When Is An Electrical Permit Required?

An Electrical Permit is required whenever electrical work is being done, with the following exceptions:

• work pertaining to electric railways
• aircraft
• coal mines, industrial mines, and quarries
• marine vessels except those which are connected to a shore supply of electricity
• recreational vehicles and mobile homes
• installations related to elevators
• extra low voltages, unless they are safety control circuits (i.e., doorbells, security systems)

Who can Obtain an Electrical Permit

The following individuals may obtain an Electrical Permit:

• a Master Electrician
• a homeowner of farmer for construction of an electrical system on their residential premises if:
  - the service does not exceed 100 amperes, and the system does not exceed 300 volts
  - if only that person or immediate family members permanently reside on the premises
  - if any assistance is required, it will be provided by family members only working without remuneration
  - a homeowner may not obtain an Electrical Permit for a mobile home located in a mobile home park