Cleanouts.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 18-28-801.13
in effect18-28-801.13 Cleanouts.
Masonry chimney flues shall be equipped with a cleanout opening that has a minimum height of 6 inches (152 mm). The upper edge of the opening shall be located not less than 6 inches (152 mm) below the lowest chimney inlet opening. The cleanout shall be provided with a tight-fitting, noncombustible cover.
Exceptions: Cleanouts shall not be required for chimney flues that serve masonry fireplaces if the flues are provided with access through the fireplace opening.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2687795Fetched: 10/24/2026
