Scope.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14X-1-101.2
in effect14X-1-101.2 Scope.
This code establishes minimum requirements for the condition and maintenance of existing buildings, existing structures, and outdoor areas and the respective responsibilities of owners and occupants. This code also provides minimum requirements for providing light, ventilation, space, security, electricity, plumbing, heating, cooling, sanitation, weather protection, and fire protection in occupied buildings and the maintenance of vacant structures. These requirements apply both prospectively and retrospectively and are a continuation of similar requirements enacted as provisions of prior Chapters 78 and 13-196 of the Municipal Code.
Exception: Requirements for active construction sites containing only unoccupied structures are located in Chapter 33 of the Chicago Building Code.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2675142Fetched: 10/24/2026