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Electrical Permits and Inspections

The Electrical Program conducts electrical inspections to ensure the safety of all Washington citizens, whether at home or at work.

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The Dept. of Information Services will be upgrading SAW on 1/10/09, between 12 – 4 AM. You won't be able to login to SAW to use Electrical Permit & Inspection System (EPIS) during that time.

EPIS changes
EPIS now has the ability for customers to pay additional fees online once they have been added by L&I staff.

Important Information
Effective 12/31/08, the electrical permit fees will return to their previous rate of two years ago. The temporary fee reduction that has been in effect since 1/1/07, will no longer be valid per WAC 296-46B-906.

New Information About Inspection Of Tower Cranes

Detailed information about electrical safety inspection of tower cranes is on the What's New page in the New pages section.

Look Up a Permit or Inspection

Search for an L&I electrical permit and inspection.

Purchase a Permit / Request an Inspection

Need an L&I electrical permit and inspection? Find out how to purchase your permit, pay additional fees on your permit and request your L&I inspection online, by mail, by phone or at a local L&I office.

Electrical Plan Review
All electrical plans for new or altered electrical installations in educational, institutional, and health or personal care occupancies must be reviewed and approved before the electrical installation or alteration is started. Find out more.

City Electrical Inspectors

Check this list to find out if your city does its own electrical inspections. If they do and you live inside your city limits, you will need to contact them to get your electrical permit and inspection.

Amusement Ride Safety
Be aware that being inspected does not guarantee that the ride is being operated safely. Get a parents' checklist for amusement-ride safety. Find out about amusement-ride permits, inspections and inspectors.

For more information about electrical permits and inspections, please contact your local L&I office.