Normal illumination.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14X-5-505.6.1
in effect14X-5-505.6.1 Normal illumination.
The means of egress must be illuminated at all times so that there is not less than 1 footcandle (11 lux) of illumination at the walking surface.
Exception: Where a lower level of illumination is approved by the building official or allowed by the Chicago Building Code.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2675913Fetched: 10/24/2026
