Illinois § 3

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3.

Definitions. In this Act: "Chief of the fire department" means the senior fire officer of a municipal fire department, volunteer fire department, or fire protection district. "Local authority having jurisdiction" means a unit of local government or fire protection district located within the State. "Local fire prevention and life safety standards" means the fire prevention and life safety standards adopted by a local authority having jurisdiction. "Local officers" means the officers responsible for fire and building code enforcement within their unit of local government or fire protection district. "Notice" means a notice of violation issued to an owner, occupant, or other person interested in a premises that identifies violations of the fire prevention and life safety rules adopted by the Office. "Office" means the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and its officers, investigators, inspectors, and administrative employees. "Order" means an administrative order issued to an owner, occupant, or other person interested in a premises that directs immediate compliance with the fire prevention and life safety rules adopted by the Office. "Owner, occupant, or other person interested in the premises" means the owner, occupant, or other person with a legal interest in any building, structure, or the real property upon which the building or structure is situated. "Premises" means any building or structure or the real property upon which the building or structure is situated. "State Fire Marshal" means the Illinois State Fire Marshal or his or her designee. (Source: P.A. 101-82, eff. 1-1-20.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 3

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3 cover?

Section 3 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Illinois § 3?

A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Illinois law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.

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