Welcome to the City of Burbank, Illinois
Citizens and Government working together for the
future
6530 W. 79th Street
Burbank, IL 60459 (708) 599-5500 Fax (708) 599-8088
Building Commissioner/Zoning Administrator
(708-599-5500)
The Building Commissioner handles all reviews for building permits, issuance of building permits, property maintenance, building code enforcement. Reviews applications for variances, special use permits, subdivisions and zoning changes. Prepares recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(708-599-5500)
The Building Dept. Secretaries: Assists in the issuing of building permits, answers questions regarding building permit applications, schedules building inspections and zoning.
Building Department
Construction and Repair Permits
Prior to undertaking any new construction or repair job, it is important
to contact the Building Department to determine whether or not plans are
in conformance with building codes. Permits are needed for all new
construction or certain repairs and other additions, i.e. fences,
swimming pools, storage sheds, etc. If you have questions, call our
office at (708) 599-5500.
In order for every section in the City to have a high standard of
construction or rehabilitation work, the Building Department issues what
is termed a Building Permit. This permit is a safeguard to the
Community, that the work being done is in conformance with zoning,
health, and fire-safety standards as authorized under the City of
Burbank Building Code. A permit is necessary for the protection of the
individual performing the job, for the property owner, and for the City.
A safe, general guide to follow is that permits are required in all
cases of new construction. With respect to existing buildings, permits
are required in all instances where the proposed work involves
structural changes, light and ventilation, exits, size of rooms,
fire-safety requirements, sanitary facilities or any other work that may
result in changes to the heights, area, capacity, use or occupancy of
building.
ALL contractors must be licensed to do any
type of work in the City of Burbank.
GARAGE SALE PERMITS:
Issued by the Building Department. Garage sales are not permitted on
Sunday and are LIMITED TO TWO PER YEAR. Call(708) 599-5500 x242 for
guidelines and fees.
Please contact the Building department regarding any permits that
may be required.
When you are replacing a gas water heater, we are requesting that you
call the Building Department at City Hall (708) 599-5500 for an
inspection. This inspection will ensure that the water heater has proper
ventilation, safety valve, and is properly connected. There is no charge
for this service, it is for your safety.
NOTE: If you are in doubt as to whether or not a building permit is
needed, the Building Department may always be consulted. You may call
the Building Department at(708) 599-5500.
EXAMPLES:
Any structural changes
Demolition of any structure
Garage construction
Add a garage breeze-way
Roof replacement (recoat or recover)
Build or repair porches
Enclose and/or heat porches
Replace siding
Replace existing masonry
Erect chimneys
Gutters
Add dormers or bay windows
Install driveway
Erect fences
Any type of remodeling
Install, replace or extend warm air furnaces
Air conditioning for single and multiple dwellings or commercial buildings
Build mechanical supply/exhaust ventilating systems
Install boilers
Construction/alteration/addition of ventilation facilities (including store front, interior and exterior and replacement to existing windows, skylights, transoms and other openings used for natural light and ventilation
Install or alter any electrical equipment
Construction/alteration of plumbing
Shore up, raise, under-pin, or move any building
Erect or alter a fire escape
If not listed above call the Building Department at: (708) 599-5500