Contractor Application Form

Home Owner Application Form

5 Day Letter for Contractors

New Electrical Inspector Areas
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NOTE:  The white area of the map (Jeffersontown) does not have a Metro inspector assigned.  This area is inspected by the Jeffersontown staff.


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Examples that would require an electrical permit:

1. Adding a new circuit and/or wiring for appliances such as an air conditioner or sump pump.

2. Installing and/or adding receptacles or light fixtures where one did not exist before.

3. Installing and/or adding a new electrical panel and breakers.

4. Restoring power after it has been interrupted because of a hazardous condition.

Examples that would not require an electrical permit:

1. Replacing a receptacle were one already exist.

2. Replacing a faulty circuit breaker of the same size and type.

3. Replacing or changing a light fixture.

4. Installing phones or coax cable (cable TV).

Electrical Permit Fees

1. New One & Two Family - the fees for the initial installation of electrical wiring in one or two family residence shall be $160.00. This permit fee shall include three (3) inspections.
2. New Condo / Patio Home Residence – The fee charged for the initial installation of electrical wiring in a condominium or patio home residential unit shall be $100 for the base permit and $.25 for each ampere at the unit sub-panel up to and including 600 amperes. The fee shall be $.50 for each ampere over 600 amperes. This permit shall include three (3) inspections. Example: 1 condo unit base permit = $100 + 1-200amp sub panel at $.25 per amp = $50 the total would be $150.00 per unit.
3. Existing One & Two Family, Condo / Patio Home Residence - the fee for a service upgrade, burnout, repairs or additional wiring in an existing one or two family / condo or patio home residence shall be $50.00. This permit fee shall include one (1) inspection.
4. New Commercial / Multifamily Apartments - the fee for installation of new electrical wiring in other than one or two family, condos or patio home residences shall be $50.00 for the base permit, $20.00 for each sub-panel, $25.00 for each dwelling unit in residential structures and $.25 for each ampere at the service entrance up to and including 600 amperes and $.50 for each ampere over 600 amperes. This permit fee shall include two (2) inspections. Example: 1 - base permit for the building = $50 + 4 units at $25 per unit = $100 + 4 sub panels at $25 per sub panel = $100 + 1- 400 amp main service at $.25 per amp = $100 + 1 - additional inspection = $35 the total for the permit would be $385
5. Existing Commercial / Multifamily Apartments- the fee for a rewire, burnout, new service or repairs in other than one or two family, condos or patio home residences shall be $50.00 for the base permit, $25.00 per each sub-panel specifically involved in the work for commercial property, or $25.00 for each dwelling unit specifically involved in the work for residential property. This permit fee shall include one (1) inspection.
6. Temporary Pole - the fee for the installation of a temporary pole shall be $50.00. This permit fee shall include one (1) inspection.
7. Additional Inspections - the fee for any additional inspections not covered by the initial permit fee shall be $35.00. The Department shall have the right not to issue any additional permits to the applicant until the additional inspection fees have been paid in full.

Things to remember about Electrical Permits

• Permits expire 180 days from date of issue or 180 from last inspection date.
• Permits can be reinstated for a $30 fee for up to 180 days past the expiration date, over 180 days from the expiration date a new permit is required.
• Permit holders are responsible for requesting the required inspections. It is the permit holders responsibility to insure the site is accessible for inspection. If the inspector cannot gain entry the applicant may be charged and additional inspection fee.
• The penalty for starting electrical work prior to obtaining a permit is $1,000 for the first offense and $2,000 for any subsequent offences.