The 2026 National Electrical Code will be enforced on all permits obtained on or after August 17th, 2026.
Contractor Information
- Electrical Commercial Permit for new work
- Electrical Commercial Permit for repair/alter work
- Electrical Inspectors Interactive Area Map
Bulletins
- Bulletin 2023-01 (posted 2023-06-28)
- Bulletin 2020-01 (posted 2020-11-25 / revised 2021-02-04)
- Bulletin 2018-01 (posted 2023-04-28 / revised 2023-04-26)
- Bulletin 2017-01 (posted 2017-06-26)
Residential Checklists
- Dwelling Unit Rough-In
- Dwelling Unit Final
- Dwelling Electrical Service
- Garage
- Air-Conditioner/Furnace/Boiler
Other Permit / Electrical Information
- Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection
- Electrical Permits and Wiring of Multi-Family Dwellings
- Fire Alarm System
- Listing & Labeling of Electrical Equipment
- Pre-construction Electrical Information New/Remodel Commercial/Multi-family Buildings (Revised July 2023)
- Residential Electrical Service Upgrades, Replacements, Etc. (Revised July 2023)
- Residential Garage Wiring (revised July 2023)
- Solar Permit Application Checklist
- Solar PV Systems Electrical Permit
- Smoke Detector Installation Guidelines
- Special Events Temporary Electrical Power (Revised July 2023)
- Temporary Construction Trailers (Revised 2020)
- Overhead Xcel Energy Wire Clearances from Decks, Detached Garages, Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs (revised July 2023)
- Xcel Energy Requirements for Service Upgrades (Informational only, added 2019)
- Additional Information on Electrical Codes and Standards / Electrical Licensing (Link To Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Website)
Homeowner Information
- Electrical Homeowner Residential Permit for new work
- Electrical Homeowner Residential Permit for repair/alter work
- Homeowners Affidavit (required)
Residential Checklists
- Dwelling Unit Rough-In
- Dwelling Unit Final
- Dwelling Electrical Service
- Garage
- Air-Conditioner/Furnace/Boiler
Other Permit / Electrical Information
- Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection
- Furnace Installation
- Guidelines for "Owner Occupant" Electrical Permits (Revised November 2013)
- Listing & Labeling of Electrical Equipment
- Residential Electrical Service Upgrades, Replacements, Etc. (Revised July 2023)
- Residential Garage Wiring (revised July 2023)
- Smoke Detector Installation Guidelines
- Overhead Xcel Energy Wire Clearances from Decks, Detached Garages, Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs (revised July 2023)