GENERAL INFORMATION
All builders and contractors shall conform to the following regulations and procedures:
1.
Permits:
A permit is required for all construction or
demolition.
2.
Architectural Plans:
Residential – Three (3) sets; Multi-Family,
Commercial, Industrial
or Institutional four (4) sets. All plans shall provide use group and
construction type along with height and are calculations.
3.
Civil Engineering Plans:
Six (6) sets of Site Engineering Plans
along with the completed
Village of Grayslake Developer Advance Information Checklist –
Non-Residential Site Plans.
4.
Other Submittals:
Four (4) sets of Landscaping and/or Signage
Plans.
5.
Inspections:
Contractors shall follow the Building Department
Permit and
Inspection Procedure.
Building Codes used in the Village of Grayslake:
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7.
The International Building Code – 2009 (with Local Amendments)
The International Fire Code – 2009 (with Local Amendments)
The National Electrical Code – 2011 (with Local Amendments)
The State of Illinois Plumbing Code – 2004 (with Local Amendments)
The International Mechanical Code – 2009 (with Local Amendments)
The International Energy Conservation Code – 2012
Illinois Accessibility Code (71 Illinois Administrative Code 400)
Permit Applications that you may be required to file:
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Building/Electrical/Plumbing Permit Applications
Driveway Access Permit Application
Watershed Development Permit Application
Storm Sewer Permit Application
I.E.P.A. Permit for Water
I.E.P.A. Permit for Sewer
For Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Projects, see the “Village of Grayslake Developer,
Advance Information Checklist – non-residential site plans.”
Tree Survey:
A Tree Survey must be submitted in accordance with the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
For Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Projects, see the “Village of Grayslake Developer,
Advance Information Checklist – non-residential site plans.”
Landscape Watering:
Before watering landscaping (seed, sod, or trees), a water meter shall be installed and sealed and
a water account established with the Village. Failure will necessitate the Water Department
turning off the water to the building.
A fifty-dollar ($50.00) turn-on fee will be charged, an estimate will be made, and a water
bill assessed for the water usage. The Village reserves the right to fine contractors for
repeat offenses. Payment of the bill will be required prior to issuance of an occupancy
permit or the turning of the water on to the structure.
Occupancy Inspection:
No equipment, machinery or furniture shall be moved into the building until final inspections are
made by the building, electrical, and plumbing inspectors and by the fire inspector where
required. No Occupancy Certificate will be issued until the water meter has been installed and
sealed.
Commercial/Industrial As-Built Drawings:
On all new Commercial/Industrial and Multi-Family construction, a survey must be submitted to
the Building Department certifying compliance with the Site Engineering Plans. The as-built
drawing shall be prepared by a State of Illinois registered Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer and
shall include the following:
A. Sanitary Sewers and Services
1. Manholes – location, diameter, rim and invert elevations
2. Cleanouts – location, rim and invert elevations
3. Pipes – sizes, slopes and material types;
B. Water Mains and Services
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Valves Vaults – locations, rim elevation and diameter
Valves Boxes – location and rim elevation
Buffalo (service) Boxes – location
Hydrants – location and grade ring elevation
Pipes – sizes and material types; designate whether main or domestic or fire service
Air release valves
C. Storm Sewers
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2.
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4.
High and normal (if applicable) water elevations
Accurate contours of berms, banks and bottom
Location and pertinent elevations of release structures and overflows
Sizes and pertinent dimensions of release and overflow devices – i.e. pipes, weirs,
orifices, channels
5. Revised calculations based on as-built conditions, if necessary
D. Surface Improvements
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Delineation of paved surfaces and curbs
Locations and widths of walks
Accurate geometric depiction, with dimensions, of driveway accesses
Locations of lighting standards
Locations and dimensions of site identifier or monument signs
Other pertinent constructed features
E. Site Grading
1. Plat of Survey information including foundation ties and dimensions and property
dimensions
2. Finished floor elevations at edges of driveways/parking lots
3. Finished back of sidewalk at property lines, sidewalks corner on corner lots, and at
driveway edges
4. Ground or pavement elevations at foundation corners
5. Elevation at corners of other improvements – i.e. docks, pump islands, and the like
6. Spot elevations at all property corners and at all grade breaks on side and rear lot lines, on
adjacent property, and at other pertinent locations
7. As constructed ground and pavement slopes expressed in percent along with arrows
showing direction of surface runoff
F. General Requirements
1. Designations of publicly owned (if any) sewer, water, and drainage facilities, with
appropriate agency name
2. Designation of easements covering drainage and utility improvements or for other
purposes
3. Certification by a professional surveyor or professional engineer
No Certificate of Occupancy will be issued until the “As-Built Drawing” for NonResidential has been approved. If climate and/or temperature prohibits the completion of
the exterior, driveway, sidewalks, grading, and/or landscaping, the Building Department
will require a cash escrow, letter of credit or Bond in the amount of $2,500.00 or, up to
125% of the estimated cost on uncompleted items, to insure completion of the exterior
items in conformance with grading plan.
A person anticipating operating a food service establishment or a retail food establishment, must
meet all the requirements of the Lake County Health Department, and must pass all inspections
prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy.
NO OPEN BURNING IS ALLOWED IN THE VILLAGE
Building Department Hours
Monday - Friday………….8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Construction Hours
Monday – Friday
Saturday
Sunday/Holidays
7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
by Special Permit (see Ordinance #2005-0-18)
Due to the general nature of this handout, referral to the Village Codes, Ordinances, and
Standards, communication with Village staff for the exact requirements is greatly encouraged.
Adherence to these general guidelines does not eliminate the requirement by the applicant of all
Federal, State, and local laws, rules, ordinances, regulations and procedures.