210 ILCS 165/25

(210 ILCS 165/25)

Sec. 25. Cost and installation.

(a) A resident choosing to conduct authorized electronic monitoring must do so at his or her own expense, including paying purchase, installation, maintenance, and removal costs.

(b) If a resident chooses to install an electronic monitoring device that uses Internet technology for visual or audio monitoring, that resident is responsible for contracting with an Internet service provider and installing a secure, password-protected network.

(c) The staff shall make a reasonable attempt to accommodate the resident's installation needs, including, but not limited to, allowing access to a telecommunications or equipment room. Staff has the burden of proving that a requested accommodation is not reasonable.

(d) The electronic monitoring device must be placed in a conspicuously visible location in the room.

(e) The resident may not be charged a fee for the cost of electricity used by an electronic monitoring device.

(f) All electronic monitoring device installations and supporting services shall comply with the requirements of the edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code in force at the time of installation and shall remain in compliance with that or any subsequent edition of NFPA 101 enforced pursuant to Part 483 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(Source: P.A. 101-229, eff. 1-1-20.)