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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
CHAPTER 18-11 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 18-13 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 18-14 BUILDING ENERGY USE BENCHMARKING
CHAPTER 18-27 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 18-28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS*
Article I. Administration (18-28-101 et seq.)
Article II. Definitions (18-28-201 et seq.)
Article III. General Regulations (18-28-301 et seq.)
Article IV. Ventilation (18-28-401 et seq.)
Article V. Exhaust Systems (18-28-501 et seq.)
Article VI. Duct Systems (18-28-601 et seq.)
Article VII. Combustion Air (18-28-701 et seq.)
Article VIII. Chimneys and Vents (18-28-801 et seq.)
Article IX. Specific Appliances, Fireplaces and Solid Fuel-Burning Equipment (18-28-901 et seq.)
Article X. Boilers, Water Heaters and Pressure Vessels (18-28-1001 et seq.)
18-28-1001 General.
18-28-1001.1 Scope.
18-28-1002 Water Heaters.
18-28-1002.1 General.
18-28-1003 Pressure Vessels.
18-28-1003.1 General.
18-28-1003.2 Piping.
18-28-1003.3 Welding.
18-28-1004 Boilers.
18-28-1004.1 Standards.
18-28-1004.1.1 Non-boiler external piping.
18-28-1004.2 Installation.
18-28-1004.3 Working clearance.
18-28-1004.3.1 Top clearance.
18-28-1004.4 Mounting.
18-28-1004.5 Floors.
18-28-1004.6 Boiler rooms and enclosures.
18-28-1004.7 Operating adjustments and instructions.
18-28-1004.8 Stationary engineers.
18-28-1005 Boiler Connections.
18-28-1005.1 Valves.
18-28-1005.2 Potable water supply.
18-28-1006 Safety and Pressure Relief Valves and Controls.
18-28-1006.1 Safety valve for steam boilers.
18-28-1006.2 Safety relief valves for hot water boilers.
18-28-1006.3 Pressure relief for pressure vessels.
18-28-1006.4 Approval of safety and safety relief valves.
18-28-1006.5 Installation.
18-28-1006.6 Safety and relief valve discharge.
18-28-1006.7 Boiler safety devices.
18-28-1006.8 Electrical requirements.
18-28-1007 Boiler Low-Water Cutoff.
18-28-1007.1 General.
18-28-1007.2 Operation.
18-28-1008 Steam Blowoff Valve.
18-28-1008.1 General.
18-28-1008.2 Discharge.
18-28-1009 Hot Water Boiler Expansion Tank.
18-28-1009.1 Where required.
18-28-1009.2 Closed-type expansion tanks.
18-28-1009.3 Open-type expansion tanks.
18-28-1010 Gauges.
18-28-1010.1 Hot water boiler gauges.
18-28-1010.2 Steam boiler gauges.
18-28-1010.2.1 Water-gauge glass.
18-28-1011 Tests.
18-28-1011.1 Tests.
18-28-1011.2 Test gauges.
18-28-1012 Reserved.
18-28-1012.1 Reserved.
18-28-1012.2 Reserved.
18-28-1012.3 Reserved.
18-28-1013 Reserved.
Article XI. Refrigeration (18-28-1101 et seq.)
Article XII. Hydronic Piping (18-28-1200 et seq.)
Article XIII. Fuel Oil Piping and Storage (18-28-1301 et seq.)
Article XIV. Fuel-Gas Piping (18-28-1401 et seq.)
Article XV. Solar Thermal Systems (18-28-1501 et seq.)
CHAPTER 18-29 PLUMBING*
CHAPTER 18-30 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 18-31 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 18-32 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 18-36 REFERENCE STANDARDS*
APPENDIX TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO (RESERVED)*
TABLES
Chicago Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance
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18-28-932 Large-Diameter Ceiling Fans.
18-28-932.1 General.
   Where provided, large-diameter ceiling fans shall be tested and labeled in accordance with AMCA 230, listed and labeled in accordance with UL 507, and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(Added Coun. J. 9-14-21, p. 35949, Art. IX, § 13)
Article X. Boilers, Water Heaters and Pressure Vessels (18-28-1001 et seq.)
18-28-1001 General.
18-28-1001.1 Scope.
   This article shall govern the installation, alteration and repair of boilers, water heaters and pressure vessels.
   Exceptions:
      1.   Pressure vessels used for unheated water supply.
      2.   Portable unfired pressure vessels and United States Department of Transportation containers.
      3.   Containers for bulk oxygen and medical gas.
      4.   Unfired pressure vessels having a volume of 5 cubic feet (0.14 m 3 ) or less operating at pressures not exceeding 250 pounds per square inch (1724 kPa) and located within occupancies of Group B, F, H, M, R, S or U.
      5.   Pressure vessels used in refrigeration systems that are regulated by Article 11 of this chapter.
      6.   Pressure tanks used in conjunction with coaxial cables, telephone cables, power cables and other similar humidity control systems.
      7.   Any boiler or pressure vessel subject to inspection by federal or state inspectors.
(Amend Coun. J. 9-14-21, p. 35949, Art. X, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-7-22, p. 54984, § 15)
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