Ampacity.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14X-7-705.3.2
in effect14X-7-705.3.2 Ampacity.
The ampacity of the extension cords must be not less than the rated capacity of the portable appliance supplied by the cord.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2676191Fetched: 10/24/2026
