Madison County, IL Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted electrical code
- 2005 National Electric Code
- Adoption section
- § 90.16(A)(4)
- Max fine
- $1,000, each day a separate offense
- Code copies on file
- County Clerk's office, 3 copies
- Enforcing office
- Planning and Development / Building and Zoning Dept.
Summary
Electrical work on construction in unincorporated Madison County must follow the 2005 National Electric Code, which the County Board adopted by reference alongside its building, residential, fire, mechanical and plumbing codes. The Building and Zoning Department keeps certified copies on file at the County Clerk's office for public inspection.
§ 90.16 BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE. (A) The following Codes are adopted by reference and made a parte hereof as if appearing in total: ... (4) 2005 National Electric Code;
Full Breakdown
16 of the county's Building Regulations chapter adopts nine construction codes by reference "as if appearing in total," and the fourth on that list is the 2005 National Electric Code, which governs electrical installations for construction in unincorporated Madison County. 16(B) requires the county to keep three copies of every adopted code on file in the County Clerk's office for visual inspection, which is where a homeowner or contractor can review the actual 2005 NEC text referenced by the ordinance. 15(A), citing 55 ILCS 5/5-6001 et seq. 161(D), requires that where a sign installation needs an electrical permit, it must be obtained at the same time as the sign permit itself.
Violations & Fines
Failing to wire construction to the adopted 2005 National Electric Code, or working without the required permit, is a violation of Chapter 90 under § 90.99: the maximum fine is $1,000, and each day the noncompliant wiring or unpermitted work continues after notice counts as a separate offense, so daily fines can stack quickly on an uncorrected job.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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