Code Interpretations
The Building Commissioner is authorized to issue formal written interpretations of the Chicago Building Code per Section 14A-10-1002. These interpretations are enforceable in the same manner as the building code.
A - ADMINISTRATION
- A10-2021-001 Pre-2017 Interpretations and Memos (for referenced documents, use link under "Related Links" on this page)
- Superceded: A10-2018-001 Prior Code Interpretations and Memos
B - BUILDING CODE (NEW CONSTRUCTION)
- B11-2018-001 2018 Update to the Illinois Accessibility Code
- B14-2018-001 Noncombustible Exterior Walls
- (Also see A10-2021-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2017)
C - CONVEYANCE DEVICE CODE
- None (see A10-2021-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2017)
E - ELECTRICAL CODE
- September 2024 Electrical Bulletin (Line (Supply) Side Connections of Service Conductors)
- (Also see A10-2021-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2017)
F - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
- None (see A10-2021-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2017)
G - FUEL GAS CODE
- None (see A10-2021-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2017)
M - MECHANICAL CODE
- None (see A10-2021-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2017)
N - ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
- None (see A10-2021-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2017)
P - PLUMBING CODE
- P7-2021-001: PVC Pipe in Mixed-Occupancy Buildings
- (Also see A10-2021-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2017)
R - REHABILITATION CODE
- None (see A10-2021-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2017)
S - SIGN CODE
- None
T - TRADE LICENSES
- None
X - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
- None (see A10-2021-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2017)