# Electrical permit checker

Find the permit guidance for electrical work in Washington or Ontario. Other locations need a local authority check. This tool does not issue a permit or decide an exemption.

Use the tool on the [web page](https://electricianpros.fyi/tools/electrical-permit-checker). It works without JavaScript.

## How to use it

1. Choose job location.
2. Choose work planned.
3. Read the result.

## How it works

Jurisdiction selects the official guidance. The work type is included to remind you that both repairs and new work need a scope check. No repair exemption is inferred.

Washington L&I, Electrical Permits, Fees & Inspections. Fetched and checked 2026-11-10: https://www.lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/electrical/electrical-permits-fees-and-inspections/

Ontario ESA, Notifications and Inspections. Fetched and checked 2026-11-10: https://esasafe.com/compliance/what-you-need-to-know/

> Planning information only. The authority for the job address decides requirements. This tool does not approve work or establish an exemption.

## Questions

### Does a maybe result mean no permit?

No. Confirm with the authority before work starts.

### Does this cover every electrical job?

No. It routes selected jurisdictions to their own guidance and does not decide exceptions.