Limitation on occupancy.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14A-8-802.7
in effect14A-8-802.7 Limitation on occupancy.
For any theater, room, or space where a maximum capacity sign is displayed or required to be displayed by Section 14A-8-802, it is unlawful to cause or allow the theater, room, or space to be occupied by a number of persons exceeding the maximum capacity stated on the sign issued for the theater, room, or space. The building official, fire code official and Superintendent of Police may issue orders to enforce the limits stated on maximum capacity signs.
(Added Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. I, § 21)
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2661775Fetched: 10/24/2026
