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This bill, known as the Rooftop Safety for First Responders Act, establishes safety requirements for low-sloped roofs (defined as roofs with a slope less than 17%) to protect first responders during emergency situations. The bill mandates that existing buildings, new constructions, and significant renovation projects must install safety features like parapets, extended masonry, or guards along roof edges that adjoin enclosed spaces like shafts or courts. Additionally, skylights and other roof openings must either be reinforced with specific types of glass or protective barriers that can withstand a minimum 400-pound dynamic load test. Municipalities are required to conduct comprehensive surveys of buildings with such roof features every two years, beginning by January 1, 2027, and must share these survey results with local police and fire departments. In counties with over 1 million residents, the survey results must also be integrated into computer-aided dispatch systems. The bill aims to improve safety for emergency personnel by reducing risks associated with accessing rooftops during critical operations.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1742&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104