Building Permits
Permits are required for a number of projects or situations including the following:
*no permit required, however owner must provide efficiency rating of windows to be installed to ensure compliance with 2015 Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
Each permit application is reviewed by our Village Plan Reviewer and checked for compliance with the Village’s Building Codes and Zoning Ordinances as follows:
Once a permit is approved by the Plan Reviewer, fees paid, and permit picked up, the construction can be begin and be inspected by the Village. All building inspections associated with a particular permit are scheduled through Community & Economic Development and ensure the construction is completed according to the Village Code.
To schedule an inspection, contact Community & Economic Development at 630.350.3413. Please allow a minimum of 24 hours notice when scheduling inspections.
Local amendments to the Village adopted Building Codes and Fee Schedules can be found here: Village Code
To ask a code question or check the status of a plan review contact the Village Plan Reviewer, Dean Lawrentz (MCP), at 630.350.3410 or dlawrentz@bensenville.il.us
| Residential | Non-Residential | |
| New Construction | New Construction |
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| Additions and Remodels | Additions and Remodels |
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| Driveways, Patios, and Decks | Parking Lot and Curb Replacements | |
| Water Heater Replacement | All Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electric Work | |
| Furnace and A/C replacement | Accessory Structures | |
| Sheds and Detached Garages | Fire Sprinkler Installations/ Modifications | |
| Roof, Gutters, and Siding | Demolition | |
| Sanitary Sewer Replacement | Sign Installations | |
| Demolition | Warehouse Racking | |
| Chicken Coop Installations | ||
| Window Replacements* |
*no permit required, however owner must provide efficiency rating of windows to be installed to ensure compliance with 2015 Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
Each permit application is reviewed by our Village Plan Reviewer and checked for compliance with the Village’s Building Codes and Zoning Ordinances as follows:
- 2015 International Residential Code with local amendments
- 2015 International Building Code with local amendments
- 2015 International Fire Code with local amendments
- 2015 International Mechanical Code with local amendments
- 2015 International Fuel Gas Code with local amendments
- 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with local amendments
- 2015 International Property Maintenance Code with local Amendments
- 2014 National Electric Code with local amendments
- 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code
- 2015 Illinois Energy Conservation Code
Once a permit is approved by the Plan Reviewer, fees paid, and permit picked up, the construction can be begin and be inspected by the Village. All building inspections associated with a particular permit are scheduled through Community & Economic Development and ensure the construction is completed according to the Village Code.
To schedule an inspection, contact Community & Economic Development at 630.350.3413. Please allow a minimum of 24 hours notice when scheduling inspections.
Local amendments to the Village adopted Building Codes and Fee Schedules can be found here: Village Code
To ask a code question or check the status of a plan review contact the Village Plan Reviewer, Dean Lawrentz (MCP), at 630.350.3410 or dlawrentz@bensenville.il.us