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Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules Proposed Changes to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Rules (Part 2120)
The proposed rule amendments would:
- Update the national technical codes incorporated by reference in the rules, as required by Section 2 of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act [430 ILCS 75/2];
- Clarify that completed forms currently required to be submitted to the National Board shall also be submitted to the Jurisdiction (OSFM or City of Chicago), and further, that a confirmed submission of completed forms utilizing the National Board Electronic Data Transfer System (EDT) shall meet the requirement to submit these forms to the Jurisdiction; and
- Make an exception for submission of the completed forms to the Jurisdiction for those Owner/Users and utilities that are licensed repairers or R-Stamp holders doing work on equipment they currently own.
OSFM will be accepting comments during the 45-day public comment period from December 26, 2025 through February 9, 2026. Comments may be e-mailed to SFM.2120rulemaking@fdmail.sfm.illinois.gov or sent in writing to:
Blake Fawns, Administrative Rules Coordinator
1035 Stevenson Drive
Springfield, IL 62703
Click here for OSFM 41 Part 2120 First Notice and Proposed Rules 2025
Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Proposed Changes to the Requirements for the Participation and Certification of Fire Protection Personnel Rules (Part 141)
The rules have been adopted, effective November 24, 2025. The adopted rule amendments:
- Revise the adoption of NFPA standards for multiple fire protection personnel certifications;
- Update and clarify certification requirements for multiple certifications;
- Revise and clarify the recertification process for when certifications are no longer current;
- Streamline the process when claims for reimbursement are submitted on behalf of fire protection personnel for applicable training expenses;
- Revise rates of reimbursement for costs associated with training programs utilized by fire protection personnel; and
- Make other minor updates and clarifications.
Click here for OSFM 41 Part 141 Adopted Rule Amendments 2025
Elevator Safety Review Board’s Proposed Changes to the Elevator Safety Rules (Part 1000)
This proposed rulemaking has moved to the Second Notice period, effective November 4, 2025, and is currently under review by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR). This proposed rulemaking is scheduled to be considered at JCAR’s December meeting. The proposed rule amendments would incorporate newer editions of nationally recognized technical codes.
Click here for OSFM 41 Part 1000 First Notice and Proposed Rules 2025
Click here for the Notice Memo on Proposed Rules 2025
Please see updated and additional FAQs on Door Lock Monitoring here: Door Monitoring Systems FAQs.
Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material Applicator Registration Rules (Part 255)
OSFM’s request for an expedited correction to Section 255.30 of the Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material Applicator Registration Rules has been approved by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR).
This correction addresses a nonsubstantive clerical error. Section 255.30 was renumbered prior to adoption, and a reference to two subsections of Section 255.30 was not updated to reflect the renumbering.
Click here for the 41 IAC 255 Notice of Completed Expedited Correction October 2025
Here is a link to the Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material Applicator Registration Rules, which were adopted effective April 8, 2025: 41 IAC 255
Office of the State Fire Marshal's Proposed Fire Station Rehabilitation and Construction Grant Program Rules (Part 296)
The rules have been adopted effective August 7, 2024. The adopted rules provide requirements for a fire station rehabilitation and construction grant program, including eligibility and application requirements.
Office of the State Fire Marshal's Proposed Changes to the Underground Storage Tank Rules (Parts 172, 174, 175, and 176)
The rules have been adopted effective August 7, 2024. The adopted amendments update the national technical codes incorporated by reference in these rules; revise requirements for petroleum equipment contractor licensing; streamline sections for delegation of authority to a municipality over 500,000 in alignment with the statute; revise requirements for posted permits and authorizations to operate a UST facility; and provide other clarifying language.