Economic & Community Development
1850 Lewis Avenue | North Chicago, Illinois 60064 | 847.596.8650 | permits@northchicago.org
Taylor Wegrzyn, Economic & Community Development Director
Through inspections, code enforcement, and planning, the Department of Economic & Community Development provides guidance, education, oversight, and technical assistance to the citizens and business owners of North Chicago.
The Department of Economic & Community Development is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to identify and serve the needs of all in a positive and courteous manner and to help ensure the City of North Chicago is a healthy, safe, attractive, and enjoyable place to live, work and visit.
The Department of Economic & Community Development is completely dedicated to the future prosperity and enrichment of our community and residents.
Invitations to Bid
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Building Codes
*After October 1, 2024 the following codes shall take effect:
2021 International Building Code
2021 International Residential Code
2021 International Mechanical Code
2021 International Fuel Gas Code
2021 International Fire Code
2021 International Property Maintenance Code
Illinois Energy Conservation Code
Illinois Department of Health Plumbing Code
Illinois Accessibility Code
NFPA 101: Life Safety Code (2015) for existing buildings only
NFPA; NFPA 13D; NFPA 13R (2015)
Current:
2006 International Building Code
2006 International Residential Code
2006 International Mechanical Code
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2006 International Fire Code
2006 International Property Maintenance Code
2005 National Electric Code
Illinois Department of Health Plumbing Code
Illinois Energy Conservation Code *
Design Details
Permits and Forms
Authorization to Enter Premises
City of North Chicago Permit Application
Find Commercial Real Estate
City Owned Surplus Real Estate
Please call 847.596.8650 for information and availability.