Partitions.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 18-28-403.12
in effect18-28-403.12 Partitions.
If a partition stops at a distance of 2 feet or more below ceiling level, the partition shall not be considered to form an independent room; the space on both sides of the partition shall be considered to form one room. A grille with an opening of not less than 75 percent free area may be placed in the 2 feet space. Door height shall not be considered to be part of the partition.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2686967Fetched: 10/24/2026
