All work authorized by the building permit, as well as any other permits included in the building permit, are the responsibility of the general contractor. This holds true regardless of the contractual arrangements of any subcontractors with the owner. A building is comprised of all of its intrinsic components and final approval of any portion of the work is therefore the responsibility of the general contractor.
IT IS THE GENERAL CONTRACTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY THAT;
- all required permits have been obtained;
- approved plans are on the job;
- all work is carried out in compliance with the approved plans, specifications and Special Conditions;
- all deferred submittals have been properly submitted and approved before work authorized by the submittal proceeds;
- any alterations to the approved plans are approved prior to carrying out the alterations;
- Erosion Controls properly followed;
- all required inspections are made in the proper order;
- all contractors working on the job are properly licensed and registered;
- that the finished product is compliant with all applicable codes and regulations.
- mgidcumb [at] cityofmtcarmel.com (subject: Requested%20Inspection) (City Inspector) is contacted for Footer, Foundation, Electrical, Mechanical, Insulation, and Occupancy inspections 48 hrs in advance.
Even if the general contractor has not obtained the permit, they are still responsible for the requirements of the permit and should not start work until they have reviewed all of the Adopted Codes that relate to the project. Since the contractor is responsible for the actual construction and final implementation of the designs, nothing on the project should occur without their knowledge including deviations by their subcontractors. They should know who is working on their job and when they are working.
Contractors Are Required To Register
Sec. 19-39. - Contractor registration.
Prior to the issuance of a permit, the applicant must have a valid city contractor registration.
Fee.
A charge of $25.00 must be paid for Contractor Registration Certificate
Adopted Codes for The City of Mount Carmel
- International Building Code – 2006
- International Residential Code – 2006
- National Electric Code – 2008
- International Mechanical Code – 2006
- International Fire Protection Code – 2006
- International Property Maintenance Code - 2006
- NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
- Illinois Accessibility Code
- Chapter 6 Building and Building Regulations
- Zoning Code Appendix A Zoning
The State of Illinois requires license for Plumbers and Roofers