Common corridors and stairways.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14X-6-602.3
in effect14X-6-602.3 Common corridors and stairways.
Every common corridor and stairway in residential occupancies, other than within a dwelling unit, must be adequately lighted at all times when the building is occupied, either by natural or artificial illumination.
Exception: In a Group R-5 occupancy, an adequate lighting system which may be turned on when needed by conveniently located light switches may be provided instead of a full-time lighting system.
(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. V, § 36)
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2676084Fetched: 10/24/2026
