Building & Housing
The Building & Zoning Division is comprised of the Building Office and the Zoning Office. 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 Three 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
Check with the EPA for all construction related environmental issues and permits.