Miscellaneous plumbing work requires a permit. Some examples include repairs, code violations, installations of sinks, water meters, grease traps, back flow devices, etc. All plumbing work must be performed by a State of Illinois Licensed Plumbing Contractor.

Permit Fees

• $35: Plan Review Fee, Plus
  • $12: For Each Fixture

Applicable Permit Submittal Requirements

• See Step 1 of Permit Process for general submittal requirements.
• Submit a commercial permit application through the OpenGov Permit Portal. 

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Required Inspections

1. Underground Plumbing 
2. Rough: Plumbing
3. Final: Plumbing

• All inspections require a 24 hour minimum advanced notice. Schedule inspections up to 4 p.m. on the business day prior to the requested inspection date by submitting a request through the Permit Portal or calling Permit Services at 847-923-4420.
• Construction is required to be inspected at different phases of development according to the project type.
• Construction must remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the Inspector.
• The printed permit card must be clearly visible on site along with the approved as noted permit set, readily available to the Inspector.