Electrical

INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Hours:
(Inspectors are 
available at 
these times)		 8am-9am
3pm-4pm
Telephone: 978-420-3669
Fax: 978-374-2337
Electrical Inspector:

Robert Pigeon
Address:  Inspectional Services Department
City Hall, Room 214
4 Summer Street
Haverhill, MA 01830

Helpful Information:

Online permit site:
https://haverhillma.viewpointcloud.com
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. 

Electrical Inspector:
 The Inspector is in the office from 8-9 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. for questions.

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

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.

-- top of page --

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

-- top of page --

Commercial and Industrial:

  • 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

-- top of page --

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

-- top of page --

Motors:

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

-- top of page --