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Building Commissioner	Jim Duffy	453-8007
Building Inspector	Mike Gucciardi	453-8007
Department Secretary	Kathy McCann	453-8007

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New construction or remodeling projects are often expensive and complicated procedures.  The River Grove Building Department is here to help.  A phone call to 708-453-8007 will connect you directly to our department where questions regarding building codes, permits, zoning, and contractors can be answered.
   Permits must be obtained for any work exceeding $50 in value with the exception of painting, decorating, and landscaping.  All contractors involved must have a River Grove business license.
   The River Grove Building Department works to protect the public health, safety and welfare in all new and existing structures.  The Department strives to enforce life safety standards by reviewing building plans, issuing building permits, and inspecting buildings during various stages of construction.
   Obtaining building permits is an IMPORTANT safety step.  The permit process allows the building department to reduce potential hazards of unsafe construction and ensure that building codes are met using appropriate materials.
   Remember to obtain for a permit before starting construction or remodeling work.  If you have any questions please call the building department at 708-453-8007.

Jim Duffy
Building Commissioner

THE VILLAGE OF RIVER GROVE HAS ADOPTED A PROPERTY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTIAL AND MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS.

AT THE PRESENT TIME RENTAL DWELLING UNITS MUST BE REGISTERED, INSPECTED AND APPROVED A MINIMUM OF ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS AND UPON SALE. RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY UNITS MUST BE INSPECTED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO SALE.

PROPERTY OWNERS CAN OBTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROPERTY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AT THE VILLAGE OFFICE, 2621 THATCHER AVE. OR BY TELEPHONING THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AT 708-453-8007.

THE ORDINANCE STATES THAT “ NO OWNER, AGENT, OR PERSON IN CHARGE OF ANY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE SHALL SELL CONVEY, QUIT CLAIM, TRADE OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER SAME UNLESS SAID BUILDING OR STRUCTURE SHALL HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND DETERMINED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF RIVER GROVE, AS EVIDENCED BY AN INSPECTION STAMP ISSUED BY THE BUILDING COMMISSIONER.”

IN ADDITION, THE RIVER GROVE BUILDING DEPARTMENT WORKS TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE IN ALL NEW AND EXISTING STRUCTURES.

THE DEPARTMENT STRIVES TO ENFORCE LIFE SAFETY STANDARDS BY REVIEWING BUILDING PLANS, ISSUING BUILDING PERMITS, AND INSPECTING BUILDINGS DURING VARIOUS STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION.

OBTAINING BUILDING PERMITS IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY STEP. THE PERMIT PROCESS ALLOWS THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF UNSAFE CONSTRUCTION AND ENSURE THAT BUILDING CODE STANDARDS ARE MET AND APPROPRIATE MATERIALS ARE USED. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT MOST PROJECTS REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT. REMEMBER TO OBTAIN FOR THE PERMIT BEFORE BEGINNING ANY CONSTRUCTION OR REMODELING WORK.

~ New Ordinance ~
Work on Village Right-Of-Ways

All work being done on streets, parkways or other Village property must obtain a permit from the Public Works Office.

This permit may be reviewed, printed and filled out by downloading it here.
Row Permit form

IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER YOU NEED A PERMIT, PLEASE CALL THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AT 453-8007
SOME OF THE MORE COMMON PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE PERMITS INCLUDE:
REMODELING DECKS GARAGES FENCES	WINDOWS & DOORS STORAGE SHEDS SIDEWALKS AND PATIOS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING	ROOFS ELECTRICAL PLUMBING NEW CONSTRUCTION

	PERMITS Copies of the building and electrical permit applications may be downloaded for your information. The actual applications must be done at the Village Office as the form differs from what can be done online.
1.	CONTRACTOR'S BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION revised 3-9-12

2.	DUMPSTER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM revised 3-15-12

3.	BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FORM revised 3-8-12
4.	ELECTRICAL PERMIT APPLICATION FORM revised 3-9-12
5.	HVAC-MECHANICAL PERMIT APPLICATION FORM REVISED 3-9-12
6.	PLUMBING PERMIT FORM REVISED 3-9-12

7.	PROPERTY OWNER FORM REVISED 3-9-12
8.	REAL ESTATE CONDO TRANSFER FORM #12
9.	REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FORM #12
10.	RENTAL UNIT TRANSFER FORM #12
11.	EXEMPT TRANSFER12

12.	COMMERCIAL TRANSFER FORM #12
13.	SIGN PERMIT FORM revised