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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
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18-29-307.1 General.
   In the process of installing or repairing any part of a plumbing and drainage installation, the finished floors, walls, ceilings, tile work or any other part of the building or premises that must be changed or replaced shall be left in a safe structural condition and shall maintain required fire resistance in accordance with the requirements of the building code.
18-29-307.2 Cutting, notching or boring of holes.
   A framing member shall not be cut, notched or bored in excess of limitations specified in the building code.
18-29-307.3 Penetrations of floor/ceiling assemblies and fire-resistance-rated assemblies.
   Penetrations of floor/ceiling assemblies and assemblies required to have a fire-resistance rating shall be protected in accordance with the Chicago Building Code.
(Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XVI, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. III, § 12)
18-29-307.4 Protection of footings.
   Trenching installed parallel to footings shall not extend into the bearing plane of a footing or wall. The upper boundary of the bearing plane is a line that extends downward, at an angle of 45 degrees (0.79 rad) from horizontal, from the outside bottom edge of the footing or wall.
(Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. III, § 13)
18-29-307.5 Alterations to trusses.
   Truss members and components shall not be cut, drilled, notched, spliced or otherwise altered in any way without written approval of a registered design professional. Alterations resulting in the addition of loads to any member (such as HVAC equipment and water heaters) shall not be made without verification by a registered design professional that the truss is capable of supporting such additional loading.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. III, § 14)
18-29-307.6 Piping material exposed within plenums.
   Piping materials exposed within plenums shall comply with the provisions of the Chicago Mechanical Code.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. III, § 15)
18-29-308 Piping Support.
18-29-308.1 General.
   All plumbing piping shall be supported in accordance with this section.
18-29-308.2 Piping seismic supports.
   Where earthquake loads are applicable in accordance with the Chicago Building Code, plumbing piping supports, anchorage and bracing shall be designed and installed for seismic forces in accordance with Chapter 14B-16.
(Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. III, § 16)
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