John Jurkovac - Building Commissioner

 

The Building Department is responsible for issuing permits and assuring compliance by City residents and builders with the City’s zoning, building and health and sanitation codes. Building permits are required for most new construction and home remodeling projects. Please check with the Waukegan Building Department at (847) 625-6868 prior to starting your project to review your specific needs.

 

BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL BUT MINOR REPAIRS. BEFORE STARTING ANY WORK, PLEASE CONTACT THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AT (847) 625-6868. THE FOLLOWING IS A PARTIAL LIST OF PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE PERMITS:

Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs

Air Conditioning Installations

Electrical Service Revisions

Sheds/Buildings over 100sf

New Home Construction

Furnace Installations

Plumbing Revisions

Interior Remodeling

Parkway Opening

Street Openings

Home Additions

Garage Slab

New Siding

Re-Roofing

Fireplaces

Driveways

Windmills

Garages

Porches

Fences

Towers

Decks

Signs

 

 

APPROVED CODES:

-B.O.C.A "96" - 11/18/96

-C.A.B.O "92" One and Two Dwelling - 11/18/96

-INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL 96 - 11/18/96

-STATE PLUMBING CODE "2004" - 11/18/96

-WAUKEGAN PLUMBING SUPPLEMENT CODE - Ord. #08-0-114

-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES "2002" - 05/06/96

-CITY ELECTRICAL SUPPLEMENT "2002"

-PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE "96" - 11/18/96

-LIFE SAFTY CODES "2000"

-NFPA CODES BY REFERENCE

-ANSI STANDARDS FOR 1988 at A17

For additional information on all matters relating to building permits,
call (847) 625-6868 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

 

Waukegan Plumbing Code Ordinance (pdf format 40kb)

Illinois State Plumbing Code 2004

 

Waukegan Sign Ordinance (pdf format 618kb)

 

Waukegan Sign Permit Application (pdf format 236kb)

 

Temporary Sign Permit Application (pdf format 107 kb)

 

Waukegan Building Permit Application (pdf format 208 kb)

 

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