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Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings (18-29-401 et seq.)

Municipal Code of Chicago tit. 18, ch. 18-29, art. 4
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Contents

section18-29-401.1. Scope.section18-29-401.2. Prohibited fixtures and connections.section18-29-401.3. Water conservation.section18-29-401.4. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 2, repealed § 18-29-401.4, which pertained to separate toilet room.section18-29-401.5. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 3, repealed § 18-29-401.5, which pertained to WaterSense labeled fixtures and irrigation controllers.section18-29-401.6. Conflicts.section18-29-402.1. Quality of fixtures.section18-29-402.1.1. Used fixtures.section18-29-402.2. Materials for specialty fixtures.section18-29-402.3. Sheet copper.section18-29-402.4. Sheet lead.section18-29-402.5. Fixture strainer.section18-29-402.6. Fixture overflow.section18-29-403.1. Minimum number of fixtures.section18-29-403.1.1. Number of occupants.section18-29-403.1.2. Minimum fixture calculations.section18-29-403.1.3. Single-user toilet rooms and bathing rooms.section18-29-403.1.3.1. Signage.section18-29-403.1.3.2. Lock.section18-29-403.1.3.3. Enclosure.section18-29-403.1.3.4. Waste receptacle.section18-29-403.1.4. Lavatory distribution.section18-29-403.2. Separate facilities.section18-29-403.2.1. Nonseparate facilities.section18-29-403.2.1.1. Number of fixtures.section18-29-403.2.1.2. Water closet compartments.section18-29-403.2.1.2.1. Enclosure.section18-29-403.2.1.2.2. Lock.section18-29-403.2.1.2.3. Waste receptacle.section18-29-403.2.1.3. Urinals.section18-29-403.2.1.4. Proximity to single-user toilet room.section18-29-403.2.1.5. Entrance.section18-29-403.3. Public and employee toilet facilities.section18-29-403.3.1. Access.section18-29-403.3.2. Prohibited location.section18-29-403.3.3. Location.section18-29-403.3.4. Reserved. (Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 7)section18-29-403.3.5. Pay facilities.section18-29-403.3.6. Door locking.section18-29-403.4. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 7, repealed § 18-29-403.4, which pertained to location of employee toilet facilities in occupancies other than assembly or mercantile.section18-29-403.5. Drinking fountain location.section18-29-403.6. Service sink location.section18-29-403.6.1. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 7, repealed § 18-29-403.6.1, which pertained to pay facilities.section18-29-403.6.1.1. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 7, repealed § 18-29-403.6.1.1, which pertained to included buildings.section18-29-403.7. Community toilet facilities.section18-29-403.8. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 7, repealed § 18-29-403.8, which pertained to multiple dwellings.section18-29-403.9. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 7, repealed § 18-29-403.9, which pertained to kitchens.section18-29-404.1. Where required.section18-29-404.2. Accessible fixture requirements.section18-29-405.1. Water supply protection.section18-29-405.2. Access for cleaning.section18-29-405.2.1. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 9, repealed § 18-29-405.2.1, which pertained to toilet room construction.section18-29-405.2.2. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 10, repealed § 18-29-405.2.2, which pertained to day care centers.section18-29-405.3. Setting.section18-29-405.3.1. Water closets, lavatories and bidets.section18-29-405.3.2. Access to lavatories.section18-29-405.3.3. Location of fixtures and piping.section18-29-405.3.4. Water closet compartment.section18-29-405.3.5. Urinal partitions.section18-29-405.4. Floor and wall drainage connections.section18-29-405.4.1. Floor flanges.section18-29-405.4.1.1. Hard lead floor flanges.section18-29-405.4.2. Securing floor outlet fixtures.section18-29-405.4.3. Securing wall-hung water closet bowls.section18-29-405.5. Water-tight joints.section18-29-405.6. Plumbing in mental health centers.section18-29-405.7. Design of overflows.section18-29-405.7.1. Connection of overflows.section18-29-405.8. Access to concealed connections.section18-29-406.1. Water connection.section18-29-406.2. Waste connection.section18-29-406.3. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 12, repealed § 18-29-406.3, which pertained to waste connection.section18-29-407.1. Approval.section18-29-407.2. Bathtub waste outlets.section18-29-407.3. Glazing.section18-29-408.1. Approval.section18-29-408.2. Water connection.section18-29-409.1. Approval.section18-29-409.2. Water connection.section18-29-409.2.1. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 13, repealed § 18-29-409.2.1, which pertained to water supply connection.section18-29-409.2.2. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 13, repealed § 18-29-409.2.2, which pertained to hot water.section18-29-409.3. Waste connection.section18-29-409.3.1. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 13, repealed § 18-29-409.3.1, which pertained to commercial dishwashers.section18-29-409.4. Residential dishwasher waste connection.section18-29-410.1. Approval.section18-29-410.2. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 14, repealed § 18-29-410.2, which pertained to prohibited location.section18-29-410.3. Accessible drinking fountains.section18-29-410.4. Substitution.section18-29-410.5. Prohibited location.section18-29-411.1. Water connection.section18-29-411.2. Waste connection.section18-29-412.1. Approval.section18-29-412.2. Floor drains.section18-29-412.3. Size of floor drains.section18-29-412.4. Where required.section18-29-412.4.1. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 15, repealed § 18-29-412.4.1, which pertained to underground floor drains.section18-29-412.4.2. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 15, repealed § 18-29-412.4.2, which pertained to sanitary waste drain.section18-29-412.4.3. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 15, repealed § 18-29-412.4.3, which pertained to masonry or concrete floor.section18-29-412.4.4. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 15, repealed § 18-29-412.4.4, which pertained to hospitals and nursing homes.section18-29-412.4.5. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 15, repealed § 18-29-412.4.5, which pertained to public laundries and multiple-family dwellings.section18-29-412.4.6. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 15, repealed § 18-29-412.4.6, which pertained to size.section18-29-412.4.7. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 15, repealed § 18-29-412.4.7, which pertained to accessibility.section18-29-412.4.8. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 15, repealed § 18-29-412.4.8, which pertained to provision for evaporation.section18-29-412.4.9. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 15, repealed § 18-29-412.4.9, which pertained to floor drains in food establishments.section18-29-412.5. Floor slope.section18-29-413.1. Approval.section18-29-413.2. Domestic food waste disposer waste outlets.section18-29-413.3. Commercial food waste disposer waste outlets.section18-29-413.4. Water supply required.section18-29-414.1. Water connection.section18-29-414.2. Waste connection.section18-29-415.1. Approval.section18-29-415.2. Waste outlet.section18-29-416.1. Approval.section18-29-416.2. Cultured marble lavatories.section18-29-416.3. Lavatory waste outlets.section18-29-416.4. Movable lavatory systems.section18-29-416.5. Tempered water for public handwashing facilities.section18-29-417.1. Approval.section18-29-417.2. Water supply riser.section18-29-417.3. Shower waste outlet.section18-29-417.4. Shower compartments.section18-29-417.4.1. Deliberately omitted.section18-29-417.4.2. Wall area.section18-29-417.4.3. Shower installation.section18-29-417.4.4. Water temperature safety.section18-29-417.4.5. Dimensions.section18-29-417.4.6. Materials.section18-29-417.4.7. Public or institution showers.section18-29-417.5. Shower floor or receptors.section18-29-417.5.1. Support.section18-29-417.5.2. Deliberately omitted.section18-29-417.6. Glazing.section18-29-418.1. Approval.section18-29-418.2. Sink waste outlets.section18-29-418.2.1. Facilities with no range oven.section18-29-418.3. Movable sink systems.section18-29-419.1. Approval.section18-29-419.2. Substitution for water closets.section18-29-419.3. Urinals for public or employee toilet facilities.section18-29-419.4. Surrounding material.section18-29-420.1. Approval.section18-29-420.2. Water closets for public or employee toilet facilities.section18-29-420.3. Water closet seats.section18-29-420.4. Water closet connections.section18-29-420.5. Deliberately omitted.section18-29-420.6. Chemical closets.section18-29-420.7. Reserved. Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 21, repealed § 18-29-420.7, which pertained to temporary toilet facilities.section18-29-421.1. Approval.section18-29-421.2. Installation.section18-29-421.3. Drain.section18-29-421.4. Suction fittings.section18-29-422.1. Scope.section18-29-422.2. Deliberately omitted.section18-29-422.3. Deliberately omitted.section18-29-422.4. Deliberately omitted.section18-29-422.5. Deliberately omitted.section18-29-422.6. Deliberately omitted.section18-29-422.7. Deliberately omitted.section18-29-422.8. Deliberately omitted.section18-29-422.9. Sterilizer equipment requirements.section18-29-422.9.1. Sterilizer piping.section18-29-422.9.2. Steam supply.section18-29-422.9.3. Steam condensate return.section18-29-422.9.4. Condensers.section18-29-422.10. Special elevations.section18-29-423.1. Water connections.section18-29-423.2. Approval.section18-29-423.3. Footbaths and pedicure baths.section18-29-424.1. Approval.section18-29-424.1.1. Faucets and supply fittings.section18-29-424.1.2. Waste fittings.section18-29-424.2. Hand showers.section18-29-424.3. Individual shower valves.section18-29-424.4. Multiple (gang) showers.section18-29-424.5. Bathtub and whirlpool bathtub valves.section18-29-424.6. Hose-connected outlets.section18-29-424.7. Temperature-actuated, flow-reduction devices for individual fixture fittings.section18-29-424.8. Transfer valves.section18-29-424.9. Water closet personal hygiene devices.section18-29-424.10. Head shampoo sink faucets.section18-29-424.11. Prerinse spray valve.section18-29-425.1. Flushing devices required.section18-29-425.1.1. Separate for each fixture.section18-29-425.2. Flushometer valves and tanks.section18-29-425.3. Flush tanks.section18-29-425.3.1. Ball cocks.section18-29-425.3.2. Overflows in flush tanks.section18-29-425.3.3. Sheet copper.section18-29-425.3.4. Access required.section18-29-425.4. Flush pipes and fittings.section18-29-426.1. Approval.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2690919Fetched: 10/24/2026

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