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

DOORS AND WINDOWS IF THE SIZE OF THE OPENING CHANGES

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