IL SB1381

Requires persons and businesses installing or repairing fire sprinkler systems to obtain a license from the State Fire Marshal within 6 months of the act's effective date.

Licensees must employ a designated certified person at each business location, who must hold a current Illinois professional engineer license or valid NICET level 3 or higher certification in water-based (automatic sprinkler) systems.

Applicants must demonstrate liability and property damage insurance meeting minimum amounts set by the State Fire Marshal and workers' compensation insurance or self-insurer status.

Exempts single-family and multiple-family residential dwellings up to 8 family units not exceeding 2½ stories in height from licensing requirements.

Allows existing businesses with at least 3 years of fire sprinkler installation or repair experience as of the act's effective date to operate without a designated certified person until January 1, 2016, after which all new licenses must comply with the designated certified person requirement.