Electrical Permit Basics
 
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When you need an electrical permit


An electrical permit is required for most new, remodel, and maintenance electrical work.

A permit is a vital step to a safe installation

An electrician working on wiring.A permit will ensure the work done on your property conforms to current safety codes. Your best protection is purchasing an electrical permit and having your electrical work inspected, as required by law.

If a permit is not purchased before work is started

You could be subject to civil penalties if you do not obtain a permit before the electrical work is started. By not purchasing a permit, you might incur additional penalties that could:

Each day at each location a violation occurs constitutes a separate violation. Additional penalties can be levied for failure to correct any violations noted during an electrical inspection.

When a permit is not required

Certain projects do not require a permit. They include:


For more information:
Go to Electrical Installations: What You Should Know Before Doing Electrical Work to get:


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