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EFFECTIVE APRIL 3, 2023
Building permits are available ONLINE!
We will no longer accept paper applications.
All new building permit applications and inspection requests will be
completed online. Any permits issued before this date will continue to use
our old system and procedures until your permit is closed out.
Building Code Information
The Building Regulations are Title 10 of the Village Code. For Building Regulations, find Title 10 on the left hand side of the screen.
International Code Council
On November 10, 2022 the village Board of Trustees adopted the 2021 International Code Council (ICC) family of codes, with referenced standards. To access these codes and local amendments see Building Codes and Amendments. You may also view the 2021 ICC codes online at the International Code Council. You may also view the State of Illinois amendments at its website the Illinois Energy Codes were effective on July 1, 2019.
Applications, Forms & Permits
Follow this link to access and download Applications and Forms.
Follow this link to access Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler Permit information. For more information on these types of permits and to schedule inspections call the Fire Prevention Bureau at 630-368-5220.
Licenses Required
Oak Brook does NOT require business licenses or surety bonds.
| TRADE | ACTIVITY | REQUIREMENT |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CONTRACTOR | COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION (REGULATED BY IBC) | NO OAK BROOK SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS |
| GENERAL CONTRACTOR | WORK IN OAK BROOK CLUB EXCEEDING $100,000 VALUE | ONE QUALIFIED PERSON- WHO PASSED THE ICC CONTRACTOR TEST- IS REQUIRED IN THE TEAM |
| GENERAL CONTRACTOR | RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS | NO OAK BROOK SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS |
GENERAL CONTRACTOR | ANY/ALL NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION | ONE QUALIFIED PERSON- WHO PASSED THE ICC CONTRACTOR TEST- IS REQUIRED IN THE TEAM |
| PLUMBER | ANY | CURRENT STATE LICENSES (both 055 & 058) Or CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO LICENSES Other municipalities’ "business" licenses are NOT acceptable |
| ELECTRICIAN | ANY | CURRENT LICENSE FROM A TESTING JURISDICTION or CURRENT ICC ELECTRICIAN CERTIFICATION FOR SCOPE OF WORK Other municipalities’ businesslicenses are NOT acceptable |
| ROOFING | ANY | CURRENT STATE LICENSE FOR SCOPE OF WORK |
| ASBESTOS | ANY | CURRENT STATE LICENSE |
| FIRE SPRINKLER | ANY | CURRENT STATE LICENSE |
| FIRE ALARM | ANY | CURRENT STATE LICENSE |
| NOT LISTED | ANY | NO OAK BROOK SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AS REQUIRED BY LAW |
Energy Code Compliance
The State of Illinois has adopted and amended the International Energy Conservation Code. Printed and digital copies of the model IECC may be purchased directly from ICC. Printed copies of the model IECC may be viewed at the Development Services Department in the Village of Oak Brook Butler Government Center 1200 Oak Brook Road (the building is located at Spring Road and 31st Street/Oak Brook Road - located at the west end of the building) or at the Village of Oak Brook Public Library located at 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, Illinois. More information regarding the library hours can be obtained by calling by phone at (630) 368-7700.
Renovations
Note: Important Information for homes and child care facilities constructed before 1978: If you are planning to renovate 6 square feet or more of painted surfaces in a room for interior projects, or more than 20 square feet of painted surfaces for exterior projects in housing, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978, Please read the Renovate Right brochure (PDF).
Also, review Illinois Attorney General, Lisa Madigan’s Know your Consumer Right
regarding home repair fraud and things you should know before hiring a contractor.
Bond & Fee Schedule
The Bond and Fee Schedule is approved by the Board of Trustees and is periodically updated. It can be used to help estimate building permit fees and bonds when required. Call the department at (630) 368-5101 to confirm the current fee schedule.
Helpful Information
See General Information, Building Code and Local Amendments effective January, 2017 (PDF), General Contractor/Renovations Information (PDF) and Miscellaneous Information and FAQ’s for more information.