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 information to be added soon
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
Register for this class here
March 14, 2020 Registration information to be added soon
Effingham Fire Dept.
505 W Fayette Avenue
Effingham IL 62401
Register for this class here
For more information you may contact the Division of Fire Prevention.
Adopted Fire Prevention and Safety Rule Amendments
Notice of Adopted Amendments to Part 100 Rules
Text of Adopted Amendments to Part 100 Rules
Part 100 Fact Sheets
What is the Life Safety Code? And Why is the OSFM updating the Life Safety Code?
Where Does the Life Safety Code Apply?
Day Care Facilities
Residential Board and Care Facilities
Residential Board and Care Facilities Addendum
Security Door Locking
How Do I Access NFPA Publications?
Online Access to the NFPA Life Safety Code
