Office of the City Clerk - Record #: O2016-5623

• Record #: O2016-5623
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• Intro date: 7/20/2016
• Current Controlling Legislative Body: Committee on Health and Environmental Protection
• Final action: 9/14/2016
• Title: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 13-20, 13-172, 18-13 and 18-28 regarding energy conservation
• Sponsors: Emanuel, Rahm
• Topic: MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 13 - Building & Construction - Ch. 20 Building Inspection, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 13 - Building & Construction - Ch. 172 Natural Light & Ventilation, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 18 - Building Infrastructure - Ch. 13 Energy Conservation, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 18 - Building Infrastructure - Ch. 28 Mechanical Refrigeration Systems

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
9/14/2016	31143	City Council	Passed	Pass
9/7/2016		Committee on Health and Environmental Protection	Recommended to Pass	Pass
7/20/2016	28028	City Council	Referred

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
July 20. 2016










TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO


Ladies and Gentlemen:

At the request ofthe Commissioner of Buildings, I transmit herewith an ordinance updating Chapter 18-13 ofthe Municipal Code regarding energy conservation.

Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated.

Mayor

Very truly yours,
ORDINANCE


BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:


SECTION 1. Title 18 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by repealing existing Chapter 18-13 and by inserting in its place a new Chapter 18-13, as follows:

CHAPTER 18-13 ENERGY CONSERVATION

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

18-13-100 Referenced codes and standards.
The following codes and standards are adopted by reference and, unless otherwise modified by this chapter, shall be considered part ofthe requirements of this chapter to the extent of each prescribed reference: 2015 International Energy: Conservation Code, including, but not limited to, IECC—Commercial Provisions (hereinafter known as "IECC 2015 - CE") and
1ECC Residential Provisions (hereinafter known as "IECC 2015 - RE"); A MSI/A SHRA E/IES
Standard 90.1-2013. including all published errata and excluding published Addenda that encompass ASHRAE 90.1-2013 (hereinafter known as "ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1-2013); Appendix RA Recommended Procedure for Worst-Case Testing of Atmospheric Venting Systems Under R402.4 or R405 Conditions < 5 ACTI50 (hereinafter known as ''Appendix RA"); and Appendix RB Solar-Ready Provisions - Detached One- and Two-family Dwellings, Multiple Single-family Dwellings (Townhouses) (hereinafter known as "Appendix RB"). Provided, however, that Appendix RA is informative only; compliance with its provisions is not mandatory. Provided further, that compliance with Appendix RB is mandatory only if a city agency specifically requires compliance with Appendix RB in connection with a particular project. If di...