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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Flora
The public application covers commercial and industrial construction, and the city code directory lists a building code, residential code, energy code, plumbing code, electrical code, and fire code entry for Flora.
- Site plan with utility locations
- Certificate of compliance from zoning
- Complete building drawings
- Architect stamp on construction documents
- Floor plans, elevations, electrical, mechanical, structural, plumbing, HVAC, sprinkler information if applicable
- Special inspection program
- COMcheck for energy compliance
- Pre-engineered building documents if applicable
- Building code
- The Illinois code directory lists Flora with 2003 local code entries for building, residential, mechanical, energy, plumbing, electrical, and fire codes. State minimum code requirements still apply as of January 1, 2025.
- Contractor requirements
- The application requests contractor information for general, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing trades. Illinois state licensing applies for electricians and plumbers.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Complete the commercial or residential building permit application.
- 02 Provide the required site plan and zoning compliance certificate.
- 03 Attach construction drawings and other documentation required by the building official.
- 04 Submit the package to the building official at City Hall.
- 05 Permit fees are determined after application approval.
- 06 Schedule required inspections before work is covered or closed in.
Fee schedule
Flora building permit fees
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (618) 662-7111 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Inspections should be scheduled at least one business day in advance.
- Inspection hours
- 7:00 am to 4:00 pm for the building office contact window noted on the application.
Typical sequence: Site inspection, foundation inspection, under-floor or slab inspection, framing inspection, mechanical inspection, gypsum board inspection, septic inspection if applicable, and final inspection.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Flora permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Flora, IL? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Flora, IL? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Flora, IL? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Official / Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.