Bill > SB112

This bill, the Ohio Childhood Safety Act, requires school buildings in Ohio to comply with national life safety standards. Specifically, it mandates that school governing authorities (such as school districts and charter schools) inspect and test all protective door assemblies (e.g., doors with panic hardware, fire exit doors) in school buildings every 12 months to ensure compliance with the applicable fire safety code standards. If a door assembly is found to be non-compliant, the school must take steps to make it compliant. The bill also empowers the fire marshal's office to inspect school records and issue citations for non-compliance, though it prohibits fines or penalties if the school is actively working to achieve compliance.