Building Department
(Permits/Inspections/Registrations)
Permit application process:
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Download form here or pick up permit applications at the City Clerk's Office.
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Drop off the application at City Clerk's office or email all application files to ILinspections@safebuilt.com
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Once all application materials are received, files will be sent to the City’s contracting building agency,
SAFEbuilt who will review the plans.-
SAFEbuilt will contact applicants for any clarifications or additional information needed.
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Once all materials are received and questions answered, reviews may take up to 10 business days for residential permits and 15 business days for commercial permits.
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Once the application is approved, the applicant will be contacted to obtain and pay for the permit at the City Clerk’s Office.
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If inspections are required, it will be noted when the applicant obtains the permit. Inspections are included in the permit fee. Additional inspections needed due to a failed inspection will be charged at a rate of $25 for residential and $50 for commercial.
Remember to call J.U.L.I.E. before you dig. Call 811 or (800) 892-0123.
JULIE's agents are available 24/7.
To schedule an inspection:
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Inspections are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To schedule an inspection service, call SAFEbuilt directly at (847) 510-4104 or emailing ILinspections@safebuilt.com by 4 pm on Monday or Wednesday.
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If an inspection is needed on a different day other than Tuesday or Thursday, the inspection may be scheduled 24 hours in advance by calling SAFEBuilt directly at(847) 510-4104. Some additional fees may be incurred.
