TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION TRAILER
INFORMATION
PERMIT REQUIRED
A building permit is required from any person desiring to place a temporary construction trailer
on a site. The following conditions and requirements apply:
• Zoning Ordinance 11-4-8 regulates temporary uses. No sleeping or cooking facilities and
has to be removed no later than the time of occupancy issuance.
• NOTE: Illinois Accessibility Code 400.330 (4) states: Temporary buildings, structures, sites
and equipment directly associated with the actual process of major construction, such as
scaffolding, bridging, rigging, materials hoists or construction trailers are exempt.
Temporary safe pedestrian passageways around a construction site are not exempt.
(ADAAG 4.1.1(4))
• One hour rated wall required when exterior wall of building is closer than 10' to any other
building. If buildings are separated by more than 10' – 0 hour wall is required.
• Call J.U.L.I.E. at least 48 hours before construction (811).
• If the property is in an area having a Homeowner’s Association, the property owner is
obligated to check with the Homeowner’s Association to ensure compliance with their
regulations.
• Allowable hours for construction within the Village are 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily.
• Window or door replacement permits are authorized on a case-by-case basis.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applications for a temporary construction trailer permit 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 design, wind, floor and snow loads and anchoring details;
o information on the stairs leading to the trailer;
o a Plat of Survey with the location of the trailer indicated;
o information on the temporary electrical service;
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