Life Safety Code

Updates to the Life Safety Code (LSC)

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has recently updated its administrative rules, which, in part, updates the adopted life safety code from the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2000 Edition) to the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2015 Edition). These changes become effective on January 1, 2020. The text of the new rules, fact sheets, links to training opportunities, and other information are available at the links below.

Notice for Municipalities

Municipality Notice Regarding Applicability of Life Safety Code

Training Workshops

OSFM is offering free training workshops to local AHJs to learn about the changes from the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2000 Edition) to the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2015 Edition).

You must be pre-registered to attend.

All registered attendees will receive a copy of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2015 Edition.

NFPA representatives as well as OSFM personnel will be on hand to provide information specific to the newly adopted code and amendments.

To register, choose the location you wish to attend, and click on the registration link and fill out the information. You will receive a registration form to print out when completed.

February 13th, 2020 Registration deadline January 31, 2020 or until filled
Mundelein Fire Dept.
1000 North Midlothian Road
Mundelein Il 60060
Register for this class here
March 10, 2020 Registration deadline February 25, 2020 or until filled
Galesburg Fire Dept.
1572 Machen Drive
Lake Storey Pavilion
Galesburg IL 61401
Register for this class here
March 13, 2020 Registration deadline February 28, 2020 or until filled
Morris Fire Station 2
2301 Ashton Road
Morris Il, 60450
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March 14, 2020 Registration deadline February 28, 2020 or until filled
Effingham Fire Dept.
505 W Fayette Avenue
Effingham IL 62401
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