§ 14F-1-100 — Chapter 1

14F-1-100 Chapter 1.

The provisions of Chapter 1 of IFC are not adopted. The following is adopted as Chapter 1: "CHAPTER 1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE 101. GENERAL 101.1 Title. This Title 14F of the Municipal Code of Chicago shall be known as the Chicago Fire Prevention Code, hereinafter referred to as "this code." 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to matters affecting or relating to protecting people and structures from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling, or use of specialized structures, materials, or devices; conditions unusually hazardous to life, property, or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and the maintenance and operation of fire protection and life safety systems. 101.3 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises, and to provide a reasonable level of safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations."