Energy conservation.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14A-4-411.3.13
in effect14A-4-411.3.13 Energy conservation.
Construction documents must include the following details, as applicable:
1. Energy compliance path.
2. Insulation materials and their R-values.
3. Fenestration U-factors and solar heat gain coefficients (SHGCs).
4. Area-weighted U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) calculations.
5. Air barrier and air sealing details, including the location of the air barrier.
6. Thermal bridges.
7. Mechanical system design criteria.
8. Mechanical and service water heating systems and equipment types, sizes, and efficiencies.
9. Economizer description.
10. Equipment and system controls.
11. Fan motor horsepower (hp) and controls.
12. Duct sealing and duct and pipe insulation locations.
13. Lighting fixture schedule with wattage and control narrative.
14. Location of required daylight zones on floorplans.
(Amend Coun. J. 7-24-19, p. 3646, § 21; Amend Coun. J. 9-21-22, p. 52080, Art. II, § 3)
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2661316Fetched: 10/24/2026