Permits

[Matt]

You all were so helpful with my previous post, I am going to give it another
shot. I am somewhat new to electrical, I have worked with small stuff like
running a new outlet or adding a circuit. I was reading the other day that
new electrical work requires a permit. Does this include if you want to do
electrical work on your own house? To what extent does a permit have to be
obtained for? For example, If I want to switch out an outlet, or move a
ceiling outlet 2 feet over, does this require a permit? Or does running a
new circuit or feeder require a permit? If you are required to have a
permit does it also require a licensed electrician? I know some of this
depends on where I live (NW Arkansas) and the codes, so does anyone know
where I can find the electric codes and regulations for my area.

Thanks again for all your help,
Matt

 

[albown]

You all were so helpful with my previous post, I am going to give it another
shot. I am somewhat new to electrical, I have worked with small stuff like
running a new outlet or adding a circuit. I was reading the other day that
new electrical work requires a permit. Does this include if you want to do
electrical work on your own house? To what extent does a permit have to be
obtained for? For example, If I want to switch out an outlet, or move a
ceiling outlet 2 feet over, does this require a permit? Or does running a
new circuit or feeder require a permit? If you are required to have a
permit does it also require a licensed electrician? I know some of this
depends on where I live (NW Arkansas) and the codes, so does anyone know
where I can find the electric codes and regulations for my area.

Thanks again for all your help,
Matt

Call the county offices where you live. Each jurisdiction is a bit
different. Here if your doing a simple remodel and moving an existing
circuit it is ok. Add a circuit and your supposed to get a permit. Most
people do not. They have enough to do as it is. As for the licensed
electrician. Again here the home owner can pull his own permit up to and
including a service change for a residence. Not for commercial...

 

[John Gilmer]

You all were so helpful with my previous post, I am going to give it another
shot. I am somewhat new to electrical, I have worked with small stuff like
running a new outlet or adding a circuit. I was reading the other day that
new electrical work requires a permit. Does this include if you want to do
electrical work on your own house?

If you house already has electricity and the light work, etc. then the work
you do is considered "old work."

Many places don't require a permit for such work.

To what extent does a permit have to be
obtained for? For example, If I want to switch out an outlet, or move a
ceiling outlet 2 feet over, does this require a permit? Or does running a
new circuit or feeder require a permit? If you are required to have a
permit does it also require a licensed electrician? I know some of this
depends on where I live (NW Arkansas) and the codes, so does anyone know
where I can find the electric codes and regulations for my area.

Exactly: it depends.

I suspect that in a semi-rural state like Arkansas there is a general
"don't ask; don't tell" policy in effect.