Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 408 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR GROUP DAY CARE HOMES › Appendix I - 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
				group day care home initial licensure applicant. The following list of items
				shall be inspected by OSFM, or by a supervising agency licensing representative
				trained by OSFM to conduct fire safety inspections for licensure, license
				renewal or annual monitoring:
1. The paths of escape,
				including doors and escape windows from the home, are kept operable and clear
				from obstruction (see Section
				408.30(b)
				)
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
				408.30(a)(4)(A)
				)
3. Smoke detectors
				are functioning (detected by pushing the test button) (see Section
				408.30(a)(4)(A)
				)
4. Locks and
				deadbolts to exterior 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
				408.30(b)(7)
				)
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 door to the
				outside (see Section
				408.30(b)(6)
				)
6. Bathroom doors
				shall be able to be opened by staff from outside the room if necessary (see
				Section
				408.30(b)(4)
				)
7. Closet doors
				shall be able to open from inside the closet without the use of a key (see
				Section
				408.30(b)(5)
				)
8. Paths of escape
				from the home have operable lighting (light bulbs are in place and functioning)
				(see Section
				408.30(b)(3)
				)
9. Protective
				covers for all electrical receptacles are provided in areas occupied by
				children (see Section
				408.30(a)(3)
				)
10. Heating
				equipment in spaces occupied by children are separated by partitions, screens
				or other means to protect children from hot surfaces and open flames (see
				Section
				408.30(a)(8)
				)
11. Carbon monoxide
				detectors are installed and operable in areas occupied by children (see Section
				408.30(a)(5))
Operating Requirements (renewal and subsequent monitoring
				visits)
12. There is a comprehensive written fire
				emergency response plan in the home (see Section
				408.30(q)
				)
13. There are
				emergency egress and relocation monthly drills conducted by the caregiver with
				children participation (see Section
				408.30(q)(4)
				)
14. Monthly basic
				fire safety inspections of the home are conducted by the caregiver or staff
				members in the home (see Section
				408.30(b)(9)
				)
15. Daily fire
				safety inspections are done by the caregiver or staff to ensure that escape
				paths are clear and exit doors and escape windows are operable (see Section
				408.30(b)(10)
				)
16. Corridors are
				clear of clothing and personal effects (see Section
				408.30(b)(1)
				)
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
				408.30(a)(14)
				)
18. Caregiver and
				staff are awake and alert when children are present in the home (see Section
				408.35(k)
				)