Section 1000.50  Elevator Safety Review Board

a)         Appointment

The Elevator Safety Review Board consists of 14 members, 11 of whom are appointed by the Governor and 3 of whom are appointed by the State Fire Marshal under Section 25 of the Act. 

b)         Quorum

A quorum shall be determined as a majority of the Board members actually appointed by the Governor or the OSFM.  Unfilled positions shall not be counted when determining a quorum.

c)         Powers and Duties

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.

d)         Contact

The Board's office is located at the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, 1035 Stevenson Drive, Springfield , Illinois 62703-4259.

(Source:  Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 8377, effective May 27, 2008)