DIVISION 34 – EXISTING STRUCTURES

Subdivision 3401 – General

CHAPTER 13-196
EXISTING BUILDINGS – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

13-196-010   Application.

13-196-020   Occupancy.

13-196-030   Structural stability.

13-196-031   Maintenance of exterior walls and enclosures – Definitions.

13-196-032   Maintenance of exterior walls and enclosures – Application.

13-196-033   Maintenance of exterior walls and enclosures – Critical examinations.

13-196-034   Maintenance of exterior walls and enclosures – Ongoing inspection and repair program.

13-196-035   Maintenance of exterior walls and enclosures – Reporting.

13-196-036   Maintenance of exterior walls – Retention of records at the building.

13-196-036.5   Reserved.

13-196-037   Maintenance of exterior walls and enclosures – Unsafe exterior walls and enclosures.

13-196-038   Rules and regulations.

13-196-038.5   Reserved.

13-196-039   Fines and penalties.

13-196-040   Floor loading.

13-196-050   Exit requirements.

13-196-060   Exits – Generally.

13-196-070   Exits – Types.

13-196-080   Passageways and exits to be unobstructed.

13-196-084   Stairwell re-entry in existing buildings.

13-196-085   Stairwell identification.

13-196-086   Area of rescue assistance identification.

13-196-090   Exit, stairway, fire escape and directional signs.

13-196-100   Smoke alarms – Where required.

13-196-110   Smoke alarms – Installation near sleeping rooms and in living levels.

13-196-120   Smoke alarms – Interior stairwell installation.

13-196-130   Smoke alarms – Standards.

13-196-140   Smoke alarms – Owner/tenant responsibilities.

13-196-150   Smoke alarms – Unlawful acts.

13-196-160   Reserved.

13-196-165   Carbon monoxide detectors.

13-196-170   Self-closing devices required for corridor doors.

13-196-180   Sprinkler systems – Where required.

13-196-190   Standpipe systems – Where required.

13-196-200   Standard fire alarm system requirements.

13-196-203   Life safety data sheet – Required.

13-196-204   Voice communication systems in existing buildings.

13-196-205   Automatic sprinkler system installation in existing high-rise buildings.

13-196-206   Life safety evaluation of existing high-rise buildings.

13-196-207   Materials and installation standards for retrofit fire protection systems.

13-196-208   Smokeproof towers in existing high- rise buildings – Fire shields.

13-196-209   High-rise buildings – Stairways – Doors – Frames.

13-196-210   High rise fire systems – Hotels.

13-196-220   Class II standard fire alarm systems.

13-196-230   Floor area and height.

13-196-240   Automatic fire detectors – Where required.

13-196-250   Permitted omission of sprinklers, heat and smoke detectors.

13-196-260   Fire extinguishers.

13-196-270   Elevator recall.

13-196-271   Continued operation.

13-196-280   Reserved.

13-196-290   Pre-ordinance hotels.

13-196-300   Institutional units.

13-196-310   Roominghouses.

13-196-320   Roominghouses – Sanitary facilities.

13-196-330   Roominghouses – Responsibility of operator.

13-196-340   Minimum requirements for residential buildings – General.

13-196-350   Residential buildings – Water closet.

13-196-360   Residential buildings – Lavatory.

13-196-370   Residential buildings – Bathtub or shower.

13-196-380   Residential buildings – Limitations on sharing sanitary facilities.

13-196-390   Residential buildings – Kitchen sink.

13-196-400   Residential buildings – Heating facilities.

13-196-410   Residential buildings – Heat to be furnished.

13-196-420   Residential buildings – Cold and hot water lines.

13-196-430   Residential buildings – Hot water to be furnished.

13-196-440   Gas-fired appliances.

13-196-450   Residential buildings – Hall and stairway lighting.

13-196-460   Residential buildings – Storage beneath stairways.

13-196-470   Residential buildings – Space, use and location – Applicability of provisions.

13-196-480   Residential buildings – Space requirements.

13-196-490   Residential buildings – Space requirements – Sleeping rooms.

13-196-500   Residential buildings – Access to water closets.

13-196-510   Residential buildings – Ceiling heights.

13-196-520   Residential buildings – Basement units.

13-196-530   Residential buildings – Foundations, exterior walls and roofs – Maintenance.

13-196-540   Residential buildings – Floors, interior walls and ceilings – Maintenance.

13-196-550   Residential buildings – Windows, doors and hatchways – Maintenance.

13-196-560   Residential buildings – Screens.

13-196-570   Residential buildings – Stairways and porches – Maintenance.

13-196-580   Residential buildings – Basements and cellars – Maintenance.

13-196-590   Residential buildings – Facilities, equipment, chimneys – Maintenance.

13-196-600   Residential buildings – Lot grading and drainage.

13-196-610   Residential buildings – Responsibilities of owners and occupants – General.

13-196-620   Residential buildings – Responsibilities of occupants.

13-196-630   Residential buildings – Responsibilities of owner or operator.

13-196-640   Residential buildings – Liability to city.

13-196-641   Application of certain sections.

13-196-650   Pre-ordinance conversion to existing buildings – Applicability.

13-196-660   Conversion of pre-ordinance buildings – Height limits.

13-196-670   Stairwells.

13-196-680   Corridors.

13-196-690   Dwelling separations.

13-196-700   Partitions.

13-196-710   Basement ceiling construction.

13-196-720   Heating plants.

13-196-730   Light and ventilation.

13-196-740   One additional dwelling unit over original allowed – Conditions.

13-196-750   Heat required.

13-196-760   Endangering health of employees.

13-196-010 Application.

   Every existing building shall comply with the code requirements in force and applicable to such building, at the time of its construction or alteration, and shall also comply with such provisions of this chapter which are specifically made applicable to all existing buildings. However, nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to prevent the application of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, Title 17 of this Code.

(Prior code § 78-1)

 

Notes

Title 17

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13-196-020 Occupancy.

   No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant, or shall let or hold out to another for occupancy, any building which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter.

(Prior code § 78-2)

13-196-030 Structural stability.

   (a)   If there is any doubt as to the structural stability of any building or structure, or parts thereof, the building commissioner may require the owner to have the building or structure, or parts thereof, to be examined by a licensed architect or registered structural engineer employed by the owner, agent or person in charge, possession or control of any such building, structure, or part thereof.

   (b)   The owner shall submit a report, in writing, prepared and signed by a licensed architect or registered structural engineer, showing the structural condition of the building, structure or part thereof. The content and format of the report shall comply with the rules and regulations, and two copies of the report shall be submitted to the building commissioner. The report shall not be considered filed until the report is determined to be acceptable by the building commissioner.

   (c)   The commissioner may issue rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of this section.

(Prior code § 78-3; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 15852, § 2)