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1. Do I need a permit?

To see if you need a permit for an upcoming project, please view our required permit lists for commercial or residential projects. 

Permits Required List - Commercial

Permits Required List - Residential

2. How long does it take for a typical permit to be issued?

If all proper documentation has been submitted at the time of application submittal it will take 7-10 business days for a general building permit.

3. What do I do if the permit has not been issued after 2 weeks?

Email the Community Development email address, commdev@lwd.org.

4. What building and life safety codes does the Village use?

•    2015 ICC International Building Code

•    2015 ICC International Existing Building Code

•    2015 ICC International  Residential Code

•    Illinois Code, Current Edition

•    2015 ICC International Fire Code

•    2018 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

•    2014 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

•    2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 

•    2015 ICC International Mechanical Code

•    2015 ICC International Property Maintenance Code

•    2015 ICC International Fuel Gas Code

•    2015 ICC International Energy Conservation Code

•    2015 ICC Energy Conservation Code

•    Illinois Plumbing Code, Current Edition

•    Elevator Code, Office of the State Fire Marshall

5. Does the Village have a copy of my Plat of Survey?

The Village may have historical documents on your property. However, the best way to get a Plat of Survey is to hire a private surveyor.