Section 6000.190  Fire Prevention and Protection

a)         The inspector shall waive the requirement that an owner or agent be inspected under this Section prior to operation if an owner or agent gives satisfactory proof that all amusement rides, amusement attractions, and the carnival or fair site have passed an inspection conducted by the State Fire Marshall or the local fire protection agency.  The inspection by the State Fire Marshall or local fire protection agency must have been conducted no more than 5 days prior to the department's inspection and must have been conducted in accordance with standards and requirements that are at least equal to those requirements and standards applicable to fire protection and prevention established in this Part.

b)         If the inspection requirements have not been waived under the requirements of Section 6000.190(a) then the following shall apply.

1)         The manager shall provide a portable fire extinguisher complying with NFPA-10, 1984 Standard, within 125 feet of any amusement ride, amusement attraction, or electrical distribution system.  The NFPA-10, 1984 Standard, is hereby incorporated by reference and does not include any later editions, amendments or corrections.

2)         Flammable waste, such as oily rags and other flammable or combustible materials, shall be placed in a covered metal container which shall be kept in easily accessible locations.  Such containers shall not be kept at or near access, egress or aisles.

3)         Fire and smoke detecting systems shall be installed in each building or structure used in an amusement ride or amusement attraction which requires a darkened interior during operation.

4)         Gasoline, other flammable liquids and flammable gases shall be stored in reasonably cool and ventilated places in accordance with NFPA-30, 1984 Standard, which is hereby incorporated by reference and does not include any later editions, amendments or corrections.

A)        Dispensing of such liquids shall be from approved safety cans painted red and marked with the word "Gasoline" in ½" high letters in a contrasting color.  Damaged or leaking fuel containers are prohibited.

B)        Smoking and/or the carrying of open flame, lighted cigars, cigarettes, or pipes is prohibited in any area where such liquids or gases are stored or transferred from one container to another.

C)        Bulk storage (quantities over 12 gallons) is not permitted in any area accessible to the public.

5)         Fabric constituting part of an amusement attraction shall meet the flamespread ratings of NFPA-701, 1977 Standard which is hereby incorporated by reference and does not include any later editions, amendments or corrections. A certificate or a test report from the fabric manufacturer or approved testing agency indicating a fire resistance rating equal to or better than the above standard shall be available upon request.

6)         "No Smoking" signs shall be posted at the entrance to all amusement rides or amusement attractions which require a darkened interior during operation.

(Source:  Amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 13384, effective September 1, 1994)