Illinois elevator and escalator codes
The State of Illinois IL State Fire Marshal Division Elevator Safety Inspection Section oversees all elevators in the State of Illinois. They utilize Public Act 92-0873, cited as the Elevator Safety and Regulation Act. (excerpt from the State of Illinois's elevator section official web site)
Elevator inspection resources
Here are links to Illinois's various elevator division requirements, Illinois elevator forms, Illinois elevator FAQs and Illinois elevator resources.
Details: This link will take you to Illinois's elevator section website. You can get information related to Illinois's elevator program, including news and policy changes.
Details: Learn about the elevator inspection requirements for Illinois. Research Illinois elevator permit periodicities and common violations.
Details: Access common Illinois elevator application, inspection, and payment forms online.
Details: Need assistance in setting up an Illinois elevator inspection, or need help understanding your responsibilities? You can find help here.
Details: These are frequently asked questions concerning the Illinois elevator inspection program, viewing them will help you better understand the compliance process and become familiar with the terminology.
Details: This link will take you to Illinois elevator resources and elevator links that will help you operate, repair, and use your elevators to their full potential. We have selected several online elevator resources that we feel are critical to helping you understand how your elevators work, follow the elevator codes that govern them, and pass the elevator operator tests.
Illinois elevator inspection guide
Preparing for an inspection can ensure the process is done quickly and efficiently with minimal downtime or unforeseen issues.
Details: Here is a guide on what to expect during an elevator or escalator inspection and how to prepare for it. If you have any additional questions, please contact Illinois's elevator inspection office.