Opening protective closers.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14X-5-502.8
in effect14X-5-502.8 Opening protective closers.
Where openings are required to be protected, opening protectives must be maintained self-closing or automatic- closing by smoke detection. Existing fusible-link-type automatic door-closing devices must be replaced if the fusible link rating exceeds 135ºF (57ºC).
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2675700Fetched: 10/24/2026
