Building & Permits

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The Building Office provides enforcement of the City Adopted Building Codes. This includes reviewing all building plans for code compliance, issuing of building permits, and construction inspections.

Submittal Checklists are required for all permit applications (except for any 'over the counter' type permits)

Residential Project Information

Commercial Project Information

Allowable construction hours:

Monday - Friday: 7am - 6pm (until 9pm if low noise level activity)
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday: Work not allowed

Adopted Building Codes (see the City Code)

  • 2003 International Building Code (IBC)
  • 2003 International Residential Code for One and Two family Dwellings (IRC)
  • 2003 International Plumbing Code
  • 2003 International Mechanical Code
  • 2003 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2005 National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
  • 2003 NFPA Life Safety Code 101
  • 2003 International Fire Code
  • 2009 International Energy Conservation Code

Additional State of Illinois codes enforced by the City of Evanston are:

  • State of Illinois Plumbing Code
  • State of Illinois Accessibility Code
  • Illinois Energy Conservation Code

Summary of Amendments to City Building Codes

Green Ordinance - Measure - New Buildings + Large Additions
Green Ordinance - Measure - Remodeling + Small Additions

Check with the Illinois EPA for all construction related environmental issues and permits.