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. During the peak construction season, the inspection schedule fills up quickly and inspections may not be able to be scheduled as requested. We make every reasonable effort to schedule inspections for the day requested. Building, electrical, and plumbing inspections are scheduled to be conducted Monday through Friday in the morning from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and in the afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
If your call is not answered, please leave a voicemail message; a permit clerk will return your call as soon as possible. Requests for inspection must be confirmed over the phone; please do not assume that an inspection has been scheduled just by leaving a voicemail message.
TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION, PLEASE CALL 847-853-7550
*COVID Precautions* – The inspectors carry a mask and will wear one in your home upon request.
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
The following is a list of the most common inspections. Not all inspections apply to all projects. Contact the Community Development Department if you are unsure if an inspection is required.
- Tree pre-construction and/or pre-demolition
- Footings (pre-pour)
- Foundation and drain tile
- Base for pavement/slabs, sidewalks, driveways, patios, etc.
- Spot survey, required after foundation pour (for new construction)
NOTE: once approved, affix the 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) (for new construction)
NOTE: once approved, affix the 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
- Mechanical rough – contractor should be on site for this inspection
- Roof material – wood shingles/shakes only, prior to installation
- Electrical service
- Rough masonry/fireplace
- Insulation
- Basement and garage floors
- Construction final – contractor should be on site for this inspection
- Plumbing final – contractor should be on site for this inspection
- Lawn sprinkler final
- Electrical final – contractor should be on site for this inspection
- Mechanical final – contractor should be on site for this inspection
- Tree final