Building Inspection Procedure
The Kane County Building and Zoning Ordinance requires that the following inspections be made on all buildings.
A BASE ROAD ACCESS MUST BE IN PLACE TO THE STRUCTURE
- FOOTING FORM / POST HOLE INSPECTION is required BEFORE footing is poured.
- FORM INSPECTION is required PRIOR to pouring foundation walls, where reinforcing steel is required.
- FOUNDATION WALL INSPECTION is required BEFORE backfilling. Damp proofing, drain tile, and the stone covering the drain tile will be inspected at this time.
- FLATWORK CONCRETE INSPECTIONS of the garage, basement, other floors and stoops may be made at any time
during the construction process.
IF REQUIRED, submit Spot Survey BEFORE framing begins. - FRAMING AND ROUGH-IN INSPECTION is required BEFORE any inside wall covering or insulation is installed and BEFORE exterior sheathing is covered. All framing must be completed and rough electric, plumbing, and HVAC terminals are to be roughed-in.
- INSULATION INSPECTION is required BEFORE any wall covering is installed.
Copy of Plumbing Certificate and Water Analysis approved by the Kane County Health Department must be
furnished before Final Inspection will be scheduled.
IF REQUIRED, submit Certificate of Elevation and Final Grade Survey at this time. - A FINAL INSPECTION is required BEFORE occupying a building or structure after all the work has been completed. You must await receipt of the Certificate of Occupancy before occupying the building or structure.
In addition to the inspections above, the Building Department may make and require additional inspections to assure compliance with this code and requirements enforced by the Building Department.
CALL (630) 232-5867
for these inspections.
GIVE APPLICANT NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER 24 HOUR MINIMUM NOTICE IS REQUIRED
County Approved Plans Must Be on the Job for All Inspections.
All Inspections Will Be Made According to the Approved Plans.
A Building Permit lapses if a substantial start is not made within six (6) months, and if substantial progress is not made within a one-year period. After two (2) years, if work is not completed, a new permit will be required for all remaining work to be done.