14N-R1-R100 Chapter R1.
The provisions of Chapter 1 of IECC-RE are not adopted. The following is adopted as Chapter R1:
"CHAPTER R1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
R101 GENERAL
R101.1 Title.
This Part II of Title 14N of the Municipal Code of Chicago shall be known as the Chicago Energy Transformation Code – Residential Provisions, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
R101.2 Scope.
This code applies to residential buildings, the building site and associated systems and equipment.
R101.3 Intent.
The intent of this code is to regulate the design and construction of residential buildings for the effective use and conservation of energy over the useful life of each building and for the reduction of carbon emissions caused by use and occupancy of buildings built and renovated under this code. This code is intended to provide flexibility to allow the use of innovative and cost-effective approaches and techniques to achieve these objectives. This code is not intended to abridge safety, health or environmental requirements contained in other applicable codes or ordinances.
R101.4 Compliance.
Residential buildings shall meet the requirements of this code. Commercial buildings shall meet the requirements of the Chicago Energy Transformation Code – Commercial Provisions.
R101.4.1 Mixed residential and commercial buildings.
Where a building includes both residential building and commercial building portions, each portion shall be separately considered and meet applicable requirements of this code and the Chicago Energy Transformation Code – Commercial Provisions.
R101.4.2 Evidence of compliance.
The building official may designate specific computer software, worksheets, forms, compliance manuals and other similar materials as providing evidence of compliance with the requirements of this code.
R102 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
R102.1 General.
Construction documents shall comply with the Chicago Construction Codes Administrative Provisions, including specifically Section 14A-4-411.3.13."
