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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 proposed rules establish requirements for individuals to register as sprayed fire-resistant material applicators in accordance with Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material Applicator Act (425 ILCS 75).
These rules were reviewed at the February 4, 2025 JCAR hearing.
Office of the State Fire Marshal's Proposed Requirements for the Participation and Certification of Fire Protection Personnel Rules (Part 141)
The rules have been adopted effective July 11, 2024. The adopted rules update referenced NFPA Standards and editions used for certification; update and clarify qualifications, procedures and consequences for specific certification requirements, course approval submissions, and instructor requirements; eliminate sections that are no longer valid or in effect; and revise historical titles section to reflect certification level changes due to NFPA Standard revisions.
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.