SCOPE AND PURPOSE

Municipal Code of Chicago tit. 14F, ch. 14F-1

in effect

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14F-1-001 Partial adoption of the International Fire Code by reference.

14F-1-001 Partial adoption of the International Fire Code by reference. The International Fire Code, 2024 edition, second printing, and all erratum thereto identified by the publisher, excluding the appendices (hereinafter referred to as “IFC”) is adopted by reference to the extent specified in this title and shall be considered part of the requirements of this title except as modified by the specific provisions of this title. If a conflict exists between a provision modified by this title and a provision adopted without modification, the modified provision shall control. (Amend Coun. J. 6-17-26, p. 45214, Art. III, § 2)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14F-1-002 Citations.

14F-1-002 Citations. Provisions of IFC which are incorporated into this title by reference may be cited as follows: 14F-[IFC chapter number]-[IFC section number]

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14F-1-003 Global modifications.

14F-1-003 Global modifications. The following modifications shall apply to each provision of IFC incorporated into this title: 1. Replace each occurrence of "International Codes" with "Chicago Construction Codes." 2. Replace each occurrence of "International Building Code" with "Chicago Building Code." 3. Replace each occurrence of "ASME A17.1" or "ASME A17.1/CSA B44" with "the Chicago Conveyance Device Code." 4. Replace each occurrence of "NFPA 70" with "the Chicago Electrical Code." 5. Replace each occurrence of "International Fire Code" with "Chicago Fire Prevention Code." 6. Replace each occurrence of "International Fuel Gas Code" with "Chicago Fuel Gas Code." 7. Replace each occurrence of "International Mechanical Code" with "Chicago Mechanical Code." 8. Replace each occurrence of "International Energy Conservation Code" with "Chicago Energy Conservation Code." 9. Replace each occurrence of "International Plumbing Code" with "Chicago Plumbing Code." 10. Replace each occurrence of "International Existing Building Code" with "Chicago Building Rehabilitation Code." 11. Replace each occurrence of "International Property Maintenance Code" with "Chicago Minimum Requirements for Existing Buildings." 12. Delete each bracketed designation of ICC code development committee responsibility preceding a section number. 13. Replace each occurrence of “permitted” with “allowed”. (Amend Coun. J. 6-17-26, p. 45214, Art. III, § 3)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14F-1-100 Chapter 1.

14F-1-100 Chapter 1. The provisions of Chapter 1 of IFC are not adopted. The following is adopted as Chapter 1: "CHAPTER 1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE 101. GENERAL 101.1 Title. This Title 14F of the Municipal Code of Chicago shall be known as the Chicago Fire Prevention Code, hereinafter referred to as "this code." 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to matters affecting or relating to protecting people and structures from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling, or use of specialized structures, materials, or devices; conditions unusually hazardous to life, property, or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and the maintenance and operation of fire protection and life safety systems. 101.3 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises, and to provide a reasonable level of safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations."

Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2672406Fetched: 10/24/2026