Maine § 32 §1102-C Permit; inspection of electrical installations

Maine Statutes

§ 32 §1102-C — Permit; inspection of electrical installations

Maine § 32 §1102-C

Title 32PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 17ELECTRICIANS

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 32 §1102-C (2026).

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1.Permit required. Except as otherwise provided in this section and in section 1102‑D, a permit must be obtained from the board before an electrical installation may be performed.

2.Application for permit. An application for a permit must be submitted by a licensed master electrician or limited electrician on a form provided by the board together with any plans, specifications or schedules the board may require prior to making the electrical installation. If the board determines that the description of the electrical installation planned is in compliance with all applicable statutes, ordinances and rules, and a fee required under subsection 4 has been paid, the board shall issue a permit.

3.Inspection required. An inspection is required before electrical wiring is enclosed through the c

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1.
Permit required.
Except as otherwise provided in this section and in section 1102‑D, a permit must be obtained from the board before an electrical installation may be performed.
2.
Application for permit.
An application for a permit must be submitted by a licensed master electrician or limited electrician on a form provided by the board together with any plans, specifications or schedules the board may require prior to making the electrical installation. If the board determines that the description of the electrical installation planned is in compliance with all applicable statutes, ordinances and rules, and a fee required under subsection 4 has been paid, the board shall issue a permit.
3.
Inspection required.
An inspection is required before electrical wiring is enclosed through the construction process. The licensed electrician performing the electrical installation shall notify a state electrical inspector, or the local municipal inspector if the municipality has an electrical inspector, when the installation is ready for inspection. The inspector shall determine whether the electrical installation complies with all applicable statutes, ordinances and rules. If the inspector determines that the electrical installation does not comply, the procedures set forth in section 1104 apply. A utility corporation must require proof of permit prior to connecting power to the electrical installation.
4.
Procedures and fees.
Pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, the board may adopt procedures for applications for permits and the conduct of inspections under this section. The combined service fee for a permit and inspection must be paid with every application for a permit. The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation shall adopt by rule a schedule of appropriate service fees, but in no event may any scheduled service fee exceed $100. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
5.
Exceptions to the permitting requirement.
In addition to the exception for a newly constructed single-family dwelling set forth in section 1102‑D, a permit from the board is not required for: