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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*
TITLE 15 FIRE PREVENTION
CHAPTER 15-4 BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION
CHAPTER 15-8 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 15-12 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 15-16 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 15-20 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
CHAPTER 15-24 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
CHAPTER 15-26 FUME AND FLAMMABLE COMPRESSED GASES
CHAPTER 15-28 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDS
CHAPTER 15-30 RESERVED*
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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15-16-351 Temporary display booths.
   Sprinklers may be omitted from structures erected and used as temporary display booths situated within any assembly occupancy having at least 500,000 square feet devoted exclusively for use as an exhibition area. Temporary display booths shall comply with the following requirements:
   (1)   Height and Area:
      a.   Total height of a temporary display booth shall not exceed 30 feet above floor level and total stories shall not exceed two.
      b.   Temporary display booths of two stories shall be open and uncovered at the second story.
      c.   Temporary display booths shall not exceed 5,000 square feet in area.
   (2)   Construction:
      a.   All wood materials used in construction of a temporary display booth shall comply with NFPA 703 (1992 ed. or later), Chapter 2, Standard for Fire Retardant Impregnated Wood.
      b.   All non-wood materials used in the construction of a temporary display booth shall be non-combustible in accordance with Chapter 14B-7.
   (3)   Fire Prevention and Detection:
      a.   Scenery and decorations used within temporary display booths shall comply with combustibility standards at Sections 15-4-580 through 15-4-620 of this code.
      b.   Temporary display booths shall be equipped with:
         i.   One battery-operated smoke alarm for each 1,000 square feet of enclosed area; and
         ii.   One fire extinguisher for each 1,000 square feet of enclosed area.
      c.   Temporary display booth diagrams required to be filed with the fire commissioner under Section 15-4-690 shall identify each temporary display booth having greater than one story.
      d.   Temporary display booths shall, in addition to the number and location requirements for exhibition area fire guards in Section 15-4-640 of this code, be patrolled by one fire guard for each booth in excess of one story in height at all times during which the show or exhibition is closed for business.
(Added Coun. J. 9-15-93, p. 37767; Amend Coun. J. 10-30-96, p. 31216, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 122; Amend Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. VI, § 36; Amend Coun. J. 10-7-20, p. 21791, Art. VI, § 13)
15-16-360 Reserved.
Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XXII, § 37, repealed § 15-16-360, which pertained to sprinklers.
15-16-370 Reserved.
Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XXII, § 37, repealed § 15-16-370, which pertained to sprinkler piping.
15-16-380 Reserved.
Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XXII, § 37, repealed § 15-16-380, which pertained to piping supports.
15-16-390 Reserved.
Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XXII, § 37, repealed § 15-16-390, which pertained to siamese connections.
15-16-400 Reserved.
Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XXII, § 37, repealed § 15-16-400, which pertained to valves.
15-16-410 Reserved.
Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XXII, § 37, repealed § 15-16-410, which pertained to system drainage.
15-16-420 Reserved.
Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XXII, § 37, repealed § 15-16-420, which pertained to hand hose connections.
15-16-430 Reserved.
Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XXII, § 37, repealed § 15-16-430, which pertained to protection against freezing.
15-16-440 Reserved.
Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XXII, § 37, repealed § 15-16-440, which pertained to protection against corrosion.
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