Illinois SB1742 mandates safety measures for low-sloped roofs and skylights to protect first responders.
The Rooftop Safety for First Responders Act requires parapets, extended masonry, or guards for low-sloped roofs and specific glazing for skylights and openings. It mandates municipalities to survey buildings with low-sloped roofs and share the results with local police and fire departments. The act applies to existing buildings, new construction, and renovations increasing a building's area by more than 50%.
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