You need an Electrical Permit for work on electrical and communication systems and components. This includes:. You may need additional permits for solar photovoltaic installations. In accordance with Title 4-A You must first submit an application for an Electrical Permit including plans and the associated fees.
You must request and describe rough-in work on the permit application. Once the Electrical Permit application and associated plans are accepted for review, you must submit a separate application for the rough-in approval. You cannot get rough-in approval once the full permit has been approved. Rough-in approval lasts for 60 days and the work must not be concealed.
Any property owner or their authorized agent can apply for this license. Authorized agents may include:. If your application requires plans, they must follow plan requirements. If you need help filing your application online, you can schedule a virtual appointment.
You need an appointment to visit the Permit and License Center in person. Permit and License Center John F. Kennedy Blvd. Applications for new construction that include plans are eligible for expedited review. Accelerated applications are reviewed within 5 business days. To apply, fill out an Accelerated Plan Review Request form and submit with your permit application. Accelerated review fees will not be credited toward your final permit fee. If you renew your license more than 60 days after the due date, you will be charged 1.
Before a permit may be issued, the contractor must be identified and confirm association with the project. Contact your licensed electrical inspection agency when the contractor is ready to start work. The agency must complete an electrical permit inspection certification. If applying as a licensed professional or contractor, you must first associate your license or registration with your online account. Skip to main content. Service overview You need an Electrical Permit for work on electrical and communication systems and components.
