Manual: Ambulatory
Chapter: Life Safety LS
Topic: ILSM - Policy Scope

What must an Interim Life Safety Measure policy contain?

Any examples are for illustrative purposes only. 

In order to evaluate and implement an effective plan for Life Safety code deficiency mitigation, an Interim Life Safety Measure
(ILSM) policy must consist of the following:  
  • State that the process is applicable to construction related situations and situations of non-compliance with the Life Safety Code.  
  • State circumstances that would require ILSM assessment, to include a statement that at all Statement of Condition, Plans for Improvement (PFIs) are to be assessed for ILSM.  
  • Describe how the organization will respond to situations described in LS.01.02.01.  
  • Describe how occupants are to be protected by using the available menu of interim life safety measures described in LS.01.02.01, as applicable to the situation.  
  • Describe the ILSM assessment process, to include an assessment tool to document which measure(s) will be implemented.
  • Describe the ILSM implementation process, to be effective throughout the duration of the deficiency(s), and to include an implementation tool to document each implemented ILSM for the duration of its application.  
Reference LS.01.02.01
Last updated on November 13, 2023 with update notes of: Reflects new or updated requirements
First Published Date: April 11, 2016
Last Reviewed Date: November 13, 2023
Last Major Update: November 13, 2023