A permit is required for the installation of a new elevator, wheel chair lift, freight and material lift or skip lift, as well as for all repairs and/or modernization of existing elevators in commercial locations. A building permit listing the installation contractor must be submitted to the Community Development division, along with 3 stamped sets of plans. All contractors performing elevator construction must obtain a valid Contractor's Business License.

Current Fee

• $108 for each elevator/conveyance

Submittal Requirements

• Village Permit Application
• An Electrical Permit Application may be required, to be determined during plan review, at an additional fee of $103 for each elevator/conveyance
• 3 sets of stamped drawings

If you have any questions about the permitting process, please contact the permitting division of the Community Development Department at 847-923-4420.

Elevator Semi-Annual Inspections

Each elevator or other conveyance requires an annual license. License fees are payable between February 1st and March 31st of each calendar year beginning with the 2017 renewals. Effective for 2017 renewals, renewal invoices will be sent out separately from all other licenses on a business account. Semi-annual elevator inspections associated with the annual license are performed in the spring and fall of each year. Citywide Elevator Inspection Services, Inc. is the company that conducts these inspections on behalf of the village. Upon satisfactory completion, elevator certificates will be signed by Citywide elevator and must be placed on display inside the elevator.

If you need to schedule a re-inspection of your elevator, you may contact Citywide Elevator directly at 888-757-8113.

Any and all re-inspections required will be invoiced over and above the annual license fee.