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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*
CHAPTER 14X-1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
CHAPTER 14X-2 DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 14X-3 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 14X-4 RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES
CHAPTER 14X-5 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
14X-5-501 GENERAL.
14X-5-502 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES.
14X-5-502.1 Scope.
14X-5-502.2 Unsafe conditions.
14X-5-502.3 Maintenance.
14X-5-502.4 Opening protectives.
Hold open devices and closers must be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 14X-5-502.4.1.1 through 14X-5-502.4.1.3.
14X-5-502.5 Ceilings.
14X-5-502.6 Testing.
14X-5-502.7 Vertical openings.
Exception: Conditions allowed by the Chicago Building Code for new construction or conditions permitted under the Chicago Building Rehabilitation Code.
14X-5-502.7.2 Three to five stories.
14X-5-502.7.3 More than five stories.
14X-5-502.7.4 Waste and linen chutes.
14X-5-502.7.5 Flue-fed incinerators.
14X-5-502.7.6 Congregate living facilities.
14X-5-502.8 Opening protective closers.
14X-5-502.9 Fire shields in smokeproof towers.
14X-5-503 RESERVED.
14X-5-504 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS.
14X-5-505 MEANS OF EGRESS.
14X-5-506 LIFE SAFETY COMPLIANCE PLAN.
CHAPTER 14X-6 LIGHT AND VENTILATION
CHAPTER 14X-7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 14X-8 HEATING, COOLING, AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 14X-9 PLUMBING SYSTEMS AND FIXTURES
CHAPTER 14X-10 ELEVATORS AND OTHER CONVEYANCE DEVICES
CHAPTER 14X-11 RESERVED
CHAPTER 14X-12 VACANT BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND COMMERCIAL STOREFRONTS*
CHAPTER 14X-20 REFERENCED STANDARDS
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
CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE AND LAND USE ORDINANCE
TITLE 16 LAND USE
TITLE 17 CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE
14X-5-502.6 Testing.
Horizontal and vertical sliding or rolling fire doors must be inspected and tested annually to confirm operation and full closure. Records of inspections and testing must be maintained by the owner.
14X-5-502.7 Vertical openings.
Interior vertical openings, including stairways, elevator hoistways, and service and utility shafts, that connect two or more stories, must be enclosed or protected as specified in Sections 14X-5-502.7.1 through 14X-5-502.7.6.
14X-5-502.7.1 Group I-2 occupancies.
In Group I-2 occupancies, interior vertical openings connecting two or more stories must be protected with 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction.
Exception: Conditions allowed by the Chicago Building Code for new construction or conditions permitted under the Chicago Building Rehabilitation Code.
14X-5-502.7.2 Three to five stories.
In other than Group I-2 occupancies, interior vertical openings connecting three to five stories must be protected by either 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction or an automatic sprinkler system must be installed throughout the building in accordance with the Chicago Building Code.
Exceptions:
1.   Vertical opening protection is not required for Group R-3 and R-5 occupancies.
2.   Vertical opening protection is not required within parking garages and parking facilities.
3.   Conditions allowed by the Chicago Building Code for new construction or conditions permitted under the Chicago Building Rehabilitation Code.
14X-5-502.7.3 More than five stories.
In all occupancies, interior vertical openings connecting more than five stories must be protected by 1-hour fire- resistance-rated construction.
Exceptions:
1.   Vertical opening protection is not required for Group R-3 and R-5 occupancies.
2.   Vertical opening protection is not required within parking garages and parking facilities.
3.   Conditions allowed by the Chicago Building Code for new construction or conditions permitted under the Chicago Building Rehabilitation Code.
14X-5-502.7.4 Waste and linen chutes.
Existing waste and linen chutes must comply with this section.

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