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Do I need a permit to install an electrical outlet?

Always
18%
In most cases
16%
In some cases
35%
Rarely
20%
Never
9%
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Question: Do I need a permit to install an electrical outlet?
Top Answer (35% of 65 votes): In some cases.

Answer: Rarely
Explanation: You will need a certified electrician but you do not need a permit for one outlet. You would not need a permit for any work less than one thousand dollars.
CHI Construction
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
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Answer: In most cases
Explanation: The permit process protects both you and I in that a second set of trained eyes is reviewing the finished product.
Northeast Hydro Clean
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
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Answer: In some cases
Explanation: depends on situation of project-new construction where the electrical company will need to install a meter there will need to be an inspection preformed on electrical.
Electrical Services Inc.
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
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Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Only if it is a new outlet
My Electrician
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
ProMatcher
Answer: Always
Explanation: Any electrical work must be inspected
Gacem Electric
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
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Answer: In some cases
Explanation: In Texas if your the owner of the house and live there, and if it's in an unincorporated area, you do not need a permit.
LED Electrical Services
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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