Commercial Inspections


Every permit issued by the Village of Glenview requires an inspection. Please call (847) 904-4320 to schedule all commercial nspections.


Additional inspections may be necessary pending job site conditions.


The below list includes common projects that require permits:


Building Inspections

  • Site development (silt fence, construction fence, tree protection, signage)
  • Footings
  • Foundation walls
  • Drain tile, backfill
  • Foundation spot survey (no work above ground may be performed until spot survey is approved by the Village)
  • Concrete floors
  • Rough framing
  • Fire-stopping
  • Ceiling
  • Insulation
  • Final occupancy
  • Appearance

Plumbing Inspections

  • Underground plumbing
  • Rough plumbing per story or unit
  • Final plumbing per story or unit

HVAC Inspections

  • Rough HVAC duct inspection per unit or story
  • Rough HVAC furnace and equipment inspection per unit or story
  • Final HVAC inspection per unit or story

Engineering Inspections

  • Utility disconnect; water, sanitary
  • Detention
  • Water system installation
  • Pressure test
  • Chlorination
  • Storm system
  • Sanitary system
  • MWRD meetings and inspections
  • Parking lot compaction and proof roll
  • Curbs
  • Public sidewalks
  • Grading
  • Landscaping
  • Final

Electrical Inspections

  • Slab wiring
  • Rough electrical walls per unit and 1 floor
  • Rough electrical ceilings per unit and 1 floor
  • Electrical service
  • Underground service laterals
  • Final electrical per unit 1 floor
  • Parking lot lights foundations
  • Parking lot underground feeders
  • Parking lot final wiring
  • Generators

Fire Inspections

  • Water main flush
  • Sprinkler hydrostatic and/or pneumatic
  • Grease duct welds
  • Grease duct wrap
  • Hood and duct suppression
  • Clean agent
  • Fire pump
  • Final fire sprinkler and/or standpipe
  • Fire alarm
  • Open ceiling
  • Exit signs and emergency lighting (shunt trip)
  • Final certificate of occupancy


Looking for residential inspections? Visit our Residential Inspection page.

Questions about Licenses and Permits?

The Village's Development Center is your one-stop shop for more information about building permits, contractor licenses, planning, engineering, inspections and capital improvement projects.


We're located at Village Hall just inside the main entrance within the Community Development Department. Stop by and see us or give us a call at (847) 904-4330.