CA Law/Codes for electrical work
#1
10-19-03, 08:56 PM
CA Law/Codes for electrical work
Just a quick question -- is there anything in terms of overview/inspection that I need to have done if I want to perform electrical work on my own home (California) by myself?
#2
10-19-03, 10:41 PM
inspection
mcm,
Like most California jursidictions, El Dorado county requires a building permit (and a followup inspection) for anything beyond minor electrical work. "Minor" is considered replacing an existing device or fixture.
When replacing/upgrading a service panel, a permit and inspection is essential, because the utility won't restore power w/o a permit and inspector's approval. Some people pull permits (and therefore get inspections) for work like adding a new circuit.
If the work you're planning goes beyond minor work, you can't go wrong by pulling a permit and getting the work inspected. It'll cost you some money and some time. But don't expect the county inspector to backstop you--they may or may not catch serious problems.
Talk to the county building dept. about what you're planning to do.
Good luck,
Cliff
Like most California jursidictions, El Dorado county requires a building permit (and a followup inspection) for anything beyond minor electrical work. "Minor" is considered replacing an existing device or fixture.
When replacing/upgrading a service panel, a permit and inspection is essential, because the utility won't restore power w/o a permit and inspector's approval. Some people pull permits (and therefore get inspections) for work like adding a new circuit.
If the work you're planning goes beyond minor work, you can't go wrong by pulling a permit and getting the work inspected. It'll cost you some money and some time. But don't expect the county inspector to backstop you--they may or may not catch serious problems.
Talk to the county building dept. about what you're planning to do.
Good luck,
Cliff
