BUILDING DEPARTMENT - Justice

1 BUILDING DEPARTMENT 8748 W. 82nd Place - Justice , IL 60458 Phone: (708) 458-2130 Fax: (708) 458-3207 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PACKET (Revised 1-19-2010) 2 BUILDING DEPARTMENT OFFICE HOURS MONDAY 7:00 AM 3:00 PM; and 7:00 PM 9:00 PM TUESDAY 7:00 AM 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM 3:00 PM; and 7:00 PM 9:00 PM THURSDAY 7:00 AM 3:00 PM FRIDAY 7:00 AM 3:00 PM SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY BUILDING CODES ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF Justice 2003 International BUILDING Code 2003 International Residential BUILDING Code 2003 Chicago Plumbing Code as updated 2005 Chicago Electrical Code as updated 2003 International Mechanical Code 2003 International Energy Code 2003 International Fuel Gas Code 2003 International Existing BUILDING Code National Fire Protection Association NFPA 13 - Fire Sprinklers National Fire Protection Association NFPA 72 - Fire Alarms (Revised 7/1/2008) 3 TIMES WHEN BUILDING OPERATIONS ARE PROHIBITED Justice Municipal Code, Chapter 5 Article 1 Section (23).

2 It is hereby declared a nuisance for any person within the limits of the Village to commit any of the following acts: To conduct any BUILDING operations between the hours of 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM seven days a week. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FEES Plan Review - All architectural plans (including BUILDING , fire alarm, fire sprinkler, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC) will be reviewed by a licensed engineering firm determined by the Village. A plan review fee will be assessed and will be payable prior to any BUILDING permits being issued. If you change your mind, you will have 24 hours to stop the review process, without charge. However, after this 24 hours has passed, whether you proceed with the project or not, the plan review fee must be paid.

3 Engineering - Fees may be assessed for the Village Engineer to review site plans for grading and watershed management (minimum 4 hours). Attorney - Fees may be assessed as needed for legal services rendered by the Village Attorney (minimum 4 hours). 4 BUILDING DEPARTMENT 8748 W. 82nd Place - Justice , IL 60458 Phone: (708) 458-2130 Fax: (708) 458-3207 PLAN REVIEW ACKNOWLEDGEMENT All architectural drawings required for BUILDING in the Village of Justice are reviewed by an independent engineer. If you change your mind, you will have 24 hours to stop the review process, without charge. However, after this 24 hours has passed, whether you proceed with the project or not, the plan review fee must be paid.

4 I acknowledge that I have read the above statement concerning plan reviews and have received a copy of this document. _____ _____ Signature Date 5 BUILDING DEPARTMENT 8748 W. 82nd Place - Justice , IL 60458 Phone: (708) 458-2130 Fax: (708) 458-3207 STUCCO-EIFS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Any person or company that submits a BUILDING plan or permit application that contains the application of Stucco or EIFS must meet with the EIFS Inspector prior to the issuance of any BUILDING permits. Meetings with the EIFS inspector are by appointment only - in the BUILDING DEPARTMENT at 8748 W. 82nd Place, Justice , IL 60458. Please contact (708) 458-2130 to arrange an appointment. All applications of Stucco or EIFS must be done by a certified, licensed, and insured contractor registered to work in the Village of Justice .

5 I acknowledge that I have read the above statement concerning Stucco and EIFS applications and have received a copy of this document. _____ _____ Signature Date 6 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS Prior to commencing construction on any project, the following requirements must be met: 1. Complete and submit BUILDING , electrical and plumbing permit applications as necessary. 2. Submit a topographical survey and site development plan on each lot indicating the location and elevation of the foundation and lot grades. Also include front, rear and side lot dimensions. 3. Submit three (3) sets of architectural drawings, signed by a licensed architect, that include framing, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC diagrams.

6 In addition, submit fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans as necessary. 4. All contractors must be licensed and registered to do work in the Village of Justice . 5. Plumbers, roofers, fire alarm and fire sprinkler contractors must provide a copy of their State of Illinois License. 6. Electricians must provide a copy of their license from the City of Testing. However, electrical licenses from the Village of Naperville are not acceptable. 7. A plan review fee will be assessed and will be payable prior to any BUILDING permits being issued. The plan review fee must be paid once your plans have been submitted, even if you later decide not to build your project. 8. Permits will only be issued after the BUILDING DEPARTMENT , Village Engineer, and Structural Engineer have reviewed and approved of the plans that have been submitted.

7 BUILDING DEPARTMENT 8748 W. 82nd Place - Justice , IL 60458 Phone: (708) 458-2130 Fax: (708) 458-3207 CONTRACTOR S WORK PERMIT APPLICATION TYPE OF CONTRACTOR: _____ NAME OF COMPANY: _____ BUSINESS ADDRESS: _____ CITY/STATE/ZIP: _____ BUSINESS PHONE:_____ FAX:_____ BUSINESS E-MAIL: _____ MOBILE PHONE: _____ OWNER S NAME: _____ OWNER S ADDRESS: _____ CITY/STATE/ZIP: _____ OWNER S PHONE: _____ List all businesses owned, operated, and managed by the applicant listed above in the past five years. NAME ADDRESS/CITY/STATE/ZIP 1. _____ 2. _____ All contractors must furnish the following information prior to the issuance of any BUILDING permit(s): $100,000 / $300,000 Certificate of Liability Insurance $150 Work Permit Fee - Payable to the Village of Justice .

8 Work permit cards expire one year from date of issuance. EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Firm Certificate and Certified Renovators License are required when disturbing painted surfaces of 6 sq ft interior or 20 sq ft exterior or replacing any windows in buildings built before 1978. All contractors must provide these licenses. A copy of Illinois State License (Plumbers, Roofers, Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler Contractors). A copy of an Electricians License from the City of Testing. (An electrical license from the City of Naperville is not acceptable). I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for a work permit as may be necessary in arriving at a decision concerning the issuance of this permit.

9 I understand that this application is not intended to be a guarantee of approval. Should a work permit be granted, I understand that any false or misleading information given in my application may result in revocation of the permit and the privilege to work in the Village of Justice . I also understand that I am required to abide by the BUILDING codes as prescribed by the Village of Justice , Illinois. _____ _____ Contractor s Signature Date (Revised 4/22/2010) 9 (Revised 1/19/2010) BUILDING REGULATIONS - Residential Only R-1: Single Family Home - Minimum lot size 65 x 125 (8,125 square feet) excepting any smaller lot or parcel of land of public record on the adoption of the ordinance from which this section derives; Height Limit - 30 from grade.

10 R-2: Single Family Home or Two Family Apartment House or Duplex - Minimum lot size 65 x 125 (8,125 square feet); Height Limit - 30 from grade. R-3: Multiple Family Units of 3 Units or More-Minimum lot size 65 x 125 (8,125 square feet); Height Limit - 35 from grade; Multiple units at the rate of 3,500 square feet of lot or tract of land per unit. No BUILDING shall contain more than three (3) stories including a basement used for residential purposes. If a Single Family (R-1) or Two Family Apartment House or Duplex (R-2) is built in an R-3 Zone, then R-1 and/or R-2 rules apply. RESIDENTIAL ZONING SETBACK REQUIREMENTS Rear Lot Line 10 Utility Easement 30 Front Yard Setback Front Lot Line Side Yard Set Back - not less than 10% of lot width or a minimum of 5 whichever is greater.