Electrical
Description:
All electrical construction materials and work
performed in the city of Quincy shall conform to the
National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition, NFPA 70-1999
as adopted by The National Fire Protection
Association and approved by the American National
Standard Institute and other rules of the city of
Quincy, as noted in Chapter 26 of the Municipal
Code.
Application:
Electrical permit applications are available at the
Department of Planning and Development, Inspection
Office located at 706 Maine Street, 3rd Floor, City
Hall Annex or on the City’s web site at
www.quincyil.gov.
Requirements:
A
permit shall be required to construct, alter or
repair an electrical distribution system installed
in any residence, apartment or commercial or
industrial building within the limits of the city of
Quincy or within the jurisdictional area 1 ˝ miles
beyond the corporate limits prior to the start of
work.
Review
of Application:
The Electrical Inspector will review the submitted
materials for compliance with the National
Electrical Code and all other local requirements.
The Inspection Office can usually complete its
review and notify the applicant within 3 to 5
working days of the receipt of a completed
application. If the application and plans comply
with all regulations, a permit will be issued.
Permit
Fee Schedule:
Section 26.003 of the Municipal Code of Quincy
determines the cost of an electrical permit. A
sample electrical permit fee for a residential and
commercial structure is provided below:
|
Service Entrance |
|
Service Size |
Commercial Industrial
120-480 Volts |
Residential
120-240 Volts |
|
100 Amp |
$90.00 |
$85.00 |
|
101 to 200 Amp |
$140.00 |
$95.00 |
|
201 to 400 Amp |
$270.00 |
$120.00 |
|
401 to 600 Amp |
$300.00 |
$155.00 |
|
601 to 800 Amp |
$360.00 |
$185.00 |
|
801 to 1200 Amp |
$440.00 |
|
|
1201 to 1600 Amp |
$590.00 |
|
|
1601 to 2000 Amp |
$650.00 |
|
|
2001 to 3000 Amp |
$790.00 |
|
|
3001 to 4000 Amp |
$930.00 |
|
|
|
|
Building Wiring |
|
Commercial Industrial Fee Structure |
|
Fee equals the sum
of 1., 2., and 3. |
|
|
50 volt - 480 volt
wiring opening: |
|
|
1. 3 to 24
openings, minimum charge |
$75.00 |
|
2. 208 volts
- 480 volts - up to 2 openings, minimum charge: |
$75.00 |
|
3. Each
additional opening: |
$3.25 |
|
|
|
|
Residential Fee Structure |
|
Fee equals the sum
of 1., 2., and 3. |
|
|
50 volt - 240 volt
wiring opening: |
|
|
1. 3 to 40
openings, minimum charge |
$40.00 |
|
2. 121 volts
- 240 volts - up to 2 openings, minimum charge: |
$40.00 |
|
3. Each
additional opening: |
$1.00 |
Inspection:
Upon the completion of any installation or
alteration of electrical equipment for which a
permit or license is required, the person, firm or
corporation making the installation or alteration
shall notify the Inspection Department. All
installations are to remain visible until the
inspection is performed.
For More
Information:
Jeff Deege, Electrical Inspector
City Hall Annex - 706 Maine Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
217-228-4544
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