Permits required
The following electrical improvements require a permit:
- Install or alter any permanent wiring or electrical devices.
- Run additional wiring; install a new or upgraded electrical outlet or light fixtures; install a receptacle for a garage-door opener; and convert from a fuse box to circuit breakers.
- Repair broken or damaged outlets that have a ground fault circuit interrupter installed as a safety precaution.
- Install or alter low-voltage systems like security alarms, stereo systems, or computer systems.
Permits not required
The following electrical repair and maintenance activities do not require a permit:
- Replace or maintain broken or damaged electrical outlets, light fixtures, and light switches with a like replacement.
- Replace approved fuses and defective breakers.
- Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
- Replace an existing garbage disposal and dishwasher, or similar appliance of 30 amps or less.
- Install low voltage wiring for garage door openers.
- Install phone outlets, however wire must be listed as the proper type of insulated wire for the project.
- Install coaxial cable for cable television (CATV), however must be listed as the proper type of insulated wire for the project.
- Replace an existing doorbell.