LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
INFORMATION
PERMIT REQUIRED
A permit is required from any person desiring to install a lawn irrigation system.
The following conditions and requirements apply:
o The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Illinois Plumbing Code
requires an underground lawn sprinkler systems to have a reduced pressure zone (RPZ)
backflow preventer similar to a Watts Series 909 backflow preventer.
o The RPZ must be protected from freezing. This can be achieved by EITHER installing it in a
heated space (inside or in a hot box) with adequate drainage for the relief valve discharge,
or removing the RPZ before each winter. If the RPZ is removed, a new permit will be
required each time for the reinstallation of the RPZ.
o The RPZ must be installed by a state licensed plumber per (892.30) and tested and certified
by a Licensed Cross Connection Control Device Inspector before it can be put into
operation. Your state licensed plumbing contractor can help with this. The Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency requires the preventer to be reinspected at the
homeowner’s expense annually thereafter and a copy submitted to our office.
o No sprinkler heads are allowed in the right-of-way (parkway) and it’s recommended that
they not be placed in the easement as well.
o Water used by the underground lawn sprinkler system shall be billed the same as potable
water. No separate water meters will be allowed.
o Please be aware that Water Conservation Ordinance #677 and Amendment Ordinance
#2002-0903A have been adopted and will be strictly enforced.
o Allowable hours for construction within the Village are 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily.
o Lawn irrigation systems are authorized on a case-by-case basis.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
All applications for lawn irrigation system permits shall include the following items and
information:
o a completed short-form permit application listing the contractor(s) performing the work;
o valid contractor registration with the Village of Sugar Grove;
o a plat of survey, drawn to scale, showing the locations of the sprinkler heads and RPZ valve
(If larger than 11x17, submit 3 copies);
o the RPZ manufacturer’s specifications;
o a copy of the contract with the property owner’s signature.
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
Any contractor engaged in or having obligation to do work where the scope of work requires a
building permit is required to be registered with the Village of Sugar Grove. If the contractor is not
currently registered with the Village, a registration application can be obtained from the Building
Division at 630.391.7220 or from the Village’s website www.sugargroveil.gov
INSPECTIONS REQUIRED
A final inspection of the RPZ is required by our plumbing inspector prior to testing the system.
Access to the inside of the house is required to inspect the plumbing connections for the system.
A copy of the RPZ certification from the installing plumber is required by the State of Illinois to be
submitted to this office with the install and annually thereafter.
The owner/contractor is responsible for scheduling all required inspections. Please call
630.391.7220 to schedule the inspections. Please schedule the inspections by 3:30 PM THE DAY
BEFORE you want it.
PLAN REVIEW
Please allow 10 (ten) working days for processing.
PERMIT FEE
O New system $175.00
O Annual reinstallation or relocation of RPZ $ 95.00
Additional fees may be charged if there is a grade change proposed or the proposed modification
requires review and inspection by the Village Engineer.
The permit fee is paid when the permit is picked-up after the application has been approved.
NO WORK CAN BEGIN UNTIL THE PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED. WORK BEGUN PRIOR TO
ISSUANCE OF THE PERMIT WILL INCUR A FINE, PENALTY OR BOTH.
For Office Use Only
Permit # __________________
Building Dept Approval:
__________________________
Fees: _____________________
601 HEARTLAND DRIVE
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Phone 630-391-7220
Fax 630-391-7245
www.sugargroveil.gov
permits@sugargroveil.gov
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
(FOR MINOR PERMITS; NOT NEW CONSTRUCTION)
Application Date:
__________________
Value of Work:
__________________
Square Footage:
__________________
Permit Type
Patio
Screen
Porch
Window/
Door
Pool Sign
Roof
3 Season
Room
Other
Basement Deck
Garage/
Shed
Commercial
Remodel
Driveway
Gazebo/
Pergola
Decorative
Brick
Fence Irrigation
Start Date__________ End Date___________
Description of Work:
Property Information
Lot
Subdivision
Parcel Number
Property Owner Name
Email Address
Phone
Property Owner Street Address
City
State
Zip
Contractor Information
Name(s)
of Contractor (s)
Phone#
Email City
Zip
I certify that I am the owner of record of the above name property, or that the proposed work is authorized by
the owner of record, and that I have been authorized by the owner to make this application. I agree to conform
to all applicable laws of the Village of Sugar Grove.
Signature of Property Owner (or Attach Signed Contract) Address (if different) Phone No.
Signature & Printed Name of Responsible person in Charge of Work & Email Phone No.
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