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§ 14B-17-1709 — Preconstruction load tests

Municipal Code of Chicago (2026 S-74, current through Council Journal of June 17, 2026) · Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-17-1709

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14B-17-1709 Preconstruction load tests.

The provisions of Section 1709 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Revise Section 1709.1 to read: "1709.1 General. Where proposed construction is not capable of being designed by accepted engineering practices, or where the proposed construction design method does not comply with the applicable material design standard, the system of construction or the structural unit and the connections shall be subjected to the tests prescribed in Section 1709. The building official shall accept certified reports of such tests conducted by an approved agency, provided that such tests meet the requirements of this code and specified procedures." 2. Revise Section 1709.5.1 by replacing "approved labeling agency" with "approved agency."