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The Village of Algonquin, IL
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Remote Virtual Inspection Types
Not all work may be inspected through the RVI. Some inspections require the contractor to be present; such as A/C, Sewer/Water Service Repair, Solar Panel System, and In-ground Swimming Pool.
Remote Virtual Inspection Types
| Inspection Type | Is Contractor Required? |
| A/C | Yes |
| Apron | No |
| Backflow | No |
| Commercial - Rooftop air conditioning | No |
| Dog Run Final | No |
| Driveways | No |
| Fence Final | No |
| Fire pit | No |
| Flash Wrap | No |
| Irrigation Abandon | No |
| Irrigation Final | No |
| Patios | No |
| Paver Base | No |
| Pergola | Yes - If contractor is the installer. If home owner is installer, contractor not required during RVI. |
| Retaining Wall | No |
| Rough Plumbing | No |
| Sewer/Water Service Repair | Yes |
| Shed Concrete Slab, Shed Piers | No |
| Sidewalk | No |
| Siding | No |
| Solar Panel System | Yes |
| Spa - outdoor Spa/Hot tub | No |
| Stair cases outside | No |
| Stoop | No |
| Swimming Pool Above ground | Yes - If contractor is the installer. If home owner is installer, contractor not required during RVI. |
| Swimming Pool In-ground | Yes |
| Underground Plumbing | No |
| Windows/doors | Optional - If verification of tempered glass is needed, home owner or contractor can participate. |
For further information regarding the Village's regulations for building permits, please contact the Community Development Department at 847-658-2700, press 3 or email at permits@algonquin.org or submit Online form.
