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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*
CHAPTER 14E-1 GENERAL
CHAPTER 14E-2 WIRING AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 14E-3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRING METHODS AND MATERIALS
14E-3-300 General requirements for wiring methods and materials.
14E-3-310 Conductors for general wiring.
14E-3-312 Cabinets, cutout boxes, and meter socket enclosures.
14E-3-314 Outlets, device, pull and junction boxes, conduit bodies; fittings; and handhole enclosures.
14E-3-320 Armored cable: Type AC.
14E-3-322 Flat cable assemblies: Type FC.
14E-3-324 Flat conductor cable: Type FCC.
14E-3-326 Integrated gas spacer cable: Type IGS.
14E-3-328 Medium voltage cable: Type MV.
14E-3-330 Metal-clad cable: Type MC.
14E-3-332 Mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable: Type MI.
14E-3-334 Nonmetallic-sheathed cable: Types NM, NMC, and NMS.
14E-3-336 Power and control tray cable: Type TC.
14E-3-338 Service-entrance cable: Type SE and USE.
14E-3-340 Underground feeder and branch-circuit cable: Type UF.
14E-3-342 Intermediate metal conduit: Type IMC.
14E-3-344 Rigid metal conduit: Type RMC.
14E-3-348 Flexible metal conduit: Type FMC.
14E-3-350 Liquidtight flexible metal conduit: Type LFMC.
14E-3-352 Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit: Type PVC.
14E-3-353 High density polyethylene conduit: Type HDPE conduit.
14E-3-354 Nonmetallic underground conduit with conductors: Type NUCC.
14E-3-355 Reinforced thermosetting resin conduit: Type RTRC.
14E-3-356 Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit: Type LFNC.
14E-3-358 Electrical metallic tubing: Type EMT.
14E-3-360 Flexible metallic tubing: Type FMT.
14E-3-362 Electrical nonmetallic tubing: Type ENT.
14E-3-366 Metallic auxiliary gutters.
14E-3-368 Busways.
14E-3-370 Cablebus.
14E-3-372 Cellular concrete floor raceways.
14E-3-374 Cellular metal floor raceways.
14E-3-376 Metal wireways.
14E-3-378 Nonmetallic wireways.
14E-3-380 Multi-outlet assembly.
14E-3-382 Nonmetallic extensions.
14E-3-384 Strut-type channel raceway.
14E-3-386 Surface metal raceways.
14E-3-388 Surface nonmetallic raceways.
14E-3-390 Underfloor raceways.
14E-3-392 Cable trays.
14E-3-393 Low-voltage suspended ceiling power distribution systems.
14E-3-394 Concealed knob-and-tube wiring.
14E-3-396 Messenger-supported wiring.
14E-3-398 Open wiring on insulators.
14E-3-399 Outdoor overhead conductors over 1,000 volts.
CHAPTER 14E-4 EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL USE
CHAPTER 14E-5 SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES
CHAPTER 14E-6 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 14E-7 SPECIAL CONDITIONS
CHAPTER 14E-8 COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 14E-9 TABLES
CHAPTER 14E-10 INFORMATIVE ANNEXES
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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14E-3-354 Nonmetallic underground conduit with conductors: Type NUCC.
The provisions of Article 354 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference without modification.
14E-3-355 Reinforced thermosetting resin conduit: Type RTRC.
The provisions of Article 355 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference with the following modification:
1.   Revise section 355.10 to read:
"Uses Permitted. The use of RTRC shall be permitted in accordance with 355.10(A) through (F).
 (A)   Corrosive Influences. RTRC shall be permitted in locations subject to severe corrosive influences as covered in 300.6 and where subject to chemicals for which the materials are specifically approved.
 (B)   Cinders. RTRC shall be permitted in cinder fill.
 (C)   Wet Locations. RTRC shall be permitted in portions of dairies, laundries, canneries, or other wet locations, and in locations where walls are frequently washed, the entire conduit system, including boxes and fittings used therewith, shall be installed and equipped so as to prevent water from entering the conduit. All supports, bolts, straps screws, and so forth, shall be of corrosion-resistant materials or be protected against corrosion by approved corrosion-resistant materials.
 (D)   Underground Installations. For underground installations, see 300.5 and 300.50.
 (E)   Support of Conduit Bodies. RTRC shall be permitted to support nonmetallic conduit bodies not larger than the largest trade size of an entering raceway. These conduit bodies shall not support luminaires or other equipment and shall not contain devices other than splicing devices as permitted by 110.14(B) and 314.16(C)(2).
 (F)   Insulation Temperature Limitations. Conductors or cables rated at a temperature higher than the listed temperature rating of RTRC conduit shall be permitted to be installed in PVC conduit, provided the conductors or cables are not operated at a temperature higher than the listed temperature rating of the RTRC conduit."
(Amend Coun. J. 11-8-17, p. 59720, § 18)
14E-3-356 Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit: Type LFNC.
The provisions of Article 356 of NFPA 70 are not adopted.
14E-3-358 Electrical metallic tubing: Type EMT.
The provisions of Article 358 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference with the following modification:
1.   Insert the following language at the end of section 258.12:
"(3)   For enclosing service entrance conductors"
14E-3-360 Flexible metallic tubing: Type FMT.
The provisions of Article 360 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1.   Revise subsections 360.10(1) through (4) to read:
"(1)   Branch circuits not exceeding 20 amperes and 300 volts to ground
(2)   As permitted in 300.22(C)
(3)   Connection between a junction box and a single luminaire
(4)   Connection between a junction box and speakers or similar equipment requiring flexibility"
2.   Insert new subsection 360.12(7) to read:
"(7)   Other than as specifically permitted in 360.10"
14E-3-362 Electrical nonmetallic tubing: Type ENT.
The provisions of Article 362 of NFPA 70 are not adopted.
14E-3-366 Metallic auxiliary gutters.
The provisions of Article 366 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1.   Revise the title of Article 366 to read "Metallic Auxiliary Gutters."
2.   Revise section 366.1 to read:
"Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction requirements of metal auxiliary gutters and associated fittings."
3.   Revise section 366.2 by deleting the definition of "Nonmetallic Auxiliary Gutter."
4.   Delete section 366.6.
5.   Delete subsection 366.10(B).
6.   Delete subsection 366.22(B).
7.   Delete subsection 366.23(B).
8.   Delete subsection 366.30(B).
9.   Delete section 366.120.
14E-3-368 Busways.
The provisions of Article 368 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1.   Revise section 368.12, by adding a new subsection (F) to read:
"(F)   Sprinklers. In rooms or areas where an automatic sprinkler system is installed which, when activated, would cause water to come into contact with the busway.
Exception: Busway that is listed as weatherproof or raintight shall be permitted in locations with sprinkler protection."
2.   Revise subsection 368.56, by deleting items 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 16.
(Amend Coun. J. 11-8-17, p. 59720, § 19)
14E-3-370 Cablebus.
The provisions of Article 370 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference without modification.
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