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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*
CHAPTER 14B-1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
CHAPTER 14B-2 DEFINITIONS AND MEASUREMENTS
CHAPTER 14B-3 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE
CHAPTER 14B-4 SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND OCCUPANCY
CHAPTER 14B-5 GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS
CHAPTER 14B-6 TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 14B-7 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES
CHAPTER 14B-8 INTERIOR FINISHES
CHAPTER 14B-9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 14B-10 MEANS OF EGRESS
CHAPTER 14B-11 ACCESSIBILITY
CHAPTER 14B-12 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT
CHAPTER 14B-13 ENERGY EFFICIENCY
CHAPTER 14B-14 EXTERIOR WALLS
CHAPTER 14B-15 ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 14B-16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN
CHAPTER 14B-17 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS
CHAPTER 14B-18 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS
CHAPTER 14B-19 CONCRETE
CHAPTER 14B-20 ALUMINUM
CHAPTER 14B-21 MASONRY
CHAPTER 14B-22 STEEL
CHAPTER 14B-23 WOOD
CHAPTER 14B-24 GLASS AND GLAZING
CHAPTER 14B-25 GYPSUM BOARD, GYPSUM PANEL PRODUCTS AND PLASTER
CHAPTER 14B-26 PLASTIC
CHAPTER 14B-27 ELECTRICAL
CHAPTER 14B-28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 14B-29 PLUMBING SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 14B-30 CONVEYANCE DEVICES
CHAPTER 14B-31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 14B-32 ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC WAY
CHAPTER 14B-33 WORK SITE SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
CHAPTER 14B-34 RESERVED
CHAPTER 14B-35 REFERENCED STANDARDS
CHAPTER 14B-36 APPENDICES
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 14B-8
INTERIOR FINISHES
14B-8-801   Scope.
14B-8-802   General.
14B-8-803   Wall and ceiling finishes.
14B-8-804   Interior floor finish.
14B-8-805   Combustible materials in Types I and II construction.
14B-8-806   Decorative materials and trim.
14B-8-807   Insulation.
14B-8-808   Acoustical ceiling systems.
14B-8-801 Scope.
The provisions of Section 801 of IBC are adopted by reference without modification.
14B-8-802 General.
The provisions of Section 802 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modification:
1.   Delete Section 802.4.
14B-8-803 Wall and ceiling finishes.
The provisions of Section 803 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1.   Revise Section 803.3 to read:
"803.3 Heavy timber exemption.
In buildings protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, exposed portions of structural elements complying with the requirements for heavy timber construction in Section 602.4 or Section 2304.11 shall not be subject to interior finish requirements except in interior exit stairways, interior exit ramps, and exit passageways."
2.   Replace Table 803.13 as shown:
TABLE 803.13
INTERIOR WALL AND CEILING FINISH REQUIREMENTS BY OCCUPANCY
 k
GROUP
SPRINKLERED l
NONSPRINKLERED
Interior exit stairways and ramps, exit passageways and interior portions of the exit discharge a
Corridors and enclosure for exit access stairways and ramps
Rooms and enclosed spaces c
Interior exit stairways and ramps, exit passageways and interior portions of the exit discharge a
Corridors and enclosure for exit access stairways and ramps
Rooms and enclosed spaces c
GROUP
SPRINKLERED l
NONSPRINKLERED
Interior exit stairways and ramps, exit passageways and interior portions of the exit discharge a
Corridors and enclosure for exit access stairways and ramps
Rooms and enclosed spaces c
Interior exit stairways and ramps, exit passageways and interior portions of the exit discharge a
Corridors and enclosure for exit access stairways and ramps
Rooms and enclosed spaces c
A-1, A-2
A
B
C
A
A
B e
A-3, A-4, A-5
A
B
C
A
A
C
B, E, M, R-1
A
C m
C
A
B
C
R-4
B
C
C
A
B
B
F
A
C
C
A
C
C
H
A
B
C g
A
A
B
I-1
A
C
C
A
B
B
I-2
A
B
B h, i
A
A
A
I-3
A
A j
C
A
A
B
I-4
A
B
B h, i
A
A
B
R-2
A
C
C
A
B
C
R-3, R-5
C
C
C
C
C
C
S
A
C
C
A
B
C
U
No restrictions
No restrictions
 
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m 2.
a.   Class C interior finish materials shall be permitted for wainscotting or paneling of not more than 1,000 square feet of applied surface area in the grade-level lobby where applied directly to a noncombustible base or over furring strips applied to a noncombustible base and fireblocked as required by Section 803.15.1.
b.   [Reserved.]
c.   Requirements for rooms and enclosed spaces shall be based on spaces enclosed by partitions. Where a fire-resistance rating is required for structural elements, the enclosing partitions shall extend from the floor to the ceiling. Partitions that do not comply with this shall be considered to be enclosing spaces and the rooms or spaces on both sides shall be considered to be one room or space. In determining the applicable requirements for rooms and enclosed spaces, the specific occupancy thereof shall be the governing factor regardless of the group classification of the building or structure.
d.   [Reserved.]
e.   Class C interior finish materials shall be permitted in places of assembly with an occupant load of 300 persons or less.
f.   [Reserved.]
g.   Class B material is required where the building exceeds two stories above grade plane.
h.   Class C interior finish materials shall be permitted in administrative spaces.
i.   Class C interior finish materials shall be permitted in rooms with a capacity of four persons or less.
j.   Class B materials shall be permitted as wainscotting extending not more than 48 inches above the finished floor in corridors, exit access stairways and exit access ramps.
k.   Finish materials as provided for in other sections of this code.
l.   Applies when protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
m.   Corridors in ambulatory care facilities shall be provided with Class A or B materials.
3.   Revise Section 803.15.1 by replacing "1 3/4 inches (44 mm)" with "1 3/4 inches (44 mm) in depth."
4.   Revise Section 803.15.1.1 by deleting "inorganic or."
(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. II, § 26)
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