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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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15-24-1020 Brakes.
   Every trailer or semitrailer shall be equipped with a reliable system of brakes and adequate provision shall be made for its efficient operation from the driver's seat of the vehicle drawing such trailer or semitrailer.
(Prior code §  129.1-93)
15-24-1030 Grounding.
   Tank, chassis, axles and springs shall be electrically interconnected for static electricity control. In addition, adequate provisions shall be made for bonding the container being filled to the tank, chassis, axles and springs.
(Prior code §  129.1-94)
15-24-1040 Lighting.
   Tank trucks, tank trailers and semitrailers shall be equipped with artificial lighting, conforming to the requirements of the state regulations. Lighting circuits shall have suitable over-current protection such as fuses or automatic circuit breakers. The wiring shall be of ample carrying capacity and mechanical strength and shall be substantially secured, insulated and protected against damage. No lighting other than electric lighting shall be permitted on any tank truck, tank trailer or tank semitrailer. Every tank trailer and tank semitrailer shall be provided with side lights and a taillight or lights.
(Prior code §  129.1-95)
15-24-1050 Fire extinguishers.
   Each tank truck, tank trailer and semitrailer shall be equipped and maintained with at least one hand fire extinguisher of a type suitable for extinguishing flammable liquid fires. Fire extinguishers shall be kept in good operating condition at all times and shall be located in an accessible place on such tank vehicles.
(Prior code §  129.1-96)
15-24-1060 Exhaust systems.
   The exhaust system, including muffler and exhaust line, shall have not less than 12 inches clearance from the fuel system and any combustible material, and shall not be exposed to accumulations of grease or oil, nor to leakage of fuel from faults in the fuel system or from careless filling of fuel tanks. No muffler cutouts shall be permitted.
(Prior code §  129.1-97)
15-24-1070 Warning signs.
   Every tank motor vehicle used for the transportation of flammable liquids shall have the word "FLAMMABLE" displayed in English on both sides and rear of the tank in letters not less than five inches high by at least a one-inch stroke, and on the front bumper in letters not less than four inches high by at least a one-inch stroke, each on a background of sharply contrasting color, except that the lettering on vehicles used exclusively for local distribution need not exceed five inches in height by at least a three-fourths inch stroke.
(Prior code §  129.1-98)
15-24-1080 DOT approved trucks.
   Any tank truck, tank trailer or semitrailer constructed in accordance with the Department of Transportation regulations shall be deemed to be in compliance with the regulations given in Section 15-24-1090 of this Code.
(Prior code §  129.1-98.1)
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