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Electrical Permit Fees
Fees & Expiration Date
Electrical permit fees are addressed in Sec. 42-18 of the Municipal Code and are periodically updated. Before receiving an electrical permit (PDF), the owner or the owner's agent shall pay the fee specified. Minimum electrical permit fee is $60.00 and permits expire one year after date of issuance.
Fee Schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Outlets for fixtures, switches, receptacles, and similar devices | $0.80 each |
| Fixtures—Incandescent | $0.70 each |
| Tubular lamps—Fluorescent, cold cathode, lumiline, mercury vapor | $0.75 per tube |
| Strip lighting, plug-in strip, etc. | $0.70 per foot |
| Exhaust and ventilation fan | $6.00 each |
| Garbage disposal, dishwasher, food processor | $9.00 each |
| Outlet over 150 volts | $8.00 each |
| Clothes dryer, range, microwave, support appliance | $9.00 each |
| Water heater or softener | $10.00 each |
| Energy conservation device (per enclosure) | $6.00 each |
| Electric furnaces | $11.25 each |
| Baseboard or wall-mounted electric heater | $10.00 each |
| Automatic heating equipment: gas, oil, coal | $10.50 each |
| Miscellaneous heating devices or HVAC controls | $7.50 each |
| Refrigerating and air conditioning units, including window units with special outlet | $15.00 per compressor |
| GFCI device, dimmer switch, time switch, motion detectors, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, photo electric switch, exit, egress | $4.00 each |
| Signs—Neon, fluorescent or incandescent (wiring to) | $40.00 each |
| Sign wiring (shop or field inspection) | $30.00 each |
| Spotlights or floodlights over 150 watts | $4.50 per lamp |
| Motor (over one-eighth HP) | $0.70 per HP |
| Standby or emergency power unit (battery and charger) | $10.00 each |
| Generators, rectifiers, reactors, transformers, capacitors, convertors, welders, etc. | $1.00 per kW |
| Feeders or subfeeders #10 AWG or larger, transfer switch, panel board, sub-panel | $20.00 each |
| Wireways, busways, auxiliary gutters or cable trays | $0.75 per foot |
| Services: 0 to 200 ampere | $50.00 each |
| Services: Larger than 200 ampere | $50.00 plus $10.00 per 100 ampere greater than 200 |
| Temporary service, etc. (90-day limit) | $100.00 each |
| Wiring for swimming pools, spas, whirlpools, or hot tubs | $50.00 above-ground; $75.00 in-ground |
| Well pump or outside sanitary pumping system | $50.00 each |
| Fuel dispensing pumps or units | $10.00 each |
| X-ray machines, CAT scan and MRI units, motion picture machines | $15.00 each |
| Underground circuit conductors | $0.04 per foot |
| Security/fire alarms | 10.00 each |
| Minimum electrical permit fee (non-refundable) | $60.00 each |
| Special inspection request | $150.00 per hour |
| Reinspection fee or code corrections | $75.00 per inspection |
| Failure to obtain permit before commencing work | Double permit fee |
| Failure to call for required inspections | $75.00 |
| Low-voltage Devices | $1.00 per device |
| Elevators & Lifts | $25.00 each |
| Air Handler or Commercial Hood | $75.00 each |
| Outdoor Light | $10.00 Residential; $18.00 Commercial |
| Energy Conservation Device or Panel | $100.00 each |
| Indoor whirlpool or jetted tub | $25.00 each |