Do you need to submit an Electric Application?

You need to submit an electric application, If your project is:

You do not need to submit an electric application, If your project is:

  • Commercial / Multi – family service
  • New or replacing panel and/or meter base
  • Relocating, or upgrading your electric service
  • Adding electrical load that is greater than 20% of existing load
  • Installing a pool or spa
  • Installing a temporary electric service
  • Converting electric service from an Overhead service to an Underground service
  • Requesting electric service greater than 400amps or 3 Phase
  • Requesting multiple electrical meters

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  • Installing new light fixtures ONLY
  • Doing a small interior remodel that does not require electrical upgrade
  • Redoing a bathroom and/or kitchen that does not require electrical upgrade
  • Doing an exterior remodel not requiring a change to your main electric meter panel
  • Adding/reconstructing a driveway

If you are unsure of whether or not to complete an electric application, please call Electric Engineering at (650) 566-4500.

Last Updated: Mar 18, 2015