Exhaust fan mounting.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 18-28-506.5.4
in effect18-28-506.5.4 Exhaust fan mounting.
Upblast fans serving Type I hoods and installed in a vertical or horizontal position shall be hinged, supplied with a flexible weatherproof electrical cable to permit inspection and cleaning and shall be equipped with a means of restraint to limit the swing of the fan on its hinge. The ductwork shall extend not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the roof surface.
(Added Coun. J. 9-14-21, p. 35949, Art. V, § 17)
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2694718Fetched: 10/24/2026
