- A deck must be designed to support a 40lb. per square foot live load.
- If the deck is attached to the house the posts shall be attached to, or set in concrete piers a minimum of twice the diameter of the post and 42 inches below grade.
WHY APPLY FOR A PERMIT?
When you apply for a permit' you are assisting the Village in conducting a plan review and the subsequent inspections that will ensure that all structures in the community meet specific safety and quality guidelines.
The Village is on your side. We want to ensure that you will enjoy your deck for many years to come. The permit you receive for this project will allow us to do just that.
Elk Grove Village is dedicated to assisting its residents. The Department of Engineering & Community Development will show you this dedication as you apply for and receive your deck permit.
THE PERMIT PROCESS
- Obtain a permit application from the Department of Engineering & Community Development which is located on the lower level of the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building at 901 Wellington Avenue.
- Return the completed application with three (3) copies of your plat of survey to the Department of Engineering & Community Development. Please refer to submission requirements for additional necessary information.
- After you receive your permit, and at least 48 hours before you begin digging, call JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators) at 1-(800) 892-0123 and the Elk Grove Village Department of Public Works at (847) 734-8800 for utility locations.
INSPECTIONS
Inspections required at various stages of the project are:
Post Hole
This inspection is conducted to ensure the proper post hole depth and location of your deck.
Framing
Prior to covering the framing of your deck. This inspection is to ensure that the deck is constructed in accordance with the approved plans.
Final
Upon completion of the deck, to ensure that construction, and restoration of the landscaping has been completed.
REQUESTING INSPECTIONS
To schedule an inspection, contact the Department of Engineering & Community Development at (847) 357-4220, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m. Requests for inspections must be made 24 hours in advance. Please have your permit number ready when you call.
PERMIT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to a completed application, all permit submissions are required to include the following information:
- The proposed location of the deck on all copies of the Plat of Survey.
- Three (3) copies of the framing plan for the deck which includes the following information:
- Complete dimensions of the deck
- Joists, beam and post sizes, spacing and spans.
- Cross sections.
- Elevations.
- Lumber species and grade.
 In most cases, your deck permit will be issued in five working days or less. If for some reason this cannot be accomplished, you will be given an approximate date when your permit will be issued.
Questions?
Please call the Department of
Engineering & Community Development
at
(847) 357-4220
Monday through Friday,
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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