Building Inspections

Scheduling Inspections

You can schedule inspections in the following ways:

•Call 815-886-7200 

•Email buildinginspections@romeoville.org

•Use the comment feature in the inspection step on your permit in the OpenGov portal here. 

If you call or email in an inspection request, be prepared to provide the property address, record number, type of inspection, and your contact information.

Inspections are not scheduled for specific times, they are scheduled in the following time slots:

• Building, mechanical, and electrical inspections:
  • 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
• Plumbing inspections: 
  • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please be advised, inspections are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. All inspections are based on the availability of the inspectors. The Building department will make all efforts to honor inspection requests. 

Certificate of Occupancy

A Certificate of Occupancy will be issued once a new construction or renovation project is completed and has passed all applicable inspections. No new construction or renovation requiring a permit can be occupied until a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) has been issued.

Work Ready for Inspection

It is the responsibility of individuals scheduling inspections to make sure the work is ready to be inspected and that the job is accessible and exposed for inspection purposes.

A Reinspection Fee will be assessed for work that is not ready when the inspection has not been canceled.

Approved Plans at Job Site

A copy of the Approved Plans and specifications shall be readily available, at the construction site, for inspectors at the time of inspection. The owner's or construction site copy shall be maintained in legible condition. Inspections will not be done if approved plans are not available.