Aurora, Illinois
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punch list missed.
Send us photos and your tracking list. Get a written findings report within 24 hours* — before your inspector or auditor does.
— any industry with field inspections in Aurora.
$250, one time · Nothing new, no charge · You keep the report either way
*Depending on availability. We'll confirm turnaround when you submit.
The Aurora Inspection Readiness Report is a one-time $250 service with 24-hour turnaround. Submit your project photos and tracking list, and receive a findings report before the inspector arrives. As Illinois' second-largest city, Aurora enforces both state and local amendments, and inspectors in the Fox River corridor focus on basement waterproofing, expansive soil conditions, and residential energy code compliance.
Code BuddyPrepared for Acme Mechanical Inc.
Location
Aurora, IL
Date
Aug 8, 2026
Trade
Electrical
Findings
Penetration seal not matching approved submittal — visible gap at fire-rated assembly
Checked against: Company SOP 4.2
Fastener pattern deviates from manufacturer data sheet — 6" OC required, measured at 9" OC
Checked against: Project Spec 08-31
Working clearance below required minimum at panel — 30" required, 22" measured
Checked against: Applicable Standard
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Submit your job, and our patent-pending AI technology reviews every photo against your standards, specs, and existing tracking.
Tell us about the job.
Project name, address in Aurora, and primary trade or discipline. We look up the applicable standards and regulations automatically from the address.
Send your photos and open items.
Upload directly, share a Drive/Dropbox link, or email them over. Your existing tracking sets the bar — anything already on it doesn't count as a finding.
Our patent-pending technology and AI system analyze every photo.
Cross-references each image against your specs, the applicable standards, and your existing tracking — helping identify deviations your list may have missed.
Get your report within 24 hours*.
Each finding includes the photo, the exact location, and the code section or spec it deviates from. Sorted by severity so you know what to fix first.
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Code Buddy is an AI-powered compliance platform used by thousands of field professionals across construction, energy, manufacturing, and fleet operations. Our patent-pending technology checks job site photos against codes, specs, and standards — the same technology that powers this report.
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If nothing new identified
The kind of things we help catch.
Examples based on past reports. Each finding includes the photo, location, and the reference it was checked against.
Basement floor drain lacks required backwater valve to prevent sewage backup during heavy rainfall events common in the Fox River area
Kitchen island receptacle outlet fed by non-dedicated 20-amp circuit, sharing load with dining room lighting branch circuit
Load-bearing wall header constructed with single 2x10 instead of required doubled 2x12 for 8-foot span per approved plans
Return air pathway uses building cavity between garage wall and living space, violating combustion gas separation requirements
Exterior window flashing installed without kick-out diverter at roof-to-wall intersection, directing water behind siding
Interconnected smoke alarm system missing unit in finished basement bedroom, leaving sleeping area without early warning coverage
And only if we identify something that wasn't already on your list.
If everything identified was already on your list, you pay nothing. You keep the report either way.
GET STARTEDLimited spots each week.
Every report is reviewed by a QA professional before delivery — not just generated and sent. That human review step means we can only take a limited number of jobs per week. Submissions are reviewed in the order they're received, and we'll let you know upfront if your report will take longer than 24 hours.
Before you ask.
Does Aurora have local code amendments that differ from Illinois state codes?
Yes. Aurora adopts local amendments on top of Illinois state building codes, particularly around basement construction, stormwater detention, and residential fire separation. The readiness report flags items specific to Aurora's local requirements.
What is the cost and turnaround for an Aurora readiness report?
The report costs $250 one-time and is delivered within 24 hours of photo submission. It covers all trades relevant to your project and identifies items inspectors are likely to flag during the scheduled visit.
Are backwater valve requirements enforced in Aurora basement inspections?
Yes. Aurora requires backwater valves on basement plumbing due to the area's combined sewer system and Fox River flood risk. This is one of the most commonly failed items on Aurora residential plumbing inspections.
What energy code items do Aurora inspectors check most closely?
Aurora inspectors focus on insulation continuity at rim joists and band boards, window U-factor labels matching permit documents, and air sealing at penetrations. Blower door testing results may be requested for new construction projects.
Can I submit photos from multiple inspection stages in one report?
Yes. You can submit photos from rough-in, framing, insulation, and final stages in a single upload. The report organizes findings by trade and inspection stage so you can address items in sequence before each scheduled inspection.
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