Electrical Permits

With approximately 100 contracted Deputy Electrical Inspectors (DEIs) spread across the entire state, this section performs residential, commercial, and industrial electrical inspections of new and existing structures. This section is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the 2017 edition of the National Electric Code and all state laws and rules concerning the conducting, conveying, consumption, or use of electrical energy in, or in connection, with any building, structure, or premises located in this state. Contracted private persons, companies, and governmental entities issue electrical permits at locations throughout most of the state.

The purchase of electrical permits and inspections for installation of electrical conductors and equipment within or on public and private buildings or other structures, including manufactured homes, modular building units and recreational vehicles not otherwise exempt under the provisions of Tenn. Code Ann. Title 68, Chapters 102 and 126; and floating buildings and other premises such as yards, carnivals, parking and other lots; and industrial substations. Installation of conductors that connect to the supply of electricity. Installations of other outside conductors on the premises.

Exempt Jurisdictions for Electrical Program [pdf]