Standard: There shall be a regular review of legal requirements related to facilities, such as licenses, sanitary regulations, fire laws, and safety measures, and inspections of adherence thereto. Special attention should be given aquatic facilities, child care facilities, concessions, kitchens, and zoos.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide a matrix showing a representative sample of facilities and the types of regulatory permits, licenses or inspections that are required including copy of last review or update.
Informational reference in the Management of Park and Recreation Agencies, (2010), 3rd Ed., Chapter 11 – Physical Resource Planning, pp. 208-210, 214-216, 225-227, 231; Chapter 12 – Physical Resource Management, pp. 251, 259, 263; Chapter 13 – Management Operations, pp. 267, 269, 286, 291.
Agency Evidence of Compliance:
In order to ensure the safety of Park District facilities, the following regular licenses, permits, and inspections are required. This matrix was last updated when it was added to the Procedures for Facility Licenses, Permits, and Inspections1 on September 1, 2014.
| License/Permit/Inspection | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Oak Park Health Department |
Pools: Rehm Pool, Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex |
| Oak Park Health Department |
Concessions: Rehm Pool, Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex |
|
Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCSF) |
Preschool Facilities: Andersen Center, Barrie Center, Carroll Center, Field Center |
| Liquor Licenses |
Special Rental Facilities: Cheney Mansion, Pleasant Home |
| State Fire Marshal Inspections | Andersen Center, Barrie Center, Carroll Center, Field Center, Fox Center, Longfellow Center |
| Backflow Preventer Inspection | Conservatory |
| Boiler Inspections | Barrie Center, Cheney Mansion, Conservatory, Field Center, Fox Center, Longfellow Center, Pleasant Home, Rehm Pool, Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, Stevenson Center |
| Electrical Inspections | Andersen Center, Barrie Center, Carroll Center, Field Center, Fox Center, Longfellow Center |
| Elevator Inspections | Administration Building, Fox Center, Gymnastics & Recreation Center, Longfellow Center, Pleasant Home |
| Fire Alarm Inspections | All Facilities |
| Fire Extinguisher Inspections | All Facilities |
| Oak Park Fire Department Inspections | All Facilities |
| Park District Monthly Facility Inspection | All Facilities |
| Park District AED Inspections | All Facilities |
Documentation:
Agency Self Assessment: MET