Permits, Fees & Inspections

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Permits, Fees & Inspections

Electrical Permits and Inspections

The Electrical Program conducts electrical inspections to ensure the safety of all Washington citizens, whether at home or at work.

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Effective Sept. 15, 2008, the city of Marysville will begin doing it's own electrical inspections. If your job is within city limits check our City Electrical Inspector list to see if you need to contact the city for your permit.

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Look Up a Permit or Inspection

Search for an L&I electrical permit and inspection.

Purchase a Permit / Request an Inspection

Need an L&I electrical permit and inspection? Find out how to purchase your permit and request your L&I inspection online, by mail, by phone or at a local L&I office.

Electrical Plan Review
All electrical plans for new or altered electrical installations in educational, institutional, and health or personal care occupancies must be reviewed and approved before the electrical installation or alteration is started. Find out more.

City Electrical Inspectors

Check this list to find out if your city does its own electrical inspections. If they do and you live inside your city limits, you will need to contact them to get your electrical permit and inspection.

Amusement Ride Safety
Be aware that being inspected does not guarantee that the ride is being operated safely. Get a parents' checklist for amusement-ride safety. Find out about amusement-ride permits, inspections and inspectors.

For more information about electrical permits and inspections, please contact your local L&I office.