Do I need a permit to upgrade my electrical panel?

Answer: Always
Explanation: Upgrading an electrical panel always requires a permit, especially in California and the Sacramento region. A panel upgrade involves working on the main service equipment, grounding system, bonding, and utility connections—all of which must meet current electrical code. Because this work directly affects the safety of the entire electrical system, jurisdictions require a permit and inspection to ensure everything is installed correctly and safely.

Answer: Always
Explanation: When upgrading an electrical panel, we always require a permit and inspection.

Answer: Always
Explanation: It is always required to hire a licensed electrician to pull permits, for panel upgrades

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: I highly recommend to get electrical permits. However, Sometimes it is not in the owners budget. Another issue with getting electrical permits is the delay PGE or your electrical service provider will schedule a shut off date to remove power. Some Panels have taken up to 3 months due to pge schedule to transfer over power.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Depending on your Jurisdiction and Local utility company requirements.

Answer: Always
Explanation: Any time a panel is changed or upgraded it needs the power disconnected by the utility at the street and it cannot be connect without the approval of the local electrical inspector.

Answer: Always
Explanation: Yes, when dealing with your utility provider and the city they will verify that the other has checked the work to ensure neither party has liability. You can receive large fines if this is not done correctly.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: A permit is more than likely required, but also depends on the local municipality requirements.

Answer: Rarely
Explanation: Most people get an electrical inspection after the electrical service upgrade is done but a permit is not required in most jurisdictions

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Some municipalities do not require a permit, but most do and you should always check with your local municipality.

Answer: Always
Explanation: must have a inspection so a permit must be pulled

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: That would depend if it is a main break panel connected to the meter or a sub panel adding more breaker space. And if you are the legal home owner which you can take a home owners permit out and do it your self

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Depends on the jurisdiction

Answer: Always
Explanation: Upgrading any electrical service is required to provide a permit to ensure the electrical was installed correctly. This is for the home owners safety.

Answer: Always
Explanation: Yes we need permit for upgrade electric panel

Answer: Always
Explanation: With upgrades you have to upgrade bathroom and arc-fault the bedrooms in some jurisdictions

Answer: Always
Explanation: Any additional to a home or business needs to be inspected by a third party to insure the safety and hazards are meet by national electrical standards.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: If inside City limits a permit is required.

Answer: Always
Explanation: Always need a permit from the township

Answer: Always
Explanation: Yes to ensure proper installation, and the town wants their money lol. Some people skip this step lol, I went to service call other day, guy says I turn off the min breaker and house is still on ? I get there and someone installed a 200 amp main breaker panel on a 100 amp service , they put a 100 amp breaker where the other breakers were, it was illegal and if you have a problem like an electrical fire, you rush to shut the main and end up losing your house because the guy who installed it saved you money but installed the wrong panel to give you more circuits ! Hire a professional not a moonlighter !