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For commercial interior with use and occupancy (CU-permit), are electrical drawings required?: Yes, existing electrical drawings for a change in use type and/or occupancy load are required. Otherwise, provide drawings for electrical work to be performed only.

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Electrical (Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement)

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1. Is an Electrical Permit required for a low voltage device to be plugged into the existing receptacle?: No.

2. Can the homeowner perform electrical work on his or her premises?: Yes, if the work is limited, and he or she meets the Prince George’s County Electrical Code requirement, Subtitle 9 Section 9-117.
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3. When is an Electrical Permit required?: An Electrical Permit is required for work that involves installation, relocation, repair, or maintenance of any wiring or device designed for conducting, consuming, or converting electrical current.

4. Is the Electrical Permit Application available online?: Yes, all Electrical Permit applications must be completed online by a Master Electrician, who has permission to apply online using his/her license number. For more information, visit DPIE’s Electrical Permit Application website page.
www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1582/online-electric

5. What is the Application Process?: All Electrical Permit applications are processed online after certification is approved for the Master Electrician, who must be licensed in State of Maryland. The contractor can access the Electrical Permit Application at DPIE’s ePermits Online Portal.
Online Electrical Permit Application

6. After the issuance of a permit, is an inspection required?: Electrical work must be inspected, and the inspection must be requested at least 24 hours in advance by calling the automated IVR line at 301-755-9000 or made online at Schedule an Inspection.
Schedule an Inspection

7. What is the cost of an Electrical Permit, and how will it be calculated?: The cost of an Electrical Permit can be found on the DPIE Fee Schedule.
Online Electrical Permit link

8. What are the electrical site lighting requirements?: See DPIE’s page for Site Lighting Requirements.

9. For commercial interior with use and occupancy (CU-permit), are electrical drawings required?: Yes, existing electrical drawings for a change in use type and/or occupancy load are required. Otherwise, provide drawings for electrical work to be performed only.

10. What are the electrical plan review requirements for a Building Permit?: The list of electrical plan review requirements for a Building Permit may be viewed on DPIE’s website.