East St. Louis — Ch. 26 Art. XX Roominghouses § 26-1213
Housing of invalids and disabled persons
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No invalids or other disabled persons shall be housed in basements or above the first floor of roominghouses, except in fire resistive constructed buildings or buildings which are completely protected by an approved type of automatic sprinkler system.
East St. Louis Ch. 26 Art. XX § 26-1213 restricts where individuals with disabilities or medical conditions may be housed within roominghouses. Specifically, such residents may not be placed in basements or on floors above the first floor unless the building is either fire-resistive in its construction or fully equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. The rule is designed to ensure that residents who may have difficulty evacuating in an emergency are not placed in locations that increase their risk.
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Operators of roominghouses subject to Ch. 26 Art. XX § 26-1213 generally ensure that residents who are disabled or medically incapacitated are assigned to first-floor accommodations unless the building meets one of the two structural exceptions—fire-resistive construction or a fully approved automatic sprinkler system. Compliant operators typically document the construction classification or sprinkler certification of their building before placing such residents on any other floor or in a basement. Maintaining up-to-date records of building safety systems helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under East St. Louis Ch. 26 Art. XX § 26-1213, tenants who are disabled or medically incapacitated have a right not to be housed in a basement or above the first floor of a roominghouse unless the building qualifies under a recognized structural exception. Tenants who believe their placement violates this provision may consider contacting the local housing or building code enforcement office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available under this rule.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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