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Kendall County, IL Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Adopted code
2023 NEC NFPA 70, § 8-19(3)
Local amendments
None, § 8-26
IRC electrical inspection fee
$75.00 per inspection
IBC electrical inspection fee
$100.00 per inspection
Required inspection
Electrical service inspection, § 8-38

Summary

Unincorporated Kendall County wires new construction to the 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), adopted as part of the County Building Code. Kendall County Code § 8-26 confirms the County made no local amendments, deletions or insertions to that code, so the NEC applies exactly as published, and Planning, Building and Zoning issues a separate electrical permit and inspection for the work.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Kendall County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

(3)2023 National Electrical Code NFPA 70. ... Sec. 8-26. - 2017 National Electrical Code. There are no amendments, deletions or insertions to the National Electrical Code.

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Full Breakdown

Kendall County Code § 8-19(3) lists the 2023 National Electrical Code NFPA 70 among the model codes the County Board adopted as the Building Code of the County, alongside the 2024 IBC, IRC, Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Existing Building Codes. Section 8-26, still titled 'Sec. - 2017 National Electrical Code' from an earlier adoption cycle, states flatly that 'there are no amendments, deletions or insertions to the National Electrical Code,' meaning Kendall County enforces the currently adopted NEC edition exactly as written, without the local carve-outs applied to the IBC and IRC.

10 per square foot. An electrical service inspection is required before the utility will energize a new service, listed among the required inspection stages at Kendall County Code § 8-38. 00 with each day of continued violation treated separately, and appeals from the Code Official's decisions go to the Planning, Building and Zoning Committee within 20 days under Section 8-23.

Violations & Fines

Electrical work performed without a permit, or that departs from an approved plan or Code Official directive, is an ordinance violation under Kendall County Code § 8-22, punishable by a fine of $50.00 to $1,000.00, with each day the violation continues after notice counted as a separate offense. Continuing electrical work after a stop-work order carries the same fine range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which electrical code does Kendall County enforce?
Unincorporated Kendall County enforces the 2023 National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, adopted at Kendall County Code § 8-19(3). Section 8-26 confirms the County made no local amendments, deletions or insertions, so the model code applies exactly as published.
How much is an electrical permit inspection in Kendall County?
The fee schedule at Kendall County Code § 8-46 lists a $75.00 per-inspection fee for electrical work reviewed under the International Residential Code track and $100.00 per inspection under the International Building Code track for commercial work.
Do I need an inspection before my power gets turned on?
Yes. An electrical service inspection is one of the required inspection stages under Kendall County Code § 8-38 and must be scheduled before the utility provides power to a new service.

Sources & Official References

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