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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.)
Article 2. Definitions (18-29-201 et seq.)
Article 3. General Regulations (18-29-301 et seq.)
18-29-301 General.
18-29-301.1 Scope.
18-29-301.1.1 Reserved.
18-29-301.1.2 Reserved.
18-29-301.2 System installation.
18-29-301.3 Connections to drainage system.
18-29-301.4 Connections to water supply.
18-29-301.5 Pipe, tube and fitting sizes.
18-29-301.6 Prohibited locations.
18-29-301.7 Conflicts.
18-29-302 Exclusion of Materials Detrimental to the Sewer System.
18-29-302.1 Detrimental or dangerous materials.
18-29-302.2 Industrial wastes.
18-29-303 Materials.
18-29-303.1 Identification.
18-29-303.2 Installation of materials.
18-29-303.3 Plastic pipe, fittings and components.
18-29-303.4 Third-party certification.
18-29-303.4.1 Reserved.
18-29-303.4.2 Reserved.
18-29-303.4.2.1 Reserved.
18-29-303.4.2.2 Reserved.
18-29-303.4.2.3 Reserved.
18-29-303.5 Cast-iron soil pipe, fittings and components.
18-29-304 Rodent-Proofing.
18-29-304.1 General.
18-29-304.2 Strainer plates.
18-29-304.3 Meter boxes.
18-29-304.4 Openings for pipes.
18-29-305 Protection of Pipes and Plumbing System Components.
18-29-305.1 Protection against contact.
18-29-305.2 Reserved.
18-29-305.3 Stress and strain.
18-29-305.4 Reserved.
18-29-305.5 Pipes through or under footings or foundation walls.
18-29-305.6 Freezing.
18-29-305.6.1 Sewer depth.
18-29-305.6.2 Water main depth.
18-29-305.7 Waterproofing of openings.
18-29-305.8 Protection against physical damage.
18-29-305.9 Protection of components of plumbing system.
18-29-306 Trenching, Excavation and Backfill.
18-29-306.1 Support of piping.
18-29-306.2 Trenching and bedding.
18-29-306.2.1 Overexcavation.
18-29-306.2.2 Rock removal.
18-29-306.2.3 Soft loadbearing materials.
18-29-306.3 Backfilling.
18-29-306.4 Tunneling.
18-29-306.5 Reserved.
18-29-307 Structural Safety.
18-29-307.1 General.
18-29-307.2 Cutting, notching or boring of holes.
18-29-307.3 Penetrations of floor/ceiling assemblies and fire-resistance-rated assemblies.
18-29-307.4 Protection of footings.
18-29-307.5 Alterations to trusses.
18-29-307.6 Piping material exposed within plenums.
18-29-308 Piping Support.
18-29-308.1 General.
18-29-308.2 Piping seismic supports.
18-29-308.3 Materials.
18-29-308.4 Structural attachment.
18-29-308.5 Interval of support.
18-29-308.6 Sway bracing.
18-29-308.7 Anchorage.
18-29-308.7.1 Location.
18-29-308.8 Expansion joint fittings.
18-29-308.8.1 Vertical expansion.
18-29-308.9 Stacks.
18-29-308.10 Parallel water distribution systems.
18-29-308.11 Thermal expansion tanks.
18-29-309 Floodproofing.
18-29-309.1 General.
18-29-309.1.1 Base flood elevation.
18-29-309.2 Deliberately omitted.
18-29-310 Washroom and Toilet Room Requirements.
18-29-310.1 Light and ventilation.
18-29-310.2 Location of fixtures and compartments.
18-29-310.3 Interior finish.
18-29-310.4 Reserved.
18-29-311 Toilet Facilities for Workers.
18-29-311.1 General.
18-29-312 Tests and Inspections.
18-29-312.1 Required tests.
18-29-312.2 Drainage and vent water test.
18-29-312.3 Deliberately omitted.
18-29-312.4 Deliberately omitted.
18-29-312.5 Water supply system test.
18-29-312.6 Gravity sewer test.
18-29-312.7 Forced sewer test.
18-29-312.8 Storm drainage system test.
18-29-312.9 Cross connection control device inspections.
18-29-313 Equipment Efficiencies.
18-29-313.1 General.
18-29-314 Condensate Disposal.
18-29-314.1 Fuel-burning appliances.
18-29-314.2 Evaporators and cooling coils.
18-29-314.2.1 Condensate disposal.
18-29-314.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes.
18-29-314.2.3 Auxiliary and secondary drain systems.
18-29-314.2.3.1 Water-level monitoring devices.
18-29-314.2.3.2 Appliance, equipment and insulation in pans.
18-29-314.2.4 Traps.
18-29-314.2.4.1 Ductless mini-split system traps.
18-29-314.2.5 Drain line maintenance.
18-29-315 Penetrations.
18-29-315.1 Sealing of annular spaces.
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
18-29-309.2 Deliberately omitted.
18-29-310 Washroom and Toilet Room Requirements.
18-29-310.1 Light and ventilation.
   Washrooms and toilet rooms shall be illuminated and ventilated in accordance with the Chicago Building Code and the Chicago Mechanical Code.
(Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XVI, § 8; Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. III, § 21)
18-29-310.2 Location of fixtures and compartments.
   The location of plumbing fixtures and the requirements for compartments and partitions shall be in accordance with Section 18-29-405.3.
(Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. III, § 21)
18-29-310.3 Interior finish.
   Interior finish surfaces of toilet rooms shall comply with the Chicago Building Code.
(Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. III, § 21)
18-29-310.4 Reserved.
Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. III, § 21, repealed § 18-29-310.4, which pertained to water closet compartment.
18-29-311 Toilet Facilities for Workers.

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