Building Department
Department Overview
The Building Division serves the residents and developers within the Village by:
- Answering general questions relating to construction, inspections, permits, and other related topics
- Providing plan review services
- Issuing building permits
- Providing field inspections for construction projects with active permits
Department Cooperation
The Building Department also works with ICC-certified building inspectors to:
- Ensure that all residential and commercial construction in the Village meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of adopted codes
- Check for compliance with State mandates, such as:
- Building practice
- Manufacturer equipment
- Specific design
Codes
The Village follows the following with local amendments:
- 2003 International Codes
- 2003 International Building Code
- 2003 International Residential Code
- 2003 International Property Maintenance Code
- 2012 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2005 National Electrical Code
- 2004 Illinois Plumbing Code
- 1997 Illinois Accessibility Code