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Electrical permit rules in Glendale

Glendale says extending a circuit and adding outlets needs a permit, and recommends a licensed professional if you are not sure of your abilities. Replacing a loose plug receptacle does not need a permit. (source: City of Glendale Building Safety)

Electrical equipment rated 1000A and over is among the items that can need a special inspection in Glendale, in addition to regular city inspections. (source: City of Glendale Building Safety)

Statewide rules that apply here

The ROC says that, generally, if labor and materials exceed $1,000 or the job needs a permit (no matter the price), a contractor license is required. The handyman exemption in A.R.S. 32-1121 covers only work of a casual or minor nature, priced under $1,000 in total, that needs no local building permit and is not part of a larger job split into smaller contracts. (source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors) (source: Arizona State Legislature)

Acting as a contractor in Arizona without a license in good standing is unlawful unless an exemption applies (A.R.S. 32-1151). It is a class 1 misdemeanor, with a fine of at least $1,000 for a first offense and at least $2,000 after that (A.R.S. 32-1164). (source: Arizona State Legislature) (source: Arizona State Legislature)

An R-11 Electrical license lets a contractor install and repair residential electrical systems. Check the license on the ROC Contractor Search before you hire. (source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors) (source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors)

See Arizona electrical license types, how to check an electrician and how to complain.

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