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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
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14B-31-3111 Solar energy systems.
The provisions of Section 3111 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modification:
1.   Revise Section 3111.3.5.1 by replacing "local jurisdiction" with "fire code official."
14B-31-3112 Greenhouses.
The provisions of Section 3112 of IBC are adopted by reference without modification.
14B-31-3113 IBC Section 3113.
The provisions of Section 3113 of IBC are not adopted.
14B-31-3114 Fences.
The following language is adopted as a new Section 3114:
"3114. FENCES
3114.1 General.
Fences shall comply with the provisions of Sections 3114.2 through 3114.4.
3114.2 Classification.
Fences shall be classified according to the general form of their construction as screen fences or solid fences and according to their combustibility in accordance with Sections 3114.2.1 through 3114.2.3.
3114.2.1 Screen fences.
A screen fence is a fence so constructed that at least 50 percent of the superficial area thereof consists of regularly distributed apertures.
3114.2.2 Solid fences.
A solid fence is a fence so constructed that less than 50 percent of the superficial area thereof consists of regularly distributed apertures.
3114.2.3 Combustible fences.
Any fence not constructed entirely of noncombustible materials shall be classed as a combustible fence.
3114.3 Height.
The height of fences shall not exceed the values in Table 3114.3.
TABLE 3114.3
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES
MATERIAL
CLASSIFICATION
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (feet)
NOTES
MATERIAL
CLASSIFICATION
MAXIMUM HEIGHT (feet)
NOTES
Combustible
Screen fence
8
All
Solid fence
6
Horizontal distance from fence to public way less than or equal to height of fence
8
Horizontal distance from fence to public way exceeds height of fence
Noncombustible
Screen fence
10
All others
15
Enclosing a Group A-5 occupancy; enclosing a yard accessory to a Group B, F, I, M or S occupancy
Solid fence
8
All others
12
Enclosing a Group A-5 occupancy; enclosing a yard accessory to a Group B, F, I, M or S occupancy
 
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
3114.4 Wind load.
Fences shall be designed and constructed to resist a horizontal wind pressure of not less than 30 pounds per square foot (1436 kN/m2) in addition to all other forces to which they may be subjected.
3114.5 Barbed wire and razor wire.
The use of barbed wire or razor wire at a height less than 8 feet (2438 mm) above the ground shall be prohibited.
Exception: Where wholly located on or over private property, the use of barbed wire or razor wire more than 7 feet (2134 mm) above the ground shall be allowed."
(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. II, § 97)