HEALTH/LIFE SAFETY CODE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Part 180 - General Provisions, Qualifications, Construction, Inspections, Violations, Fire Safety Financing

Oct 10, 2026

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Health and life safety requirements for Illinois public school facilities establish minimum standards to protect students, staff, and other users. The Part defines purpose, scope, and applicability across Illinois public school districts and authorized charter schools, including specific limited requirements for districts under Article 34. It sets responsibilities for local school boards and regional superintendents, details approval and inspector qualifications, and governs building permits, inspections, certificate of occupancy, and related fire safety and funding provisions. It also addresses severability, defined terms, and procedures for handling violations and unsafe conditions.

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Subpart A: General Provisions

Section 180.10 Purpose and Scope

Section 180.20 Severability

Section 180.30 Definitions

Section 180.40 Responsibilities of Local School Board

Section 180.50 Responsibilities of Regional Superintendent

Section 180.60 Applicability

Section 180.70 Variances and Waivers

Section 180.80 Mobile Facilities

Subpart B: Required Qualifications

Section 180.100 Approval Procedure for Plan Reviewers and Inspectors

Section 180.110 Specific Requirements for Plan Reviewers

Section 180.120 Specific Requirements for Inspectors

Subpart C: Construction and Like Activities

Section 180.200 Application for Building Permit

Section 180.210 Issuance of Building Permit

Section 180.220 Inspections During and Upon Completion of Construction

Section 180.225 Application for Certificate of Occupancy or Statement of Completion

Section 180.230 Certificate of Occupancy

Section 180.240 Demolition or Movement of Buildings or Other Structures

Section 180.250 Sprinkler Systems

Section 180.260 Sprinkler System Requirements and Applicability (Repealed)

Section 180.270 Standards for Sprinkler Systems (Repealed)

Section 180.280 Standards for Sprinkler System Plans and Specifications (Repealed)

Subpart D: Inspections

Section 180.300 Annual Building and Fire Safety Inspections

Section 180.310 Decennial Inspections

Section 180.320 Safety Survey Report

Section 180.330 Safety Reference Plans

Section 180.340 Local Board Action and Approval of Safety Survey Reports

Subpart E: Addressing Violations

Section 180.400 Violations

Section 180.410 Unsafe Conditions

Section 180.420 Temporary Closing and Condemnation

Subpart F: Fire Prevention and Safety Financing

Section 180.500 Request for Authorization

Section 180.510 Initiation of Work (Repealed)

Section 180.520 Accounting for Fire Prevention and Safety Funds (Repealed)

Section 180.530 Emergencies

Section 180.540 Cost Estimates

Appendix A: Building Code Applicability

TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SUBCHAPTER d: CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE PART 180 HEALTH/LIFE SAFETY CODE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUBPART A: GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 180.10 Purpose and Scope 180.20 Severability 180.30 Definitions 180.40 Responsibilities of Local School Board 180.50 Responsibilities of Regional Superintendent 180.60 Applicability 180.70 Variances and Waivers 180.80 Mobile Facilities SUBPART B: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Section 180.100 Approval Procedure for Plan Reviewers and Inspectors 180.110 Specific Requirements for Plan Reviewers 180.120 Specific Requirements for Inspectors SUBPART C: CONSTRUCTION AND LIKE ACTIVITIES Section 180.200 Application for Building Permit 180.210 Issuance of Building Permit 180.220 Inspections During and Upon Completion of Construction 180.225 Application for Certificate of Occupancy or Statement of Completion 180.230 Certificate of Occupancy 180.240 Demolition or Movement of Buildings or Other Structures 180.250 Sprinkler Systems 180.260 Sprinkler System Requirements and Applicability (Repealed) 180.270 Standards for Sprinkler Systems (Repealed) 180.280 Standards for Sprinkler System Plans and Specifications (Repealed) SUBPART D: INSPECTIONS Section 180.300 Annual Building and Fire Safety Inspections 180.310 Decennial Inspections 180.320 Safety Survey Report 180.330 Safety Reference Plans 180.340 Local Board Action and Approval of Safety Survey Reports SUBPART E: ADDRESSING VIOLATIONS Section 180.400 Violations 180.410 Unsafe Conditions 180.420 Temporary Closing and Condemnation SUBPART F: FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY FINANCING Section 180.500 Request for Authorization 180.510 Initiation of Work (Repealed) 180.520 Accounting for Fire Prevention and Safety Funds (Repealed) 180.530 Emergencies 180.540 Cost Estimates 180.APPENDIX A Building Code Applicability AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by Sections 2-3.12, 2-3.25, 2-3.137, and 17-2.11 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/2-3 . 12, 2-3 .25, 2-3 . 137, and 17-2. 11] . SOURCE: Adopted at 19 Ill. Reg. 5004, effective March 24, 1995; amended at 22 Ill. Reg. 12514, effective July 6, 1998; amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 15904, effective October 3, 2005; amended at 31 Ill. Reg. 14296, effective September 25, 2007; amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 13351, effective July 25, 2008; amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 15265, effective October 20, 2009; amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 9515, effective June 24, 2010; amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 3059, effective January 27, 2016; amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 1774, effective January 30, 2025. SUBPART A: GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 180.10 Purpose and Scope a) The purpose of this Part is to establish minimum standards for public school facilities which will protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the pupils, school personnel, and others who use them. b) Applicability 1) The requirements set forth in this Part shall apply to all Illinois public school districts established under Article 10 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/Art. 10] and any charter school authorized under Article 27A of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/Art. 27A] by these school districts. 2) The requirements set forth in this Part shall apply to any charter school established under Article 27A of the School Code by the State Charter School Commission, except for those charter schools located within the geographic boundaries of school districts governed by Article 34 of the School Code. 3) School districts governed by Article 34 of the School Code and any charter schools authorized under Article 27A of the School Code and located within these school districts shall be subject to only the requirements of Section 180.250 of this Part (see Section 22-23 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/22-23]), and in all other respects shall comply with local building codes. (Source: Amended at 40 Ill. Reg

FAQs

What is the purpose and scope of Part 180 for public school facilities?

Part 180 establishes minimum standards for public school facilities to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of students, school personnel, and others who use them. It specifies how these standards apply within Illinois school settings.

Which school districts and charter schools are subject to the requirements in this Part?

The requirements apply to Illinois public school districts under Article 10 and charter schools authorized under Article 27A by those districts. Charter schools under Article 27A are also covered except for charter schools located within Article 34 district geographic boundaries, where only Section 180.250 applies and local building codes apply otherwise.

How does Part 180 address violations and unsafe conditions?

Part 180 includes provisions for violations, unsafe conditions, and temporary closing and condemnation. It outlines how issues are handled under the safety framework for public school facilities.

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