Section 1000.50  Elevator Safety Review Board

a)         Appointment

The Elevator Safety Review Board consists of 17 members, 14 of whom are appointed by the Governor and 3 of whom are appointed by the State Fire Marshal under Section 25 of the Act.  See Section 25 of the Act for specific representation and terms of office. [225 ILCS 312/25]

b)         Quorum

Nine Board members shall constitute a quorum.  A quorum is required for all Board decisions.

c)         Powers and Duties of the Board

Section 35 of the Act authorizes the Board to adopt rules for administration and enforcement of the Act.  The rules shall establish standards and criteria consistent with the Act for licensing of elevator mechanics, limited elevator mechanics, inspectors and contractors.  The Board may grant variances from the applicable standards (see Section 1000.70), establish fees and recommend changes to the Act.

1)         The Board shall adopt, or amend and adopt, the latest editions of the standards referenced in Section 35 of the Act within 12 months after the effective date of the standards.

2)         The Board shall make determinations authorized by the Act regarding implementation and regulation of new technology.  Board determinations shall have a binding precedential effect throughout the State regarding equipment, structure or the enforcement of codes unless limited by the Board to the fact-specific issues.

3)         The Board shall have the authority to hear appeals of any denial by the Local Administrator or of any denial or objection by OSFM. 

4)         The Board shall hold hearings and decide appeals within 30 days from the date of the hearing.

5)         The Board shall establish fee schedules for licenses and registrations issued by OFSM.  The Board shall also establish fee schedules for permits and certificates for conveyances not under a Local Administrator.  The fees shall be set at an amount necessary to cover the actual costs and expenses to operate the Board and to conduct its duties as described in the Act. [225 ILCS 312/35]

d)         Contact

The Board's office is located at the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, Elevator Safety Division, 555 West Monroe Street, Suite 1300-N, Chicago, Illinois  60661.

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 825, effective December 28, 2023)