Section 2007.APPENDIX E List of Items for Fire Safety Inspection

TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION

CHAPTER XI: DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

PART 2007 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE HOMES

SECTION 2007.APPENDIX E LIST OF ITEMS FOR FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION

Section 2007.APPENDIX E   List of Items for Fire Safety

Inspection

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 2007.8(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 2007.8(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 2007.8(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 2007.8(a)(22)(F)

6.         Bathroom

doors shall be able to be opened by a caregiver from outside the room if

necessary (see Section 2007.8(a)(22)(D))

7.         Closet

doors shall be able to open from inside the closet without the use of a key

(see Section 2007.8(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 2007.8(a)(22)(C))

9.         Protective

covers for all electrical receptacles are provided in areas used by children

(see Section 2007.8(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 2007.8(a)(8))

11.       Carbon

monoxide detectors are installed and operable in areas occupied by children

(see Section 2007.8(a)(5))

Operating

Requirements (renewal and subsequent monitoring visits

12.       There

is a comprehensive written fire emergency response plan in the home (see

Section 2007.8(a)(18))

13.       There

are monthly tornado and fire drills conducted by the caregiver with participation

by children (see Section 2007.8(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 2007.8(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 2007.8(a)(23))

16.       Corridors

are clear of clothing and personal effects (see Section 2007.8(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 2007.8(a)(11))

and

18.       Caregivers

are awake and alert when children are present in the home (see Section 2007.9(s)

(Recodified from the

Department of Children and Family Services (89 Ill. Adm. Code 406) pursuant to

P.A. 103-0594, at 50 Ill. Reg. 9917)