Prohibited applications.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 18-28-514.2
in effect18-28-514.2 Prohibited applications.
Energy recovery ventilation systems shall not be used in the following systems:
1. Hazardous exhaust systems covered in Section 18-28-510.
2. Dust, stock and refuse systems that convey explosive or flammable vapors, fumes or dust.
3. Smoke control systems covered in Section 18-28-513.
4. Commercial kitchen exhaust systems serving Type I hoods.
5. Clothes dryer exhaust systems covered in Section 18-28-504.
Exception: The application of ERV equipment that recovers sensible heat only utilizing coil-type heat exchangers shall not be limited by this section.
(Added Coun. J. 9-14-21, p. 35949, Art. V, § 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/0-0-0-2694780Fetched: 10/24/2026