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Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 11, 14A, 14B, 17 and 18 and technical corrections to Journal of Proceedings of April 21, 2021 (Ordinance O2021-1193) and September 21, 2022 (Ordinance SO2022-2008) regarding Chicago Construction Codes
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JOURNAL CORRECTIONS - Year 2021, - JOURNAL CORRECTIONS - Year 2022, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 2 - City Government & Administration - Ch. 8 City Council & Wards of City, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 2 - City Government & Administration - Ch. 44 Dept. of Housing, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 2 - City Government & Administration - Ch. 120 Commissioners & Commissions, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 4 - Businesses, Occupations & Consumer Protection - Ch. 28 Drain Layers, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 4 - Businesses, Occupations & Consumer Protection - Ch. 388 Rooftops in Wrigley Field Adjacent Area, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 11 - Utilities & Environmental Protection - Ch. 18 Stormwater Management, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 14A - Administrative Provisions of the Chicago Construction Code - Ch. 14A-12 Schedules, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 14A - Administrative Provisions of the Chicago Construction Code - Ch. 14A-2 Definitions, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 14A - Administrative Provisions of the Chicago Construction Code - Ch. 14A-3 Enforcement, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 14A - Administrative Provisions of the Chicago Construction Code - Ch. 14A-4 Permits, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 14A - Administrative Provisions of the Chicago Construction Code - Ch. 14A-8 Posting Requirements, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 14B - Building Code - Ch. 14B-10 Means of Egress, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 14B - Building Code - Ch. 14B-12 Interior Environment, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 14B - Building Code - Ch. 14B-14 Exterior Walls, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 14B - Building Code - Ch. 14B-5 General Building Heights and Areas, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 14B - Building Code - Ch. 14B-9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 17 - Chicago Zoning Ordinance - Ch. 9 Use Regulations, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 17 - Chicago Zoning Ordinance - Ch. 17 Terminology & Measurements, Land Use & Zoning-Tables & Index, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 18 - Building Infrastructure - Ch. 29 Water Service Charges & Plumbing Requirements
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SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
This ordinance is organized into eight articles, as follows:
Article I: Amendments to Title 4
Article II: Amendments to Title 14A
Article III: Amendments to Title 14B
Article IV: Amendments to Title 14E
Article V: Amendments to Title 17
Article VI: Amendments to Chapter 18-29
Article VII: Correlating Amendments and Journal Corrections
Article VIII: Effective Date
ARTICLE I. AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 4
SECTION 1. Section 4-28-120 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
4-28-120 License - Termination - Penalty for late renewal.
The drain layer's license shall expire on December 31st of each year prior to calendar year 2023 2024. For licenses issued on or after February 1, 2023 2024. licenses shall expire one year after issuance. Any person who fails to renew his or her license within 60 days of the license's expiration date shall be assessed a $75.00 late fee in addition to the license fee.
For licenses issued with an effective date in January 2023 2024 only, the Commissioner may, by rule, establish expiration dates between 12 and 23 months after the date of issuance, based on the first letter of the last name of the licensee, so as to distribute the expiration dates across the calendar year.
SECTION 2. Section 4-388-097 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
4-388-097 Exit diagrams/occupancy placards.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
(b) post in every public area of the building, a sign in a conspicuous-place indicating the maximum number of persons who may legally occupy such space—The signs shall-road as follows:
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The signs shall be located at tho main ontranco to such space or room so as4e-ee conspicuously visible to a person entering such space or room.
Tho foo for oach location shall bo as provided in Title 14A of this Coder
ARTICLE II. AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 14A
SECTION 1. Section 14A-2-202 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14A-2-202 DEFINITIONS.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT. Replacement of existing materials, objects, or elements using new materials, objects, or elements ofthe same type, size, and shape.
KNOWINGLY. An individual acts knowingly with respect to the nature or attendant circumstances ofthe individual's conduct, as described by the law defining the offense, when the individual is consciously aware that the individual's conduct is of that nature or that those circumstances exist. An individual acts knowingly with respect to a material fact when the individual is consciously aware ofthe substantial probability that the fact exists. An individual acts knowingly with respect to the results of the individual's conduct, as described by the law defining the offense, when the individual is consciously aware that that result is practically certain to be caused by the individual's conduct.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
PUBLIC WAY. As defined in Chapter 17-17 of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance.
RECKLESSLY. An individual acts recklessly when that individual consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that circumstances exist or that a result will follow, as described by the law defining the offense, and that disregard constitutes a gross deviation from the standard of care that a reasonable individual would exercise in the situation.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 2. Section 14A-3-304.1 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14A-3-304.1 General.
The building official may suspend the ability of any person to submit new applications or complete pending applications for a permit where the building official determines that the person has done any of the following:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
3. Performed or directed work in violation of a stop work order or closure order.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
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SECTION 3. Section 14A-3-306 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14A-3-306 STOP WORK ORDER.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance) 14A-3-306.2 Issuance Written notice.
A stop work order must be in writing. The stop work order must be either given to the owner or the person performing the work or posted at the work site. Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work must immediately cease.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
14A-3-306.4 Knowing or reckless violations.
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly knowingly or recklessly: violate a stop work order; order, or to knowingly cause, allow, encourage, assist, aid, abet, or direct another person to violate a stop work order; order, or in any manner to knowingly be a party to a violation of a stop work order. A separate and distinct offense is committed for each stop work order which that is violated and each day that a violation continues.
14A-3-306.5 Removal Damage or removal of notice.
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly knowingly or recklessly destroy, deface, remove, damage, impair, mar, cover, or obstruct any stop work order notice which a City official has posted or affixed at a work site without the written authorization of the Citv official or department that issued the order. A separate and distinct offense is committed for each stop work order which is violated notice and each day that a violation continues.'
SECTION 4. Section 14A-3-307 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14A-3-307 CLOSURE ORDER.
14A-3-307.1 General.
Where a building, structure, or premises has been damaged by fire, deterioration, unpermitted work, or other cause, or shows clear evidence of structural failure, and where it constitutes an actual and imminent danger hazard to occupants or the public, the building official, fire code official, Superintendent of Police, or Commissioner of Public Health is authorized to order said building, structure, or premises vacated and closed until unsafe conditions are remedied in accordance with the Municipal Code.
14A-3-307.2 Notice Written notice.
Where a City official has ordered a building, structure, premises, or specific portion vacated and closed as provided in Section 14A-3-307, the City official must post or cause to be posted in a conspicuous place near exterior entrances, a written notice measuring no less than 17 inches (432 mm) by 22 inches (559 mm), stating substantially as follows:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
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14A-3-307.3 Restricted access.
Where any building, structure, or premises has been ordered closed pursuant to Section 14A-3-307.1 and notice is-posted in accordance with Section 14A-3-307.2, it is unlawful for any person to knowingly or recklessly enter the closed portion of the building, structure, or premises except for the express purpose "of correcting violations ofthe Chicago Construction Codes, or for purposes of inspection at the direction of the City official identified on the notice.
14A-3-307.3.1 Fine.
Any person who enters any building, structure, or promises in violation of Soction •HA-3-307.3 must be fined in accordance with Section 14A-3-302. Any ownor, manager, tenant or person in control of premises who directs or allows any othor person to ontor in violation of a notice posted under Soction 14A-3-307 must be finod in accordanco with Section 14A-3-302 for oach time that any person is directed or allowed to enter
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14A-3-307.4 Adjacent areas.
Where necessary for- to protect public safety, the building official is authorized to close or order the authority having jurisdiction to close sidewalks, streets, public ways, and other places adjacent to unsafe unsafe structures, including private property, and prohibit the same from being utilized until the unsafe unsafe condition is remediated.
14A-3-307.5 Legal action.
Any Citv official who becomes aware of a violation of a closure order is directed to immediately reguest that the Corporation Counsel seek remedies provided by law.
14A-3-307.6 Knowing or reckless violations.
It is unlawful for anv person to knowingly or recklessly: violate a closure order; cause, allow, encourage, assist, aid, abet, or direct another person to violate a closure order; or be a party to a violation of a closure order. A separate and distinct offense is committed for each closure order that is violated and each day that a violation continues.
14A-3-307.7 Damage or removal of notice-It is unlawful for anv person to knowingly or recklessly destroy, deface, remove, damage, impair, mar, cover, or obstruct any closure order notice which a City official has posted without the written authorization of the Citv official or department that issued the order. A separate and distinct offense is committed for each closure order notice and each day that a violation continues.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 5. Section 14A-3-313.6 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14A-3-313.6 Debt waiver City liens or indebtedness.
See Section 2-44-140 of the Municipal Code. Notwithstanding any other inconsistent or contrary
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Housing to ensure that the approved waiver is executed.
Approval by the Commissionor of Housing for the removal of City debt must take into consideration whether the waiver will: (i) promote tho rodovolopmont and ro occupancy of a specific vacant or abandoned building; (ii) support neighborhood development and stabilization efforts; (iii) improve the health, safety, and welfare ofthe surrounding community; and (iv) encourage City revitalization.
For purposes of this subsection only, "debt" means a sum of money owed to tho City, including, but not limited to, (i) any wator or sower assessment, or (ii) any obligation or payment of a sum of money owed to the City pursuant to a court ordor or an order of the Department of Administrative Hearings. Provided, however, tho torm "dobt" shall not include property tax debt.
SECTION 6. Section 14A-3-314 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14A-3-314 INCARCERATION.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
14A-3-314.1.1 Knowing or reckless violation of stop work order or closure order.
An individual who knowingly knowingly or recklessly violates a stop work order issued under Section 14A-3-306 or a closure order issued under Section 14A-3-307, or knowtngiy knowingly or recklessly causes, allows, encourages, assists, aids, abets, or directs another person to violate a stop work order issued under Section 14A-3-306 or a closure order issued under Section 14A-3-307 is subject to incarceration for a term of not less than 3 days 5 days, or not less than 3 months if the action results in the bodily injury or death of a natural person.
14A-3-314.1.2 Knowing or reckless defacement damage or removal of stop work order or closure order notice.
An individual who knowingly knowingly or recklessly destroys, defaces, removes, damages, impairs, mars, covers, or obstructs a stop work order notice posted by the City at a work site in accordance with Section 14A-3-306 or a closure order notice posted in accordance with Section 14A-3-307 is subject to incarceration for a term of not less than 30 days 10 days, or not less than 3 months if the action results in the bodily injury or death of a natural person.
14A-3-314.1.3 Death or bodily injury caused by unauthorized excavation.
An individual who performs or authorizes excavation work in violation of the Chicago Construction Codes that results in the bodily injury or death of a natural person is subject to incarceration for a term of not less than 3 months.
14A-3-314.1.4 Tampering with smoke-detector-or-alarm or disabling a fire protection or life safety system or device.
An individual who tampers with, deactivates, or removes all or part of an automatic sprinkler system or automatic fire-extinguishing system, standpipe system, portable fire extinguisher, fire alarm system, fire detection system, a smoke alarm or smoke detector, smoke control system, fire department connection, fire pump, carbon monoxide detector
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'or carbon monoxide alarm, gas detection system or generator without a permit and other than as part of routine maintenance, is subject to incarceration for a term not to exeood 6 months of not less than 10 days, or not less than 3 months if the action results in the bodily injury or death of a natural person.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 7. Section 14A-4-403 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14A-4-403 MONTHLY PERMITS.
14A-4-403.1 Electrical maintenance.
Instead of an individual permits for each alteration or repair to an existing permitted electrical installation, the building official is authorized to issue a monthly electrical maintenance permit in advance for each calendar month ofthe year 30-day periods, to cover all electrical alterations and repairs during the calendar month 30-day period in a specific building or structure. All work done pursuant to a monthly electrical permit must be done under the direct supervision ofthe supervising electrician listed on the permit. A monthly electrical permit does not authorize electrical work that is performed by persons not under the direct supervision ofthe supervising electrician listed on the permit. The building official must collect a fee as provided in Section 14A-12-1204.1 for monthly electrical maintenance permits.
14A-4-403.1.1 Records.
A complete record of all electrical installations, alterations, maintenance, and repairs made during each calendar month that reguire a permit, which are performed under a monthly electrical maintenance permit, must be maintained kept by the supervising electrician and owner and made available, upon request, to the building official. .
14A-4-403.2 Plumbing maintenance.
Instead of individual permits for each repair to an existing plumbing installation and each repair to fuel gas piping in a residential occupancy, the building official is authorized to issue a monthly plumbing maintenance permit in advance for 30-day periods, to cover all plumbing repairs and repairs to fuel gas piping in a residential occupancy during the 30-day period in a specific building or structure. All work done pursuant to a monthly plumbing permit must be done by duly licensed employees of the plumbing contractor listed on the permit. A monthly plumbing permit does not authorize work that is performed by persons not employed by the plumbing contractor listed on the permit. The building official must collect a fee as provided in Section 14A-12-1204.1 for monthly plumbing maintenance permits.
14A-4-403.2.1 Records.
A complete record of all plumbing repair work that reguires a permit and fuel gas repair work that reguires a permit, which is performed under a monthly plumbing maintenance permit, must be kept by the plumbing contractor and owner and made available, upon reguest, to the building official.
14A-4-403.3 Work exempt from permit.
This section does not impose a reguirement to obtain a permit for any type of repair or maintenance work that is identified as not reguiring a permit in Section 14A-4-402.
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SECTION 8. Chapter 14A-4 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting a new Section 14A-4-405.6, underscored as follows:
14A-4-405.6 Denial of permit.
On and after March 1. 2023, when a temporary structure reguires both a buildinq permit and an Outdoor Special Event Permit under Section 10-8-335 ofthe Municipal Code, the building official must deny the buildinq permit if a substantially complete building permit application, including substantially complete construction documents, is not received by the building official at least 14 calendar days before the start ofthe event.
SECTION 9. Section 14A-4-412.2.2.2 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14A-4-412.2.2.2 Calculation for exterior wall rehabilitation work.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance) CF = The construction factor determined using Table 14A 12 1201.3(2) 14A-12-1204.3(1)
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 10. Section 14A-4-412.5 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14A-4-412.5 Waivers.
Except as expressly allowed in Section 14A-4-412.5.1, Section 14A-4-412.5.2, or an uncodified ordinance that is consistent with Section 2-8-065, the building official may not waive or reduce for any person any fee required under this chapter or any other permit-related fee.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
14A-4-412.5.2 Stand-alone permits for Chicago Landmarks.
The building official must waive all permit-related fees and zoning fees, except the stand-alone permit review fee, for permit applications that are subject to review by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks pursuant to Chapter 2-120, Article XVII.
SECTION 11. Section 14A-4-413.1 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14A-4-413.1 Scope of permit.
The issuance or granting of a permit does not authorize or allow work that would violate any provision of the Chicago Construction Codes or of the Municipal Code. A permit which attempts to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the Chicago Construction Codes or of the Municipal Code is void to the extent it attempts to do so. The issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other data does not prevent the building official from requiring the correction of errors in the construction documents and other data. The building official is
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authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure where in violation ofthe Chicago Construction Codes or of the Municipal Code.
SECTION 12. Section 14A-8-802 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14A-8-802 MAXIMUM CAPACITY SIGNS.
{Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance) 14A-8-802.3 Calculation.
For theaters, rooms, or spaces constructed under the Chicago Building Codex er altered under the Chicago Building Rehabilitation Code, or shown to be in compliance with either of these codes, the building official will determine the maximum occupancy capacity in accordance with Section 1004 of the Chicago Building Code. For other theaters, rooms, or spaces, the maximum occupancy will be calculated in accordance with the requirements in effect at the time of construction or alteration.
14A-8-802.4 Sign.
Maximum capacity signs issued under Section 14A-8-802 will read:
OCCUPANCY BY MORE THAN PERSONS IS
DANGEROUS AND UNLAWFUL BUILDING COMMISSIONER CITY OF CHICAGO
The lettering will be of bold gothic type in red on a background of white, not less than one inch (25 mm) in height. The numerals will be one and one-quarter inches (31.8 mm) in height.
{Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 13. Table 14A-12-1203.1 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
Table 14A-12-1203.1 Fees, Fines, and Penalties - Chapter 3
Section Description Amount
{Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
14A-3-306. 14A-3-307 First violation $500 mm. $1,000 max.
Second violation $1,000 min. $6,000 max.
Third or subsequent violation $6,000 min $10,000 max.
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SECTION 14. Table 14A-12-1204.1 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby
amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored,
as follows: - - - - -
Table 14A-12-1204.1 General Fees - Chapter 4
Section Description Amounta
14A-4-403.1 Monthly electrical maintenance permit (per service buildinq, per month 30 davs) $75
14A-4-403.2 Monthly plumbinq maintenance permit (per building, per 30 days) $75
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 15. Table 14A-12-1204.2 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
Table 14A-12-1204.2 Stand-Alone Permit Fees
Category of Work c Scope of Work Drawings required Zoning fee required Permit fee
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
Electrical (Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
Installation of permanent power generator, whether required or discretionary ¥es No 0 $750
Installation of permanent power generator for residential building with 3 or fewer dwelling units (no mixed occupancy) Y-es No e $75
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
Temporary power qenerators, electrical services^ or service disconnecting means No No $150
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
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SECTION 16. Table 14A-12-1204.4 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby
amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored,
as follows: - —
--- Table 14A-12-1204.4 Stop Work" Order Penalty
Regular Permit Fee Reason Penalty Amount
Up to $500 Anv Work without a reguired permit or 4S©% 200% of reqular.perm/f
amount beyond scope of issued permit, or fee
performed bv a person who is required to be licensed or listed on
the permit application and is not
Work pursuant to a permit but that 100% of reqular permittee
is unsafe or contrary to the Chicaqo
Construction Codes or Chicago Zoning Ordinance
$501 to $1,000 $€25
$1,001 to $1,500 $750
$1,501 to $2,000 $€75
$2,001 to $2,500 $1,000
$2,501 to $3,000 $1,125
$3,001 to $3,500 $1,375
nrnntnr thnn ^ ^00 $1 nh i<~ $75 fnr onrh
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ARTICLE III. AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 14B
SECTION 1. Section 14B-5-509 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through, as follows:
14B-5-509 Incidental uses.
The provisions of Section 509 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
Replace Table 509 as shown:
TABLE 509 INCIDENTAL USES
SEPARATION AND/OR PROTECTION
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
Telecommunication equipment areas over 50 square feet and not over 150 square feet " 2 hours or 1 hour and provide automatic sprinkler system^
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 2. Section 14B-9-907 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14B-9-907 Fire alarm and detection systems.
The provisions of Section 907 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance) 47. Revise Section 907.5.2.3.1, including its exception, to read:
"907.5.2.3.1 Public use areaSi and common use areas and employee work areas.
Visible alarm notification appliances shall be provided in public use areas and common use areas. Where employee work areas have audible alarm coverage, visible alarms shall be provided at time of initial installation."
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 3. Section 14B-10-1010 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14B-10-1010 Doors, gates and turnstiles.
The provisions of Section 1010 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance) 3. Revise exceptions 11 and 12 to Section 1010.1.1 to read:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
12. The minimum clear opening width shall not apply to the doors for toilet stalls or single-user toilet rooms not required to be accessible."
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 4. Section 14B-10-1015 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14B-10-1015 Guards.
The provisions of Section 1015 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
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(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
6. Revise Section 1015.8 and its.subparts to read:
"1015.8 Window openings.-
Windows in Group R buildings including dwelling unitsL or sleeping units, where Where the top of the sill bottom of the clear opening of an operable window opening in a dwelling unit, sleeping unit or common area in a Group R occupancy is located less than 36 inches (914 mm) above the finished floor and more than 72 inches (1829 mm) above the finished grade or other surface below on the exterior of the building, the window shall comply with one of the following:
1. Operable windows where the top of the sill bottom of the clear opening is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the finished grade or other surface below and that are provided with window fall prevention devices that comply with ASTM F2006.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
Exception: In Group R-2 and R-5 occupancies this section only applies where either:
The top ofthe sill bottom of the clear opening of an operable window opening is located less than 24 inches (610 mm) above the finished floor and at least 72 inches (1829 mm) but not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) above the finished grade or other surface below on the exterior of
the building.
The top of the sill bottom of the clear opening of an operable window opening is located less than 36 inches (914 mm) above the finished floor and more than 20 feet (6096 mm) above the finished grade or other surface below on the exterior of the building."
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 5. Section 14B-10-1028 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14B-10-1028 Exit discharge.
The provisions of Section 1028 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1. Revise exception 1 to Section 1028.1 by replacing "through areas on the level of
discharge" with "through a lobby or similar common area on the level of exit discharge."
1.1. Revise exception 1.1 to Section 1028.1 by replacing "from the point of termination ofthe enclosure." with "within 25 feet (7620 mm) and no more than two turns, each not exceeding 90 degrees (1.57 rad), from the point of termination of the enclosure. There shall be no dead-end corridors or similar conditions exceeding 10 feet (3048 mm) in length adjacent to the point of termination of the enclosure."
4^4t 1.2. Revise exception 1.3 to Section 1028.1 by deleting "approved."
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2. Add a new exception 4 to Section 1028.1 to read:
"4 Up to.1.00 percent ofthe number, minimum width, and required capacity
of interior exit stairways and exterior exit ramps is permitted to egress through af^as a tobby-Qr similar common area on the level of exit discharge provided that all of the following conditions are met:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 6. Section 14B-12-1207 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14B-12-1207 Interior space dimensions.
The provisions of Section 1207 of IBC are not adopted. The following language is adopted as Section 1207:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
1207.5 Lofts.
Lofts used for sleeping or living space within a dwelling unit or sleeping unit in a Group R occupancy, and not containing or providing exclusive means of access to any plumbing fixture, shall conform to the minimum requirements of this code except as follows:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
6. The floor level of the loft shall be at least 30 inches (762 mm) and no more than 9 feet (2743 mm) 151 inches (3835 mm) above the main floor level of the unit.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 7. Section 14B-14-1405 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14B-14-1405 Combustible materials on the exterior side of exterior walls.
The provisions of Section 1405 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Revise Section 1405.1.1 to read:
"1405.1.1 Types I, II, III and IV construction.
On buildings of Types I, II, III and IV construction, exterior wall coverings shall be permitted to be constructed of combustible materials, complying with the following limitations:
1. Combustible exterior wall coverings shall not exceed 10 percent of an exterior
wall surface area where the fire separation distance is 15 feet (4572 mm) or less.
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2. Combustible exterior wall coverings shall be limited to 40 feet (12 192 mm) in
height above grade plane.
Exceptions:
Metal composite material (MCM) systems complying with Section 1406.
Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) complying with Section 1407.
High-pressure decorative exterior-grade compact laminate (HPL) systems complying with Section 1408.
Exterior wall coverings containing foam plastic insulation complying with Section 2603.
[Reserved.]
Wood veneers shall comply with this section and Section 1404.5."
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
ARTICLE IV. AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 14E
SECTION 1. Section 14E-2-215 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
14E-2-215 Feeders.
The provisions of Article 215 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
2. Revise section 215.5 to read:
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(A) Plans Required. In For new or remodolod buildings altered electrical systems, complete and detailed electrical plans are reguired prior to the start of work on permit issuance for the following installations:
Dwelling Residential (Group R) occupancies in buildings greater than two stories in height
Non-dwelling Non-residential occupancies in buildings greater than one story in height or greater than 929 m2 (10,000 ft2) in area
Hazardous (classified) locations
Health care facilities
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New or replacement services or feeders rated 400 amperes or greater
New or replacement services or feeders exceeding 240 volts, nominal, to ground
(4) (7} Service switchboards and motor control centers rated in excess of 1200 amperes or 600 volts
Permanent generators
New emergency lighting systems and repairs or alterations to reguired System I or System II emergency lighting systems
Installation of electric vehicle supply eguipment serving more than 3 parking spaces
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
ARTICLE V. AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17
SECTION 1. Section 17-9-0201-F ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
17-9-0201-F Coach Houses.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
9. A dwelling unit within a coach house may not exceed 700 square feet of floor area, exclusive of interior stairs which directly access the dwelling unit. Only one dwelling unit is permitted per coach house.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 2. Section 17-17-0301 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
17-17-0301 Division of Improved Zoning Lots.
No improved zoning lot may be divided into 2 or more zoning lots and no portion of any improved zoning lot may be sold unless all improved zoning lots resulting from the division or sale comply with all the applicable bulk regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located: provided, however, divisions or sales that do not further increase the extent of any existing nonconformity, including a nonconforming setback that is not impacted by the proposed division or sale, shall be allowed.
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ARTICLE VI. AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 18-29
SECTION 1. Section 18-29-202 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-29-202 General definitions.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
APPROVED AGENCY. As defined in Chapter 14A-2. For purposes of this chaptor, the Chicago Department of Wator Management's testing lab shall also be an approved agency.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
RECEPTOR. A receptacle which receives the discharge from an indirect waste and is directly connected to the inlet of a properly vented trap. It shall bo of cast-iron, brass, lead or aluminum and shall be of such shape and capacity as to prevent splashing or flooding. The receptor outlet and trap shall not bo loss than 1 1/2 inches. See "waste receptor."
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
WASTE RECEPTOR. A floor sink, standpipe, hub drain or floor drain that receives the discharge of one or more indirect waste pipes.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 2. Section 18-29-403.1.4 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-29-403.1.4 Lavatory distribution.
Where two or more toilet facilities are provided, the required number of lavatories shall be distributed proportionally to the required number of water closets, provided that the ratio of lavatories to water closets arid urinals within a toilet facility shall not be less than 1:2. In no case shall the number of lavatories within a toilet facility containing at least two lavatories be required to exceed three-quarters of the sum of water closets and urinals within the toilet facility.
SECTION 3. Section 18-29-403.2.1.4 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-29-403.2.1.4 Proximity to single-user toilet room.
A single-user toilet room shall be provided outside of, within 200 feet (70.0 m) of, and not more than one story above or below the entrance to nonseparate toilet facilities containing more than Ihfee four water closets.
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SECTION 4. Section 18-29-406.2 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-29-406.2 Waste connection.
The waste from an automatic clothes washer shall discharge through an air break into a standpipe in accordance with Section 18-29-802. The trap and fixture drain for an automatic clothes washer shall be not less than 2 inches (51 mm) in diameter. The fixture drain for the standpipe serving an automatic clothes washer shall connect to a 3-inch (76 mm) 2-inch (51 mm) or larger diameter fixture branch or stack. Automatic clothes washers that discharge by gravity shall be permitted to drain to an approved trench drain.
[Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 5. Section 18-29-412.4 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-29-412.4 Where required.
The following rooms or spaces shall be provided with floor drains located to readily drain the entire floor area:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
Commercial vehicle repair garages (including repair garages serving only electric vehicles), gasoline stations with grease racks or pits, and oil change facilities shall be provided with floor drains or trench drains connected to a gas and oil interceptor in accordance with Section 18-29-1003.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 6. Section 18-29-413.3 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-29-413.3 Commercial food waste disposer waste outlets.
Commercial food waste disposers shall be connected to a drain not less than 4-1-/-24r4ehes (38 mm) 2 inches (51 mm) in diameter. Commercial food waste disposers shall be connected and trapped separately from any other fixtures or sink compartments.
SECTION 7. Section 18-29-603.3.5 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through, as follows:
18-29-603.3.5 Construction of meter vaults.
Wherever a water meter is installed in the ground, either inside or outside of any building or structure on public or privately owned property, it shall be enclosed in a meter vault. Such vault shall be built of hard pressed common brick or portland cement concrete blocks laid up in portland cement mortar, poured portland cement concrete, extra heavy, salt-glazed vitrified clay tile pipe, portland cement concrete pipe, or equally durable material. This meter vault shall be provided with a Gast-iron-GOver^Fame-and removable oast-iron cover. Each meter vault shall be
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built to conform to the specifications and dimensions for meter vaults issued by the Commissioner of Water Management.
SECTION 8. Section 18-29-604.8.1 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-29-604.8.1 Valve design [Reserved!.
The pressure reducing valve shall be designed to remain open to allow uninterrupted water flow in case of valvo failure.
SECTION 9. Section 18-29-604.9 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-29-604.9 Water hammer.
The flow of velocity of the water distribution system shall be controlled to reduce the possibility. of water hammer. An air chamber or water-hammer arrestor shall be installed where guick-closing valves are utilized. Water-hammer arrestors shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Water-hammer arrestors shall conform to ASSE 1010. Air chambers shall comply with Section 18-29-604.9.1.
18-29-604.9.1 Air chambers.
An air chamber that is installed in a fixture supply shall be 12 inches (304.8 mm) in length and the same diameter as the fixture supply, or an air chamber with an equivalent volume may be used. An air chamber that is installed in a riser shall be 12 inches (304.8 mm) in length and at least the same diameter as the riser.
SECTION 10. Section 18-29-605.14 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-29-605.14 Copper pipe [Reserved].
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18-29-605.14.1 Brazed joints-Joints surfaces shall be cleaned. An approved flux shall be applied where required. The joint shall be brazed with a filler metal conformin§-to-AWS-A5r8T
48-29-605.14.2 MeGhameat-jointSr
Mechanical joifrt^-shati-be-instailed-in-acGGrdanee with the manufacturer's in-stwetionsr 18-2-9-60544r3-S©ldered-jomtSr
SoldeHoirvts-shall-be-rrrade-in accordance with ASTM B828. All cut tube ends shall be reamed to tfie-fyll inside diameter of tho tube-end-All-jeint-surfaces shall-be-eleaned-A flu-x-eenfermtng to AST-M-B843-shall-be-applied. The joint shall be soldered with a solder
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conforming to ASTM B32. The joining of water supply piping shati-BO made with lead-froo solder and fluxos. "Load froe" shall mean a chemical composition equal to or less than 0.2 percent lead. Solder and flux joining pipe or fittings intended to supply drinking water shall conform to NSF 61.
SECTION 11. Table 18-29-702.1 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
Table 18-29-702.1 Above-ground Drainage and Vent Pipe
Material Standard
Cast-iron pipe, hub and spigot8 ASTM A74; ASTM A888; CISPI 301
Cast-iron pipe, hub and spigotb
Cast-iron pipe, hubless8
Cast-iron pipe, hubless3 ASTM A74; ASTM A888: CISPI 301
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140), with a solid walla^ ASTM D2665; CSA B181.2
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe with a 3.25-inch O.D. and a solid wall3-2 ASTM D2949
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
c. May be approved bv the Commissioner of Buildings, pursuant to Section 14A-10-1003, for use in connection
with animal care and indoor marine environments.
SECTION 12. Table 18-29-702.2 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
Table 18-29-702.2 Underground Building Drainage and Vent Pipe
Material Standard
Cast-iron pipe, hub and spigot ASTM A74; ASTM A888; CISP-l-304
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140), with a solid wall3^ ASTM D2665; CSA B181.2
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe with a 3.25-inch O.D. and a solid wallaj2 ASTM D2949
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
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a. b.
Limited in accordance with notes a and c to Table 18-29-702.1.
Where used to comply with Section 18-29-602.3.1(c). PVC pipe shall also comply with Section 653.111 of
Title 35 of the Illinois Administrative Code.
SECTION 13. Table 18-29-702.3 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
Table 18-29-702.3 Building Sewer Pipe3
Material Standard
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140), with a solid wallb^ ASTM D2665
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in sewer and drain diameters, including PS 25, SDR 41 (PS 28), PS 35, SDR 35 (PS 46), PS 50, PS 100, SDR 26 (PS 115), PS 140 and PS 200, with a solid wallb^ ASTM F891; ASTM D3034; CSA B182.2; CSA B182.4
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe with a 3.25-inch O.D. and a solid wallb-£ ASTM D2949
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
b. Limited in accordance with notes a and c to Table 18-29-702.1.
SECTION 14. Table 18-29-702.4 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
Table 18-29-702.4 Pipe Fittings
Material Standard
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic in IPS diametersaJ- ASME A112.4.4; ASTM D2665; ASTM F1866
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic in sewer and drain diametersaj2 ASTM D3034
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic with a 3.25-inch O.D.a^ ASTM D2949
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
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Limited in accordance with notes a and c to Table 18-29-702.1 or for use with chemical waste systems in accordance with Section 18-29-702.6.
Where used to comply with Section 18-29-602.3.1(c), PVC pipe fittings shall also comply with Section
653.111 of Title 35 of the Illinois Administrative Code.
SECTION 15. Section 18-29-705.21 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-29-705.21 Soldering bushings [Reserved!.
Soldering bushings shall bo of copper or copper alloy and shall be in accordance with Table 18-29 705.21.
Table 18-29-705.21
Pipe Sizes (inches) Minimum Wpinht' FjicH tViltttrtivlfil rVlflltlll l^aUrt
4-4/4 6 ounces
4-4/2 8 ounces |109|14 ouncos
2-4/2 1 nnnnH riimpp^. I L/Out lvJ \J \J\Ji ICCO |109|p nni inH°L |109|3 pounds 8 ounces
For SI: 1 inch ~ 25.4 mm, 1 ounco ~ 28.35 g, 1 pound ~ O.'15'l kgr
SECTION 16. Section 18-29-709.3 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-29-709.3 Conversion of gpm flow to dfu values.
Where discharges to a waste receptor or to a drainage system are only known in gallons per minute (liters per second) values, the drainage fixture unit values for those flows shall be computed on the basis that 1 gallon per minute (0.06 L/s) of flow is equivalent to twe one drainage fixture units.
SECTION 17. Section 18-29-710.1.2 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-29-710.1.2 Minimum size.
The minimum required pipe size for water closets or pedestal urinal branches and stacks shall be 4 inches (100 mm).
Exception: A building three stories or less in height may utilize a 3-inch (75 mm) soil stack and 3-inch (75 mm) horizontal soil branches when not exceeding 48 fixture units,
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with not more than six water closets per vertical soil stack and not more than three water closets per horizontal soil branch.
[Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 18. Section 18-29-904.1.4 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-29-904.1.4 Sidewall vent terminal.
Vent terminals extending through the wall shall terminate not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from the nearest abutting lot line and 10 feet (3048 mm) above the highest adjacent grade within 10 feet (3048) horizontally ofthe vent terminal. Vent terminals shall not terminate under the overhang of a structure with soffit vents. Sidewall vent terminals shall be protected to prevent birds and rodents from entering and blocking the vent opening.
ARTICLE VII.
CORRELATING AMENDMENTS AND JOURNAL CORRECTIONS
SECTION 1. Section 2-8-065 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by. deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
2-8-065 Discounted or waived fees - Restrictions.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
(c) Exemptions. The requirements of this section shall not apply to any ordinance or amendment thereto authorizing individual fee waivers (1) for any governmental entity, as defined in subsection (a) ofthis section, or (2) in connection with a block party, or (3) in connection with the waiver under Section 2-120-815 of any fee charged by the City of Chicago for the issuance of any permit requiring approval of the Commission on Chicago Historical and Cultural Landmarks, or (4) in connection with a Department of Water Management Lead Service Line Replacement Program created within the authority granted in Article IX of Chapter 11-12, or (5) pursuant to the authority granted to the Commissioner of Housing to support neighborhood revitalization efforts under Section 14A-3-313.6 2-44-140.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 2. Chapter 2-44 ofthe Municipal Code is amended by inserting a new Section 2-44-140, underscored as follows:
2-44-140 Debt waiver.
Notwithstanding any other inconsistent or contrary provision of this Code, following consultation with the Commissioner of Buildings, the Commissioner of Housing is authorized to waive any debt and release associated liens for anv residential or mixed-use building that is included in a Department of Housing initiative or program that supports neighborhood
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revitalization efforts and is subject to an abatement proceeding under Section 14A-3-313. The
Comptroller and Corporation Counsel shall coordinate with the Commissioner of Housing to
ensure that the approved waiver is executed. - - -
Approval by the Commissioner of Housing for the removal of Citv debt shall take into consideration whether the waiver will: (i) promote the redevelopment and re-occupancy of a specific vacant or abandoned building: (ii) support neighborhood development and stabilization efforts; (iii) improve the health, safety, and welfare ofthe surrounding community; and (iv) encourage Citv revitalization.
For purposes of this subsection only, "debt" means a sum of money owed to the City, including, but not limited to, (i) any water or sewer assessment, or (ii) anv obligation or payment of a sum of money owed to the Citv pursuant to a court order or an order of the Department of Administrative Hearings. Provided, however, the term "debt" shall not include property tax debt.
SECTION 3. Section 2-120-050 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
2-120-050 Establishment - Composition.
There is hereby established a commission which shall be known as the electrical commission Electrical Commission of the City of Chicago, and which shall consist of seven members. The building commissioner Building Commissioner shall be a member, and the ex officio GhaiFman chair of sueh the commission; the chief electrical inspector of the department of buildings Department of Buildings and the fire commissioner Fire Commissioner or the fife commissioners Fire Commissioner's designee shall also be ex officio members; of the other four members, one shall be a registered professional engineer, one ar» a representative of an electrical contractor, one a journeyman electrician, and one a representative of an electrical utility supply company, all of whom shall be appointed by the mayer-and confirmed by the-sity Gouneil Mayor.
SECTION 4. Section 2-120-060 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
2-120-060 Powers and duties.
It shall be the duty of the said oloctrical commission Electrical Commission to: (1) formulate and recommend safe and practical standards and specifications forthe installation, alteration and use of electrical equipment designed to meet the necessities and conditions that prevail in the City of Chicago, (2) recommend reasonable rules governing the issuance of electrical permits by the Gtty City, and (3) recommend reasonable fees to be paid for electrical inspections made by the Gity City. The standards-and-speeifiGations, and rules, govemirtg-tbe issuance of such recommen4ed-per-mits-and-fees recommendations ofthe Electrical Commission shall become effective upon passage by the Gity-GeunGil City Council of an ordinance adopting the same. All-such foos shall be paid to the city comptroller. The GGmmission-may-alse-hole^heaftngs-eontesting the suspension, revocation or-reinstatemer4f-ef-a license, certificate or regi&tr-ation-issued-pur-suaf)t-to-Ghapter-s-4-29Q-arid 4 292 of this Code in the-same-manner- as-the-preeedwe-utili-zod by boards of examiners under SeGtien-2—146-280-of
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this Code for license suspension or revocation and under Soction 2-116-290 ofthis Code fer-license reinstatement.
SECTION 5. Section 2-120-815 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
2-120-815 Permit fee waivers.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code to the contrary, the city council shall, by the passage of an appropriate order, waive any fees charged by the City of Chicago for the issuance of any permit for which approval ofthe commission is required pursuant to this chapter, provided, however, that this section shall not apply to any permit to be issued in connection with a property that has been classified for tax purposes as a Class L property pursuant to the Cook County Real Property Assessment Classification Ordinance.
The Buildinq Commissioner shall waive fees for the issuance of any building permit for which approval of the commission is required pursuant to this chapter in accordance with Section 14A-4-412.5.2.
- SECTION 6. Section 11 -18-020 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
11-18-020 Definitions.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
Infiltration. The passage, movement or percolation of water into and through soil surfaces, including soil surfaces on roofs and in landscaped areas.
Maintenance Activity. In-kind replacement, restoration, or repair of existing infrastructure, pavement, or facilities including, but not limited to, roadways, parking lots and overhead utilities, provided they will perform the same function for which they were originally designed and constructed.
Owner. The owner, manager, agent or other person in charge, possession or control of a Regulated Development or any part thereof.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 7. Section 11-18-040 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
11-18-040 Stormwater management plan - Exceptions.
A Plan shall not be required for Residential Development.
A Plan shall not be required for Maintenance Activity.
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(c) The volume control requirements of a Plan shall not apply to the following:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance) -
SECTION 8. Section 11-18-080 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through, as follows:
11-18-080 Stormwater management plan - Fees.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
(c) For amendments to a Plan submitted within ono year of Plan approval, the foo shall be $350.00 per submission. For amendments submitted ovor ono yoar after Plan approval, the fee shall be $500.00 per submission.
SECTION 9. Ordinance O2021-1193, printed on pages 29950 through 29957 of the Journal of the Proceedings of the City Council of Chicago, Illinois for April 21, 2021, contained typographical errors. The Journal is hereby corrected as follows:
By deleting "607" appearing on the tenth printed line from the top of page 29957 and inserting "14A-6-608" in lieu thereof;
By deleting "14A-6-607" appearing on the eleventh printed line from the top of page 29957 and inserting "14A-6-608" in lieu thereof; and
By deleting "14A-6-607.1" appearing on the twelfth printed line from the top of page 29957 and inserting "14A-6-608.1" in lieu thereof.
SECTION 10. Ordinance SO2022-2008, printed on pages 52082 through 52154 in the Journal ofthe Proceedings ofthe City Council of Chicago, Illinois for September 21, 2022, contained typographical errors. The Journal is hereby corrected as follows:
By deleting "C6" appearing on the last printed line on page 52142 and inserting "R6" in lieu thereof;
By deleting "14A-R2" appearing on the sixth printed line from the top of page 52145 and inserting "14N-R7" in lieu thereof; and
By deleting "14A-R2-R700" appearing on the seventh printed line from the top of page 52145 and inserting "14N-R7-R700" in lieu thereof.
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ARTICLE VIII. EFFECTIVE DATE
SECTION 1. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and approval.
APPROVED APPROVED
CORPORATION COUNSEL MAYOR
DATED: l^jl^/^T-^ DATED: /z//i7^^-
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