Building Inspections
Inspections are required to ensure that the work being done meets applicable codes. It is the permit applicant’s responsibility to call and schedule an inspection.
Inspections must be scheduled a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Inspections are scheduled to be conducted Monday through Thursday in the morning from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and in the afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION, PLEASE CALL 847-853-7550
To schedule an inspection, please have ready the following information:
- Project number
- Type of inspection requested
- Desired day and time period for inspection
- Name and telephone number of person requesting the inspection
Effective March 22, 2010, the Village will be using the inspection and plan review services of T.P.I. Building Code Consultants, Inc. for the majority of plumbing inspections and for other types of inspections as needed. Inspections performed by T.P.I. will be conducted in the morning between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and in the afternoon between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The inspectors from T.P.I. will be wearing T.P.I. clothing but will not be driving a Village of Wilmette vehicle. If you are concerned about the legitimacy of an inspector, please call Village staff at the number above to verify.
See the plumbing inpsection guidelines here to understand what the plumbing inspector will be looking for.
The following is a complete list of inspections. Not all inspections apply to all projects. Contact the Community Development Department if you are unsure if an inspection is required.
- Footings (pre-pour)
- Foundation and drain tile
- Base for pavement/slabs, sidewalks, driveways, patios, etc.
- Spot survey, required after foundation pour NOTE: once approved, affix the pink approval sticker to the blue permit card.
- Sewer and ground work
NOTE: if any portion is on the public right-of-way, a separate inspection by the Department of Engineering Services is also required
- Water and ground work
NOTE: if any portion is on the public right-of-way, a separate inspection by the Department of Engineering Services is also required
- Elevation survey (height of 1st floor above grade)
NOTE: once approved, affix the green approval sticker to the blue permit card.
- Framing rough - contractor should be on site for this inspection
- Plumbing rough - contractor should be on site for this inspection
- Electrical rough - contractor should be on site for this inspection
- HVAC rough
- Roof material - wood shingles/shakes only, prior to installation
- Electrical service
- Rough masonry/fireplace
- Insulation
- Basement and garage floors
- Plumbing final - contractor should be on site for this inspection
- Lawn sprinkler final
- Electrical final - contractor should be on site for this inspection
- Grading pre-final, before sod is laid
- Grading final, after sod is laid
- Provide As Built drawings to Department of Engineering Services (showing constructed utilities and spot grade elevations)
- Deposit refund - final Right-of-Way restoration and/or grading
- Construction final - contractor should be on site for this inspection