Do I need a permit for electrical panel or service upgrade in Arlington Heights?
Yes. In Illinois, electrical panel or service upgrade generally requires a permit, and Arlington Heights is no exception.
Replacing or upgrading an electrical service panel requires an electrical permit in essentially all Illinois jurisdictions and must meet the adopted National Electrical Code. Most local codes require utility disconnect coordination and grounding/bonding upgrades to current code. Arlington Heights requires an electrical permit to upgrade or replace a service panel, and the Village provides panel-upgrade permit options for common amperages. The work must be performed by a state-licensed electrical contractor. State-licensed electricians are exempt from the Village's separate contractor registration, but they must still hold the required Illinois electrical license. All initial submittals are filed electronically through the Civic Access Portal. The Village adopts and amends the ICC codes and the National Electrical Code. Confirm the current adopted editions and the panel-upgrade submittal details with Building & Life Safety at 847-368-5560 before you start.
Documents you may need
- Electrical load calculationLikely required
- Panel/service equipment spec sheetSometimes required
- Licensed electrical contractor informationLikely required
- Electrical (Residential) permit application through the Village's Civic Access Portalrequired
- Copy of the Illinois state electrical contractor license for the installerrequired
- Service and panel details (such as the new amperage) for the upgradeLikely required
Possible inspections
- Rough electrical/service inspection
- Utility coordination for service reconnect
- Final inspection
- Electrical service and rough inspection by the Building & Life Safety Department
- Final electrical inspection
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for electrical panel or service upgrade in Arlington Heights?
- Yes. In Illinois, electrical panel or service upgrade generally requires a permit, and Arlington Heights is no exception. Replacing or upgrading an electrical service panel requires an electrical permit in essentially all Illinois jurisdictions and must meet the adopted National Electrical Code. Most local codes require utility disconnect coordination and grounding/bonding upgrades to current code. Arlington Heights requires an electrical permit to upgrade or replace a service panel, and the Village provides panel-upgrade permit options for common amperages. The work must be performed by a state-licensed electrical contractor. State-licensed electricians are exempt from the Village's separate contractor registration, but they must still hold the required Illinois electrical license. All initial submittals are filed electronically through the Civic Access Portal. The Village adopts and amends the ICC codes and the National Electrical Code. Confirm the current adopted editions and the panel-upgrade submittal details with Building & Life Safety at 847-368-5560 before you start.
- Who issues the permit in Arlington Heights?
- The local building department for Arlington Heights handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.