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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
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
TITLE 14B
BUILDING CODE*
* Editor’s note – Title 14B was added by Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. III, § 1. This title incorporates provisions of the 2018 International Building Code®, which is published by International Code Council, Inc. (ICC). These provisions are incorporated by reference and not reprinted in the ordinance. A free, read-only document which compiles the model code provisions and amendments adopted by the City of Chicago, hosted by ICC, can be viewed at: https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/CHIBC2019P1. For frequent users of the code, this compiled version of the Chicago Building Code is available for purchase from ICC in print and electronic formats. Provisions governing effective dates for provisions of this title are found in Section 14A-1-105.
   Ch. 14B-1   Scope and Purpose
   Ch. 14B-2   Definitions and Measurements
   Ch. 14B-3   Occupancy Classification and Use
   Ch. 14B-4   Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
   Ch. 14B-5   General Building Heights and Areas
   Ch. 14B-6   Types of Construction
   Ch. 14B-7   Fire and Smoke Protection Features
   Ch. 14B-8   Interior Finishes
   Ch. 14B-9   Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
   Ch. 14B-10   Means of Egress
   Ch. 14B-11   Accessibility
   Ch. 14B-12   Interior Environment
   Ch. 14B-13   Energy Efficiency
   Ch. 14B-14   Exterior Walls
   Ch. 14B-15   Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
   Ch. 14B-16   Structural Design
   Ch. 14B-17   Special Inspections and Tests
   Ch. 14B-18   Soils and Foundations
   Ch. 14B-19   Concrete
   Ch. 14B-20   Aluminum
   Ch. 14B-21   Masonry
   Ch. 14B-22   Steel
   Ch. 14B-23   Wood
   Ch. 14B-24   Glass and Glazing
   Ch. 14B-25   Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster
   Ch. 14B-26   Plastic
   Ch. 14B-27   Electrical
   Ch. 14B-28   Mechanical Systems
   Ch. 14B-29   Plumbing Systems
   Ch. 14B-30   Conveyance Devices
   Ch. 14B-31   Special Construction
   Ch. 14B-32   Encroachments into the Public Way
   Ch. 14B-33   Work Site Safety and Operations
   Ch. 14B-34   Reserved
   Ch. 14B-35   Referenced Standards
   Ch. 14B-36   Appendices
CHAPTER 14B-1
SCOPE AND PURPOSE
14B-1-001   Adoption of the International Building Code by reference.
14B-1-002   Citations.
14B-1-003   Global modifications.
14B-1-100   Chapter 1.
14B-1-001 Adoption of the International Building Code by reference.
The International Building Code, 2018 edition, first printing, and all erratum thereto identified by the publisher (hereinafter referred to as "IBC") is adopted by reference and shall be considered part of the requirements of this title except as modified by the specific provisions of this title.
If a conflict exists between a provision modified by this title and a provision adopted without modification, the modified provision shall control.
14B-1-002 Citations.
Provisions of IBC which are incorporated into this title by reference may be cited as follows:
14B-[IBC chapter number]-[IBC section number]
Provided that the appendices shall be deemed to be part of a new Chapter 36.
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