Permit Procedures

Requirements

In order to obtain a building permit, the following requirements shall be complied with:

Submit required sets of construction drawings and specs to the Village of Niles. Each sheet shall be sealed (reproducible) by a registered architect / engineer or the plans that are bounded and indexed shall be stamped and sealed on the index sheet.
Permit applicants should not include payment with their initial submittal. Plan review comments will be made by staff.
Completed building, electrical, and plumbing permit applications, along with a copy of electrician's registration and plumber's and roofer's state registration.
$40 contractor registration fee is required. (Permit bonds are no longer required effective 8/1/2018)

Codes

The Village of Niles has adopted international, state, and local codes, which relate to all construction and property within the Village. The summary of the codes is as follows:

Building Codes

2018 International Residential Code
2018 International Building Code
2018 International Property Maintenance Code
2018 International Fuel Gas Code
2018 International Energy Code - State Requirement
Illinois moves to 2018 IECC

Mechanical Codes

2018 International Mechanical Code
Niles Mechanical Code Chapter 18

Plumbing Codes

2014 State Plumbing Code
Niles Plumbing Code Chapter 18

Electrical Codes

2017 National Electrical Code
Niles Electrical Code Chapter 18

Fire Codes

2018 International Fire Code
NFPA National Fire Codes, Current Edition
Niles Fire Prevention Code Chapter 46

Handicap

2018 Illinois Accessibility Code

The amendments to the codes listed are strictly adhered to. Copies of the amendments may be obtained by calling 847-588-8040 or at https://www.vniles.com/664/Codes-Amendments

Specific questions or interpretations related to any of these codes or village ordinances can be directed to the Community Development Department.