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Electrical Permit Fees
Fees for the various types of electrical permits in St. Louis
Permit fees are established by City Ordinance 70802.
| Item | Inspection Fee 1st Unit | Inspection Fee Each Additional Unit | Fee | Remarks & Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $25 | ||||
| Acceptance Test Fee (a) | $200 | Fire Alarm Testing | |||
| Acceptance Test Fee (Off Hours) (b) | $300 | Fire Alarm Testing | |||
| Electrical Outlets (c) | $60 | $2 | Commercial/Industrial | ||
| Service Equipment under 600V (d) | a) Service up to and including 400A | $60 | $60 | Commercial/Industrial | |
| b) Service over 400A and up to and including 600A | $90 | $90 | |||
| c) Service over 600A | $150 | $150 | |||
| Service Equipment 600V & over (d) | $150 | $150 | Commercial/Industrial | ||
| Sub-Panels and Disconnects (e) | $50 | $10 | Commercial/Industrial | ||
| Transformers (f) | $50 | $10 | Commercial/Industrial | ||
| X-rays (g) | $60 | $60 | Commercial/Industrial | ||
| Carnivals – per location (h) | $75 | $5 | |||
| Re-inspection (i) | $30 | $30 | Disconnected Service | ||
| Special inspection (j) | $30 | $30 | Property Maintenance | ||
| Re-inspection (k) | $50 | Faulty or Incomplete Work | |||
| Re-inspection for Certification (l) | $125 | ||||
| Residential (m) | Repair or Modify | $60 | $60 | ||
| Service Only | $60 | $60 | |||
| Repair or Modify with Service | $100 | $100 | |||
| Residential New Construction (n) including rehab of 50% or more | $120 | $120 | |||
Notes
- Fire Alarm Acceptance Test. The final inspection to insure that the newly installed fire alarm system and all components are functioning properly. This fee includes one follow-up inspection if the system does not comply on the first inspection. Any additional inspections after the initial follow-up will be assessed at the acceptance test fee.
- Fire Alarm Acceptance Test (off hours). In addition to the initial fee for an acceptance test this fee is for inspections requested before 8am or after 5pm Monday –Friday or anytime during weekend hours.
- Electrical Outlets. Each and every point on the electrical system where power or light is derived for any purpose whatsoever. Each point on communications, data, burglar or fire alarm equipment shall be considered an electrical outlet. In computing for signs, each 500W of load or fraction thereof shall be considered an electrical outlet. In computing outlets for fixtures, each fixture shall be counted as an electrical outlet. Each 10 feet or fraction thereof of raceways for future use shall be counted the same as outlets.
- Service Equipment. Each and every point on the electrical system where power is derived from the public utility or a private generating plant.
- Sub-Panels and Disconnects. Each and every point on the electrical system where disconnects or protective devices are mounted on individual panel or single framework.
- Transformers. Each and every point on the electrical system where the primary voltage is either increased or decreased. This shall be limited to 25kW or larger.
- X-Rays. Each and every point on the electrical system where an individual X-ray device or machine is served.
- Carnivals. The fee shall be charged for the inspection of a carnival or circus wiring and electrical equipment. An inspection is required for every change of location.
- Re-inspection - Disconnected Service. The fee shall be charged for re-inspection of structures or premises for which the electrical service has been not in use for a period of six months or more. It shall be unlawful to use, or permit the use of, or to supply electric current for heating, lighting or power in any structure or on any premise until the required re-inspection has been made. Should the required re-inspection not be applied for, the Electrical Inspection Supervisor shall order the electrical power company, who, upon receiving notice from the Electrical Inspection Supervisor shall immediately disconnect the electrical service or current to such building, structure or premise and no electric service shall be furnished until so ordered by the Electrical Inspection Supervisor.
- Property Maintenance Inspection. The fee shall be charged for inspection of existing electrical systems made upon the request of the owner, tenant or buyer.
- Re-inspection - Faulty or Incomplete Work. The fee shall be charged when a re-inspection is required due to faulty work, work not complete or unable to gain entry at the time of requested inspection. The re-inspection fee shall be doubled for each occurrence.
- Re-inspection for Certification. Inspections of nursing homes, drug rehabilitation and similar facilities shall be made for an inspection fee of $125.00.
- Residential - Rewiring. Inspections of rewiring, rehabilitation, additions and alterations to existing electrical wiring and equipment installation where no new electrical service is to be installed shall be made for a fee of $60.00 for the first residential (housing) unit and $60.00 for each additional unit in the same building. This shall include burglar and fire alarm systems and takeover of an existing system. Where new electrical service is to be installed in buildings designated and described above, and as part of additions and alterations to electrical systems and equipment installation, the fee shall be $100.00 for the first unit and $100.00 for each additional unit in the same building. Where a new electrical service(s) only is installed, the fee shall be $100.00 for the first unit and $100.00 for each additional unit in the same building.
- Residential - New Construction/Rehab. Inspection of new construction, including new electrical service shall be made for a fee of $120.00 for the first residential (housing) unit and $120.00 for each additional unit in the same building.
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