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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
CHAPTER 11-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL
CHAPTER 11-5 REDUCTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAM*
CHAPTER 11-6 GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM
CHAPTER 11-8 WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS*
CHAPTER 11-12 WATER SUPPLY AND SERVICE
CHAPTER 11-16 PUBLIC SEWERS AND DRAINS*
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS (11-16-010 et seq.)
ARTICLE II. OTHER PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES (11-16-090 et seq.)
ARTICLE III. OTHER LEGAL DUTIES (11-16-140 et seq.)
ARTICLE IV. MATERIALS (11-16-170 et seq.)
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 et seq.)
ARTICLE VI. ENFORCEMENT (11-16-270 et seq.)
CHAPTER 11-18 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 11-20 GAS SUPPLY AND SERVICE
CHAPTER 11-30 RESERVED*
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)*
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Chicago Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance
CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE AND LAND USE ORDINANCE
TITLE 16 LAND USE
TITLE 17 CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE
11-16-190 Ductile iron pipe.
   All ductile iron pipe shall conform to the latest standard specifications for ductile iron pipe adopted by the American Waterworks Association.
(Added Coun. J. 2-6-02, p. 78883, § 1)
11-16-200 Vitrified clay pipe.
   All vitrified clay pipe shall conform to the latest edition of the A.S.T.M.'s "Standard Specifications for Clay Sewer Pipe" (Serial Designation: C-4-62 or C-700-88).
(Added Coun. J. 2-6-02, p. 78883, § 1)
11-16-210 Concrete sewer pipe.
   All concrete sewer pipe shall conform to the latest edition of the A.S.T.M.'s "Standard Specifications for Concrete Sewer Pipe" (Serial Designation: C-14-88).
(Added Coun. J. 2-6-02, p. 78883, § 1)
11-16-220 Reinforced concrete sewer pipe.
   All reinforced concrete sewer pipe shall conform to the latest edition of the A.S.T.M.'s "Standard Specifications for Concrete Sewer Pipe" (Serial Designation: C-76-88).
(Added Coun. J. 2-6-02, p. 78883, § 1)
11-16-230 Reinforced concrete culvert pipe.
   All reinforced concrete culvert pipe shall conform to the latest edition of the A.S.T.M.'s "Standard Specifications for Concrete Sewer Pipe" (Serial Designation: C-76-88).
(Added Coun. J. 2-6-02, p. 78883, § 1)
ARTICLE V. INSPECTIONS (11-16-240 et seq.)
11-16-240 Inspection – Required.
   Prior to the completion of any work on any drain pipe or sewer, and except as otherwise provided in this section, the department shall inspect the work to determine its compliance with the requirements of this Code, with all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and with all other applicable laws.
   It shall be unlawful for any person who constructs, repairs, adjusts, seals, cleans, lines, videotapes a main sewer, or installs any drain pipe, sewer or sewer structure to cover or otherwise complete any work on any drain pipe, sewer or sewer structure without first having requested and passed an inspection by the department; provided, however, that no inspection shall be required for rodding a drain pipe or sewer. If an inspection is not requested as required by this section, the department shall order the drain pipe, sewer or sewer structure to be uncovered so that a manual or closed circuit television inspection can be conducted by or in the presence of a department inspector.
   Any person who violates this section shall be fined $200.00 for the first offense and $1,000.00 for the second and any subsequent offense. Any licensed drain layer who violates this section three or more times within any calendar year shall have his license suspended or revoked in accordance with Section 4-28-140 of this Code.
(Added Coun. J. 2-6-02, p. 78883, § 1)

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