New construction of one and two family homes
The following is information to be used for the planning prior to the issuance of a building permit.

Building codes

1. 2006 International Building Code, including supplements
2. 2006 International Residential Code, including supplements
3. 2006 International Mechanical Code, including supplements
4. 2006 International Property Maintenance Code, including supplements
5. 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, including supplements
6. 2006 International Fuel Gas Code, including supplements
7. 2005 National Electric Code, including supplements
8. 2006 International Fire Code, including supplements
9. Latest Illinois Accessibility Code, including supplements
10. 2007 NFPA 13 Fire Sprinkler Code, including supplements
11. 2007 NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code, including supplements
12. 2006 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, including supplements
13. Latest Illinois Plumbing Code including supplements.

Two complete sets of plans shall be submitted for review to include:

1. Site plan
2. Grading plan
3. Footing and foundation
4. First floor
5. Second floor
6. Floor framing
7. Roof framing
8. Quarter and half sections indicating details not shown on plans
9. Floor and roof truss specifications
10. Window and door schedule
11. Front, rear and side elevations
12. Light and ventilation schedule

1. Footing sizes
2. Footing for columns: size and placement
3. Size of basement foundation
4. Basement windows location
5. Footing drains and sump
6. Girder beam
7. Size and type of column for girder beam
8. Sill size and anchor bolt sequence

1. Maximum riser height: 7 3/4 inches
2. Minimum tread depth: 10 inches, nose to nose
3. Clearance for headroom: 6 feet - 8 inches
4. Height and spacing of handrails and guardrails
5. Stair detail required

1. Floor joist and decking - size, grade, species, spacing
2. Floor truss - engineers specifications
3. Interior wall covering - type
4. Exterior sheeting and wall covering
5. Wall bracing
6. Fire stopping including soffits, stairs etc.
7. Exits and landings

1. Rafters - size, species, grade, spacing
2. Truss - stamped/sealed certificates
3. Shingles - weight and type
4. Pitch
5. Sheeting - type
6. Ceiling joists - size, species, grade, spacing
7. Attic ventilation schedule

1. R-values of ceiling and exterior walls

1. Factory built-size, type and placement
2. Masonry-size, type and placement
3. Chimney-size, type, model, height above roof

1. Location of light fixtures
2. Location of receptacles
3. G.F.I locations
4. Electric service size and location
5. Location of smoke detectors

1. Footings are poured.
2. Foundation is backfilled.
3. Concrete slabs are poured, i.e basements, sidewalks, garages, etc.
4. Interior and exterior walls are insulated and drywalled. All mechanical, electrical and plumbing runs must be complete.
5. After insulation installation, before drywall.
6. After water and sewer connections are made, before backfilling
7. Final inspection made prior to occupancy.