Electrical Permits

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A electrical permit needs to be pulled when you are upgrading, installing new, or remodeling. The only time a permit is not necessary is when there is repair work to existing electrical. This is done to insure that the electrical code is being followed and meets the standards of the AHJ (Authority having jurisdiction). In unincorporated areas the only inspection is with the utility provider and only for the electrical service outside of the building structure. In Austin, Georgetown, Round Rock, and other municipalities work inside is required to be permitted and inspected. Sometimes, there are delays pulling permits when the municipality has conflicting information, incomplete permits from previous work, no record of CO (certificate of occupancy), or no building permit. It is best to contact the inspection department before work begins to get approval.