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Electrical Permit Fees
All fees should be rounded to the nearest dollar.

Residential

Minimum Fee

New Residential Units

$250.00 per dwelling unit

Extensions or Alterations to existing buildings

$40.00 plus the following:

   Central air conditioning

$20.00

   Fire or burglar alarm

$20.00

   Electric heat per KW

$3.00

   Siding

$20.00

   Dishwasher

$10.00

   Swimming pool

$50.00

   Disposal

$10.00

   Oil or gas burner

$20.00

   Range

$10.00

   Water heater

$20.00

   Window air conditioner

$10.00

   Outlets - 1 to 10

$20.00

   Outlets - 10 to 20

$25.00

   Outlets - Over 20

$40.00

   Dryer

$10.00

   Hydro-massage bathtub

$30.00

   Generator

$30.00

   Temporary service

$20.00

   Service change per 100 amps

$20.00

   Low voltage wiring

$20.00

   Sub panels each

$20.00



Commercial & Industrial

Minimum Fee

New or Altered Unites

$75.00 plus the following:

   Fire or burglar alarm systems

$60.00

   Low voltage wiring

$80.00

   Voice and data

$80.00

   Signs

$40.00

   Annual maintenance permit

$150.00

Alterations without Sub Panel

 

   Switches, receptacles, lights / per device

$1.00

   Microwave, range, dishwasher, disposal

$10.00

Service or sub panel each

 

   0 - 400 Amps

$100.00

   401 - 800 Amps

$150.00

   801 - 1200 Amps

$200.00

   Over 1200 Amps

$400.00

   Transformers 0 - 200 KVA

$80.00 + $2.00 per KW

   Motors and electric heat

$2.00 per KW


Note
Municipal property is exempt from all permit fees.
Re-inspection fee is $50.00 payable before the re-inspection is performed.
Fees will be doubled for any work started without first reciving proper permits.
1 KW = 1 HP
Low voltage wiring includes telephone, computer, sound, central vacuum, overhead door and bells, etc.

Approved - Board of Selectmen 1/25/2005, Effective 2/1/2005
Town of Needham
1471 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492