GENERATOR SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
Effective June 30, 2005, all contractors and subcontractors doing business in the Village of Hawthorn Woods must= be licensed by the Village. The term “contractor” and “subcontractor” shall includ= e, but not be limited to: any p= erson or company who undertakes to construct, alter, improve, install, repair, remodel, rehabilitate, renovate or move any land, house, building or other structure (of any kind or nature, whether residential or not) or any fixtu= re or any other item that is located on or in the ground and/or attached to some= thing that is located on or in the ground. All licenses are $250.00 and are valid from May 1st to A= ril 30th of each year. Licenses are half price after November 1st of each year.=
The Village of Hawthorn Woods requires that a permit = be obtained prior to the installation of a backup emergency generator. Generators are subject to the fol= lowing requirements:
Ø The generator shall be located in an area t= hat will not produce any offensive noise to the disturbance of the peace or qu= iet of any person residing in the vicinity
Ø When a generator is placed on a slab, a thi= cker slab edge is required.
Ø Call J.U.L.I.E. 48 hours prior to digging, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays
1-800-892-0123.
Ø Permit is good for nine months from date of issuance.
CHECKLI=
ST FOR
OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT
The following informa= tion is required to obtain a building permit.&= nbsp; Incomplete or inaccurate information will delay the processing of y= our permit.
= q Obtain contractor/subcontractor license through the Village
= q Complete building permit application
= q Drawings, specifications and information sheets
= q Layout must be shown on plat of survey
PLAN RE=
VIEW &
$20.00 pla= n review fee
$20.00 per= mit fee
$120.00 mi= nimum inspection fees
$250.00 re= fundable bond
INSPECTIONS
The following inspections are required during the add= ition of a generator:
Ø Rough electrical
Ø Final electrical
Ø Final plumbing (to check the gas connection= )
There will be a re-inspection fee of the same amount = if the inspector is unable to give approval and had to do another inspection with= in any given inspection time.
To s= chedule an inspection, call (847) 438-5500
General Inspections: Bill Holmes, extension 2213 (Even numbered permit= s)
General Inspections: Eigle Pagh, extension 2215 (Odd numb= ered permits)
Electrical Inspections:
Plumbing Inspections: John Fenger, extension 2211
Please note, the information in this handout is inten= ded to be general in nature and is not a substitute for applicable Village codes = or ordinances. If you should ha= ve any questions relating to generators, please call (847)438-5500 extension 2201= Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.&nb= sp;
HAWTHORN WOODS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERMIT PROCEDURES