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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.)
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.)
18-29-1201 General.
18-29-1201.1 Scope.
18-29-1202 Nonprivate Swimming Pools.
18-29-1202.1 Scope.
18-29-1202.2 Additional requirements.
18-29-1202.3 Location.
18-29-1202.4 Permit required.
18-29-1202.5 Construction requirements.
18-29-1202.5.1 Illinois Swimming Facility Code.
18-29-1202.5.2 Water source.
18-29-1202.5.3 Piping materials.
18-29-1202.5.4 Cleanouts.
18-29-1202.5.5 Working space.
18-29-1203 Bather Preparation Facilities.
18-29-1203.1 Scope.
18-29-1203.2 General design requirements.
18-29-1203.2.1 Separate facilities.
18-29-1203.2.2 Floors.
18-29-1203.2.3 Light and ventilation.
18-29-1203.2.4 Hose bibbs.
18-29-1203.2.5 Large facilities.
18-29-1203.3 Showers, water closets and lavatories.
18-29-1203.3.1 School facilities.
18-29-1203.4 Dressing rooms.
18-29-1203.5 Foot spray.
18-29-1203.6 Drinking fountains.
18-29-1204 Private Residential Swimming Pools.
18-29-1204.1 Scope.
18-29-1204.2 Location.
18-29-1204.3 Permit required.
18-29-1204.4 Construction requirements.
18-29-1204.4.1 Recirculation pools.
18-29-1204.4.2 Materials.
18-29-1204.4.3 Structural design.
18-29-1204.4.4 Pool deck.
18-29-1204.4.5 Enclosure.
18-29-1204.4.6 Slope.
18-29-1204.4.7 Steps or ladders.
18-29-1204.4.8 Overflow gutters.
18-29-1204.4.9 Inlets.
18-29-1204.4.9.1 Water recirculation system inlets.
18-29-1204.4.9.2 Makeup water.
18-29-1204.4.9.3 Water systems construction conformance.
18-29-1204.4.10 Outlets.
18-29-1204.4.10.1 Water recirculation system outlets.
18-29-1204.4.10.2 Drainage system.
18-29-1204.4.10.3 Drain water discharge.
18-29-1204.4.11 Recirculation system and appurtenances.
18-29-1204.4.11.1 Required apparatuses.
18-29-1204.4.11.2 Water volume turnover.
18-29-1204.4.11.3 Pump capacity.
18-29-1204.4.11.4 Backwash filter rate.
18-29-1204.4.11.5 Hair and lint strainer.
18-29-1204.4.11.6 Pressure filters.
18-29-1204.4.11.7 Disinfection equipment.
18-29-1204.4.11.8 Gaseous chlorination systems prohibited.
18-29-1204.5 Water source.
18-29-1204.6 Safety.
18-29-1204.7 Seasonal operation.
18-29-1204.8 Maintenance.
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
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18-29-1111.3.3 Electrical.
   Electrical service outlets, when required, shall meet the requirements of Title 14E.
(Amend Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. II, § 64)
18-29-1111.3.4 Piping.
   Discharge piping shall meet the requirements of Section 18-29-1102.2, Section 18-29-1102.3 or Section 18-29-1102.4 and shall include a full flow check valve. Duplex pump systems shall include a gate valve and a full flow check valve on discharge of each pump. Size and fittings shall be the same size as, or larger than, pump discharge tapping, nominal or standard sizes as designated in the referenced materials standards.
Article 12. Swimming Pools and Other Swimming Facilities* (18-29-1201 et seq.)
* Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, § 1, repealed and replaced Article 12 (Sections 18-29-1200 through 18-29-1204.17) in its entirety. Article 12 formerly pertained to swimming pools.
18-29-1201 General.
18-29-1201.1 Scope.
   This article shall apply to both private and nonprivate swimming pools.
   As used in this article, "nonprivate swimming pool" means a swimming pool or other swimming facility regulated under the Illinois Swimming Facility Act, 210 ILCS 125, as amended. Nonprivate swimming pools and associated bather preparation facilities shall comply with Sections 18-29-1202 and 18-29-1203.
   The term "private residential swimming pool" means a receptacle for water, or an artificial pool of water, having a depth at any point of more than 4 feet (1220 mm), intended for the purpose of immersion or partial immersion therein of human beings, including all appurtenant equipment, constructed, installed and maintained in or above the ground outside of or inside of a single family dwelling or a residential building containing no more than three dwelling units or sleeping units, for use by the residential occupants and their guests. Private residential swimming pools shall comply with Section 18-29-1204.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
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