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212. Door Closers (185.380c10E; 185.390g4; 175.285a; 180/PM:702.6)Except in sprinklered buildings, automatic door closers are required on all doors required to maintainthe fire/smoke rating of the space on at least one side of the door opening and in all “special educationoccupancies.”213. Hold-Open Devices (185.370b11A; 175.275; 180/BC:712.4.1; 180/F:303.4.1; 180/PM:704.2)Hold-open devices are prohibited on all doors described as “self-closing.” Exception to this rulerequires that the “hold-open device” is an approved electrically operated device that is wired into thefire detection and alarm system such that it will automatically release the door if or when the fire alarmsystem is actuated.214. Exhaust Fan (185.460b; 175.564; 180/PM:404.4; 180/BC:1209.0; 180/BC:1208.3;180/F:2317.2)An exhaust fan must be provided in any area where objectionable odors or fumes are produced.215. Safety Film Sign (175.320)Sign to be placed in the projection room if film is used: “Film Not Marked Safety Film is Prohibited byLaw.”SCIENCE LABORATORY221. Fire Detectors (185.395c2B; 185.390g4; 175.460a1)Fire detectors are required in science laboratories not protected by an automatic sprinkler system222. Door Closers (185.380c10E; 185.390g4; 175.285a)Except in sprinklered buildings, automatic door closers are required on all doors required to maintainthe fire/smoke rating of the space on at least one side of the door opening and in all “special educationoccupancies.”223. Hold-Open Devices (185.370b11A; 175.275; 180/BC:712.4.1; 180/F:303.4.1; 180/PM:704.2)Hold-open devices are prohibited on all doors described as “self-closing.” Exception to this rulerequires that the “hold-open device” is an approved electrically operated device that is wired into thefire detection and alarm system such that it will automatically release the door if or when the fire alarmsystem is actuated.224. Fire Extinguishers/ Inspected (185.395e1; 175.495; 180/BC:921.2; 180/F:519.2; NFPA 10)Class ABC fire extinguishers are required and should be readily accessible. Other classes of fireextinguishers may be substituted if there are special hazards requiring special protection. The fireextinguishers must be inspected annually and display a current tag. The number required depends onthe size of the space.225. Exhaust Fan (185.460; 175.564; 180/PM:404.4; 180/BC:1209.0; 180/BC:1208.3;180/F:2317.2)An exhaust fan must be provided in any classroom where objectionable odors or fumes are produced.226. Fume Hood Exhaust (185.460a5; 175.564; 180/BC:1209.0; 180/BC:1208.3; 180/F:2317.2)A fume hood exhaust for mixing chemicals is to be provided with a separate system which isexhausted to the outside and not re-circulated.227. Eye Glasses (105 ILCS 115/1 (a) (b))Industrial quality eye protective devices (eye glasses) are required in all industrial tech/metalworking/machine shops. To be furnished for all teachers, visitors, and students.2-25