Plan Review

All plans shall include the following information:

• Commercial Application (PDF)
  1. Building Owner; Street Address; City/Town; State; Zip
  2. General Contractor information. (must be registered)
  3. Architect of Record as required per Illinois Architecture Practice Act (225 ILCS 305/)
  4. Building/Job Address or legal description may be required
  5. Brief Description of Job: Type of Construction; Occupancy Type; Number of Stories; Sprinkler Required?
• Two sets of plans and specifications, all plans shall include the following information:
  1. All plans shall bear the stamp of a licensed State of Illinois architect and/or engineering professional
  2. Declarations page: This should include all codes assumed for design, occupancy type, square footage of each occupancy type per floor, occupancy calculations, constructions type, specific design criteria, load calculations, etc
  3. Elevations showing depth of foundation, final grade, amount of backfill, etc.

  4. Foundation details (PDF) showing wall height and thickness, footings, type and amount of rebar, waterproofing, dam proofing, drainage, etc. 

  5. Wall and building sections showing floors, walls, and roof construction
  6. Engineered Truss Drawings (if applicable)
  7. Construction and placement of all firewalls, floor/ceiling and roof/ceiling assemblies and their fire rating along with the appropriate listing number
  8. Door and window schedules, which include fire rating(s), hardware, U-factors and locations
  9. Floor plans showing all rooms, dimensions, room names and/or uses for occupancy
  10. Accessibility plans showing parking details, accessible exterior routes and locations of accessible entrances, adequate details and dimensions to evaluate accessible means of egress, including occupant loads for each floor, exit arrangement ad sizes, corridors, doors, stairs, areas of refuge, etc; provisions including but not limited to access to services, seating, listening systems, accessible fixtures, elevators, work surfaces, etc; adequate details and dimensions to evaluate the accessible route to areas required to be accessible, including corridors, door, protruding objects, maneuvering clearances, clear floor space at fixtures and controls, etc, tactile signage provided, etc.
  11. Energy code compliance: COMCheck or Similar compliance software unless using the prescriptive approach, with details shown on plans
  12. Fire Sprinkler plan that is signed and sealed with hydraulic calculations, catalog cut sheets and specifications for the fire sprinkler system and related equipment, etc
  13. Electrical plan showing all electrical equipment, devices, one line diagrams showing all feeders, service equipment, panel schedules, location of all areas, emergency systems, life safety systems, and load calculations
  14. Mechanical plan showing all combustion air, return air, supply openings, furnace/boiler locations along with venting, BTU input and output, locations, fire dampers and installation details, flame spread ratings of all insulated ducts, gas piping sizes and locations with support, Class I hoods and ducts along with the fire protection systems, shaft construction sections, and appropriate system shut-offs shown
  15. Plumbing plan showing thermal expansion tank, temperature relief and vacuum relief as necessary for water heaters, riser diagram for all water piping including size and type, riser diagram for the drain, waste and vent system including size and type of pipe, indicate separation between sewer and water services, indicate drinking fountains or bottled water, indicate the type of backflow protection (RPZ requires floor drain), provide catalog cuts for all fixtures, faucets and plumbing equipment, indicate the type and location of all special valves, appliances and devices, indicate the location of all pipe cleanouts, provide details for handicapped access to the plumbing fixtures (size of water closet enclosure, height of water closet, grab bars, lavatory, tissue holder, mirror and length of grab bars, location of grease trap, location of water meter
• Site plan (for new and additions only) showing all water lines, sewer lines or septic system, site drainage, access roads, property lines, holding ponds, buildings, approaches and public sidewalks, parking spaces, accessible spaces and sizes, floodplain elevations and building floor elevations
• List of Subcontractors (must be registered)
• Approved and Issued Grading and Drainage Permit
• Approval from Rock Island County Health Department - Environmental Division for your well and septic plans
• Accepted Bid Price of Work for General Contractor and All Subcontractors

All plans shall include the following information:

• Resdiential Application (PDF)
  1. Building Owner: Street Address; City/Town; State; Zip; Contact Information
  2. General Contractor: Company Name, Contact Information, must be registered
  3. Property Information; Property Address, Tax Parcel Number, Township, Legal Description (may be required), Zoning Classification, Floodplain information
  4. Full List of Subcontractors: Company Name, Contact Information, must be registered and have appropriate licenses
  5. Decription of Building: Number of bed and bath, foundation type, Number of stories, Total Square Footage including basement
  6. Architect and/or Engineer Registration Number for Illinois (if applicable)
• Two sets of plans and specifications, all plans shall include the following information:
  1. Elevations showing depth of foundation, final grade, amount of backfill, etc.
  2. Foundation details (PDF) showing wall height and thickness, footings, type and amount of rebar, waterproofing, dam proofing, drainage, etc.
  3. Floor Plans showing room dimensions and uses
  4. Typical wall sections (PDF) showing framing, header size, roof systems, floor systems, insulation, stairs, guardrails, handrails, etc.
  5. Door and Window schedule showing rough opening, clear openings, hardware details, type of glazing, u-factors, egress requirements, etc.
  6. Electrical plans showing all electrical equipment, devices, service equipment, emergency systems, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, Ufer ground location, etc.
  7. Mechanical plans showing all combustion air, return air, supply openings, furnace/boiler locations along with venting, BTU input and outputs, gas piping sizes and locations with support, calculations, etc.
  8. Plumbing plans showing location of water heater size(s) and locations, pipe sizes, location of well or septic system, etc.
• Site plan (PDF) (for new residences and additions only) showing all water lines, sewer lines or septic system, site drainage, access roads, property lines, holding ponds, buildings, etc.
• Truss Information: sealed truss drawings and complete layout sheet (if applicable)
• Sprinkler plans or alternative method of compliance
• RESCheck (PDF) if using the UA-trade off approach or similar software unless enough details are provided for the prescriptive approach
• List of subcontractors, must be registered
• Approved and issued Grading and Drainage Permit
• Approval from Rock Island County Health Department Environmental Division for your well and septic plans
• Elevation Certificate, if applicable
• Signed contract with bid price

When submitting plans for a pole barn or post frame building, the plans must be stamped and signed by an Illinois Licensed Design professional. All plans shall include the following information:

• All plans shall bear the stamp of a licensed State of Illinois architect and/or engineering professional
• Declarations page: This should include all codes assumed for design, occupancy type, square footage of each occupancy type, occupancy calculations, constructions type, specific design criteria, load calculations, etc
• Site plan showing all water lines, sewer lines or septic system, site drainage, access roads, property lines, holding ponds, buildings, approaches and public sidewalks, parking spaces, accessible spaces and sizes, floodplain elevations and building floor elevations
• If the building is served with more than 100 amps or HVAC, provide details for compliance with the Illinois Energy Conservation Code. 
• If you plan to finish portions of the building you must provide two sets of plans and specifications, all plans shall include the following information:
  1. Elevations showing depth of foundation, final grade, amount of backfill, etc;
  2. Foundation details (PDF) showing wall height and thickness, footings, type and amount of rebar, insulation, waterproofing, dam proofing, drainage, etc;
  3. Floor Plans showing room dimensions and uses;
  4. Typical wall sections (PDF) showing framing, header size, roof systems, floor systems, insulation, stairs, guardrails, handrails, etc;
  5. Door and Window schedule showing rough opening, clear openings, hardware details, type of glazing, u-factors, egress requirements, etc;
  6. Electrical plans showing all electrical equipment, devices, service equipment, emergency systems, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, Ufer ground location, etc;
  7. Mechanical plans showing all combustion air, return air, supply openings, furnace/boiler locations along with venting, BTU input and outputs, gas piping sizes and locations with support, calculations, etc;
  8. Plumbing plans showing location of water heater size(s) and locations, pipe sizes, location of well or septic system, etc.

There are two categories of solar projects: Solar Private and Commercial Solar Energy Facilities. Both require building permits.

Solar Private

Solar Private can be roof or ground-mounted solar collectors and supplementary solar energy equipment that is accessory to a residential or nonresidential use and does not exceed two megawatts.

Solar private is designed for onsite use by the owner or tenant of the residential or nonresidential use.

Solar Private is permitted in any zoning district as long as it is an accessory to the primary use.

Solar Private must abide by the bulk regulations, density and dimensional standards of the underlying zoning district in which it is located, similar to an accessory structure.

Use the Solar Private Application (PDF) or engineered drawings may also be submitted.

Commercial Solar Energy Facility

Any device or assembly of devices that (i) is ground installed and (ii) uses solar energy from the sun for generating electricity for the primary purpose of wholesale or retail sale and not primarily for consumption on the property on which the device or devices reside.

A Commercial Solar Energy Facility is permitted as a special use in the Agricultural, Suburban Estates and Industrial zoning districts and shall meet the requirements set forth in Section D Development Standards of our Zoning Ordinance.