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.

2 of the 20 kinds of business in Illinois

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

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before 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.