The Building Commissioner is authorized to issue formal written intepretations of the Chicago Building Code per Section 13-8-031. These interpretations are enforceable in the same manner as the building code.

A - ADMINISTRATION

• A10-2018-001 Prior Code Interpretations and Memos (for referenced documents, use link under "Related Links" on this page)

B - BUILDING CODE (NEW CONSTRUCTION)

• B11-2018-001 Update to Illinois Accessibility Code
• B14-2018-001 Noncombustible Exterior Walls
• (Also see A10-2018-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2018)

C - CONVEYANCE DEVICE CODE

• None (see A10-2018-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2018)

E - ELECTRICAL CODE

• None (see A10-2018-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2018)

F - FIRE PREVENTION CODE

• None (see A10-2018-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2018)

G - FUEL GAS CODE

• None (see A10-2018-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2018)

M - MECHANICAL CODE

• None (see A10-2018-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2018)

N - ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

• None (see A10-2018-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2018)

R - REHABILITATION CODE

• None (see A10-2018-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2018)

S - SIGN CODE

• None

T - TRADE LICENSES

• None

X - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS

• None (see A10-2018-001 for effect of clarifications and memos issued prior to 2018)