Requirements
What Are The Requirements?
Power off over a year / Must have meter / panel made up with no devices hanging or missing. No wires hanging out. Need permanent heat. Need to be able to go inside when we do our inspection.
Am I Eligible?
- If there is more than one meter on a building then ALL meters must be marked with vinyl numbers or letters at least one inch high on each meter (A,B,C, or 1,2,3) and an application for each meter requiring power is required.
- Meters must be grounded with a #4 ground wire and two ground rods. If the meter is not grounded then you must hire a properly licensed electrical contractor to make needed repairs and permit the work they do.
- The Owner, Tenant, or Landlord can not make repairs themselves.
- Meter inspection permit for contractors is limited to minor electrical repairs (replacing lugs, adding straps or installing ground rods). All other repairs will be permitted on the regular electrical permit form.
- A contact name and phone number ARE REQUIRED before the application can be processed in case the inspector needs inside or the fence is locked.
Some Conditions And Restrictions On This Application
None as long as they have all their qualifications.
How Do I Renew?
Applicant will get an email before the license will expire. They can also see the expiration date on their license.
How Do I Apply?
Go to https://chattanoogatn.portal.opengov.com/ and register a free account. Once logged in they can scroll down till you see Building & Trades permits (icon is a hammer and wrench). Once you click on that scroll down till you see Meter inspection / Tenant change application. Click select and follow the next 6 steps. Once you hit submit the permit clerks will look at the information given and get back with either the fees or corrections needed. Once the fees have been paid the permit will be issued.
What Is The Cost?
$55.00
Process Details
Approval Process / Evaluation
Once the Applicant submits for their permit they will get an email. When it gets to our licensing clerks they will look it over for the fees. When the fees are paid then the permit will be issued and the applicant will get an email to let them know. They will also get emails every time there is an inspection passed or failed.
- If the meter inspection is REJECTED for repairs, then a properly licensed electrical contractor will need to obtain a separate electrical permit before commencing the work and call for inspection after repairs have been completed.
- If the meter inspection is APPROVED, the electrical inspector will leave a sticker on that meter. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the Electric Power Board at (423) 648-1372 to request the power to be turned on.
Status Updates
How can I check the status of my app. - They will get emails as the process moves forward or they can get on their account and look.
Processing Time
Typically 48 - 72 hours.