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§ 14N-C1-C100 — Chapter C1

Municipal Code of Chicago (2026 S-74, current through Council Journal of June 17, 2026) · Municipal Code of Chicago § 14N-C1-C100

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14N-C1-C100 Chapter C1.

The provisions of Chapter 1 of IECC-CE are not adopted. The following is adopted as Chapter C1: "CHAPTER C1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE C101 GENERAL C101.1 Title. This Part I of Title 14N of the Municipal Code of Chicago shall be known as the Chicago Energy Transformation Code – Commercial Provisions, hereinafter referred to as "this code." C101.2 Scope. This code applies to commercial buildings, the building site and associated systems and equipment. Exception: Temporary buildings other than conditioned construction trailers. C101.3 Intent. The intent of this code is to regulate the design and construction of commercial buildings for the effective use and conservation of energy over the useful life of each building and for the reduction of carbon emissions caused by use and occupancy of buildings built and renovated under this code. This code is intended to provide flexibility to allow the use of innovative and cost-effective approaches and techniques to achieve these objectives. This code is not intended to abridge safety, health or environmental requirements contained in other applicable codes or ordinances. C101.4 Compliance. Commercial buildings shall meet the requirements of this code. Residential buildings shall meet the requirements of the Chicago Energy Transformation Code – Residential Provisions. C101.4.1 Mixed commercial and residential buildings. Where a building includes both commercial building and residential building portions, each portion shall be separately considered and meet applicable requirements of this code and the Chicago Energy Transformation Code – Residential Provisions. C101.4.2 Evidence of compliance. The building official may designate specific computer software, worksheets, forms, compliance manuals and other similar materials as providing evidence of compliance with the requirements of this code. C102 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS C102.1 General. Construction documents shall comply with the Chicago Construction Codes Administrative Provisions, including specifically Section 14A-4-411.3.13."