electrical permit?

[p051981]

I was wondering, is an electrical permit needed for every new installation? Or is it up to the customer? Thanks

 

[ptonsparky]

Not here.

 

[growler]

I was wondering, is an electrical permit needed for every new installation? Or is it up to the customer? Thanks

The only way to know for sure if a permit is necessary is to ask the "authority having jurisdiction" or AHJ.

Example: Here there are some jurisdictions where a panel change is considered repair work and no permit is needed. In another jurisdiction the cost of the panel replacement may decide if a permit is necessary.

Talk to the electrical inspectors in the areas where you are going to work and they will help a lot. Let them know you would like to stay legal and would like their advice on doing so.

There are times when a permit and inspection may not be necessary for the AHJ but will be required to get paid by say an insurance company.

 

[kwired]

Like Jumper said - depends on the laws where the work is performed. You could have identical projects across road from each other but in different jurisdictions. Different rules could apply to each project.

 

[p051981]

Thank you much!

 

[Sierrasparky]

In California anything other than replacing receptacles, or replacing a breaker (not the panel) require a permit. Most EC's out here don't know this or deny knowing it!