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 |
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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 |