Electrical Permits

Alcoa Electric will install electric service only after a satisfactory inspection has been performed by an authorized representative of the Department of Commerce and Insurance, State of Tennessee.

Application for such electrical inspections may be made at the City of Alcoa Municipal Building. However, such inspections or failure to inspect or reject shall not render the City of Alcoa liable or responsible for any loss incurred or for property damages resulting from defects in the installation, wiring, or appliances, or from violation of Alcoa or other government rules, or from accidents which may occur upon customer’s premises.

How to Obtain an Electrical Permit from the City of Alcoa

You must be a licensed electrician with proof of license card or a homeowner. If you do not know the service size or type of inspection you need for your project, please call Don Richesin at (865) 983-5493*. Once you determine the necessary permits you need to purchase, you must come to the City of Alcoa Municipal Building Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm to obtain your permit.

Electrical Permit Fees

Current pricing for electrical permits is subject to change as directed by the State of Tennessee. Each service address must have a separate permit.

Fees

From 0 – 30 amp service	$27.00
From 31 – 60 amp service	$27.00
From 61 – 200 amp service	$27.00
From 201 – 400 amp service	$40.00
From 401 – 600 amp service	$50.00
From 601 – 1000 amp service	$90.00

Inspections

Rough-In	$27.00
HVAC	$27.00
Re-Inspect	$27.00
Service Release	Based on service size
Temporary	Based on service size

Payment

Only checks or money orders made payable to the Department of Insurance are acceptable forms of payment for permits.

Inspections

When you are ready for an inspection, please contact the State Electrical Inspector.

• Don Richesin, Electrical Inspector
• Office Hours: Monday - Friday
• 8:00 am - 9:30 am
• Phone: (865) 983-5493

*Important Note: If you do not know the service size or type of inspection you need for your project, please call Don Richesin at (865) 983-5493. It is your responsibility to contact Don, the TN State Electrical Inspector, to ensure that you purchase the correct permit for your project – it is not the responsibility of the customer service representative to do so.