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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*
CHAPTER 18-29 PLUMBING*
Article 1. Administration (18-29-101 et seq.)
18-29-101 General.
18-29-101.1 Deliberately omitted.
18-29-101.2 Scope.
18-29-101.2.1 Department of Water Management requirements.
18-29-101.2.2 Department of Water Management requirements.
18-29-101.3 Intent
18-29-101.4 Deliberately omitted.
18-29-102 Applicability.
18-29-102.1 General.
18-29-102.2 Existing installations.
18-29-102.3 Maintenance.
18-29-102.4 Additions, alterations or repairs.
18-29-102.5 Change in occupancy.
18-29-102.6 Deliberately omitted.
18-29-102.7 Moved buildings.
18-29-102.8 Referenced codes and standards.
18-29-102.9 Requirements not covered by chapter.
18-29-103 Deliberately omitted.
18-29-104 Deliberately omitted.
18-29-105 Approval.
18-29-105.1 Modifications.
18-29-105.2 Alternative materials, methods and equipment.
18-29-105.3 Required testing.
18-29-105.3.1 Test methods.
18-29-105.3.2 Testing agency.
18-29-105.3.3 Test reports.
18-29-105.4 Alternative engineered design.
18-29-105.4.1 Design criteria.
18-29-105.4.2 Submittal.
18-29-105.4.3 Technical data.
18-29-105.4.4 Construction documents.
18-29-105.4.5 Design approval.
18-29-105.4.6 Inspection and testing.
18-29-105.5 Material and equipment reuse.
18-29-106 Permits.
18-29-106.1 General.
18-29-106.2 Reserved.
18-29-107 Violations.
18-29-107.1 General.
Article 2. Definitions (18-29-201 et seq.)
Article 3. General Regulations (18-29-301 et seq.)
Article 4. Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings (18-29-401 et seq.)
Article 5. Water Heaters (18-29-501 et seq.)
Article 6. Water Supply and Distribution (18-29-601 et seq.)
Article 7. Sanitary Drainage (18-29-701 et seq.)
Article 8. Indirect/Special Waste (18-29-801 et seq.)
Article 9. Vents (18-29-901 et seq.)
Article 10. Traps, Separators and Interceptors (18-29-1001 et seq.)
Article 11. Storm Drainage (18-29-1101 et seq.)
Article 12. Swimming Pools and Other Swimming Facilities* (18-29-1201 et seq.)
Article 13. Referenced Standards
Appendix A Procedures for Calculating the Minimum Sizing of the Water Supply System
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
CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE AND LAND USE ORDINANCE
TITLE 16 LAND USE
TITLE 17 CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE
18-29-102.5 Change in occupancy.
   It shall be unlawful to make any change in the occupancy of any structure that will subject the structure to any special provision of this chapter without first obtaining a building permit.
18-29-102.6 Deliberately omitted.
18-29-102.7 Moved buildings.
   Except as determined by Section 18-29-102.2, plumbing systems that are a part of buildings or structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this chapter for new installations.
18-29-102.8 Referenced codes and standards.
   The codes and standards referenced in this chapter shall be those that are listed in Article 13 and considered part of the requirements of this chapter to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where the requirements of reference standards or manufacturer's installation instructions do not conform to minimum provisions of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.
(Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. I, § 1)
18-29-102.9 Requirements not covered by chapter.
   Any requirements necessary for the strength, stability or proper operation of an existing or proposed plumbing system, or for the public safety, health and general welfare, not specifically covered by this chapter shall be determined by the building commissioner.
(Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 48; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)
18-29-103 Deliberately omitted.
18-29-104 Deliberately omitted.
18-29-105 Approval.

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