Electrical.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14R-8-807
in effect14R-8-807 Electrical.
The provisions of Section 807 of IEBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1. Revise Section 807.2 to read:
"807.2 Existing installations.
Existing wiring in all work areas in Group A-1, A-5, H and I occupancies shall be upgraded to meet the materials and methods requirements of Chapter 7."
2. Revise Section 807.3 and its subsections to read:
"807.3 Residential occupancies.
In Group R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 occupancies, work areas located within a dwelling unit shall comply with Article 570 of the Chicago Electrical Code, regardless of the height of the building."
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2674532Fetched: 10/24/2026
