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§ 18-28-507.11 — Grease filters

Municipal Code of Chicago (2026 S-74, current through Council Journal of June 17, 2026) · Municipal Code of Chicago § 18-28-507.11

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18-28-507.11 Grease filters.

Type I hoods shall be equipped with listed grease filters designed for the specific purpose. Grease- collecting equipment shall be provided with access for cleaning. The lowest edge of a grease filter located above the cooking surface shall be not less than the height specified in Table 18-28-507.11. Table 18-28-507.11 Minimum Distance Between the Lowest Edge of a Grease Filter and the Cooking Surface or the Heating Surface Type of Cooking Appliance | Height Above Cooking Surface (Feet) Without expose flame | 0.5 Exposed flame and burners | 2 Exposed charcoal and charbroil type | 3.5 For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm.