Water hammer.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 18-28-1206.7
in effect18-28-1206.7 Water hammer.
The flow velocity of the hydronic piping system shall be controlled to reduce the possibility of water hammer. Where a quick-closing valve creates water hammer, an approved water-hammer arrester shall be installed. The arrester shall be located within a range as specified by the manufacturer of the quick-closing valve.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2689100Fetched: 10/24/2026
