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GETTING AN ELECTRICAL PERMIT

You'll need an Electrical Permit, if you plan to change the location of lights, outlets, add new electrical service or move any electric built-in. In most states, electrical permits can only be issued to licensed electricians unless you are the homeowner (which makes you the General Contractor) and sign a document that you are not intending to sell the home and that you'll have a licensed electrician do the work.

All electrical installations must have an electrical inspection to make sure the installation meets the minimum electrical safety requirements. Both new and altered electrical systems in all types of installations require permits. This means:

A Rough-In Inspection: To be made after all electrical boxes and rough wiring is installed.

A Final Inspection: To be made after all electrical work has been completed and all electrical trim is installed.

Electrical inspectors examine the installation of electrical systems and equipment to ensure that they function properly and comply with electrical codes and standards. Certified licensed, bonded and insured electricians are the only ones allowed to do these things probably because of the many injuries and deaths related to non-professional electrical work.

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