Illinois Code § 65 ILCS 5/11-8-2

The corporate authorities of each municipality may prevent the
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dangerous construction, installation and condition of chimneys, fireplaces,
hearths, stoves, furnaces, pipes, ovens, boilers, fuel conduits, electric
wiring and any other fire or heating apparatus used in and about any
building, structure or camp accommodating persons in house trailers, house
cars, and, if such enumerated are in a dangerous condition may cause them
to be removed or placed in a safe condition. The corporate authorities also
may cause all buildings and enclosures which are in a dangerous fire
condition to be put in a safe fire condition, may regulate and prevent the
carrying on of factories that are dangerous in causing or promoting fires,
and may prevent the deposit of ashes in places that create a fire hazard.

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