Electrical / Wiring Permit Fees

General

  • New Homes: Residential/Single to Three-Family, each unit: $300 (Includes Service)
  • New Apartment Houses/Condominiums/Four units or more, each unit: $150 (Service and Meters - Additional Cost)
  • Electric Signs; all types: $50 each
  • Fixtures: $5 each
  • Receptacles and Switches: $3 each
  • Recessed Lights: $5 each

Motors (Including Air Conditioners & Generators)

  • Dishwasher: $12
  • Disposal: $12
  • Microwave: $20

All Fractional Motors

  • 1 Horsepower (HP) to 5 HP: $15
  • 6 HP to 10 HP: $25
  • 11 HP to 25 HP: $50
  • Above 25 HP - Each additional HP: $5

Cooking or Heating Devices (Electric)

  • Domestic Hot Water Tanks: $25
  • Dryers: $25
  • Electric Heating up to 5,000 watts: $20
    • Each Additional Kilowatt (KW) (1,000 watts): $5
  • Heat Units-Gas/Oil: $40
  • Range Units up to 8,000 watts: $25
    • Each additional KW (1,000 watts): $3

Transformers

  • 1 to 5 kilo-volt-ampere (KVA) capacity: $20
  • 6 to 25 KVA: $25
  • Above 25 KVA each additional KVA: $5

Generators

  • 15 KW or less: $50
  • $10 for each KW thereafter

Services

  • Up to 100 amperes: $70
    • In excess of 100 amperes, charges compiled on the basis of an additional 100 amperes
    • Capacity or fraction thereof: $20
    • In addition - Each meter and panel: $10
  • Panel Changes only (per panel): $50
  • Temporary Service: $75

Distribution

  • Additional panels-sub feeder runs and/or ampere rating up to 100: $35
  • Ampere rating 101 to 200 amperes: $50
  • Ampere rating 201 to 400 amperes: $75
  • Ampere in excess of 400 amperes (per 100 amperes): $20

Swimming Pools

  • Above ground: $50
  • In ground: $75
  • Hot Tubs: $50

Welding Units

  • $50 - Flat fee for each unit

Alarm Systems

  • Fire/Panel Only: $75
  • Intrusion/Burglar Flat Fee: $40
  • Smoke/heat detectors/pull stations:
    • Horns/audible each: $10

Communication Systems

  • Intercom System: $50
  • Sound Systems: $50

Miscellaneous

  • Air Conditioner/Combo Units - Gas Fired: $40
  • Annual Permit (Plant Electrician): $100
  • Antennae Cell Towers (per unit): $75
  • Carnivals/Christmas Decorations/Commercial Business Area: $50
  • Ceiling Fan/Bathroom Fan: $15 each
  • Complete Carbon Dioxide Systems: $50
  • Control modular/thermostats: $3 each
  • Demolition/Remodel Purposes Only: $50
  • Electrical Vehicle Charging Station: $60 each
  • Energy Control Management: $3 each
  • Gasoline Dispensers (each pump): $50
  • Heat Pumps: $40
  • Hydro-massage (Whirlpool tub): $20
  • Late Filing Fee / Work without Permit: Triple the fee
  • Minimum Fee: $50
  • Parking Lot Pole Lighting: $30 each
  • Photovoltaic Systems 5 KW or less: $100
    • Every KW thereafter: $20
  • Power Poles: $25 each
  • Processing fee for applications received by mail: $25
  • Re-inspection fee: $60
  • Remove Illegal Apartments: $400
  • Sidewall Installation/Permit Required: $75
  • Telephone/Data/Cable/per outlet: $5
  • Walk-in Coolers: $40

Validity of Permits

Permits issued are valid for a period of 30 days only from the date of issue. If work is not in progress at expiration date, permits will be void. A new application and fee will be required. The electrician upon completion of all work must notify the Wire Inspector. Failure to comply within ten working days will result in a penalty of $30.