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Frequently Asked Questions
The following information was prepared to provide you with information to determine if an electrical permit is required and how to obtain that permit.
Q. When is an electrical permit required?
A. Any electrical work in conjunction with a building permit requires an electrical permit. Where no building permit has been issued, and more than three outlets (receptacles, lights, switches, etc.) are added, an electrical permit is also required. (This usually excludes minor repairs).
Q. Can I do the wiring myself or do I need to hire a contractor?
A. The owner of an existing single-family dwelling where they reside may obtain an electrical permit for wiring in that dwelling. New residences, work on electrical services, and all other wiring in the City must be done by an electrical contractor licensed in Green Bay. If you are hiring a licensed electrical contractor to do the wiring, they will submit the electrical permit. (There is no need for you to meet with an electrical inspector in City Hall).
Q. How do I obtain an electrical permit?
A. If you intend to do the wiring yourself, you must meet with one of the electrical inspectors in Room 403 of City Hall at 100 N. Jefferson Street. An inspector is usually in the office, however we suggest that you call 448-3300 prior to coming to confirm the inspector will be in the office when you arrive. Please bring a floor plan with you to the Inspection office showing the locations of all receptacles, lights, switches, etc. that you intend to install. The inspector will then ask you some basic wiring questions to determine if you are knowledgeable about that wiring, such as:
What type of wire are you using?
What is the size of the wire?
What size overcurrent device will protect the wire?
How will you ground the devise or equipment?
If ground fault protection required?
If you can answer these basic wiring questions, and/or others, the inspector can issue an electrical permit to you.
Q. What is the fee for an electrical permit?
A. It depends upon the work being done, but in most cases it is $30.00.
If you have any questions regarding an electrical permit, call 448-3300 and ask to speak with one of the electrical inspectors.
Q. How do I become a licensed electrical contractor in Green Bay?
A. To become a licensed electrical contractor in Green Bay, please submit the following:
1. A copy of the state master electrician certification for the contractor or a full-time employee (more than 30 hours per week) of the contractor who will be signing electrical permits.
2. State on your company letterhead with business address and phone number that the state certified master electrician is the owner of the company or works more that 30 hours per week for the company. Also, state that the certified master electrician is “not using their state certification to obtain an electrical contractor’s license for any other company”.
3. A current, original copy of your company’s certificate of insurance for public liability (with bodily injury and property damage limits of at least $500,000 per occurrence and $500,000 aggregate), and also $500,000 of products-completed operations coverage.
4. $100 for the initial license fee. The license is renewed annually on July 1 for $50. If the license is not kept current by renewing annually, the $100 initial license fee will be assessed again to obtain a new license.
If you have any questions in regard to licensing, please feel free to contact the electrical division at (920) 448-3307.