Building Permit

Securing a Building Permit


In order to secure a permit to construct, documents must be submitted prior to commencement of the construction project review. Documents required are based on the project:

Civil Engineering Drawings


Civil engineering drawings are required and must be directly submitted to Community Development. Please contact Community Development at 847-459-2620 to find out his requirements for drawing and M.W.R.D.G.C. form submittals.

Sets of Prints


Every sheet, both building and engineering, shall have a reproducible seal of the appropriate professional. All sets of prints must be bound; loose submittals will not be accepted.

Structural Projects


  • Electrical
    • Emergency and/or night lights
    • Exit signs
    • Light outlets
    • Number of circuits
    • Phase of circuits and location of all switches
    • Receptacles
    • Size and location of service
  • Fire Alarms - 3 sets of shop drawings for new or existing buildings need to be submitted to the Fire Department along with a completed building permit.
    • The fire ratings (include design number of recognized testing agency) for all walls, floors and rated assemblies shall be shown on the architectural plans.
  • Heating, ventilating, air conditioning, exhaust systems, unit heaters and RTU locations.
  • Plumbing - Isometric
    • Number of fixtures
    • Size of waste vent and water piping, including exterior service
    • Type of material
  • Sprinklers - 5 sets of shop drawings for new buildings or 3 sets for existing buildings need to be submitted to the Fire Department along with a completed building permit