Who needs an AED on the premises and a trained staff member in Illinois?
Issued by Illinois Department of Public Health (Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act), at step 3 of 6 in the opening sequence: approve the space.
Every physical fitness facility keeps at least one automated external defibrillator on site and a trained user on staff during staffed hours; IDPH may require more by floor area or patrons.
Checked Oct 17, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 3 of 6: Approve the space
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Illinois Department of Public Health (Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act).
Sources and dates
IDPH EMS other programs page; Public Acts 96-873 and 96-748. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
Yes. Every physical fitness facility keeps at least one automated external defibrillator on site and a trained user on staff during staffed hours; IDPH may require more by floor area or patrons.
Yes. Every physical fitness facility keeps at least one automated external defibrillator on site and a trained user on staff during staffed hours; IDPH may require more by floor area or patrons.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
No. In Illinois it is listed for gyms and yoga and Pilates studios.
Illinois Department of Public Health (Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act).
Step 3 of 6, approve the space. The steps before it: set up the business and register for tax.
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