ACCESSIBILITY

Municipal Code of Chicago tit. 14B, ch. 14B-11

in effect

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-11-1100 Defined terms.

14B-11-1100 Defined terms. Where provisions of Chapter 11 of IBC are adopted by reference, the following terms shall be reset in italic type: "accessible"; "building"; "disability"; "element"; "entrance"; "facility"; "space"; "structure"; "temporary" and "vehicular way."

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-11-1101 General.

14B-11-1101 General. The provisions of Section 1101 of IBC are not adopted. The following language is adopted as Section 1101: "1101. GENERAL 1101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter and Appendix E shall control the design and construction of facilities for accessibility for individuals with disabilities. 1101.2 Rulemaking. The Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and the building official may jointly promulgate rules necessary to implement the requirements of this chapter. Rules promulgated under this section shall comply with the public notice and comment procedures in Section 104.4 of the Chicago Construction Codes Administrative Provisions and be posted on the City’s public website. 1101.2.1 Illinois Accessibility Code. The Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities may promulgate rules to enforce a specific provision of the Illinois Accessibility Code if the Commissioner determines that the provision requires a greater degree of access and usability for individuals with disabilities than the corresponding provision of this code. 1101.2.2 Projects owned or financed by a governmental unit. The Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and the Commissioner of Housing may jointly promulgate rules for housing that is owned or financed by a governmental unit. Such rules may require a greater degree of access and usability for individuals with disabilities than is provided for in this chapter. 1101.3 Notice and warning. While efforts have been made to coordinate the accessibility requirements of this code with similar laws, this code has not been certified by the federal government or State of Illinois as a safe-harbor under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act or any State of Illinois accessibility laws, including but not limited to the Environmental Barriers Act, and may not conform in all respects with those laws. Therefore, compliance with this code does not assure compliance with the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act or any other federal or state laws, or any rules promulgated with respect to such laws. The City of Chicago is not responsible for enforcement of the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, Fair Housing Act or such other federal or state laws, except as specifically provided in this code. Permit applications submitted under this code will be reviewed and permitted work will be inspected for compliance with the Chicago Construction Codes and will not be evaluated for compliance with the requirements of the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, Fair Housing Act or other federal or state laws, except as specifically provided in this code. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the developer or owner to have plans or facilities independently evaluated by knowledgeable professionals in order to meet or exceed the applicable requirements of applicable federal and state accessibility laws. Similarly, compliance with federal and state laws does not establish compliance with this code. Exception: Where work is done by, on behalf of or with financial assistance provided by the City, the Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities shall prescribe procedures to ensure the work complies with the City’s obligations under federal and state law and Section 1101.2.2. 1101.4 Modifications to ICC A117.1. The text of ICC A117.1 shall be modified as indicated in Sections 1101.4.1 through 1101.4.8. 1101.4.1 ICC A117.1 Section 302.1. Modify Section 302.1 by adding exceptions to read as follows: "1. Animal containment areas shall not be required to comply with this section or with Section 303. 2. Areas of sport activity shall not be required to comply with this section or with Section 303." 1101.4.2 ICC A117.1 Section 404.2.8. Modify Section 404.2.8 by adding Item 3 to read as follows: "3. Exterior hinged doors and gates: 8.5 pounds (37.8N) maximum" 1101.4.3 ICC A117.1 Section 502. Modify Section 502 by replacing it in its entirety with Section 502 of the Illinois Accessibility Code. 1101.4.4 ICC A117.1 Section 604.3. Modify Section 604.3 by adding a new Section 604.3.4 to read as follows: "604.3.4 Changes in Level. Floor or ground surfaces within the required clearance shall comply with Section 302. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted." 1101.4.5 ICC A117.1 Section 607.2. Modify Section 607.2 by adding the following sentence and exception at the end: "Floor or ground surfaces within the required clearance shall comply with Section 302. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted." 1101.4.6 ICC A117.1 Section 607.6. Modify Section 607.6 to read: "A hand shower with a hose 59 inches (1500 mm) minimum in length that can be used as both a fixed shower head and as a hand shower shall be provided. The shower spray unit shall be located within one or more of the reach ranges specified in Section 308. The hand shower shall have a control with a nonpositive shut-off feature. Where provided, an adjustable-height hand shower mounted on a vertical bar shall be installed so as to not obstruct the use of grab bars. Shower spray units shall deliver water that does not exceed the maximum temperature allowed by the Chicago Plumbing Code. EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted." 1101.4.7 ICC A117.1 Section 608.2. Modify Section 608.2 by adding the following sentence and exception at the end: "Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted." 1101.4.8 ICC A117.1 Section 802. Modify Section 802.1 to read as follows: "802.1 General. Wheelchair spaces and wheelchair space locations in assembly areas with spectator seating shall comply with Section 802. Where tiered seating includes dining surfaces or work surfaces, wheelchair spaces and wheelchair space locations shall comply with Section 802.6. 802.7, 802.9, 802.10 and 902. Team and player seating shall comply with Sections 802.2 through 802.7." Modify Section 802.7.2 to read as follows: "802.7.2 Companion Seat Alignment. In row seating, the companion seat shall be located to provide shoulder alignment with the wheelchair space occupant. The shoulder of the wheelchair space occupant is considered to be 36 inches (915 mm) or more from the front and 12 inches (305 mm) or more from the rear of the wheelchair space. The floor surface for the companion seat shall be at the same elevation as the wheelchair space floor surface. EXCEPTION: Companion seat alignment shall not be required in tiered seating that includes dining surfaces or work surfaces." Modify Section 802.8.2 to read as follows: "802.8.2 Identification. Each designated aisle seat shall be identified by a sign or marker." Modify Section 802.10.1, excluding its exception, to read as follows: "802.10.1 Horizontal Dispersion. Wheelchair space locations shall be dispersed horizontally to provide viewing options. Where seating encircles the stage or field, in whole or in part, horizontal dispersion shall include the entire seating area. Two wheelchair spaces shall be permitted to be located side-by-side." Modify Section 802.10.4.1 to read as follows: "802.10.4.1 Spaces with Seating on Risers. Where tiered seating is provided, wheelchair space locations shall be integrated into the tiered seating area on a riser or a cross-aisle." Modify Section 802.10.4.2 to read as follows: "802.10.4.2 Distance from the Screen. Wheelchair space locations shall be located in accordance with one of the following: 1. Within the rear 60 percent of the seats provided: or 2. Located within the area of an auditorium in which the vertical viewing angles, as measured to the too of the screen, are from the 40th to the 100th percentile of vertical viewing angles for all seats as ranked from the seats in the first row (1st percentile) to seats in the back row (100th percentile)." 1101.4.9 ICC A117.1 Section 803. Modify Section 803 by adding a new Section 803.6 to read as follows: "803.6 Mirrors. Mirrors provided within the room shall be installed with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 35 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground." 1101.4.10 IAC A117.1 Section 804.5.2. Modify Section 804.5.2 by adding a new Exception 3 to read as follows: "3. Filters in dishwashers and refrigerators and other parts or controls used only for periodic maintenance of appliances shall not be required to comply with Section 309." 1101.4.11 ICC A117.1 Section 1003.11.2. Modify Section 1003.11.2 by adding a new Section 1003.11.2.6 to read as follows: "1003.11.2.6 Toilet Paper Dispenser. Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with Section 604.7." 1101.4.12 ICC A117.1 Sections 1002.14 and 1003.14. Modify Sections 1002.14 and 1003.14 by revising the exception to each section to read as follows: "EXCEPTIONS: 1. In kitchens, at least 5 percent, but no less than one of each type of storage facility provided, shall comply with Section 905. Types of storage facilities include: drawers, open shelves, and shelves in cabinets. 2. In kitchens, the lowest shelf of a storage facility mounted above a work surface complies with Section 905 if it can be relocated so that at least that shelf is 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the floor without damaging the storage facility or adjacent cabinetry, walls, wall finish, doors and structural elements. The wall behind the relocatable storage facility shall be finished." 1101.4.13 ICC A117.1 Section 1005.4. Modify Section 1005.4, including the exception, to read as follows: "1005.4 Interior Spaces. The entrance level shall include a toilet room or bathroom complying with Section 1005.6, one food preparation area complying with Section 1005.7, and a habitable space, other than the food preparation area, with a floor area at least 70 square feet (6.5 m2)." (Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. II, § 54; Amend Coun. J. 1-26-22, p. 43756, Art. II, § 12)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-11-1102 Compliance.

14B-11-1102 Compliance. The provisions of Section 1102 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modification: 1. Add a new Section 1102.1.1 to read: "1102.1.1 Equivalent facilitation. Nothing in this chapter prevents the use of designs, products or technologies as alternatives to those prescribed, provided they result in substantially equivalent or greater access and usability for individuals with disabilities."

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-11-1103 Scoping requirements.

14B-11-1103 Scoping requirements. The provisions of Section 1103 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Add a new Section 1103.1.1 to read: "1103.1.1 Multiple purposes. An area, room or space that is intended to be occupied at different times for different purposes shall comply with all requirements that are applicable to each of the purposes for which the area, room or space will be occupied." 2. Revise Section 1103.2.3 to read: "1103.2.3 Group R-5. Group R-5 occupancies, their accessory structures and their associated sites and facilities are not required to comply with this chapter, except as required by Sections 1107.8 and 1107.9." 3. Revise Section 1103.2.5 to read: "1103.2.5 Construction sites. Structures, sites and equipment directly associated with the actual processes of construction including, but not limited to, scaffolding, bridging, materials hoists, materials storage or construction trailers are not required to comply with this chapter. Toilet or bathing facilities provided for use exclusively by construction personnel on a construction site are not required to comply with this chapter. Temporary pedestrian circulation routes around and adjacent to a construction site shall comply with Chapter 33." 4. Delete Section 1103.2.8.

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-11-1104 Accessible route.

14B-11-1104 Accessible route. The provisions of Section 1104 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Revise the exception to Section 1104.1 to read: "Exception: Other than in buildings or facilities containing or serving Type B units, an accessible route shall not be required between site arrival points and the building or facility entrance if the only means of access between them is a vehicular way not providing for pedestrian access. Access from site arrival points is permitted to include vehicular ways. Where a vehicular way or a portion of a vehicular way is provided for pedestrian travel, such as within a shopping center or shopping mall parking lot, this exception shall not apply." 2. Revise exception 1 to Section 1104.2 to read: "1. An accessible route is not required between accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces where all of the following conditions are met: 1.1. The only means of access between them is a vehicular way not providing for pedestrian access. 1.2. Due to circumstances outside the control of the owner, either the slope of the finished ground level between accessible facilities and buildings exceeds 1:12 or physical or legal restrictions prevent the installation of an accessible route. 1.3. Parking that complies with Section 1106 is provided at each accessible building, facility, element or space." 3. Revise exception 2 to Section 1104.3.1 to read: "2. Common use circulation paths, located within employee work areas, that are an integral component of work area equipment, shall not be required to be accessible routes." 4. Revise Section 1104.4 to read: "1104.4 Multistory buildings and facilities. At least one accessible route shall connect each accessible story, mezzanine and occupiable rooftops in multilevel buildings and facilities. Exceptions: 1. An accessible route is not required to a basement, second story above grade plane or mezzanine that has an area of not more than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) and is either the second story of a two- story building, the mezzanine of a one-story building, or the basement of a one- or two-story building. This exception shall not apply to: 1.1. Shopping centers or shopping malls. 1.2. Stories or mezzanines containing offices of health care providers (Group B or I). 1.3. Passenger transportation facilities and airports (Group A-3 or B). 1.4. Publicly-owned buildings. 2. Stories, mezzanines or occupiable rooftops that do not contain accessible elements or other spaces as determined by Section 1107 or 1108 are not required to be served by an accessible route from an accessible level. 3. In air traffic control towers, an accessible route is not required to serve the cab and the floor immediately below the cab. 4. Spaces greater than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) but less than 3,000 square feet (280 m2) in areas that are used exclusively for archival storage or for product storage in a business or mercantile occupancy are not required to be on an accessible route." (Amend Coun. J. 1-26-22, p. 43756, Art. II, § 13)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-11-1105 Accessible entrances.

14B-11-1105 Accessible entrances. The provisions of Section 1105 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Add a new exception 3 to Section 1105.1 to read: "3. In multi-story housing, at least 50 percent of all public entrances shall be accessible." 2. Add a new Section 1105.2 to read: "1105.2 Entrances to rooms or spaces. Within a building or facility, all required doors, doorways and gates on an accessible route which serve accessible rooms or spaces shall be accessible." 3. Add a new Section 1105.3 to read: "1105.3 Group I-2 and ambulatory care facilities. In Group I-2 occupancies and Group B ambulatory care facilities at least one accessible entrance shall be protected from the weather by a canopy or roof overhang. Such entrance shall incorporate a passenger loading zone complying with Section 1106.7." 4. Add a new Section 1105.4 to read: "1105.4 Power-operated doors. At least one accessible entrance door to the following facilities, or each door where the entrance consists of doors in series, shall be a power-operated door complying with Section 1010.1.4.2: 1. Governmental facilities which contain or provide administrative services available to the general public. 2. Museums with a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet (465 m2) or more. 3. Passenger terminals. 4. High-rise buildings containing Accessible units or Type A units. 5. Group E-1 occupancies."

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-11-1106 Parking and passenger loading facilities.

14B-11-1106 Parking and passenger loading facilities. The provisions of Section 1106 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Revise Table 1106.1 by replacing "2% of total" with "2% of total (rounded up to nearest whole number)." 2. Revise Section 1106.2 to read: "1106.2 Groups R-2, R-3 and R-4. Accessible parking spaces shall be provided in Group R-2, R-3 and R-4 occupancies in accordance with Items 1 through 4 as applicable. 1. In Group R-2, R-3 and R-4 occupancies that are required to have Accessible, Type A or Type B dwelling units or sleeping units, accessible parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with Table 1106.2. 2. [Reserved.] 3. [Reserved.] 4. Where parking is provided within or beneath a building, accessible parking spaces shall be provided within or beneath the building. TABLE 1106.2 ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES FOR R-2, R-3 AND R-4 OCCUPANCIES TOTAL PARKING SPACES PROVIDED IN PARKING FACILITIES | REQUIRED MINIMUM NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE SPACES TOTAL PARKING SPACES PROVIDED IN PARKING FACILITIES | REQUIRED MINIMUM NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE SPACES 1 to 50 | 1 51 to 100 | 2 101 to 150 | 3 151 to 200 | 4 201 to 250 | 5 251 to 300 | 6 301 to 350 | 7 351 to 400 | 8 401 to 450 | 9 451 to 500 | 10 501 and over | 2% of total (rounded up to nearest whole number) 3. Revise the exception to Section 1106.5 to read: "Exceptions: 1. In private garages that serve Group R-2, R-3 and R-4 occupancies, van-accessible parking spaces shall be permitted to have vehicular routes, entrances, parking spaces and access aisles with a minimum vertical clearance of 7 feet (2134 mm). 2. Van-accessible spaces are not required in a parking facility exclusively serving the residents of a Group R-2, R-3 or R-4 occupancy that contains zero Accessible units and no more than 19 dwelling units or sleeping units that are either Type A units or Type B units." 4. Revise the exceptions to Section 1106.6 to read: "Exceptions: 1. In multilevel parking structures, van-accessible parking spaces required by Section 1106.5 are permitted on one level. 2. Accessible parking spaces shall be permitted to be located in different parking facilities if substantially equivalent or greater access and usability to people with disabilities is provided in terms of distance from an accessible entrance or entrances, parking fee and user convenience." 5. Revise Section 1106.7.3 by adding the following sentence at the end: "If at-grade parking is provided, at least one accessible space for self-parking of a vehicle shall be provided." (Amend Coun. J. 7-20-22, p. 50878, § 2)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-11-1107 Dwelling units and sleeping units.

14B-11-1107 Dwelling units and sleeping units. The provisions of Section 1107 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Revise Section 1107.2 to read: "1107.2 Design. Dwelling units and sleeping units that are required to be Accessible units, Type A units, Type B units or Type C units shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 10 of ICC A117.1. Units required to be Type A units may be designed and constructed as Accessible units. Units required to be Type B units may be designed and constructed as Accessible units or Type A units. Units required to be Type C units may be designed and constructed as Accessible units, Type A units, or Type B units." 1.1. Revise Section 1107.3, excluding the exceptions, to read: "1107.3 Accessible spaces. Rooms and spaces available to the general public or available for use by residents and serving Accessible units, Type A units, Type B units or Type C units shall be accessible. Accessible spaces shall include toilet and bathing rooms, kitchen, living and dining areas and any exterior spaces, including patios, terraces and balconies." 2. Revise Section 1107.4 to read: "1107.4 Accessible route. Not fewer than one accessible route shall connect accessible building or facility entrances with the primary entrance of each Accessible unit, Type A unit, Type B unit and Type C unit within the building or facility and with those exterior and interior spaces and facilities that serve the units. Exceptions: 1. [Reserved.] 2. In Group I-3 facilities, an accessible route is not required to connect stories or mezzanines where Accessible units, all common use areas serving Accessible units and all public use areas are on an accessible route. 3. In Group R-2 facilities with Type A units complying with Section 1107.6.2.2.1, an accessible route is not required to connect stories or mezzanines where Type A units, all common use areas serving Type A units and all public use areas are on an accessible route. This exception does not apply to multi-story housing. 4. In other than Group R-2 housing at places of education, in Group R-2 facilities with Accessible units complying with Section 1107.6.2.3.1, an accessible route is not required to connect stories or mezzanines where Accessible units, all common use areas serving Accessible units and all public use areas are on an accessible route. This exception does not apply to multi-story housing. 5. In Group R-1, an accessible route is not required to connect stories or mezzanines within individual units, provided the accessible level meets the provisions for Accessible units and sleeping accommodations for two persons minimum and toilet and bathing facilities are provided on that level. 6. In congregate living facilities in Groups R-3 and R-4, an accessible route is not required to connect stories or mezzanines where Accessible units or Type B units, all common use areas serving Accessible units and Type B units and all public use areas serving Accessible units and Type B units are on an accessible route. This exception does not apply to multi-story housing. 7. An accessible route between stories is not required where Type B units are exempted by Section 1107.7." 3. Revise Section 1107.5 to read: "1107.5 Group I. Accessible units, Type B units and units with communication features shall be provided in Group I occupancies in accordance with Sections 1107.5.1 through 1107.5.5 and Appendix E." 4. Revise Section 1107.5.1.1 to read: "1107.5.1.1 Accessible units. At least 10 percent, but not less than one, of the dwelling units and sleeping units shall be Accessible units." 5. Add a new Section 1107.5.1.1.1 to read: "1107.5.1.1.1 Beds. In sleeping units having more than 25 beds, at least 5 percent of the beds shall be accessible." 6. Revise Section 1107.5.2.2 to read: "1107.5.2.2 Type B units. In structures with four or more dwelling units or sleeping units, every dwelling unit and sleeping unit shall be a Type B unit." 7. Revise Section 1107.5.5 to read: "1107.5.5 Group I-3. Accessible units and units with communication features shall be provided in Group I-3 occupancies in accordance with Sections 1107.5.5.1 through 1107.5.5.3 and Appendix E." 8. Add a new Section 1107.5.5.1.1 to read: "1107.5.5.1.1 Beds. In sleeping units having more than 25 beds, at least 5 percent of the beds shall be accessible." 9. Revise Section 1107.6 to read: "1107.6 Group R. Accessible units, Type A units and Type B units and units with communication features shall be provided in Group R occupancies in accordance with Sections 1107.6.1 through 1107.6.4 and Appendix E." 10. Revise Section 1107.6.1.1 to read: "1107.6.1.1 Accessible units. Accessible units shall be provided in accordance with Table 1107.6.1.1. On a multiple-building site, Each structure that contains more than 50 dwelling units or sleeping units shall be considered separately for determining the minimum number and type of Accessible units required. On a multiple-building site, all structures that individually contain 50 or fewer dwelling units or sleeping units, shall be considered together to determine the minimum number and type of Accessible units required. Accessible units shall be dispersed among the various classes of units." 11. Revise the title of Table 1107.6.1.1 to "ACCESSIBLE UNITS." 12. Add a new Section 11107.6.1.1.1 to read: "1107.6.1.1.1 Beds. In sleeping units having more than 25 beds, at least 5 percent of the beds shall be accessible." 13. Add a new Section 1107.6.1.3 to read: "1107.6.1.3 Doors. Entrances, doors and doorways providing user passage into and within all dwelling units and sleeping units shall comply with the clear width requirements for accessible doors. Door handles and pulls shall be accessible. Exception: Shower and sauna doors in units that are not required to be Accessible units. 14. Revise Section 1107.6.2 and its subsections to read: "1107.6.2 Groups R-2 and R-3. Accessible units, Type A units and Type B units shall be provided in Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies in accordance with Sections 1107.6.2.1 through 1107.6.2.3. 1107.6.2.1 Live/work units. In live/work units constructed in accordance with Section 419, the nonresidential portion is required to be accessible. In multi-story housing, the residential portions of at least 20 percent of the live/work units shall be Type A units. In a structure where there are four or more live/work units, the residential portions of the live/work units shall be Type B units. Exception: The number of Type B units is permitted to be reduced in accordance with Section 1107.7. 1107.6.2.2 Apartment houses and congregate living facilities. Type A units and Type B units shall be provided in apartment houses and congregate living facilities, other than housing at a place of education required to comply with Section 1107.6.2.3, in accordance with Sections 1107.6.2.2.1 and 1107.6.2.2.2. Bedrooms in congregate living facilities shall be counted as sleeping units for the purpose of determining the number of units. Where the bedrooms are grouped into dwelling units or sleeping units, only one bedroom in each dwelling unit or sleeping unit shall count toward the number of required Type A units. Exception: Where the number of required Type A units exceeds the number of dwelling units and sleeping units and at least one bedroom in each dwelling unit and sleeping unit is a Type A unit, more than one bedroom in each dwelling unit and sleeping unit may count toward the number of required Type A units. 1107.6.2.2.1 Type A units. 1107.6.2.2.1.1 Multi-story housing In multi-story housing, at least 20 percent of the dwelling units and sleeping units shall be Type A units. 1107.6.2.2.1.2 Other than multi-story housing. In buildings three stories or less in height containing more than 20 dwelling units or sleeping units, at least 2 percent but not less than one of the units shall be a Type A unit. Exceptions: 1. The number of Type A units is permitted to be reduced in accordance with Section 1107.7 exceptions allowed for Type B units. 2. In buildings three stories or less in height, townhouses are not required to be Type A units. 1107.6.2.2.1.3 Dispersion. Type A units shall be distributed proportionally throughout the building to provide a variety of sizes and locations and of affordable units and market rate units. 1107.6.2.2.2 Type B units. Where there are four or more dwelling units or sleeping units in a single structure, every dwelling unit and sleeping unit shall be a Type B unit. Exception: The number of Type B units is permitted to be reduced in accordance with Section 1107.7. 1107.6.2.3 Housing at a place of education. In housing at a place of education, Accessible units and Type B units shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1107.6.2.3.1 and 1107.6.2.3.2. Bedrooms within congregate living facilities shall be counted as sleeping units for the purpose of determining the number of units. Where the bedrooms are grouped into dwelling units or sleeping units, only one bedroom in each dwelling unit or sleeping unit shall be permitted to count toward the number of required Accessible units. Exceptions: 1. Where the number of required Type A units exceeds the number of dwelling units and sleeping units and at least one bedroom in each dwelling unit and sleeping unit is a Type A unit, more than one bedroom in each dwelling unit and sleeping unit may count toward the number of required Type A units. 2. Housing at a place of education that is leased on a year-round basis exclusively to graduate students or faculty and that does not contain any public use areas or common use areas available for educational programming shall comply with Section 1107.6.2.2. 1107.6.2.3.1 Accessible units and units with communication features. Accessible units and units with communication features shall be provided in accordance with Section 1107.6.1.1 and Appendix E. 1107.6.2.3.2 Type B units. Where there are four or more dwelling units or sleeping units in a single structure, every dwelling unit and every sleeping unit shall be a Type B unit. Exception: The number of Type B units is permitted to be reduced in accordance with Section 1107.7." 15. Revise Section 1107.6.3, including the exception, to read: "1107.6.3 Attached residential buildings. Where there are four or more Group R dwelling units or sleeping units in a single structure, even if that structure is classified as multiple buildings under other provisions of this code, the structure shall comply with Section 1107.6.1 or 1107.6.2. Bedrooms within Group R congregate living facilities shall be counted as sleeping units for the purpose of determining the number of units." 16. Revise Section 1107.6.4.1 to read: "1107.6.4.1 Accessible units. In Group R-4, Condition 1, at least one of the sleeping units shall be an Accessible unit. In Group R-4, Condition 2, at least two of the sleeping units shall be Accessible units. In Group R-4, Condition 1 or Condition 2, owned or financed by a governmental unit, at least 20 percent of the sleeping units shall be Accessible units." 17. Revise Section 1107.6.4.2, excluding the exception, to read: "1107.6.4.2 Type B units. In structures with four or more sleeping units, every sleeping unit shall be a Type B unit." 18. Revise Section 1107.7 to read: "1107.7 General exceptions. Where specifically permitted by Section 1107.5 or 1107.6, the required number of Type B units is permitted to be reduced in accordance with Sections 1107.7.1 through 1107.7.5. The distribution and features of Type A units may be altered in accordance with Sections 1107.7.6 and 1107.7.7." 19. Revise Section 1107.7.1 to read: "1107.7.1 Structures without elevator service. Where elevator service is not provided in a structure, only the dwelling units and sleeping units that are located on stories indicated in Sections 1107.7.1.1 and 1107.7.1.2 are required to be Type B units." 20. Revise the title of Section 1107.7.2 to "Multistory Type B units." 21. Delete Section 1107.7.5. 22. Insert new Sections 1107.7.6 and 1107.7.7 to read: "1107.7.6 Multistory Type A units. A multistory unit is not required to be a Type A unit if the required number of Type A units is met by other types of units distributed throughout the building. 1107.7.7 Multistory Type A units with provision for future elevator. A multistory unit required to be a Type A unit may be constructed so that an accessible route to levels above or below the entrance level can be provided by the owner by the installation of a limited-use/limited application elevator, private residence elevator or platform lift when appropriate. Provisions for the future elevator or platform lift shall comply with Section 1107.8.3.1.3, method 1." 23. Add a new Section 1107.8 to read: "1107.8 Residential planned developments. Dwelling units and sleeping units in a planned development shall be accessible in accordance with Sections 1107.8.1 through 1107.8.6. Exceptions: 1. Dwelling units and sleeping units in Group I occupancies shall comply with Section 1107.5 and shall not be considered in determining the number of units in a planned development for purposes of this section. 2. Dwelling units and sleeping units in Group R-1 occupancies shall comply with Section 1107.6.1 and shall not be considered in determining the number of units in a planned development for purposes of this section. 3. Dwelling units and sleeping units in multi-story housing shall comply with Section 1107.6.2 and shall not be considered in determining the number of units in a planned development for purposes of this section. Affordable units shall also comply with Section 1107.9. 1107.8.1 Construction documents. The following information shall be included in the construction documents: 1. A site plan of the entire planned development identifying the location of units required to comply with Section 1107.8. 2. Alternative elevations for kitchens in units required to comply with Section 1107.8.2 showing accessible features after adaptation. 3. Alternative plans for the visitable detached single-family dwellings required by Section 1107.8.4, item 2, showing accessible features that comply with the requirements for a Type A unit. 1107.8.2 Type A units. At least 10 percent of units, but not less than one, in a planned development shall be Type A units. The required Type A units shall be distributed proportionally among the various types and classes of units provided in the planned development. Exceptions: 1. Detached single-family dwellings shall comply with Section 1107.8.4. 2. Instead of meeting the requirements for Type A units, attached multistory units with separate means of egress may be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 1107.8.3. 3. In a building where a multistory unit is located above another unit, an accessible route to the upper unit is not required if a shaft or unenclosed open well is provided to accommodate the future installation of a residential elevator complying with the Chicago Conveyance Device Code, or if a limited-use limited-application elevator complying with the Chicago Conveyance Device Code or a wheelchair lift complying with the Chicago Conveyance Device Code is provided. Where a shaft or unenclosed open well is provided, the construction shall be structurally sufficient to allow future installation of the elevator or lift without any additional reinforcement or alteration of structural elements. Conduit for future electrical wiring and power for operation of the elevator or lift shall be provided. Where a shaft is provided, the space provided for the shaft is not restricted from being used for other purposes before the elevator or wheelchair lift is installed. The floor openings within the shaft are not restricted from being in-filled with flooring provided that the in-fill flooring can be removed at the time of installation of the elevator or lift without additional reinforcement or alteration of other structural elements. 4. A multistory unit is not required to be accessible if a single-story Type A unit of equivalent total floor area is provided as part of the planned development. For purposes of this section, "equivalent total floor area" means a net floor area within 70 square feet (6.5 m2). 1107.8.3 Attached multistory units with separate means of egress. Attached multistory units with separate means of egress required to be Type A units may be designed and constructed as Accessible units or in accordance with Section 1107.8.3.1. 1107.8.3.1 Multistory unit standard. Units shall be constructed as Type C units and shall comply with Sections 1107.8.3.1.1 through 1107.8.3.1.3. 1107.8.3.1.1 Toilet and bathing facility. All toilet and bathing facilities shall comply with the requirements for toilet and bathing facilities in Type A units, however toilet and bathing facilities other than those required for Type C units shall be allowed to be located on levels not initially provided with vertical access. This provision is not intended to require more than one toilet and bathing facility within a unit. 1107.8.3.1.2 Kitchen. At least one kitchen complying with the kitchen requirements for a Type A unit shall be provided, however the kitchen shall be allowed to be located on a level not initially provided with vertical access. 1107.8.3.1.3 Provision for vertical access. Provisions for future access within the unit to all levels above and below the entrance level shall be provided by one of the following methods: 1. A shaft or unenclosed open well is provided to accommodate the future installation of a residential elevator or lift complying with the Chicago Conveyance Device Code. The construction shall be structurally sufficient to allow future installation of the elevator or lift without any additional reinforcement or alteration of structural elements. Conduit for future electrical wiring and power for operation of the elevator or lift shall be provided at the shaft or unenclosed open well. If a shaft is provided, the space occupied for a shaft is not restricted from being used for other purposes before the elevator or wheelchair lift is installed. The floor openings within the shaft or unenclosed open well may be in-filled with flooring if the in-fill flooring can be removed at the time of installation of the elevator or lift without additional reinforcement or alteration of other structural elements. Maneuvering clearances at landings where entrances to the elevator or lift occur shall not be required if the width of the corridor, hallway or other space in front of the shaft is not less than 36 inches (914 mm). 2. A stairway is designed to accommodate the future installation of a wheelchair lift that complies with the Chicago Conveyance Device Code. Maneuvering clearances at the top and bottom of the wheelchair lift shall not be required if the width of the corridor, hallway or other space in front of the stairway is not less than 36 inches (914 mm). Conduit for future electrical wiring and power for operation of a wheelchair lift shall be provided from the power source to a location at the stairway where the connection would be made when the lift is installed. 3. A limited-use limited-application elevator or a wheelchair lift complying with the Chicago Conveyance Device Code is provided. 1107.8.4 Type B units. Where there are four or more dwelling units or sleeping units in a single structure, every dwelling unit and every sleeping unit shall be a Type B unit. Exception: The number of Type B units is permitted to be reduced in accordance with Section 1107.7. 1107.8.5 Type C (visitable) units. Type C units shall be provided in accordance with Section 1107.8.5.1 or 1107.8.5.2. 1107.8.5.1 Multi-unit buildings. At least 10 percent of units, but not less than one, in multi-unit buildings in planned developments shall be Type C units. Units provided to satisfy Section 1107.8.2 or 1107.8.3 shall not be counted toward the number of Type C units required by this section. Exception: In a building in which the minimum number of required Type A units has been provided, the number of Type C units is not required to exceed the remaining number of units, if any, on the levels that contain Type A units. 1107.8.5.2 Detached single-family dwellings. At least 20 percent, but not less than one, of all detached single-family dwellings in a planned development shall be Type C units. 1107.8.6 Units with visible alarm notification appliances. In buildings required to have a fire alarm system of a type that sends an alarm signal to occupants of more than just an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit, not less than 20 percent of the dwelling units and sleeping units shall be provided with visible alarm notification appliances or provided with connections to allow the future installation of visible alarm notification appliances. These dwelling units and sleeping units shall be distributed proportionally among the various types and classes of units provided." 24. Insert a new Section 1107.9 to read: "1107.9 Affordable units. Affordable units shall be accessible in accordance with Sections 1107.9.1 through 1107.9.4. 1107.9.1 Type A units. At least 20 percent of affordable units, but not less than one, shall be Type A units. The required Type A units shall be distributed proportionally among the various types and classes of units provided in the development. 1107.9.2 Type B units. Where there are four or more dwelling units or sleeping units in a single structure, every affordable unit shall be a Type B unit. Exception: The number of Type B units is permitted to be reduced in accordance with Section 1107.7. 1107.9.3 Type C (visitable) units. At least 10 percent of affordable units, but not less than one, shall be Type C units. Type A units provided to satisfy Section 1107.9.1 shall not be counted toward the number of Type C units required by this section. Exception: In a building in which the minimum number of required Type A units has been provided, the number of Type C units is not required to exceed the remaining number of units, if any, on the levels that contain Type A units. 1107.9.4 Units with visible alarm notification appliances. In buildings required to have a fire alarm system of a type that sends an alarm signal to occupants of more than just an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit, not less than 20 percent of the affordable units shall be provided with visible alarm notification appliances or provided with connections to allow the future installation of visible alarm notification appliances. These units shall be distributed proportionally among the various types and classes of affordable units provided." (Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. II, § 55; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 32180, Art. II, § 20; Amend Coun. J. 9-14-21, p. 35949, Art. XV, § 9)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-11-1108 Special occupancies.

14B-11-1108 Special occupancies. The provisions of Section 1108 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modification: 1. Add a new Section 1180.2.9.2 to read: "1108.2.9.2 Raised platform. In banquet rooms or spaces where a head table or speaker’s lectern is located on a raised platform, an accessible route shall be provided to the platform. Open edges of a raised platform shall be protected by placement of tables or by a curb."

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-11-1109 Other features and facilities.

14B-11-1109 Other features and facilities. The provisions of Section 1109 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Revise the exception to Section 1109.1 to read: "Exception: Accessible units, Type A units, Type B units and Type C units shall comply with Chapter 10 of ICC A117.1." 2. Add a new Section 1109.5.3 to read: "1109.5.3 Bottle fillers. Where a bottle filler is provided, the bottle filler shall be accessible and located on an accessible route." 3. Revise item 1 in Section 1109.8 to read: "1. An accessible route to a performing area, head tables in banquet rooms and spaces and speaker platforms." 4. Add a new Section 1109.7.1 to read: "1109.7.1 Limited use/limited application elevators. Limited use/limited application elevators shall be allowed for the following applications: 1. For applications listed in Section 1109.8. 2. For applications subject to an exception to Section 1104.4. 3. To provide access to the mezzanine or second story above grade plane of a two-story building or to the basement or mezzanine of a one-story building, other than a shopping mall, shopping center, or the professional office of a health care provider, where each story is not more than 3,000 square feet (279 m2)." 5. Revise Section 1109.9 to read: "1109.9 Storage. Where fixed or built-in storage elements such as cabinets, coat hooks, shelves, medicine cabinets, lockers, closets and drawers are provided in required accessible spaces or for Type A units or Accessible units, at least 5 percent, but not less than one of each type shall be accessible. Exception: Archival storage areas and product storage areas described in Section 1104.4, exception 4 are not required to be accessible." 6. Revise Section 1109.9.2 to read: "1109.9.2 Shelving and display units. Self-service shelves and display units shall be located on an accessible route. Such shelving and display units shall not be required to comply with reach-range provisions. The clear width of aisles between stacks in libraries shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum. Exception: In existing buildings and alterations, the minimum width of aisles between stacks in libraries shall be 36 inches (915 mm)." 7. Add new Sections 1109.12.1.1 and 1109.12.1.2 to read: "1109.12.1.1 Coat hooks, shelves and mirrors. Where coat hooks, shelves or mirrors are provided in dressing, fitting or locker rooms without individual compartments, at least one of each type shall be accessible. Where coat hooks, shelves or mirrors are provided in individual compartments required to be accessible, at least one of each type shall be accessible within the compartment. 1109.12.1.2 Mirrors. Where mirrors are provided in dressing rooms of the same use, then at least one accessible mirror shall be provided in an accessible dressing room." 8. Add a new Section 1109.13.1 to read: "1109.13.1 Operable windows. Where operable windows are provided for operation by occupants, at least one operable window in each room shall be accessible and each required operable window shall be accessible. Exceptions: 1. Windows in bathrooms and kitchens. 2. In Group R-1 occupancies, only windows in Accessible units are required to be accessible."

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-11-1110 Recreational facilities.

14B-11-1110 Recreational facilities. The provisions of Section 1110 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Revise Section 1110.4.7 to read: "1110.4.7 Animal containment areas. Animal cages, pens, corrals, and similar areas in which animals are contained shall be on an accessible route but shall not otherwise be required to comply with these requirements. Public circulation routes where animals may travel, such as in petting zoos and passageways alongside animal pens in state fairs, are not eligible for this exception." 2. Add a new Section 1110.4.16 to read: "1110.4.16 Other recreational facilities. The following recreational facilities shall comply with the Illinois Accessibility Code: 1. Golf facilities. 2. Camping facilities. 3. Picnic facilities. 4. Outdoor viewing areas. 5. Trails. 6. Beach access routes. 7. Benches in outdoor locations."

Municipal Code of Chicago § 14B-11-1111 Signage.

14B-11-1111 Signage. The provisions of Section 1111 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications: 1. Delete the exception to item 1 in Section 1111.1. 2. Revise item 5 in Section 1111.2 by deleting "approved."

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