Rise and run.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14X-5-505.9.1.1
in effect14X-5-505.9.1.1 Rise and run.
The rise must not exceed 8-1/4 inches (210 mm) and the depth of treads must be at least 9 inches (229 mm).
Exception: Conditions allowed by the Chicago Building Code.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2675957Fetched: 10/24/2026
