Electrical

City of Haverhill

Electrical Permits

If applying either in person or by mail, you must provide a copy of your license, a Certificate of Insurance indicating liability and/or work comp insurance/or the work comp affidavit listing the City of Haverhill as a certificate holder.

Warning:
All Fees will be doubled in the event work is started before a permit is obtained or permission is granted by the Inspector.

Online Permits

Electrical Inspections Department

Hours: (Inspectors are available at these times)	8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Telephone:	978-420-3669
Fax:	978-374-2337
Electrical Inspector:	David Cassidy
Address:	Inspectional Services Department City Hall, Room 214 4 Summer Street Haverhill, MA 01830

Local Regulations

If applications are mailed, allow a minimum of three (3) working days for the permit to be issued prior to requesting inspection. Please enclose a self- addressed stamped envelope for the return of the permit
It is required that the Electrician be present for any inspection.
Service conductors to be installed in approved raceways.
Oil burners shall have an emergency switch at the burner and outside the fire area and shall have a firomatic thermal switch.
Outdoor signs shall be separate circuits, approved raceways outside of building with service disconnect switch.
Installations to be tested by the Electrician for polarization, grounds and proper connections.
No Permit fee for work being done for the city.

Electrical Fees

New House with 100 Amp Service - Total Fee $250
New House with 200 Amp Service - Total Fee $250
New House with 400 Amp Service - Total Fee $250
Dwelling Units New/Remodel Each Unit - $125
Minimum Electrical Permit - $20
1-10 Devices - $25
Additional devices - $1
All appliances for remodel/alterations - $20 each
100 Amp Service Change includes 1 meter - $40
200 Amp Service Change includes 1 meter - $60
Additional Meters - $15 each
All Sub-panels ½ price of service for each panel up to 400A
Oil or Gas Heating Systems - $50
Swimming Pools - $50
Smoke Detectors - $50
Fire Alarm System - $50
Security System - $50
Siding - $50
General Repairs Residential or Commercial - $50

Commercial and Industrial

For work not specified on fee schedule - please contact the Inspector for pricing.

100 Amp Service - 1 Meter- $40
200 Amp Service - Additional Meters $20 each- $ 50
400 Amp Service - Additional Meters $20 each- $ 75
600 Amp Service - Additional Meters $20 each- $100
800 Amp Service - Additional Meters $20 each- $125
1000 Amp Service - Additional Meters $20 each- $150
1200 Amp Service - Additional Meters $20 each- $200
1500 Amp Service - Additional Meters $20 each- $225
2000 Amp Service - Additional Meters $20 each- $250
Temp Service - $50
Signs - $50 each
Air Conditioners & Air Handlers - $75 each
Commercial Appliances - $50 each
General Repairs - $30
1-10 Devices - $30
Each additional devices - $1
Carnival, Circus, & Fairs - $125
Traffic Signals - $40 per pole
Nursing Home Yearly Inspection - $50
Remodeling Renovations, Repairing or Additions - Same as New
Re-inspection Fee - $25
Yearly Maintenance Permits (Jan. 1st - Dec 31st) - $150

Transformers

First 10 Kilowatts or kilovolt-amperes - $20
Each additional kilowatt or kilovolt-ampere up 1,000 - $1
Over 1,000 kilowatts or kilovolt-ampere up to 5,000 (includes all integral equipment and appurtenance) - $500
Over 5,000 kilowatts for kilovolt-ampere (includes all integral equipment and appurtenance) - $1,500

Motors

Motors up to 10 horse power - $15 each
Each additional horse power - $1

Contact Us

Haverhill City Hall
4 Summer Street
Haverhill MA, 01830

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00
Call Center 311 (within city limits)
(978) 358-1311 (outside the city)