Demand recirculation controls for distribution systems.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 18-29-607.2.1.2
in effect18-29-607.2.1.2 Demand recirculation controls for distribution systems.
A water distribution system having one or more recirculation pumps that pump water from a heated water supply pipe back to the heated water source through a cold water supply pipe shall be a demand recirculation water system. Pumps shall have controls that comply with both of the following:
1. The control shall start the pump upon receiving a signal from the action of a user of a fixture or appliance, sensing the presence of a user of a fixture, or sensing the flow of hot or tempered water to a fixture fitting or appliance.
2. The control shall limit the temperature of the water entering the cold water piping to 104°F (40°C).
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. VI, § 27)
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2696265Fetched: 10/24/2026
