BUILDING DEPARTMENT
The Building Commissioner’s office works to ensure the health, welfare and safety of Bellwood residents. Each year, the entire village is inspected during an area exterior inspection that helps to maintain and promote property values while preserving the quality of life in Bellwood. All residential and commercial properties are inspected before selling, leasing or renting. Multiple unit and commercial properties are inspected annually.
The department issues:
- Building permits
- General and replacement permits
- Room addition or new construction permits
- Fence permits
The Building Department also manages the contractors licensing process and sale of a property. A pre-sale inspection that costs $175 is required for the sale of a house or commercial business.
Presale Inspection Cost
The Presale-Inspection fee schedule shall be as follows:
Inspection Fee: $50
Inspection Fee: $50
Click to download the List of Codes adopted March 2020 flyer
Village of Bellwood Adopted Codes and Ordinances 2020
2018 IBC International Building Code
2018 IRC International Residential Code
2018 IECC International Energy Conservation Code
2018 International Fire Code
2018 ISEP International Solar Energy Code
2018 IMC International Mechanical code
2018 IFGC International Fuel Gas Code
2018 ISPSC International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
2018 IPMC International Property Maintenance Code
2017 NEC National Electric CODE
2018 Part 400 State of Illinois Accessibility Code
2018 State of Illinois Energy Code
2014 State of Illinois Plumbing Code
Village of Bellwood Building Code Chapter 150
Contact the Building Department
Contact the Building Department with your comments, questions, and concerns using the form or directly by phone:
James Stock, Chief Inspector
(708) 547-3545
- 900AM - 500PM
- Closed
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