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Building Permit Information Packet
Revised March 2013
Build
Permit Information Packet
Building Codes:
- 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) (One and
Two-Family Dwellings), as amended
- 2012 International Building Code (IBC) (Commercial,
Multi-Family Residential Dwellings), as amended
- 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC), as amended
- 2011 National Fire Protection Association National
Electrical Code (Electrical Code), as amended
- 2004 Illinois State Plumbing Code, as amended
- 2012 International Fire Code (IFC), as amended
- 2012 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC),
as amended
A copy of the local amendments to the adopted building codes
can be provided upon request.
Hours of Construction:
Construction activity may not commence before 6:30am, Monday
through Friday, or 7:30am on Saturday and Sunday.
Construction activity may not continue after 10:00pm.
Violators are subject to a fine.
Application Requirements:
A building permit application will not be processed until
all necessary information is submitted and the application
is complete. Necessary information includes:
- Application: Fill out completely
- Plat of Survey: Submitted along with all permits for
new construction, additions and accessory structures,
including replacing patios/decks. See page 6 for details
regarding requirements for new construction.
- Site Plan: Required for new construction, additions
and accessory structures, drawn to scale, with the
building dimensions noted. The site plan can be shown on
the plat of survey.
- Engineering/Grading Plan: Required for new
construction. Engineering/ grading plans are reviewed by
a consulting engineer for stormwater management
compliance. All engineering review fees are to be paid
by the building permit applicant.
- Building Plan: Architect stamped plans for new
construction, additions and in some cases, accessory
structures.
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Single-Family: 2 sets of plans
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Multi-Family: 3 sets of plans
- Commercial,
Office, Industrial: 3 sets of plans
Key items
to include on building plans:
Single-family
detached residential:
Light and vent schedule
Window sizes
Water, waste and vent piping details
Attic access location, size
Column and beam sizes
Stair riser and tread dimensions
GFI outlet
locations, smoke detector locations, etc.
House/garage separate
Multi-family,
commercial and industrial:
Sprinkler details
HVAC details, including mechanical ventilation
schedule
Electrical details, including exit
signs, emergency lighting, fire alarm, etc.
Wall
types, icluding hourly rating, construction material
of walls, U.L. Design Numbers, etc.
Handicap
accessibility (elevator, restrooms, parking, etc.)
Door schedule
- Business License: For all new businesses locating in
Darien or existing businesses relocating within Darien,
a business license is required. Contact the City Clerk’s
Office regarding the requirements to obtain a business
license, (630) 353-8110.
- Contractor’s License:
- All
Contractors shall obtain a City of Darien
contractor’s license. This
shall include all
sub-contractors. The Darien contractor’s license is
valid from May 1st through April 30th of the
following year. The annual fee is $60.00. After
November 1st, the fee is $30.00. (Per Illinois State
code, there is no fee for Plumbers, Roofers or Fire
Alarm contractors.)
- All
contractors, except plumbing, roofing & fire
alarm contractors, shall submit proof of
liability insurance and a $10,000 bond to the
City of Darien. A general contractor may submit
a $20,000 bond in lieu of a separate bond for
each sub-contractor.
- Electrical
Contractors shall give evidence of a license with
any other City, County or State jurisdiction in
Illinois. It must be from a testing facility. Proof
of liability insurance and a $10,000 bond is also
required.
- Plumbing
Contractors must be licensed with the State of
Illinois. Contractors shall submit a copy of their
State license. Plumbing contractors performing sewer
work shall be required to obtain a City of Darien
contractor’s license.
- Roofing &
Fire Alarm Contractors must be licensed with the
State of Illinois. Contractors shall submit a copy
of their State license along with the contractor
license application only.
Inspections:
- Inspections are required on all work performed. The
owner/contractor is responsible for obtaining all
inspections. FAILURE TO CALL FOR AN INSPECTION WILL
RESULT IN FINES.
TO SCHEDULE A BUILDING INSPECTION,
CALL (630) 353-8115.
(2:00 PM cut off for an
inspection the following day.)
- To cancel a scheduled building inspection, call the
Community Development Department prior to 2:00 PM the
day before the scheduled inspection. Scheduled building
inspections canceled without prior notice as required
and failed inspections will incur a re-inspection fee.
The re-inspection fee schedule is $80.00. Subsequent re-
inspection fees are $100.00. Re-inspection fees must be
paid before said inspection is scheduled.
- Single-Family Homes: Generally, the following
inspections are required:
- Footing:
After footing excavation has been completed and
formed, before concrete is poured.
- Spot Survey
- Backfill:
After drain tile and 12 inches of gravel placed,
walls have been damp- proofed and window wells have
been installed, before backfill is placed.
- Under slab
plumbing and electrical: After insulation, vapor
barriers and/or wire mesh is installed, before
plumbing and electrical installed, before concrete
is poured or anything is concealed.
- Plumbing
and electrical rough-in: After rough plumbing and
electrical have been installed, before insulation,
vapor barrier or wall finish has been applied.
Proper ladders or stairs required for basement
access.
- Framing:
After rough framing is complete, before any
insulation, vapor barrier or wall finish is applied.
- Fireplace:
After fire box is constructed, before construction
of the chimney, fire stopping and the fireplace is
concealed for a pre-fab chimney.
- Insulation:
After insulation and vapor barriers are installed,
before wall finish is applied.
- Plumbing
and electrical final.
- Final:
After all work is completed, final grading survey
submitted (see page 7 for details), approval by the
Darien Water Department, before any use, occupancy
or furnishings are moved into the structure.
- Commercial, Office and Industrial: In addition to
the above, the following inspections are required:
- Water
final, Darien Water Department, (630) 353-8103
- Fire alarm
or sprinkler alarm final, Fire District and City
Inspector
- DuPage
County Health Department , if applicable, (630)
682-7400
General Information:
- If the building permit is for construction within a
new subdivision, all public improvements are to be
constructed prior to the issuance of a building permit.
- New construction of residential dwelling units
within new subdivisions is subject to impact fees,
including DuPage County, City of Darien, park, schools
and library districts. See attached fee sheet.
- The following additional permits may be required
depending on the type of work being done, including new
construction, additions or remodels, for residential,
commercial, office and industrial buildings:
- DuPage
County Transportation: A copy of the receipt showing
DuPage County impact fee has been paid, (630)
407-6882.
- DuPage
County Stormwater Permit: Paid to the City of
Darien.
- Public
Water Permit: Call the Darien Public Works
Department to determine what is required for water
service, (630) 353-8115.
- Public
Sanitary Sewer Permit: Call the DuPage County
Sanitary Sewer Department to determine if a permit
will be required from them, (630) 407-6809. Provide
the city with a copy of the receipt showing that the
fee has been paid.
- *ALL
NEW COMMERCIAL, COMMERCIAL ALTERATION OR
ADDITION THAT WILL RESULT IN INCREASED SEWEGE
FLOW, MUST CONTACT THE COUNTY TO DETERMINE IF A
PERMIT IS REQUIRED.
ALL NEW RESIDENTIAL AND
RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS 800 SQ FT OR LARGER MUST
CONTACT DUPAGE COUNTY FOR PERMITTING. (Provide a
set of plans for review.)
“Any remodel,
reconstruction of any dwelling unit, commercial
or industrial building, or mixed use building
which results in the increased sewage flow and
is connected to the DuPage County Wastewater
Treatment System must first obtain a DuPage
County. Additional fees will be assessed by the
County for increased sewage flow. Examples
include: restaurants, beauty shops, Laundromats,
car washes, etc. Any demolition or addition of
800 sq. ft. or larger could require the
replacement of the existing sanitary sewer pipe,
especially if the existing pipe is a clay tile
pipe, or if the County requires its
replacement.” All sanitary sewer pipes should be
plastic pipe. If you have any questions, call
Jim Fucilla, DuPage County, (630) 964-7503.
- DuPage
County Health Department: Call (630) 682-7400.
- Local Fire
District Plan Review and Inspections: For all
commercial projects. Plans will be sent to the fire
district by the City of Darien. Fees will be charged
directly from the Fire District. Please contact them
to determine applicable fees.
- Construction driveway: Either an existing hard
surface or a stone driveway is required, within 5 days
after the foundation has been placed, for new
construction. No other inspections will be scheduled
until the stone is in place.
- Erosion control: Erosion control devices, such as a
silt fence or hay bales, shall be maintained around the
perimeter of the site of any property under
construction, at all times. Erosion control devices are
to be placed prior to construction.
- A portable restroom must be on site for all new
construction.
- Spot Survey: Three copies of a spot survey are
required within 14 days after the foundation is placed.
No construction is permitted until the spot survey has
been approved by the City, except for water, sanitary
sewer and related items. The spot survey is to include:
- True U.S.G.S. elevations of the top of
foundation wall and existing grade of curb, sidewalk
or existing grade of street.
- b. Building setbacks from the property boundaries
- “As-Built”, Final Grading Survey: Three copies of
the final grading survey, or “As- Built” drawing, are
required at least 4 days prior to the request for a
final occupancy permit. See page 7 for details on
required information to be shown. SOD OR SEED IS NOT TO
BE PLANTED UNTIL THE “AS-BUILTS” OR FINAL GRADING HAS
BEEN APPROVED BY THE CITY.
- Final Occupancy: A final occupancy permit will not
be issued until the sod or seed has been planted,
sidewalk, driveway and public and private landscaping
installed. A temporary occupancy permit may issued with
a cash bond placed to cover unfinished work.
- Revisions: If, during the course of the permit
review or construction, changes are to be made to either
the building plans or the site development plan, a
revised architectural stamped plan and/or a revised site
plan, including grading plan, is required. Additional
review fees may be incurred.
- Expiration: A building permit becomes null and void
if work has not started within 60 days after the
issuance of a permit, or if a request for a building
inspection has not been received. Permits become null
and void after 1 year from the date of issuance, unless
an extension is granted by the City at the request of
the permit holder.
- One Permit Limit: No more than one building permit
shall be issued for a property unless construction
required under prior permit continues at a reasonable
pace.
- Permit Fees: Building permit fees are based on
several factors, including the type of work being done,
value of the proposed construction, building plan review
fees and engineering review fees for site/grade related
construction activity.
Plat of Survey/Grading Plan Requirements:
For all new construction (not additions), 3 copies of a plat
of survey/grading plan are required to be submitted. A
resubmittal fee of $100.00 may be imposed if all of the
required information is not provided and/or if revisions are
required. The following information is required to be shown:
- Legal description of property.
- Lot lines, including easements.
- Proposed building foundation location, will all
dimensions and setbacks from lot lines noted.
- Proposed location of the driveway, including width
at the lot line. Driveways not permitted within
easements, must be at least 5 feet from a side/rear lot
line, cannot exceed a width of 24 feet at the lot line
and cannot exceed a slop of 8 percent.
- Proposed foundation elevations, will all steps
noted, if applicable.
- Proposed garage floor elevation.
- Show proposed deck/patio location, including
dimensions of such structures and distances from lot
lines.
- Existing curb flow line elevation at the driveway.
- Top of foundation elevation of all homes/buildings
on adjacent properties.
- Existing and proposed elevations of the lot at all
corners of the lot.
- Proposed elevations of the lot at all critical
drainage points within the lot.
- Proposed 2-foot contour levels extending 20 feet
beyond the lot lines.
- Arrows indicating direction of drainage flow.
- Indicate sump pump discharge location from building.
- Erosion Control Plan. The installation of erosion
control devises shall be shown on the plat of
survey/grading plan and shall comply with the
requirements of the DuPage County Stormwater Ordinance.
- A professional engineer or land survey must seal the
plat of survey/grading plan.
Final Grading (As-Built) Survey Requirements:
For all new construction (not additions), 3 copies of a
final grading survey, or as-built drawing, are required to
be submitted before any seed or sod is installed. A
resubmittal fee of $100.00 may be imposed if all of the
required information is not provided and/or if revisions are
required. The following information is required to be shown:
- Legal description.
- Building foundation location, including dimensions
and setbacks from all lot lines.
- Foundation elevations, with all steps noted.
- Garage floor elevation.
- Curb flow elevation at the driveway.
- Driveway location, dimensions and slope.
- Show deck/patio location, dimensions and distance
from lot lines.
- Top of foundation elevation of all homes/buildings
on adjacent properties.
- Show all easements.
- Elevations of all critical drainage points
within the lot.
- Show 2-foot contour levels extending 20 feet beyond
the lot lines.
- Arrows indicating direction of drainage.
- Sump pump discharge location from house.
- Show all public improvements, such as public
sidewalks, inlets and manholes. Manhole rim and invert
elevations are to be noted.
- The final grading survey is to be sealed by a
professional engineer or land surveyor.
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