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Electrical Permit in Chandler, Arizona

Electrical work in Chandler is governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Chandler amendments (Ordinance No. 5108, City Code Chapter 29 Article III). Electrical permits are required for most electrical work including panel upgrades, new circuits, service changes, and rewiring. A flat fee of $100.00 applies for residential electrical service upgrades of 400 amps or less. Minor residential work (1–2 branch electrical circuits along with minor gas or plumbing work) may qualify for a flat $100.00 miscellaneous fee. Like-for-like replacement of circuit breakers is exempt from permit per the Homeowner's Building Permit Manual.

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When you need this permit

  • Electrical work must comply with the 2023 NEC with Chandler amendments (Ordinance No. 5108, City Code Chapter 29, Article III)
  • Apply through the Citizen Access portal or walk-in to 215 E. Buffalo St.
  • Provide panel schedule showing existing and new breakers; load calculations may be required if adding a sub-panel
  • Specify size and type of conductors, conduit type, and burial depth for underground work; indicate length of all above-ground or attic runs
  • Show grounding electrode conductor and grounding electrode (minimum 8-foot rod with acorn clamp, minimum solid #4 AWG bare copper; or UFER — 20 feet of solid #4 AWG bare copper in concrete)
  • Licensed contractor required unless owner-occupant performs own work (ARS 32-1121A; does not apply if property is rented or leased) Owner-builderContractor
  • Like-for-like replacement of circuit breakers does NOT require a permit (Homeowner's Building Permit Manual)

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Fee schedule

Electrical service upgrade — flat fee (400 amps or less)City of Chandler Fee Schedule, Section 4.6.4(b): 'Electrical service 400 amps or less — $100.00.' This flat fee applies to residential electrical service work of 400 amps or less.
$100.00
Miscellaneous minor residential work — flat fee (1–2 branch electrical circuits combined with minor gas/plumbing)City of Chandler Fee Schedule, Section 4.6.4(q): 'Miscellaneous minor residential work (1–6 gas outlets, 1–2 branch electrical circuits, 1–6 plumbing openings, etc.) — $100.00.' Applies only to the specified minor scope.
$100.00
Electrical permit — valuation-based (larger projects)For electrical work not covered by the flat fees above, fees follow the valuation-based table (City of Chandler Fee Schedule §4.6.1, Res. 4703).
Per valuation-based fee table (§4.6.1); plan review 65% of permit fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Chandler building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Electric (groundwork)

    Conduit installed but not covered (for underground electrical runs).

  2. 2

    Rough electrical

    All rough-in electrical installed but not covered.

  3. 3

    Final inspection

    All electrical work completed to requirements of approved plans and 2023 NEC with Chandler amendments.

See the full Chandler inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Chandler adopted the 2023 NEC (not the 2024 NEC) with Chandler amendments — verify all electrical work against the 2023 NEC.
  • Like-for-like replacement of circuit breakers does NOT require a permit. Electrical service upgrades of 400 amps or less have a flat permit fee of $100.00.
  • All breakers inside the service panel must be compatible with the panel cover (dead front) and labeled with permanent ink.
  • All overhead services must have a point of attachment on the weather head mast.
  • Contact Arizona Blue Stake (811 or 800-782-5348) at least two days before any digging for underground electrical work.

Frequently asked questions

Chandler requires an electrical permit for: Electrical work must comply with the 2023 NEC with Chandler amendments (Ordinance No. 5108, City Code Chapter 29, Article III); Apply through the Citizen Access portal or walk-in to 215 E. Buffalo St.; Provide panel schedule showing existing and new breakers; load calculations may be required if adding a sub-panel; Specify size and type of conductors, conduit type, and burial depth for underground work; indicate length of all above-ground or attic runs; Show grounding electrode conductor and grounding electrode (minimum 8-foot rod with acorn clamp, minimum solid #4 AWG bare copper; or UFER — 20 feet of solid #4 AWG bare copper in concrete); Licensed contractor required unless owner-occupant performs own work (ARS 32-1121A; does not apply if property is rented or leased); Like-for-like replacement of circuit breakers does NOT require a permit (Homeowner's Building Permit Manual). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety at 480-782-3000 before starting work.

In Chandler, the published Electrical service upgrade — flat fee (400 amps or less) is: $100.00. Additional published fees: Miscellaneous minor residential work — flat fee (1–2 branch electrical circuits combined with minor gas/plumbing) — $100.00; Electrical permit — valuation-based (larger projects) — Per valuation-based fee table (§4.6.1); plan review 65% of permit fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Chandler typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety at 480-782-3000.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Chandler may also ask for: Panel Schedule and Load Calculations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Chandler requires 3 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Electric (groundwork), Rough electrical, Final inspection. Schedule each through City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety (480-782-3000).

Apply through City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety at 215 E. Buffalo St., Chandler, AZ 85225. Phone: 480-782-3000, email: prod@chandleraz.gov. Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, except holidays; Walk-in plan review: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Official information: https://www.chandleraz.gov/government/departments/development-services/building-safety-plan-review-permits-and-inspections.

Chandler, Arizona has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Chandler City Council, Ordinance No. 5108; effective for plans submitted on or after July 1, 2025; Chandler amendments published in City Code Chapter 29, Article II (Ordinance No. 5108); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article VI); effective July 1, 2025; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article III); effective July 1, 2025; Chandler's 2024 code set retains the 2023 NEC edition (not the 2024 NEC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article IV); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article V); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article VII); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article VIII); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article IX); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article X); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 28); effective July 1, 2025. Local amendments apply — see the Chandler overview page for the full list.

Chandler adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Chandler amendments via Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article III), effective for plans submitted on or after July 1, 2025. Chandler's 2024 code adoption package retains the 2023 NEC edition. Source: City of Chandler Amendments to the 2024 International Construction Codes (Ordinance No. 5108) and Building Safety page.

Sources & verification

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Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Chandler building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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