Do I need a permit for electrical panel or service upgrade in Aurora?
Yes. In Illinois, electrical panel or service upgrade generally requires a permit, and Aurora 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. Upgrading or replacing an electrical service or panel is electrical work that requires a permit under the Aurora Enabling Code, the city's amended ICC I-Series codes. Aurora requires the electrical contractor to be registered with the Building and Permits Division, and the city accepts specified International Code Council electrician certifications (such as Standard Master or Standard Residential Electrician) in place of local testing. A service change often needs coordination with the utility for a disconnect and reconnect, and the permit is filed, paid and inspected through the city's eTRAKiT online portal.
Documents you may need
- Electrical load calculationLikely required
- Panel/service equipment spec sheetSometimes required
- Licensed electrical contractor informationLikely required
- City of Aurora electrical permit application (through eTRAKiT)required
- Aurora contractor registration for the electrical contractorrequired
- Details of the new service size or panel where requestedSometimes required
Possible inspections
- Rough electrical/service inspection
- Utility coordination for service reconnect
- Final inspection
- Rough or service electrical inspection
- Final electrical inspection scheduled through the eTRAKiT portal
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for electrical panel or service upgrade in Aurora?
- Yes. In Illinois, electrical panel or service upgrade generally requires a permit, and Aurora 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. Upgrading or replacing an electrical service or panel is electrical work that requires a permit under the Aurora Enabling Code, the city's amended ICC I-Series codes. Aurora requires the electrical contractor to be registered with the Building and Permits Division, and the city accepts specified International Code Council electrician certifications (such as Standard Master or Standard Residential Electrician) in place of local testing. A service change often needs coordination with the utility for a disconnect and reconnect, and the permit is filed, paid and inspected through the city's eTRAKiT online portal.
- Who issues the permit in Aurora?
- The local building department for Aurora 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.