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Elevator Safety Review Board's Proposed Changes to the Elevator Safety Rules (Part 1000)
The proposed rules amendments would incorporate newer editions of nationally recognized technical codes.
OSFM will be accepting comments during the 45-day public comment period from March 28, 2025 through May 12, 2025. E-mail comments may be submitted at the e-mail address indicated in the linked Notice.
Comments may also be sent in writing to:
Scott Gertz
Legal Division
Office of the State Fire Marshal
555 W. Monroe, Ste. 1300-N
Chicago, IL 60661
Click here for OSFM 41 Part 1000 First Notice and Proposed Rules 2025
Click here for the Notice Memo on Proposed Rules 2025
The rules can be found at 41 Ill. Adm. Code 1000.
Office of the State Fire Marshal's Proposed Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material Applicator Registration Rules (Part 255)
The adopted rules established requirements for individuals to register as sprayed fire-resistant material applicators in accordance with Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material Applicator Act (425 ILCS 75).
OSFM 41 Part 255 Adopted Rules
OSFM is requesting an expedited correction to Section 255.30 of the Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material Applicator Registration Rules. This correction is pending with 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.
Pursuant to 1 Ill. Adm. Code 245.140, a Public Notice regarding the request for expedited correction can be found via the link below. Comments may be submitted via email to the email address indicated in the linked Public Notice. Comments may also be sent in writing to:
Blake Fawns
Administrative Rules Coordinator
1035 Stevenson Drive
Springfield, IL 62703
Click here for Public Notice For Expedited Correction of Section 255.30 of Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material Applicator Registration Rules
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 proposed rule amendments would:
- 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- Revise and clarify the recertification process for when certifications are no longer current;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.
OSFM will be accepting comments during the 45-day public comment period from August 29, 2025 through October 13, 2025. Comments may be e-mailed to SFM.141rulemaking@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 141 First Notice and Proposed Rules 2025
Click here for Part 141 Fact Sheet-2025
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.