Get Mi Electrical Permit Application - Benton Charter Township 2017-2025

To obtain an electrical permit A completed Building Permit Application (yellow form) is required. Select the permit type and the electrical category on the form. An Electrical Fee Sheet must be submitted as part of a permit application. Fee sheets break down the cost of permit by category.

Homeowners, property owners and licensed contractors can obtain a no-plan Electrical Permit for minor installations, including: Meter reset/re-connections.

The ordinance will allow a maximum height 4' tall fences in front yards, and maximum height of 6' in side and rear yards. Only after this permit is issued may you begin work. Consult with your surveyor and attorney as to placement of fence off or on the lot line.

Per California Health and Safety Code sections 19825 and 19826, we only issue permits to Property Owners (including Corporations), California Licensed Contractors, and Agents of either Owners or Contractors.

An electrical permit is required when any electrical system is installed, altered, repaired, replaced or remodeled unless specifically exempted by the California Electric Code or by County Ordinance. For information on Electrical Service Upgrades, please review the Electrical Service Upgrades Guidelines.

The short answer: no. In California, it is illegal to attempt to do electrical work on projects costing over $500 without state certification. And you cannot operate an electrical business in California without a C-10 electrical license.

Michigan state law allows homeowners to obtain permits to work on their own homes. It is against the law for contractors to perform work under permits obtained by homeowners. The contractor you hire to complete a home construction project should be the person who obtains the permit from the city.

Electrical Permits are required for any electrical work.