PERMITS REQUIRED
All electrical wiring installations, electrical equipment changes, or any wiring installations require the installer to obtain an electrical permit from the building department prior to the commencement of the work. The permit shall serve as permission to commence work.
QUALIFICATIONS OF INSTALLERS
Any electrical wiring installations requiring an electrical permit and inspection as defined in this code shall be installed by a state licensed journeyman electrician employed by a state licensed electrical contractor.
EXCEPTIONS:
Homeowner Installation: Electrical wiring installations may be performed by individuals who are the legal owners of group R, division 3 and group U, division 1, occupancy's as defined by the international building code and the property to which the structures are attached. Wiring installations allowed under this exception shall only be permitted if the property owner will be residing in the dwelling for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days after the wiring is completed.
Hardship Cases: A member of the immediate family will be allowed to perform electrical wiring for a family member unable to perform the work for himself or herself.
ADOPTED CODE
- 2017 National Electrical Code
PERMIT REQUEST FORM