Electrical Permit Applications
In order to issue an electrical permit, the applicant must submit:

• Completed permit application
• Method of payment

Eligibility

• For a single-family dwelling, the applicant may be the owner and occupant of the property or may be a contractor who holds a Master Electrician Certificate. Service must be 100 amps or less for a home-owner permit.

Typical Site Inspection Stages

• Rough-in Inspection: Prior to covering
• Final Inspection: Project is complete

Inspection Stages

1. Rough-in Inspection

• Meter base, service panel, service conductors and grounding must be installed.
• All outlet boxes are to be mounted and secured in such a manner that they will be flush with finished walls and ceilings.
• All wiring installation in outlet boxes and splices must be completed.
• All ground wires are to be attached to the outlet boxes and spliced as required.

2. Final Inspection

• All wiring devices (switch, receptacles, fixtures, and wall plates) installed.
• All branch circuits wiring to be installed in panel and connected to the circuit breakers.
• Panel directory to be properly labeled.
• Gas and water lines to be bonded to ground.

Minimum Cover Requirements

Note: Minimum cover means the distance between the top surface of the conductor, cable, raceway or conduit and the finished grade.  36" minimum cover is required for main service conductors (conductors ahead of the main breaker).