18-29-314.2.3.2 Appliance, equipment and insulation in pans.

   Where appliances, equipment or insulation are subject to water damage when auxiliary drain pans fill, such portions of the appliances, equipment and insulation shall be installed above the flood level rim of the pan. Supports located inside of the pan to support the appliance or equipment shall be water resistant.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. III, § 24)

18-29-314.2.4 Traps.

   Condensate drains shall be trapped as required by the equipment or appliance manufacturer.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. III, § 24)

18-29-314.2.4.1 Ductless mini-split system traps.

   Ductless mini-split equipment that produces condensation shall be provided with an in-line check valve located in the drain line or a trap.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. III, § 24)

18-29-314.2.5 Drain line maintenance.

   Condensate drain lines shall be configured to permit the clearing of blockages and performance of maintenance without requiring the drain line to be cut.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. III, § 24)

18-29-315 Penetrations.

18-29-315.1 Sealing of annular spaces.

   The annular space between the outside of a pipe and the inside of a pipe sleeve or between the outside of a pipe and an opening in a building wall, floor or ceiling assembly penetrated by a pipe shall be sealed in an approved manner with caulking material, foam sealant or closed with a gasketing system. The caulking material, foam sealant or gasketing system shall be designed for the conditions at the penetration location and shall be compatible with the pipe, sleeve and building materials in contact with the sealing materials. Annular spaces created by pipes penetrating fire-resistance-rated assemblies or membranes of such assemblies shall be sealed or closed in accordance with Section 714 of the Chicago Building Code.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. III, § 25)

Article 4. Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings (18-29-401 et seq.)