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§ 18-28-804.3.5 — Vertical terminations

Municipal Code of Chicago (2026 S-74, current through Council Journal of June 17, 2026) · Municipal Code of Chicago § 18-28-804.3.5

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18-28-804.3.5 Vertical terminations.

Vertical terminations shall comply with the following requirements: 1. Where located adjacent to walkways, the termination of mechanical draft systems shall be not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) above the level of the walkway. 2. Vents shall terminate at least 3 feet (914 mm) above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet (3048 mm). 3. Where the vent termination is located below an adjacent roof structure, the termination point shall be located at least 3 feet (914 mm) from such structure. 4. The vent shall terminate at least 4 feet (1219 mm) below, 4 feet (1219 mm) horizontally from, or 1 foot (305 mm) above any door, window or gravity air inlet for the building. 5. A vent cap shall be installed to prevent rain from entering the vent system. 6. The vent termination shall be located at least 3 feet (914 mm) horizontally from any portion of the roof structure.