What projects require building permits?
What are the requirements for installing a pool or hot tub?
How do I schedule a building inspection?
What contractors must be registered to work in the Village of Gurnee?
There are colored flags/spray paint around my home. What do these mean?
How do I know if I'm in incorporated or unincorporated Gurnee?
How do I schedule a building inspection?
Please call the Village of Gurnee's Building Safety Division at (847) 623-7658 to schedule a building inspection. A minimum of 24-hours notice is required. Have your permit number ready; it is required in order to schedule an inspection.
What contractors must be registered to work in the Village of Gurnee?
The following contractors must be registered with the Village of Gurnee prior to the issuance of permits and the start of any work:
Electrician: Copy of current electrical license with a reciprocating municipality; and a certificate of insurance with minimum general liability of $500,000, listing the Village as Certificate Holder.
Plumber: Copy of current plumbing license with either City of Chicago or State of Illinois; and a copy of the current IDPH Plumbing Contractor's Registration.
Roofer: Copy of the State of Illinois Roofing License; and a certificate of insurance with minimum general liability of $500,000, listing the Village of Gurnee as Certificate Holder.
Sewer/Water Contractor: Provide an indemnity or permit bond in the amount of $10,000. Provide a certificate of insurance (listing the Village of Gurnee as "Additional Insured"), have minimum Public General LIability limits of $1,000,000 each occurrence; $2,000,000 General Aggregate; and $500,000 covering Workers Comp.
Excavators: Provide an indemnity or permit bond in the amount of $10,000. Provide a certificate of insurance (listing the Village of Gurnee as "Additional Insured:), have minimum Public General Liability limits of $1,000,000 each occurrence; $2,000,000 General Aggregate; and $500,000 covering Workers Comp.
Any Contractor Performing Work Within the Village of Gurnee Right-of-Way: Provide an indemnity or permit bond in the amount of $10,000. Provide a certificate of insurance (listing the Village of Gurnee as "Additional Insured"), have minimum Public General Liability limits of $1,000,000 each occurrence; $2,000,000 General Aggregate; and $500,000 covering Workers Comp.
There are colored flags/spray paint around my home. What do these mean?
Colored flags and/or spray paint are used by J.U.L.I.E. to indicate underground utilities. J.U.L.I.E. is an acronym for Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators. Anytime you dig, you must call J.U.L.I.E. to have the utilities located to avoid not only potential injuries or death, but also to avoid costly repairs to utility lines. Please be aware that it is a law in Illinois to have the utilities located before digging. This company does not charge for this service, and they may be reached by calling 1-800-892-0123, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please allow a 48-hour notice. When each responsible utility company comes out to mark their lines, they are color-coded as follows:
- High Visibility Yellow: Gas, Oil, or Petroleum
- Fire Protection Red: Electric
- Alert Orange: Communication, Telephone, TV
- Precaution Blue: Potable Water
- Safety Green: Sewer
- Safety Purple: Reclaimed Water
- Safety White: Proposed Area of Excavation
How do I know if I'm in incorporated or unincorporated Gurnee?
If you have a five-digit address (i.e. 34782 Somewhere Lane), you are in unincorporated Lake County, even though you have a Gurnee mailing address. What this means for you is that the Village of Gurnee does not have jurisdiction over you. The Lake County Building and Zoning Department has the responsibility for issuance of building permits and inspections. For more information, please contact the Lake County Building and Zoning Department at (847) 360-6330.
