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312. 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.”313. 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.314. 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.315. Fire Alarm Signal (185.395d; 175.470e; 180/PM:705.6; 180/IAC 400.310s)An audible fire alarm signal (or signals) must be an alarm horn loud enough to be heard above noiselevel in the woodworking shop. Construction under the 180 code must comply with the IAC whichrequires all public use and common areas to have audible and visual alarms. IAC also requirespersons in the space to be able to hear an audible alarm above the noise level in the space.316. Exhaust/Sawdust Collector (185.460b; 175.562; 180/BC:1209.0;180/BC:1208.3;180/F:2317.2)A special exhaust system to collect sawdust is required in the woodworking shop. Collection devisemust be emptied regularly.317. 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.NOTES: BOCA (BC) Building Officials and Code Administrators (1996)PMBOCA Property & Maintenance CodeMCBOCA National Mechanical CodeFBOCA National Fire Prevention CodeNFPANational Fire Protection AssociationILCSIllinois School CodeIDAIllinois Department of AgricultureIDPHIllinois Department of Public HealthCode 185 Health Life Safety Code 185, Built before 1965Code 175 Health Life Safety Code 175, Built after July 1, 1965Code 180 Health Life Safety Code 180, Built after March 25, 19952-30