Building

November 2019 News

The City of Wheaton is in the process of updating building codes to the 2018 editions of the International Code Council, Inc (ICC) and will be adopting local amendments of those building codes appropriate for the City of Wheaton. Adoption of the most recent ICC building code editions with local amendments promotes the health, safety, and welfare of our community.

The City is looking for feedback on the proposed amendments from the community by Friday, December 13, 2019. To learn more about the 2018 Building Codes for Review, click here.

Building Department

Our mission is to ensure public safety, health and welfare in all aspects of building design, construction, and maintenance.

If we can be of any assistance or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 630.260.2010 or feel free to directly contact:

• Chief William Schultz, Director of Building & Code Enforcement
  630.260.2171 bschultz@wheaton.il.us
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PROCESSING

Provided below are the operations, forms, and staff that will assist you in your efforts to apply for a permit, schedule inspections, and FOIA requests.

• Building Projects & Permits
• Contractor Registration Guidelines
• Scheduling of Inspections
• FOIA Request

For processing questions, please contact: 

• Mary Lou Hecklinger, Permit Processor
  630.260.2029 mhecklinger@wheaton.il.us
• Ruta Norkus, Permit Processor
  630.260.2106 rnorkus@wheaton.il.us

CODES & REVIEWS

Provided below are the codes, guidelines, design criteria and staff that can assist you with the design and construction of your project.

• Guidelines for Construction Projects
• Codes & Design Criteria
• Wheaton City Code

• Zoning: Jim Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Development
  630.260.2008 jkozik@wheaton.il.us
• Engineering: Joe Tebrugge, Stormwater Engineer
  630.260.2868 jtebrugge@wheaton.il.us
• Commercial, Fire Sprinkler, Fire Alarm: Bruce Allen, Plan Examiner
  630.260.2048 ballen@wheaton.il.us
• Residential Decks & Pools: Jeff Whiteman, Plan Examiner
  630.260.2054 jwhiteman@wheaton.il.us
• Building & Electrical Inspections: Tom Corrigan, Building Inspector
  630.260.2053 tcorrigan@wheaton.il.us

MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTIES

When properties fall into disrepair or when there are non-complaint operations we need your assistance to inform our Code Enforcement Officer.

• Code Enforcement Complaint Form

• Property Maintenance, Boats & RV's: Carol Zdan, Code Compliance Officer
  630.260.2054 czdan@wheaton.il.us