12/1/2019 1 2019 Chicago Building Code Structural Design Chapter 16 – Structural Design • Chapter 16 of the 2019 Chicago Building Code is aligned with Chapter 16 of the 2018 International Building Code. • The provisions of Chapter 16 of the CBC are based upon the provisions of the previous building code, a knowledge of the building/structure types in the City, usage of those buildings/structures, typical geotechnical conditions and the structure type and environmental loading conditions relating to the geographic location of the City. Chicago Department of Buildings 2019 Self Certification Training Class 2