Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 406 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE HOMES › Appendix E - List of Items for Fire Safety Inspection

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The
				Department shall notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) of the name
				and address of a day care home licensure initial applicant. The following list
				of items shall be inspected by OSFM, or by a Department or supervising agency
				licensing representative trained by OSFM to conduct fire safety inspections for
				license renewal or annual monitoring visits:
1. The
				paths of escape including doors and escape windows from the home are kept
				operable and clear from obstruction (see Section
				406.8(a)(22)(A)
				)
2. Smoke detectors
				are provided on each level of the home (including basements and second floors
				even if they are not used for child care) and in any room where children are
				allowed to nap or sleep (see Section
				406.8(a)(4)(A)
				)
3. All smoke
				detectors are less than 10 years old and functioning properly (detected by
				pushing the test button)
4. Locks and deadbolts on exit
				doors are operable without the use of a key, tool or special knowledge to open
				the door from inside the home to exit to the outside (see Section
				406.8(a)(22)(F)
5. Occupants shall be able to escape the home without having
				to activate more than 2 releasing devices (e.g., door knobs, deadbolts,
				thumb-turn lock) on any exit door (see Section
				406.8(a)(22)(F)
6. Bathroom doors shall be able to be opened by a caregiver
				from outside the room if necessary (see Section
				406.8(a)(22)(D)
				)
7. Closet doors
				shall be able to open from inside the closet without the use of a key (see
				Section
				406.8(a)(22)(E)
				)
8. Paths of escape
				from the home shall have operable lighting if needed (light bulbs are in place
				and functioning) (see Section
				406.8(a)(22)(C)
				)
9. Protective
				covers for all electrical receptacles are provided in areas used by children
				(see Section
				406.8(a)(3)
				)
10. Heating sources
				in spaces occupied by children is separated by partitions, screens, or other
				means to protect children from hot surfaces and open flames (see Section
				406.8(a)(8)
				)
11. Carbon monoxide
				detectors are installed and operable in areas occupied by children (see Section
				406.8(a)(5))
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Operating Requirements (renewal and
				subsequent monitoring visits
12. There is a
				comprehensive written fire emergency response plan in the home (see Section
				406.8(a)(18)
				)
13. There are
				monthly tornado and fire drills conducted by the caregiver with participation
				by children (see Section
				406.8(a)(19)
				and (20)
14. Monthly
				basic fire safety inspections of the home are conducted by the caregiver or
				staff members in the home (see Section
				406.8(a)(24)
				)
15. Daily fire
				safety inspections are done by the caregiver to ensure that escape paths are
				clear and exit doors and escape windows are operable (see Section
				406.8(a)(23)
				)
16. Corridors are
				clear of clothing and personal effects (see Section
				406.8(a)(22)(A)
				)
17. Flammable and
				combustible artwork and teaching materials attached directly to the walls are
				limited to no more than 20% of the wall area (see Section
				406.8(a)(11))
				and
18. Caregivers are awake and alert when children
				are present in the home (see Section
				406.9(s)