What does the Residential Fire Blocking Waiver do?

It records an applicant’s decision about floor assembly fire blocking for a new residence and includes a statement acknowledging the waiver of the referenced code section.

Who completes this waiver?

The form requests information from the owner and contractor, along with the proposed construction address and the applicant’s choice about fire blocking.

Do I need a notary for the Residential Fire Blocking Waiver?

No. The form calls for the applicant’s signature and date, but does not include a notary block or identify a notarized attachment.

St. Clair County, IL · St. Clair County

No notary required

Residential Fire Blocking Waiver

This waiver records a property owner’s choice about floor assembly fire blocking for new residential construction in St. Clair County.

At a glance

Issued by: City of St. Clair County · St. Clair County, St. Clair County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: co.st-clair.il.us
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This waiver records an applicant’s decision about floor assembly fire blocking for a new residence under the county’s zoning and building process. The form asks for owner, contractor, and construction-site details, whether fire-blocking options and information were offered, the applicant’s reason if declining, and a signature and date.

Who needs it

Property owners applying for new residential construction who choose not to purchase floor assembly fire blocking can complete this waiver.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Department of Zoning & Building named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This waiver is signed and dated without a notary; the form mentions no notarized attachment or sworn related step.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Waiver
Download the Residential Fire Blocking Waiver PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Fill in the owner, contractor, construction address, and fire-blocking questions.
3
Review and Sign
State your reason if you choose not to purchase fire blocking, then sign and date the waiver.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed form to the Department of Zoning & Building; check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Residential Fire Blocking Waiver do?: It records an applicant’s decision about floor assembly fire blocking for a new residence and includes a statement acknowledging the waiver of the referenced code section.
Who completes this waiver?: The form requests information from the owner and contractor, along with the proposed construction address and the applicant’s choice about fire blocking.
Do I need a notary for the Residential Fire Blocking Waiver?: No. The form calls for the applicant’s signature and date, but does not include a notary block or identify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Residential Fire Blocking Waiver?: Submit it to the Department of Zoning & Building named on the form. Check the county website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Residential Fire Blocking Waiver doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.