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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
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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15-26-770 Labeling of aerosol container.
   Each product packaged in aerosol form shall be labeled in accordance with the federal statutes and regulations applicable to it, including the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the Poison Packaging Act, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act, the Consumer Product Safety Act, and the regulations issued thereunder as published in the Code of Federal Regulations as they may be hereafter amended.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)
15-26-780 Aerosol can filling restrictions.
   Aerosol can filling operations using a propellant classed as extremely flammable or flammable under Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Part 191, shall not be conducted.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)
15-26-790 Aerosol can storage.
   Aerosol containers stored for resale in a mercantile occupancy exceeding an aggregate amount equal to the amount on display for retail sales shall be separated from all other areas of the building except storage areas of the same occupancy by a wall having a standard fire resistance rating of one hour and shall have sprinkler protection; except that, if a building has an approved sprinkler system installed therein, these requirements will not apply.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)
ARTICLE VI. MISCELLANEOUS (15-26-800 et seq.)
15-26-800 Chlorine gas.
   The sale, storage, use or handling of chlorine gas is hereby prohibited within the limits of the city unless chlorine gas is stored in buildings constructed and maintained in accordance with this Code in containers constructed in compliance with the United States Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
   No combustible material of any kind shall be placed or kept in any room or building used for the storage of chlorine gas.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616; Amend Coun. J. 11-7-22, p. 54984, § 13)
15-26-810 Storage of oxygen cylinders.
   Cylinders of oxygen shall never be stored in the same room or compartment used for the storage of calcium carbide or cylinders containing fuel gases, or in an acetylene generator compartment. Cylinders of oxygen, except those in actual use, shall be stored away from highly flammable material, especially oil, grease or any substance likely to cause or accelerate fire. Cylinders of oxygen shall be stored in locations where they are not likely to be struck by passing or falling objects. Oxygen cylinders shall be protected against excessive rise of temperature. Cylinders may be stored in the open, but in such cases shall be protected against extremes of weather. During winter, cylinders stored in the open shall be protected against accumulations of ice or snow.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)
15-26-820 Bulk oxygen storage systems.
   Bulk oxygen storage systems shall be located aboveground out of doors or shall be installed in a building of Type I or II construction, adequately vented, and used for that purpose only. The minimum clearances to buildings shall be 50 feet, and ten feet to streets or sidewalks. Where stored as a liquid, asphaltic or bituminous paving shall not be used within ten feet.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616; Amend Coun. J. 10-7-20, p. 21791, Art. VI, § 63)
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