Emergency and standby power systems.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14F-12-1203
in effect14F-12-1203 Emergency and standby power systems.
The provisions of IFC Section 1203 are not adopted. The following is adopted as Section 1203:
“SECTION 1203
EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS
1203.1 General.
Emergency power systems and standby power systems required by the Chicago Building Code or Chicago Electrical Code shall comply with Section 2702.1 of the Chicago Building Code.
1203.2 Where required.
Emergency and standby power systems shall be provided where required by the Chicago Building Code or Chicago Electrical Code.
1203.3 Reserved.
1203.4 Maintenance and testing.
Emergency and standby power systems shall be maintained and tested in accordance with Chapter 7 of the Chicago Minimum Requirements for Existing Buildings and the Chicago Electrical 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/0-0-0-2704864Fetched: 10/24/2026
