(A) Possession and operation of an automatic external defibrillator by either a mandated or voluntary occupancy within the jurisdiction of the Village of Romeoville shall comply with the following:
(1) No person may operate an automatic external defibrillator unless the person has successfully completed a course of instruction in accordance with the standards of a nationally recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. However, this subchapter shall not prohibit operation of an automatic external defibrillator (AED) by:
(a) A health care provider licensed or certified and within their lawful scope of practice;
(b) By a person acting pursuant to a lawful prescription;
(c) A person who operates the automated external defibrillator other than as part or incidental to his or her employment or regular duties, who is acting in good faith, with reasonable care, and without expectation of monetary compensation, to provide first aid that includes the operation of an automatic external defibrillator; nor shall this subchapter limit any Good Samaritan protections provided by Illinois State law.
(B) Occupancies shall maintain records of their trained AED users sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the foregoing requirement and shall produce the same to the Fire Chief or his or her designee on request.
(C) All AEDs required under this subchapter shall be installed with the otherwise applicable requirements of this subchapter, the requirements of the AED manufacturer, and the otherwise applicable provisions of the Village of Romeoville Code of Ordinances.
(D) Annually, Fire Department personnel shall inspect any AED during the course of any annual fire inspection. The placement, working condition and compliance with the other AED requirements of this subchapter shall also be verified.
(E) Upon the use of any AED within any occupancy, the occupancy is required to call the 9-1-1 emergency number immediately and following the use, notify the Romeoville Fire Department EMS Coordinator by telephone at 815-886-7227.
(Ord. 08-0670, passed 5-21-08; Am. Ord. 09-0774, passed 8-5-09; Am. Ord. 11-0923, passed 9-21- 11; Am. Ord. 11-0935, passed 11- 2-11; Am. Ord. 12-1016, passed 11-7-12; Am. Ord. 14-1127, passed 7-16-14; Am. Ord. 17- 1347, passed 3-1-17; Am. Ord. 22-1811, passed 12-7-22)