Illinois Administrative Code
Title 20 - CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Part 720 - MUNICIPAL JAIL AND LOCKUP STANDARDS
Section 720.100 - Fire Protection
Universal Citation: 20 IL Admin Code ยง 720.100
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a) Based on the size of the facility, there shall be at least one fire extinguisher installed in the basement and on each floor for each 5,000 square feet of floor area.
1) Extinguishers shall be
readily accessible to staff but not to detainees. The local fire department
shall be contacted regarding the location, type, and number of fire
extinguishers required.
2)
Extinguishers shall be examined not less than once each year and tagged with
the date of inspection and initials of the inspector.
3) All jail personnel shall be familiar with
the characteristics and operation of all types of extinguishers in the
facility.
b) Emergency exit doors shall be clearly indicated with at least 41/2 inch block lettering stating "Exit" in all capital letters; their location shall be made known to all jail personnel; and the keys for the doors shall be immediately available to jail staff. There shall be at least two exits from each floor of detention.
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