After permits are issued, building inspections are required to be performed by the village building and zoning department. Call 309/726-1471 a minimum of twenty four (24) hours before inspection is needed. Leave a phone number where the permit holder can be reached by the inspector to set up an inspection appointment. The permit holder is responsible for scheduling inspections. Owners or their agents are required to be present during inspections of occupied buildings. The required inspections are as follows: (Document dated 6-20-2005; amd. 2016 Code)
A. Site: Prior to any type of excavation, a site inspection shall be performed. At least three (3) of the property pins shall be exposed and clearly marked for this inspection. All proposed structures must be clearly staked.
B. Footings: An inspection is required prior to pouring concrete for footings. All footings shall be in place including trench and/or post footings. (Document dated 6-20-2005)
C. Foundation: A foundation inspection will be performed prior to backfilling of the structure. Footing tile, gravel and tar should be in place for this inspection. If no one is present for this inspection, a communication will be made by the village building and zoning department to the permit holder providing approval. (Document dated 6-20-2005; amd. 2016 Code)
D. Framing: Before any type of interior finish is applied, a framing inspection shall be performed. All electrical, plumbing and mechanical roughs are to be complete prior to the framing inspection.
Insulation or drywall is prohibited until all four (4) inspections are finished. (Document dated 6-20-2005)