IL19,000 active USTs
Illinois Gas Station Compliance Guide
Everything fuel station operators in Illinois need to know about UST compliance, managed by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal.
State Agency
Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal
OSFM UST/AST Program
Compliance Deadlines
Federal EPA Requirements
| Requirement | Deadline | Penalty | CFR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Release Detection | Ongoing — monthly | $11,524/day | 40 CFR 280.41 |
| Annual Walkthrough Inspection | Annually by Oct 13 | $59,017/day | 40 CFR 280.36 |
| Operator Training (Class A/B/C) | Within 30 days of designation | $25,000 | 40 CFR 280.242 |
| Financial Responsibility | Continuous | $11,524/day | 40 CFR 280.90 |
| Spill/Overfill Prevention Equipment | Required at all UST systems | $59,017/day | 40 CFR 280.30 |
| Corrosion Protection Testing | Every 3 years (impressed current) / 5 years (other) | $11,524/day | 40 CFR 280.31 |
| Release Reporting | Within 24 hours of discovery | $59,017/day | 40 CFR 280.50 |
| UST Registration/Notification | Within 30 days of installation | $11,524/day | 40 CFR 280.22 |
Illinois State Requirements
| Requirement | Deadline | Frequency | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Registration | Annual renewal | Annual | $1,000/tank |
| UST/LUST Fund Fee | Annually | Annual | Fund ineligibility |
| Release Detection | Monthly | Monthly | $1,000/day |
Penalties & Enforcement
Max Daily Penalty
$1,000
Max Per Violation
$10,000
Criminal Penalties
No
Cleanup Fund
Underground Storage Tank Fund
Coverage Limit
$1,500,000
Deductible
$15,000
Eligible
Yes
Well-funded program. Pay annual tank fee to maintain eligibility.
Operator Training
Class A
Required
Class B
Required
Class C
Required
Online Accepted
Yes
Refresher interval: 3 years
Approved providers: OSFM-approved
Registration & Fees
Annual Tank Fee
$100/tank
Registration Fee
$50
Late Penalty
Fund ineligibility
Find a UST Inspector
Petroleum & Chemical Safety Division
Office of the State Fire Marshal
Phone: (217) 785-0969
Email: SFM.UST@illinois.gov
Third-party inspectors not accepted
Illinois uses state fire marshal inspectors only.
Find Inspectors →Disclaimer: This guide is based on published Illinois regulations. Requirements change — always verify current obligations with the OSFM.