The Electrical Inspection Division administers and enforces the National Electrical Code relating to electrical systems and equipment installation. Additionally, this division is involved in the maintenance of craft standards with regard to adherence to established codes and regulations, qualities of materials, workmanship and safety precautions throughout the City and police jurisdiction.

WHO MAY OBTAIN AN ELECTRICAL PERMIT?

Electrical permits are issued to Master Electricians who hold a current State of Alabama Electrical Contractors License or who held a City of Montgomery Master Electricians Certificate as of December 31, 2000.

ELECTRICAL SIGN PERMITS

Electrical permits are issued for the installation of electrical wiring on or within illuminated and/or neon signs to Master Electricians who hold a current State of Alabama Electrical Contractors License or who held a City of Montgomery Neon or Illuminated Sign Contractor or Master Electrician Certificate as of December 31, 2000.

PERMITS ISSUED TO INDIVIDUALS

Electrical permits may be issued to individuals without the above mentioned certification for Commercial (C-10) and Residential (R-10) building reconnects if no additional wiring is necessary and for temporary service poles for construction or similar use.

LICENSING REQUIRED

Before any person, firm or corporation shall engage in the electrical business in Montgomery, Alabama, they shall be a qualified Master Electrican as set forth in the City of Montgomery Electrical Code (Municipal Ordinance #5-2005) and a business license shall be obtained from the City of Montgomery Finance Department located in Montgomery City Hall, (334) 241-2036.

PERMIT APPLICATION AND FEES

No person, firm or corporation shall connect or cause to be connected any electrical wiring without first having filed an application and obtaining a permit for said work from the Department of Electrical Inspections. Permit inspection fees shall be collected as the permits are issued. Permit applications and fee schedules may be obtained at the Electrical Inspections office or may be viewed and downloaded from this website.