Skip to code content (skip section selection)
Compare to:
Chicago Overview
Municipal Code of Chicago
MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 CITY GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
TITLE 5 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TITLE 6 HUMAN RIGHTS*
TITLE 7 HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 8 OFFENSES AFFECTING PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
TITLE 9 VEHICLES, TRAFFIC AND RAIL TRANSPORTATION
TITLE 10 STREETS, PUBLIC WAYS, PARKS, AIRPORTS AND HARBORS
TITLE 11 UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
TITLE 12 RESERVED
TITLE 13 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE 14 RESERVED*
TITLE 14A ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION CODES*
TITLE 14B BUILDING CODE*
TITLE 14C CONVEYANCE DEVICE CODE*
TITLE 14E ELECTRICAL CODE*
TITLE 14F FIRE PREVENTION CODE*
TITLE 14G FUEL GAS CODE*
TITLE 14M MECHANICAL CODE*
TITLE 14N 2022 ENERGY TRANSFORMATION CODE*
TITLE 14P PLUMBING CODE*
TITLE 14R BUILDING REHABILITATION CODE*
TITLE 14X MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS*
TITLE 15 FIRE PREVENTION
TITLE 16 LAND USE
TITLE 17 CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE
TITLE 18 BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE
APPENDIX TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO (RESERVED)*
TABLES
Chicago Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance
CHAPTER 11-16
PUBLIC SEWERS AND DRAINS*
* Editor's note – Coun. J. 2-6-02, p. 78883, amended Ch. 11-16, in its entirety, to read as herein set out. Prior to inclusion of these provisions, Ch. 11-16 pertained to similar subject matter.
Article I. General Provisions
11-16-010   Definitions.
11-16-020   Care of sewers, sewer structures and drains.
11-16-021   Reserved.
11-16-030   Permit – Required.
11-16-040   Permit – Exception – Starting work without a permit.
11-16-050   Permit – Application.
11-16-060   Permit – Approval of plans required.
11-16-070   Permit – Indemnification agreement required.
11-16-080   Permit – Fees.
Article II. Other Prohibited Activities
11-16-090   Materials specifications – Requirements and exception.
11-16-100   Conformity to approved plans and specifications – Required.
11-16-110   Obstructing or damaging sewer structures.
11-16-120   Discharging prohibited substances.
11-16-130   Cleaning catch basins.
11-16-135   Discharge of waste water from shooting range facilities.
Article III. Other Legal Duties
11-16-140   Compliance with Code – Required.
11-16-150   Duty to repair.
11-16-160   Duty to grant access.
Article IV. Materials
11-16-170   Materials – General requirements.
11-16-180   Cast iron.
11-16-190   Ductile iron pipe.
11-16-200   Vitrified clay pipe.
11-16-210   Concrete sewer pipe.
11-16-220   Reinforced concrete sewer pipe.
11-16-230   Reinforced concrete culvert pipe.
Article V. Inspections
11-16-240   Inspection – Required.
11-16-250   Inspection – Fees.
11-16-260   Inspections – Access required.
Article VI. Enforcement
11-16-270   Violation – Penalty.
11-16-280   Stop work order.
11-16-290   Permits – Suspension and revocation.
11-16-300   Regulations.
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS (11-16-010 et seq.)
Loading...