Illinois Administrative Code

Section 235.160 Report of Fire, Injury, or Property Damage a) Permit holders shall notify the local governmental authority issuing the permit within 24 hours after the following incident: 1) A fire; 2) An injury to any person resulting from the display; or 3) Damage to property i…

Section 235.170 Report of Theft or Loss of Fireworks a) Licensed pyrotechnic distributors and licensed lead pyrotechnic operators shall report the theft or loss of fireworks to local law enforcement in accordance with 41 Ill. Adm. Code 230.190, DNR and ATF. b) Consumer distributo…

Section 235.180 Local Authority Nothing in this Part shall prohibit the local governmental authority: a) from adopting rules or standards that are more stringent than this Part; or b) from refusing to issue a permit for any reason.

Section 235.20 Definitions For purposes of this Part, the term: "1.3G fireworks" means those fireworks that are used for professional outdoor displays and classified as fireworks UN0333, UN0334, or UN0335 by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) under 49 CFR 172.…

Section 235.25 Incorporated and Referenced Materials a) The following national regulations and standards are incorporated in this Part: 1) National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471: A) NFPA 101, Section 12.3.5, Exception 4, Life S…

Section 235.30 General Requirements for All Pyrotechnic Displays and Consumer Fireworks Displays a) All pyrotechnic displays, pyrotechnic services or consumer fireworks displays require a permit issued by the appropriate local governmental authority in accordance with the Act and…

Section 235.40 Pyrotechnic Display Permit Requirements a) The local governmental authority may issue a pyrotechnic display permit to any adult applicant who meets the following minimum requirements: 1) Proof of License. The issuing local governmental authority must verify that th…

Section 235.50 1.3G Fireworks Display Compliance Standards All 1.3G fireworks displays and storage shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 1123. Storage of display fireworks (1.3G and above) shall comply with the storage requirements set forth by ATF at 27 CFR 555 or by DNR pu…

Section 235.60 Indoor Special Effects Fireworks and Flame Effect Display Compliance Standards a) All indoor special effects, flame effect displays and pyrotechnic services and storage shall be conducted in accordance with: 1) NFPA 1126, as modified by 41 Ill. Adm. Code 230.260; 2…

Section 235.70 Possession of License by Lead Pyrotechnic Operator The lead pyrotechnic operator must be in possession of, and be able to produce, his/her license (see 41 Ill. Adm. Code 230) upon request at all times during the delivery, setup, and performance of the display or py…

Section 235.80 Consumer Operator Training a) OSFM shall develop consumer fireworks training materials and related documents designed to instruct a person about the standards relating to safe practices for the storage, use, handling, discharge and display of consumer fireworks. b)…

Section 235.90 Consumer Fireworks Display Permit Requirements a) The local governmental authority may issue a consumer fireworks display permit to any competent adult applicant who meets the following minimum requirements: 1) Certificate of Training. The applicant must provide th…

Section 251.10 Scope This Part provides minimum requirements for licensed fire equipment distributors (Class A, B and C), and licensed fire equipment employees (Class 1, 2I, 2K and 3), for servicing, recharging, hydrostatic testing, installing, repairing, replacing, maintaining o…

Section 251.100 Pre-Engineered Fire Suppression Systems a) Pre-engineered kitchen fire suppression systems shall be installed, maintained, repaired, recharged, serviced, inspected and replaced by a Class 2K licensed fire equipment employee of a Class B licensed fire equipment dis…

Section 251.110 Engineered Fire Suppression Systems a) Engineered fire suppression systems shall be installed, maintained, repaired, recharged, serviced, inspected and replaced by a Class 3 licensed fire equipment employee of a Class C licensed fire equipment distributor, except …

Section 251.120 Existing Dry Chemical and Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishing Systems (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 47 Ill. Reg. 16058, effective October 26, 2023) SUBPART B: LICENSING

Section 251.20 Definitions "Act" means the Fire Equipment Distributor and Employee Regulation Act of 2011 [225 ILCS 217]. "Applicant" means the entity that submits an application for a license. The applicant for any fire equipment employee license shall be the fire equipment dist…

Section 251.210 Classes of Licenses a) Classifications of Fire Equipment Distributors and Fire Equipment Employees 1) Class A fire equipment distributors service all types of portable fire extinguishers and employ Class 1 fire equipment employees. 2) Class B fire equipment distri…

Section 251.220 Fire Equipment Distributor License a) No person or business shall act as a fire equipment distributor or as an agency licensed under the Act, or advertise or assume to act as such, or use any title that suggests the person is engaged in such practice or occupation…

Section 251.230 Fire Equipment Employee License a) No person shall act as a fire equipment employee, or advertise or assume to act as such, or use any title that suggests the person is engaged in such practice or occupation, unless licensed by the Office per the terms of this Par…

Section 251.240 Termination of Employment a) Upon the termination of employment of a fire equipment employee, the fire equipment distributor and individual whose employment was terminated shall take steps to provide notice to the Office and return the fire equipment employee iden…

Section 251.25 Incorporations by Reference a) The following NFPA standards are hereby incorporated by reference: National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy MA 02169-7471 (617)770-3000. NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers (2022). NFPA 11: Stand…

Section 251.250 Fees License fees shall be as follows: a) Fire Equipment Distributor License Fees (three-year license cycle) 1) Initial License: A) Class A $900 B) Class B $1500 C) Class C $2100 2) Renewal of License (before expiration date or within 60 calendar days after expira…

Section 251.260 Exemptions to Licensing a) This Part shall not apply to an officer or employee of this State or the fire department or fire protection district of any political subdivision of this State while such officer or employee is engaged in the performance of his or her of…

Section 251.30 Trainee a) Fire equipment distributors may employ trainees for purposes of training in a classification for which the fire equipment distributor is licensed for a period not to exceed one year. The one-year period begins on the date the application for trainee regi…

Section 251.300 Citations Citations result from violations in the following three categories: a) Technical violations. These violations include, but are not limited to, a failure to abide by the requirements of the Act and this Part regarding tagging and labeling. Examples includ…

Section 251.310 Citation Penalty Process Pursuant to Section 251.300, violations may be categorized as technical, administrative, or safety. Penalties will be applied to citations based on the following criteria: a) All citations shall remain in the person's file. b) Penalty asse…

Section 251.320 Procedures for Citations This Section provides the procedures for citations and citation appeals under Section 83 of the Act [225 ILCS 217/83]. a) Issuance of a citation 1) Citations may be issued independently, or in addition to any other criminal or civil action…

Section 251.330 Status of Licensed Distributor and Unlicensed Distributor During Appeal of Citation During the time a citation is under appeal, the licensee may continue to work in Illinois unless, in the opinion of the Office, continued work by the licensee poses a significant t…

Section 251.340 Complaints and Investigations a) Complaints 1) All complaints concerning violations regarding licensees or unlicensed activity shall be submitted to the Office, Division of Fire Prevention, in writing. 2) The Office shall log all complaints received under this Sec…

Section 251.350 Hearing Procedures for Formal Charges a) The procedures of this Section shall govern any appeal of formal charges seeking to impose disciplinary action under subsection (a) of Section 90 of the Act [225 ILCS 217/90(a)]. b) Each licensee whose conduct is the subjec…

Section 251.360 Grounds for Revocation, Suspension or Refusal to Issue a License a) Licensees subject to the Act shall conduct their practice in accordance with the Act and this Part. Licensees shall be subject to the exercise of the disciplinary sanctions enumerated in Section 2…

Section 251.370 Sanctions to be Imposed for Violators a) The Office shall impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when the Office finds that a licensee is guilty of any offense described in Section 75 of the Act or Section 251.360: 1) revocation of a lice…

Section 251.40 Tagging a) A certification tag shall be affixed to the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system when the extinguisher or system is installed or modified, or when maintenance is performed. b) All certification tags that are exposed to the outdoor elemen…

Section 251.50 Certification Tags a) An affixed certification tag indicates that the fire equipment was thoroughly checked and found to meet all requirements of this Part at the time the tag was affixed. b) Certification tags shall meet the following specifications: 1) Minimum Si…

Section 251.60 Tamper Seals The tamper seal must correspond with the color of the certification tag. The tamper seal shall be removed during maintenance and a new tamper seal installed upon completion of maintenance.

Section 251.70 Labeling a) All labels shall be placed on the side of the fire extinguisher or suppression system cylinder, creating an unobstructed view for inspection. b) All labels shall contain the following minimum information: 1) Name and license number of the fire equipment…

Section 251.75 Service Documents All service documents provided to the customer or AHJ shall include the name and license number of the fire equipment distributor and fire equipment employee performing the service. (Source: Added at 47 Ill. Reg. 16058, effective October 26, 2023)

Section 251.80 Subcontracting a) When a fire equipment distributor subcontracts any work that is covered by the Act, with the exception of hydrostatic testing only, the subcontractor must be licensed and meet the requirements of the Act and this Part. b) Where this Part requires …

Section 251.90 Portable Fire Extinguishers a) Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed, maintained, repaired, recharged, hydrostatic tested, serviced, inspected and replaced in accordance with NFPA 10 and any other applicable standards incorporated by reference in Section 2…

Section 255.10 Introduction The Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material Applicator Act [425 ILCS 75] requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to: a) register persons as sprayed fire-resistant material applicators; and b) establish requirements for the registration of sprayed fire-re…

Section 255.100 Severability If any provision or Section of this Part shall be held to be invalid, illegal, unenforceable or in conflict with the law of any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions and Sections shall not in any way be af…

Section 255.20 Definitions Unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms have the meanings ascribed in this Section: "Act" means the Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material Applicator Act [425 ILCS 75]. "Office" means the Office of the State Fire Marshal. "Sprayed fire-resis…

Section 255.30 Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material Applicator Registration a) The individual seeking registration as a sprayed fire-resistant material applicator shall: 1) Submit a completed application form provided by the Office that includes the name and address of the individual.…

Section 255.40 Renewal of Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material Applicator Registration a) The Office will notify the registrant 90 days prior to the expiration of the registration. b) An individual seeking to renew their registration every 3 years shall follow the same process as in S…

Section 255.50 Fees a) Registration fee (three-year registration cycle): $75 b) Renewal of registration (before or on expiration date): $75 c) Registration reinstatement (late filing fee): $50 d) Renewal of registration (after expiration date): $125 e) All fees paid pursuant to t…

Section 255.60 Complaints All complaints concerning unregistered activity shall be submitted to the Office, Division of Fire Prevention, in writing.

Section 255.70 Administrative Actions The failure to comply with the Act and this Part by any individual will subject the individual to administrative action, including: suspension, revocation, refusal to issue or renew a registration, and the assessment of any civil penalty.

Section 255.80 Notice of Violation a) The Office will issue a notice of violation if the Office determines that there has been a violation of the Act or this Part. The notice of violation shall be deemed to have been properly served upon the individual when a copy of the notice o…

Section 255.90 Appeal of an Administrative Action a) Any person aggrieved by a registration decision, issuance of a notice of violation or an administrative civil penalty of the Office may, as a matter of right, appeal such action. b) All appeal requests shall: 1) Be in writing; …