Electrical Chart

What Projects Require Permits, Plot Plans, or Building Plans?

Project
Permit
Plot Plan
Building Plan
Replace electrical wiring
Yes
No
No
Relocating subpanels
Yes
No
No
Relocating or upgrading electrical services
Yes
No
No
Installing permanently wired smoke detectors
Yes
No
No
Installing battery operated smoke detectors
No
No
No
Replace electrical switches and receptacles
No
No
No
Replace ungrounded receptacles with grounded three-prong receptacles
Yes
No
No
Replace light fixtures with same type
No
No
No
Replace circuit breakers
No
No
No
Replace fuses
No
No
No