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Permits Home FAQs Forms Services Electrical Information Staff Links Contact	This web page provides information about the Electrical Inspection program in the City of Burlington. It is our hope that this will help electricians, contractors and building owners navigate the electrical permitting and inspection process. We welcome your comments, questions and input! Office Hours: The electrical inspector is available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM each weekday for questions, permits or to set up inspections. For extensive plan reviews please set up an appointment. Our office is located at the Burlington Public Works building at 645 Pine Street. Electrical Permits: Permits are required for all new electrical work and any alterations to existing electrical work in all buildings in the City, including single family, owner-occupied homes. Completed permit application forms can be sent by mail, email or dropped off at 645 Pine Street between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM on weekdays. Electrical Inspections: Electrical inspections are required for all wiring. A rough inspection must take place before any walls are closed in. Service inspections are required to obtain a new meter for energizing a new service. Final electrical inspections are required to close out permits prior to occupancy. Information for Contractors The City of Burlington adopts the Vermont Electrical Safety rules, therefore our adoption of the National Electrical Code is no different than the State of Vermont. The adoption happens automatically when the State adopts a new code. However the main difference that we have in the City is that we require permits, inspections and licensing for work in all buildings, including single-family, owner occupied homes, therefore all of the rules that the State has for complex structures (public buildings) we apply to all buildings. Click here for specific information regarding permits and inspections. Information for Home Owners Chapter 12 of the Burlington Code of Ordinances allows owner-occupants of single family homes to do their own wiring if they choose. Click here for guidelines for homeowners. If you plan on hiring a contractor to do the wiring, the ordinance requires that the work be done by a licensed electrician or under the direct, on site supervision of a licensed electrician. The State of Vermont requires that licensed electricians carry their licenses at all times and must produce them if requested. Click here for a list of licensed electricians. Program Contact Shelley Warren, Electrical Inspector T: 802-865-7561 F: 802-863-0466 E: swarren@ci.burlington.vt.us
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