ELECTRICAL PERMITS: WHEN DON'T I NEED THEM?
The following items are considered ORDINARY MAINTENANCE and, therefore, an Electrical Permit is not required. The Southampton Township Construction Office is providing this list in order to help our residents determine whether an electric permit is required. This listing is not all-inclusive. Information concerning ordinary maintenance for plumbing will be provided in a future newsletter.
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The replacement of any receptacle, switch, or lighting fixture rated at 20 amps or less and operating at less than 150 volts to ground with a like or similar item. Replacement of receptacles in locations where ground-fault circuit interrupter protection is required in the electrical subcode, shall not be considered ordinary electrical repairs.
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Repairs to any installed electrically operated equipment such as doorbells, communication systems, and any motor operated device. Provided, however, that if fire protection systems are interrupted for repairs the fire official shall be notified in accordance with the building subcode.
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Installation of communication wiring as covered by article 800 of the electrical subcode in one and two family dwellings, or the alteration/rearrangement of existing communications wiring in other occupancies provided however that the rearrangement does not involve penetration of a fire rated assembly and is not in a hazardous location as defined in chapter 5 of the electrical subcode.
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Replacement of domestic dishwasher.
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Replacement of kitchen range hoods in single-family dwellings.
If you are in doubt or require additional information please contact the Construction Office at 609-859-2786. Our Electrical Subcode Official, Leo Wisniewski will be glad to answer your questions. He can also be reached via e-mail at ElecInspectr@aol.com.