Check this with the city: Waukegan has no deck handout. Ask the city for its footing and railing rules.
Is a permit required?
Waukegan requires building permits for nearly all work; the exceptions it names are minor repairs, same-size window and door replacement, painting and flooring.
"Building permits are required except for minor repairs, same size replacement windows and doors, painting, and flooring."
Source: waukeganil.gov
How to apply
Contractors working in Waukegan must be registered with the city before they get permits.
"Contractors working within the City limits must be registered prior to obtaining permits."
Source: waukeganil.gov
Waukegan has a public online portal where you log in or create an account to apply for permits.
"CLICK HERE TO LOG IN/CREATE AN ACCOUNT ON OUR PUBLIC PORTAL"
Source: waukeganil.gov
Inspections
Waukegan's deck inspections include the pier inspection, a frame and guard rail inspection, and a final inspection.
"Frame, Guard Rails Inspection"
Source: waukeganil.gov
Before anyone digs
Illinois law requires a call to JULIE, the state's one-call system, before digging deck footings. Call 811 or (800) 892-0123, or file online, at least 3 days before work starts. The call is free, and the locate is good for 25 days. On a hired job, the company doing the digging makes the call. More on Illinois deck rules
We are not the City of Waukegan. Rules change, and some neighborhoods and HOAs have their own. Confirm with the city before you build. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Deck builders that serve Waukegan
- Deck repair
- Free estimates
- Says it is insured
