OHIO -- A Cleveland school was recently closed when concerns arose over the structural integrity of the 100-year old school. So we wondered, what are the rules for inspections?
Local health departments are required to inspect schools twice a year, mainly focusing on sanitary conditions but some are more thorough.
Fire departments also need to make sure alarms are working and exits are open.
As far as structural integrity, school custodians are expected to look for any changes in the building and report any problems.
Education Reporter Kim Wheeler talked to one school district where they feel the state is expecting local districts to take on too much of the burden for school inspections.
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