Altamont, IL · Effingham County
Residential or Commercial Building Sewer Application
Property owners or their agents use this application to request a permit to install and connect a building sewer in Altamont.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit to install and connect a building sewer to a residence or other property in Altamont. It asks for the property and applicant details, fixtures and number of users, and the person doing the work; plans and specifications must be attached. The form also includes inspection and connection fee fields and explains inspection requirements.
Who needs it
A property owner or the owner’s agent requesting a permit to install and connect a building sewer in Altamont needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Notify the City the day before work so inspection can be arranged; inspection must occur before the trench is backfilled.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the attached sewer plans are not identified as requiring notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Residential or Commercial Building Sewer Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the property and applicant details, fixtures, maximum number of users, and information about who will perform the work.
- 3
Attach Sewer Plans
Attach plans and specifications for the proposed building sewer as Exhibit A.
- 4
Submit And Arrange Inspection
Submit the application to the city department named on the form. Notify the City the day before work and arrange inspection before the trench is backfilled.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the building sewer application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date but does not require a notary. It also asks for plans and specifications to be attached.
- How do I submit the building sewer application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. Notify the City the day before work so inspection can be arranged.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The application says to attach plans and specifications for the proposed building sewer as Exhibit A.
- When does the sewer work need to be inspected?
- Notify the City before the work is done. The form says inspection must take place before any portion of the work is covered or the trench is backfilled.