HB5480

Illinois HB5480 amends the Fire Investigation Act to enhance fire investigation procedures and reporting requirements.

Illinois HB5480 amends the Fire Investigation Act to mandate that the Office of the State Fire Marshal investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of fires or explosions where fire is a contributing factor in a death. The coroner must report such deaths to the Office. The chief of the fire department must notify the Office of fires and provide a statement of facts. The Office must keep a record of all fires, which is open to public inspection.