening.
18-28-506.3.13 Type I exhaust outlets.
18-28-506.3.13.1 Termination above the roof.
18-28-506.3.13.2 Termination through an exterior wall.
18-28-506.3.13.3 Termination location.
18-28-506.4 Ducts serving Type II hoods.
18-28-506.4.1 Type II exhaust outlets.
18-28-506.4.2 Ducts.
18-28-507 Commercial Kitchen Hoods.
18-28-507.1 General.
18-28-507.2 Where required.
18-28-507.2.1 Type I and Type II hoods.
18-28-507.2.2 Domestic cooking appliances used for commercial purposes.
18-28-507.2.3 Solid fuel.
18-28-507.3 Fuel-burning appliances.
18-28-507.4 Type I materials.
18-28-507.5 Type II hood materials.
18-28-507.6 Supports.
18-28-507.7 Hood joints, seams and penetrations.
18-28-507.7.1 Type I hoods.
18-28-507.7.2 Type II hoods.
18-28-507.8 Cleaning and grease gutters.
18-28-507.9 Clearances for Type I hood.
18-28-507.10 Hoods penetrating a ceiling.
18-28-507.11 Grease filters.
18-28-507.11.1 Criteria.
18-28-507.11.2 Mounting position.
18-28-507.12 Canopy size and location.
18-28-507.13 Capacity of hoods.
18-28-507.13.1 Solid fuel-burning cooking appliances.
18-28-507.13.2 High temperature.
18-28-507.13.3 Medium temperature.
18-28-507.13.4 Low temperature.
18-28-507.14 Noncanopy size and location.
18-28-507.15 Capacity for noncanopy hoods.
18-28-507.16 Exhaust outlets.
18-28-507.17 Performance test.
18-28-508 Commercial Kitchen Makeup Air.
18-28-508.1 Makeup air.
18-28-508.1.1 Makeup air temperature.
18-28-508.2 Compensating hoods.
18-28-509 Fire Suppression Systems.
18-28-509.1 Where required.
18-28-510 Hazardous Exhaust Systems.
18-28-510.1 General.
18-28-510.2 Where required.
18-28-510.2.1 Lumber yards and woodworking facilities.
18-28-510.2.2 Combustible fibers.
18-28-510.3 Design and operation.
18-28-510.4 Independent system.
18-28-510.5 Design.
18-28-510.5.1 Balancing.
18-28-510.5.2 Emission control.
18-28-510.5.3 Hoods required.
18-28-510.5.4 Contaminant capture and dilution.
18-28-510.5.5 Makeup air.
18-28-510.5.6 Clearances.
18-28-510.5.7 Ducts.
18-28-510.6 Penetrations.
18-28-510.7 Suppression required.
18-28-510.8 Duct construction.
18-28-510.8.1 Duct joints.
18-28-510.8.2 Clearance to combustibles.
18-28-510.8.3 Explosion relief.
18-28-510.9 Supports.
18-28-511 Dust, Stock and Refuse Conveying Systems.
18-28-511.1 Dust, stock and refuse conveying systems.
18-28-511.1.1 Collectors and separators.
18-28-511.1.2 Discharge pipe.
18-28-511.1.3 Conveying system exhaust discharge.
18-28-511.1.4 Spark protection.
18-28-511.1.5 Explosion relief vents.
18-28-511.1.5.1 Screens.
18-28-511.1.5.2 Hoods.
18-28-511.2 Exhaust outlets.
18-28-512 Subslab Soil Exhaust Systems.
18-28-512.1 General.
18-28-512.2 Materials.
18-28-512.3 Grade.
18-28-512.4 Termination.
18-28-512.5 Identification.
18-28-513 Smoke Control Systems.
18-28-513.1
18-28-513.2 through 18-28-513.20.3 Deliberately omitted.
Article VI. Duct Systems (18-28-601 et seq.)
Article VII. Combustion Air (18-28-701 et seq.)
Article VIII. Chimneys and Vents (18-28-801 et seq.)
Article IX. Specific Appliances, Fireplaces and Solid Fuel-Burning Equipment (18-28-901 et seq.)
Article X. Boilers, Water Heaters and Pressure Vessels (18-28-1001 et seq.)
Article XI. Refrigeration (18-28-1101 et seq.)
Article XII. Hydronic Piping (18-28-1200 et seq.)
Article XIII. Fuel Oil Piping and Storage (18-28-1301 et seq.)
Article XIV. Fuel-Gas Piping (18-28-1401 et seq.)
Article XV. Solar Systems (18-28-1501 et seq.)
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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18-28-512.4  Termination.
   Subslab soil exhaust system ducts shall extend through the roof and terminate at least 6 inches (152 mm) above the roof and at least 10 feet (3048 mm) from any operable openings or air intake.
18-28-512.5  Identification.
   Subslab soil exhaust ducts shall be permanently identified within each floor level by means of a tag, stencil or other approved marking.
18-28-513  Smoke Control Systems.
18-28-513.1
   See Chapter 13-76 of this Code.
(Amend Coun. J. 11-9-16, p. 36266, § 36)
18-28-513.2 through 18-28-513.20.3  Deliberately omitted.
Article VI.  Duct Systems (18-28-601 et seq.)
18-28-601  General.

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