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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)*
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Chicago Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance
CHAPTER 14B-27
ELECTRICAL
14B-27-2701   General.
14B-27-2702   Emergency and standby power systems.
14B-27-2701 General.
The provisions of Section 2701 of IBC are adopted by reference without modification.
14B-27-2702 Emergency and standby power systems.
The provisions of Section 2702 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1.   In provisions adopted by reference, reset the following terms in italic type: "ambulatory care facility"; "emergency power system"; "high-rise building" and "standby power system."
2.   Revise Section 2702.1.2 to read:
"2702.1.3 Installation.
Emergency power systems and standby power systems required by this code, the Chicago Electrical Code or the Chicago Fire Prevention Code shall be installed in accordance with the Chicago Electrical Code."
3.   Revise Sections 2702.1.4 and 2702.1.5 by replacing "in this code" with "in this code or the Chicago Electrical Code."
4.   Delete Section 2702.1.8.
5.   Revise Section 2702.2 to read:
"2702.2 Where required.
Emergency power systems and standby power systems shall be provided where required by Sections 2702.2.1 through 2702.2.18 or Article 700 of the Chicago Electrical Code."
6.   Revise Section 2702.2.2 to read:
"2702.2.2 Elevators and platform lifts.
Standby power shall be provided for elevators and platform lifts as required in Sections 1009.4.1, 1009.5, 3003.1 and 3007.8."
7.   Delete Section 2702.2.3.
8.   Revise Section 2702.2.4 to read:
"2702.2.4 Voice communication systems.
Emergency power shall be provided for voice communication systems as required in Section 907.2.12.2. The system shall be capable of powering the required load for a duration of not less than 24 hours, as required in NFPA 72."
9.   Delete Section 2702.2.5.
10.   Delete Section 2702.2.12.
11.   Revise Section 2702.2.13 by replacing "90 minutes" with "required by the Chicago Electrical Code."
12.   Revise Section 2702.2.14 by deleting the last sentence.
12.1.   Revise Section 2702.15 by deleting "as required in Section 415.11.10."
13.   Delete Section 2702.2.17.
14.   Delete Section 2702.3.
15.   Delete Section 2702.4.
(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. II, § 91; Amend Coun. J. 10-7-20, p. 21791, Art. II, § 32)