How Do I Schedule Inspections?
BUILDING
Building inspections are performed by City of Lake Forest inspectors through a contract with the Village of Bannockburn. The inspection hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Before you call, you will need your building permit number, as listed on your permit, and the correct inspection code (see below). NOTE: A required inspection list was included with your permit.
Instructions:
Call 847-604-7001
Choose which service you want:
- Schedule inspection: press 1
- Cancel inspection: press 2
- Get inspection results: press 3
- Transfer to staff: press 0
At the prompt, enter your inspection code as identified on your inspection list. If you are unable to locate your inspection, please contact the Village Hall at 847-945-6080 to obtain a copy.
If you have difficulty setting up an inspection via the automated phone system, please contact Lake Forest at 847-234-2600 to speak with a Building Department representative.
LIFE SAFETY
Commercial remodels/buildouts/additions/new buildings require that all life safety issues be inspected. To obtain a Life Safety Inspection, Contact the Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District Fire Marshal at 847-945-4066.
WATER/SEWER
Contact Bannockburn Village Hall at 847-945-6080 to arrange inspections for sanitary and/or water connections and disconnection.
GRADING
Contact the Bannockburn Village Hall at 847-945-6080 to arrange grading inspections with the Village Engineer.
ZONING ENFORCEMENT
Contact the Bannockburn Village Hall at 847-945-6080 to arrange a zoning enforcement inspection with the Village's Zoning Enforcement Officer. A final inspection is required for all exterior projects such as, but not limited to, new single family residences, additions, accessory structures, landscape/hardscapes, etc.
LANDSCAPING
Contact the Bannockburn Village Hall at 847-945-6080 to arrange a landscaping inspection with the Village's Forestry Consultant. A final inspection is required for all projects such as, but not limited to, new single family residences, additions, accessory structures, landscape/hardscapes, etc.