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Do I need a permit to install an electrical outlet?

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Question: Do I need a permit to install an electrical outlet?
Top Answer (34% of 69 votes): In some cases.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: When performing any additional work to your home, it is safe practice to pull a permit.
G & H Electrical Services, LLC
Answer: Always
Explanation: If you are installing an outlet where you never had an outlet before you will need a wire run, thus requiring a permit
Light It Up Electric
Answer: Always
Explanation: You should hire an electrician to install your electrical outlet. I have seen several electrical outlets melt due to poor install. This includes loose connection due to poor install. Also, when you hire an electrician we tend to pigtail the connections so that the receptacle is independent and so if one fails you will not loose power downstream.
CenBay Electric
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Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If you’re outlet is supporting car charger/EV charger yes you’re supposed to another cases if it’s a standard plug, then no
Womack Electric
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: You need only the Electrical if you live in the city limits, Most time county does not require any permits. Always check with you Jurisdiction for more accurate responds.
Daylight Electrical Contractors, LLC
Answer: Rarely
Explanation: You do not need a permit to do basic repairs. Only when you alter or change the electrical system, do you need a permit?
Alltypes electric llc
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Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Under the current codes, if you are extending a circuit and not adding a new circuit, you are not required to have a permit.
Electrical Services Plus LLC
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: We always recommend getting a permit for all electrical services, but in small projects it may not be in the budget, so it is important to have a company that you can trust to do the installation. Any 240v installation should have a permit and inspection.
NRG Electric
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: This depends on the location of the homeowner and the local code requirements.
I MOUNT TVs
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Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Some municipalities do not require a permit, but most do.
Construct Boss
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: most case its a no
ELITE ELECTRIC SERVICES
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depends if you are the legal home owner. If so call the local zoning office up and ask them
D B Electric
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Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Only if your doing a renovation or add on.
B.E. Installs
Answer: Rarely
Explanation: Depends on how many
Advanced Electrical Solutions LLC
Answer: Always
Explanation: Your local inspection department requires anything that is installed new be inspected which requires a permit.
Seabreeze Electric
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Answer: Never
Explanation: This is called replacement, no permit needed.
Kristoff Electric
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: But if you are not mechanically inclined stay away lol
Advanced Electrical and Energy
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Some cases it require for new installed or new additions to a place . It may be required.
Branch Power Services
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Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If the new branch circuit is run
Advanced automation inc
Answer: Always
Explanation: Technically yes, but most inspectors don't want you to waste their time.
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