Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rule, Board of

Board and Commission Details

Contact Name

Andrea Klees

Contact Title

Adminstrative Assistant to the State Fire Marshal

Contact Phone

217.558.0638

Contact E-Mail

andrea.klees@Illinois.gov

Function

The board formulates and enforces rules and regulations for safe and proper construction, installation, repair, use, and operation of boilers and pressure vessels in the state.

Term

4 years

Senate Confirmation

No

Qualifications

See composition below

Compensation

Expenses

Composition

7 appointed by Governor - 1 representing in state owners of high pressure boilers and pressure vessels in utilities, manufacturing, or processing - 1 representing in state owners and users of low pressure vessels in commercial buildings, multiple housing, or hotels - 1 representing boiler manufacturers in state - 1 representing boiler insurance company licensed to insure boilers and pressure vessels in state - 1 representing boilermakers - 1 representing steam operating engineers - 1 mechanical engineer, registered in Illinois, on faculty of engineering college, or equivalent experience

Chair

Elected from the Members

Authority

430 ILCS 75/2


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Coates, James 10/18/2025 09/12/2014 Governor Steam Operating Engineers Member Cook
Hacker, Harold 10/18/2026 03/24/2010 Governor Low Pressure Users Member Cook
Carter, Prentiss 10/18/2025 10/18/2017 Governor Professional Engineer Member, Madison
Parikh, Bhaumik 10/18/2026 10/15/2021 Governor Boiler Manufacturer Member
Cooper, Jessica 11/18/2025 08/13/2021 Governor Insurance Company Member Kane
Davis, Eric 10/18/2027 11/05/2019 Governor Boiler Makers Member Will
Galanes, George 10/18/2025 11/01/2007 Governor High Pressure Users Member DuPage