Illinois Administrative Code
Title 41 - FIRE PROTECTION
Part 1000 - ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
Section 1000.70 - Variance and Appeal
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a) OSFM or the Local Administrator shall have the authority to grant exceptions and variances from the literal requirements of applicable State codes, standards and regulations in cases in which variances would not jeopardize the public safety and welfare. OSFM has the right to review and object to any exceptions or variances granted by the Local Administrator. The Board has the authority to hear appeals of any denial by the Local Administrator or of any denial or objection by OSFM. The Board will hold hearings and will decide the appeal within 30 days after the appeal. [225 ILCS 312/35(b)]
b) In order for a variance request submitted to OSFM to be reviewed, the request shall be submitted in writing by the owner or his/her designated representative and shall include:
c) The determination on the variance request shall be made in writing to the party making the request and shall advise the party of the appeal process contained in subsection (d). This determination shall be made no later than 30 days after the variance request is submitted.
d) To request an appeal, the owner or his/her designee shall submit a written appeal to the Board including:
e) The request for appeal shall be submitted no later than 30 days after receiving the variance determination from OSFM or the Local Administrator. The filing of an appeal shall not relieve a person from complying with the Act or this Part during the pending review.