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Office of the State Fire Marshal's Proposed Changes to the Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Rules (Part 109)
These proposed rule changes add provisions for fire sprinkler inspector licenses, including qualifications and requirements to obtain a fire sprinkler inspector license, and update and clarify other provisions throughout. See the fact sheet below for additional information about changes.
Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Rules 2023 Fact Sheet
OSFM will be accepting comments during the 45-day public comment period from May 19, 2023 through July 3, 2023.
Comments may be sent by mail to:
Ashley Vincent
Division of Legal Counsel
Office of the State Fire Marshal
1035 Stevenson Drive
Springfield, IL 62703
OSFM 41 Part 109 First Notice and Proposed Amendments
Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Act Administrative Rules Update (presentation)
Elevator Safety Review Board's Proposed Changes to the Elevator Safety Rules (Part 1000)
The proposed rule changes include extension of the deadline to perform witnessing of testing of the Fireman’s Emergency Operation (“FEO”) function, updates to align with statutory changes of Public Act 102-0715 (begin page 37, effective April 29, 2022), and other updates and clarification.
OSFM will be accepting comments during the 45-day public comment period from May 12, 2023 through June 26, 2023.
Comments may be sent by mail to:
Nancy Robinson
Division of Legal Counsel
Office of the State Fire Marshal
1035 Stevenson Drive
Springfield, IL 62703
Office of the State Fire Marshal's Proposed Changes to the Fire Equipment Distributor And Employee Standards (Part 251 and Part 280)
These proposed rule changes include updates to licensing requirements, fees, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards incorporated in the rules, as well as reorganization and clarification of current rules. See the fact sheet below for additional information about changes.
Fire Equipment Distributor Rules 2023 Fact Sheet
OSFM will be accepting comments during the 45-day public comment period from March 31, 2023 through May 15, 2023.
Comments may be sent by mail to:
Ashley Vincent
Division of Legal Counsel
Office of the State Fire Marshal
1035 Stevenson Drive
Springfield, IL 62703
OSFM 41 Parts 251 and 280 First Notice and Proposed Amendments
Office of the State Fire Marshal's Proposed Changes to the Underground Storage Tank Rules (Parts 172, 174, 175, 176, 177) and additional Proposed Rules (Part 178-new)
Update 5/3/23: The UST and PECLA contractor rules have been adopted. The changes became effective on May 2, 2023. See the finalized rule texts for May 2023 changes to OSFM’s underground storage tank system (UST) and Petroleum Equipment Contractor Licensing Act (PECLA) rules at https://sfm.illinois.gov/resources/rules.html#pcs.