Replacement stairways.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14X-5-505.9.4
in effect14X-5-505.9.4 Replacement stairways.
Existing stairways may be rebuilt. The replacement of an existing stairway is not required to comply with the new stairway requirements of the Chicago Building Code where the existing space and construction will not allow a reduction in pitch or slope or elimination of winders.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2675971Fetched: 10/24/2026
