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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 application of adopted NFPA standards and editions in OSFM rules that reference individual certification requirements;
- Update and clarify individual certification requirements;
- Add a new certification for Community Risk Reduction Practitioner;
- Streamline the OSFM's administrative process for establishing or revising certification standards;
- Account for the change in the software program supporting certification documentation;
- Make changes to the examination process to account for return to agency-administered exams;
- Require 100% attendance for course completion;
- Eliminate the automatic 90-day grace period for recertification and clarify the process and allowances for extensions on a case-by-case basis; and
- Make other minor updates and clarifications
OSFM will be accepting comments during the 45-day public comment period from September 11, 2026 through October 26, 2026. Comments may be e-mailed to SFM.Rules@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 2026
Click here for Part 141 Fact Sheet-2026
Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Proposed Changes to the Permanently Moored Craft Fire Prevention and Safety Rules (Part 149)
These proposed amendments would clarify and update the regulatory requirements for Permanently Moored Crafts (PMCs) in the State. Specifically, the proposed amendments would modify and clarify the inspection requirements for PMCs. Currently required to be conducted annually, the proposed amendments would instead create a staggered inspection cycle in which the various inspections would be completed across a five-year period, depending on the type of PMC. This addresses concerns raised by the regulated public about the difficulty of meeting current requirements while maintaining a safe and stable structure. The proposed amendments would also update requirements for those who provide these inspections, update referenced standards, and revise and clarify terminology. Overall, the proposed amendments provide additional clarity and direction for the regulated public.
OSFM will be accepting comments during the 45-day public comment period from September 4, 2026 through October 19, 2026. Comments may be e-mailed to SFM.Rules@illinois.gov or sent in writing to:
Blake Fawns
Administrative Rules Coordinator
1035 Stevenson Drive
Springfield, IL 62703
Click here for OSFM 41 Part 149 First Notice and Proposed Rules 2026
Click here for 2026 Proposed Rule Changes Fact Sheet_Part 149 PMCs
Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Proposed Changes to the Small Equipment Grant Program Rules (Part 291)
The rules have been adopted and will be effective August 1, 2026. The adopted rule amendments:
- Clarify and update the administrative procedures for the application, review, and award of grants under the Small Equipment Grant Program;
- Increase the maximum amount an eligible fire department or ambulance service may receive in grants per fiscal year from $26,000 to $50,000;
- Account for the changeover in fire incident reporting systems from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS);
- Require compliance with provisions of the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) [30 ILCS 708] and the GATA administrative rules (44 Ill. Adm. Code 7000); and
- Make other minor updates and clarifications.
Click here for OSFM 41 Part 291 Adopted Rule Amendments 2026
Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Proposed Changes to the Fire Station Rehabilitation and Construction Grant Program Rules (Part 296)
The rules have been adopted and will be effective August 1, 2026. The adopted rule amendments:
- Clarify and update the administrative procedures for the review and award of grants under the Fire Station Rehabilitation and Construction Grant Program;
- Account for the changeover in fire incident reporting systems from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS);
- Require compliance with provisions of the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) [30 ILCS 708] and the GATA administrative rules (44 Ill. Adm. Code 7000); and
- Make other minor updates and clarifications.
Click here for OSFM 41 Part 296 Adopted Rule Amendments 2026
Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules Proposed Changes to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Rules (Part 2120)
The rules have been adopted, effective April 13, 2026. The adopted rule amendments:
- 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];
- Provide that applicable National Board forms must be submitted to the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and to the jurisdiction (OSFM), and further, that confirmed submission of completed forms utilizing the National Board Electronic Data Transfer System (EDT) shall meet the requirement to submit these forms to the OSFM; and
- Make an exception for submission of the completed forms to the OSFM for those owners/users and utilities that are licensed repairers or R-Stamp holders doing work on equipment they currently own.
Click here for OSFM 41 Part 2120 Adopted Rule Amendments 2026
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.