Inspections are required to ensure that the work being completed meets applicable codes. It is the permit applicant's responsibility to call and schedule an inspection. Failed inspections require a re-inspection which carries a $75 re-inspection fee.
Inspections must be scheduled a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
To schedule an inspection, please call 708-714-3552.
The following information should be provided when scheduling an inspection:
- Project Number
- Type of Inspection
- Desired Day and Time for Inspection
- Name and Phone Number of Person Requesting the Inspection
The Village utilizes B & F Technical Code Services to complete Electrical and Plumbing inspections. The inspectors from B & F will be wearing B & F clothing but will not be driving a Village of River Forest vehicle. If you are concerned about the legitimacy of an inspector, please call the Village at the number listed above.
The following is a complete list of inspections. Not all inspections apply to all projects. Contact the Village if you are unsure an inspection is required.
- Backfill
- Basement- Rough & Final
- Bathroom- Rough & Final
- Building- Rough & Final
- Drain tile
- Deck- Rough & Final
- Driveway
- Fence
- Footing
- Framing
- Garage- Rough & Final
- HVAC
- Insulation
- Kitchen-Rough & Final
- Occupancy
- Pre-Pour
- Pool- Rough & Final
- Sign
- Slab
- Slab-on-Grade
- Temporary Occupancy