Inspection Scheduling

To schedule an inspection, contact the Building Department at 630-260-2050 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Please note: Plumbing Inspections are contracted out to a private inspection firm. Inspections are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday only, therefore appointments must be called in before 3:30 p.m. on Monday or Wednesday for next-day inspections.

When calling in an inspection, please provide the following information:

1. Type of inspection (see below)
2. Address of project
3. Times for final building, concrete work or hydrostatic inspections can be given a time
4. Name of contact person if inspector has any questions
5. Phone number of contact person
6. Message for inspector (optional). For example: Call a half-hour before inspection.
7. Location of inspection for larger projects. For example: Second floor, north half.

Voicemail inspection requests cannot be guaranteed for the date requested; we will return your call to confirm the date your inspection is scheduled.

Typical Inspections  

• Footing
• Back fill
• Pre-pour for concrete flatwork
• Electrical service
• Electrical: rough, above ceiling, final,
• Plumbing: underground, rough, above-ceiling, final
• Mechanical: rough, above ceiling, final
• Framing rough
• Fire stopping
• Insulation
• Fireplace, firebox
• Fire sprinkler: rough, hydrostatic, final
• Fire alarm: rough, final,
• Elevator: rough, final
• Demolition, pre-permit site, during demolition, 30-day, 45-day
• Final: shed, fence, lawn irrigation, furnace, A/C, electrical upgrade