Electrical permits
Electrical work requires a permit, and it must be done by qualified, licensed people. Inspections occur at rough-in and at completion.
Our electrical team is led by a Master Electrician, so permits, work and inspections follow one chain of responsibility.
Permit fees and requirements vary by municipality and by the scope of work, so confirm the details for your site.
Plumbing and gas permits
Plumbing and gas fitting are also permitted trades. Work such as new fixtures, drains, venting, gas lines for kitchen equipment or heaters falls under these permits.
Pressure tests and inspections occur before walls are closed.
Gas permits matter for kitchens, rooftop heaters and process equipment, and they involve venting and combustion air that must be coordinated with ductwork.
Why the trade matters
If a general contractor subcontracts these trades, permits can be held by many parties, and a delay in one affects others. With our own mechanical and electrical crews, we hold and track permits within one team.
That leads to fewer missed inspections and clearer accountability.
Sequencing inspections
Inspections are built into the schedule. We plan the sequence so drywall and ceiling closure follow approvals without idle days.
Failed inspections are corrected quickly because the crew that did the work is also ours.
A short pre-inspection walk-through by our site supervisor catches loose items before the official visit.
What owners should know
Keep copies of permits and inspection reports. Landlords, lenders and insurers sometimes ask for them at handover.
If you ever change tenants or sell, clean permit records make the process far easier, so ask for the closed permits at handover.
Questions we hear
Can a homeowner pull a permit for commercial work?
Commercial work generally calls for qualified, licensed trades. Your contractor will advise on the correct arrangement.
What if an inspection fails?
The deficiency is corrected and a re-inspection is booked before work continues.