| Back To: Home | Public Safety | Building Dept. |
Electric
The City of Canton uses the National Electric Code.
"Electrical permits shall be required for all alterations or additions in the existing wiring of any building, for the wiring for the placing of electric lights, motors, heating devices or any apparatus requiring the use of electrical current..." (Chapter 1313 of the City of Canton Codified Ordinances) including, but NOT all inclusive, services/meters, (only licensed electric contractors can install services and meters) outlets, signs, appliances over 1500 w, heating units, panel boards, disconnects, gasoline, dispensing pumps, swimming pool pumps, and inspections.
All contractors, journeymen and trainees/apprentices performing electric work in the City of Canton must also be licensed.
Information relative to obtaining Electric permits and/or becoming a licensed Electric contractor, journeyman or trainee/apprentice can be obtained by contacting telephone
330-438-4707.
To receive an electric permit, you must have with you:
1. The correct address where the work is being done.
2. The contractor's name, address, telephone.
3. The owner's name, address, telephone.
4. Know the type of work you will be performing
5. The fee for the permit.
6. If you are not the bonafide home owner living on the premises, you must be a
licensed contractor.
7. If you are a commercial contractor doing commercial work, plans must first be
approved before a permit can be obtained.