Health Life Safety
Since 1915, Regional Superintendents have been charged with the duty to "inspect the building plans and specifications of public school rooms and buildings, inspect and survey all public schools under his or her supervision" (ILSC 5/3-14.20), and "request the Department of Public Health, the State Fire Marshall, or the State Superintendent of Education to inspect public school building or temporary facilities which appear to be unsafe, unsanitary, or unfit for occupancy" (ILSC 5/3-14.20). Regional Superintendents ensure that schools are safe, sanitary, and fit for occupancy by inspecting facilities at least once a year.
- Building Permit Process
- Building Permit Application (Fillable PDF)
- Pre-Building Permit Paperwork (Fillable PDF)
- Post-Building Permit Paperwork: Application for Occupancy/Completion (Fillable PDF)
- NOT Affecting Occupancy Completion Paperwork (Fillable PDF)
- Health/Life Safety Handbook
- Adding a Facility to the ISBE Facility Inventory - Blank Template (Word)
Note: Please put an answer in each box (i.e. “N/A” when needed) - HLS - 23 III. Adm. Code 175
- HLS - 23 III. Adm. Code 180
- HLS - 23 III. Adm. Code 185
- Occupancy Load 175-185 Sheet (Excel file) - All Buildings Built before March 25, 1995
Note: This is not an offical occupany sheet. Contact your architect to finalize. - Occupancy Load BOCA Sheet (Excel file) - All Buildings Built after March 24, 1995
Note: This is not an offical occupany sheet. Contact your architect to finalize. - Extreme Weather Preparedness Tips
- Pre-Inspection Checklist
- Health/Life Safety Verification Form
- Health/Life Safety Glossary for Existing Public School Buildings in Illinois - Updated 7/26/2024
- Health/Life Safety Handbook
- Health/Life Safety Annual Inspection Checklist (ROE)
- Annual Review of District Safety Plans
- Safety Drill Act Review - Illinois School Safety Drill Act (105 ILCS 128)
- Safety Reference Plan & Guidelines
- Bleacher Inspection Form
- Emergency Light and Exit Light Inspection Guide and Form
- Emergency Light Inspection Form
- Integrated Pest Management
- OSFM Public School Inspection Program
- Application for Asbestos Worker License
- Demolition/Renovation/Asbestos Project Notification Form
- Disinfection Guidance
- Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities (CDC)
- Cleaning and Disinfection for Households (CDC)
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility (CDC)
- COVID-19 EPA Approved Disinfectants (EPA)
- COVID-19 Disinfection and Sanitization Posters (Water Quality & Health Council)
- Report on Cleaning and Disinfectant Chemical Exposures Associated with COVID-19 (CDC)
- K-12 Schools and Child Care Guidance (CDC)
- Child Care Decision Tool (CDC)
- Youth Programs and Camps Decision Tool (CDC)
- School Decision Tool (CDC)
- School and Child Care Support (CDC)
- https://www.neha.org/covid-19
- Emergency Eyewash Station Use and Care
- Hazardous Education Waste Resources
- Maintenance Director Resources
- Pesticide Safety Education Program
- Annual Review of District Safety Plans
- Illinois Accessibility Code
- Office of the State Fire Marshal: School Fire Report Form
- School Safety Drills Report
- Bus Evacuation Resource (Note: This does NOT meet the Bus Evac requirement)
- Safety Drill Act Review - Illinois School Safety Drill Act (105 ILCS 128)
- School Safety Drill Act - Talking Points
- Educational Safety and Security Center
- School Emergency and Crisis Response Plan Guide
- School Security Initiative - School Safety Drill Act and Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning
- Bleacher Safety
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Detectors from the Office of the State Fire Marshall
- Extension Cords and Multi-Plug Adapters
- Fast Facts - Power Strips and Daisy Chains
- Safety Drill Act Review - Illinois School Safety Drill Act (105 ILCS 128)
- Office of the State Fire Marshal: School Fire Report Form
School Door Lock Information
- ROE26 Memo RE: School Door Locks
- DSSF Door Barricade Devices Release
- Classroom Door Locks
- Pictures of Illegal School Locks
- Safebolt
- Security Locking Systems
Playground Information
- Park and Playground Safety App
- Playground Safety Self Inspection Checklist
- Playground Surfacing Depth Chart
- Public Playground Safety Handbook
Lead in Water Information
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