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Building Permits Info

WHEN IS A PERMIT REQUIRED?

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Permits are required for a number of different projects in order to assure that these projects meet applicable Building Codes. The City of Des Plaines has adopted Building Codes in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of our residents.

Following is a list of projects that require a City of Des Plaines Building Permit. This list is not all-inclusive:

  • SHEDS
  • FENCES
  • DECKS AND STAIRS
  • ROOFING, RE-ROOF OR TEAR-OFF
  • INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS AND EXTERIOR DOORS
  • CONCRETE, ASPHALT OR PAVER BRICK DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS, PATIOS, STOOPS AND STAIRS
  • SIDING
  • NEW ELECTRIC SERVICE OR ADDITIONAL DEVICES REQUIRING NEW LINES
  • LOW VOLTAGE ALARMS AND PHONE WIRING
  • PLUMBING (WATER HEATERS, ETC.)
  • SEWER REPAIRS OR CLEANOUTS
  • NEW STRUCTURES AND ANY STRUCTURAL CHANGES
  • EXTENSIVE INTERIOR REMODELING WORK
  • SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS, HOT TUBS
  • MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING)
  • GRADING CHANGES, RETENTION WALLS OR OTHER LANDSCAPING INVOLVING TOPOGRAPHICAL CHANGES
  • DEMOLITIONS
  • SHORING AND FOUNDATION REPAIRS
  • SIGNS, BANNERS AND TENTS
  • FIRE SPRINKLERS
  • All permits may be applied for at the City of Des Plaines Building Department at 1420 Miner St., Room 301. Most projects costing over $15,000 will require stamped architectural plans. All permit applications require a current Plat of Survey. Licensed, bonded and insured contractors are required for many types of permits.

    If you have any questions regarding permit requirements call: 847-391-5380 from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

    Updated: January 2008

     

     


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