To see the status of DOB inspections and alleged violations of the Construction Codes for a certain address, visit This website includes, historic permit activity; • inspection records; • alleged code violations; and • court or other enforcement actions.
How do I contact Chicago about building permits? To talk to someone or get assistance with your Chicago building permit, contact the Department of Buildings at dob-info@cityofchicago or by calling 312-744-3449.
To obtain a permit using the Standard Plan process, you'll submit your application through E-Plan, Chicago's online building permit system. You'll be assigned a Project Manager from the Department of Buildings to facilitate plan reviews.
If you suspect that a construction site is committing a major construction violation like un-permitted or hazardous work, you can submit a request to 311. The Department of Buildings or the Chicago Department of Transportation will send an inspector out to investigate and issue a fine if appropriate.
Ultimately, time to approval depends on the type of permit you applied for. When using Chicago's self-certification process, you could receive your permit within 10 business days. In contrast, the standard approval process could take up to 3 months or more.
Ultimately, time to approval depends on the type of permit you applied for. When using Chicago's self-certification process, you could receive your permit within 10 business days. In contrast, the standard approval process could take up to 3 months or more.
Common Code Violations Inadequate Sanitation. Structural Hazards. Inadequate or Hazardous Wiring. Inadequate or Faulty Plumbing. Inadequate or Faulty Mechanical Equipment. Faulty Weather Protection. Faulty Materials of Construction. Hazardous or Insanitary Premises.
Illinois' Division of Professional Regulation monitors consumer complaints against contractors. Online: To file a complaint online, visit the complaint intake form. Fill out all required information and then submit the complaint. By Mail: To file a complaint by mail, print and fill out this form.
The Standard Plan Review Permit Program is the main permitting process for applications that require architectural plans. The program is intended for projects such as: New construction of buildings shorter than 80 feet. Non-residential buildings up to 150,000 square feet.
Any violation of, or resistance to or interference with the enforcement of Section 13-12-010 or the Building Code as defined in Section 1-4-090(h), to which no other penalty provision is applicable shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 and not more than $1,000.00, and each day such violation continues ...