Loudoun County, VA Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Service equip. 0-400 amps
- $70 (2 inspections included)
- Service equip. >400 amps
- $100
- Sub-panels
- $40
- Dwelling fixtures/circuits
- $70; commercial $100
- Reinspection fee
- $30 each beyond the two included
- First-offense penalty
- $100 civil fine (§1410.99)
Summary
Unincorporated Loudoun County requires an electrical permit for new service, sub-panels, wiring or fixtures before work begins, issued by the Building Official under Chapter 1410's adoption of the National Electrical Code as part of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Appendix A prices the permit from $25 for electric heating and air conditioning up to $100 for service equipment over 400 amps, each covering two inspections.
APPENDIX A. VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE FEE SCHEDULE Effective July 1, 2022 ... Electrical Permit (2 Inspections) Service Equipment 0-400 amps $70 Service Equipment >400 amps $100 Sub-Panels $40 Fixtures, Receptacles Circuits 1 & 2 Family Dwelling $70 Fixtures, Receptacles Circuits Commercial $100 Electric Signs $55 Motors & Generators $40 Electric Heating & Air Conditioning $25 Miscellaneous $70 Additional Reinspections per Inspection $30
Full Breakdown
01(a)). 01(b)(1). 09(a) directs the Building Official or a designated agent to issue every permit under the chapter, electrical included, with fees drawn from Appendix A. Appendix A's Electrical Permit schedule, each tier covering two inspections, runs $70 for service equipment of 0-400 amps and $100 above 400 amps, $40 for sub-panels, $70 for dwelling fixtures/receptacles/circuits and $100 for commercial, $55 for electric signs, $40 for motors and generators, $25 for electric heating and air conditioning, and $70 for miscellaneous work, with a $30 charge for each reinspection past the two included.
09(d) exempts county government, the public schools, incorporated towns, the Sanitation Authority and Fire and Rescue companies from these fees. 08. Coverage is limited to the unincorporated county. Leesburg, Purcellville, Hamilton, Middleburg, Round Hill, Hillsboro and Lovettsville issue electrical permits under their own town codes.
Violations & Fines
Electrical work done without the required permit is a civil violation under §1410.99, carrying a $100 fine for a first offense and $150 for each additional one, or the maximum the Code of Virginia allows, whichever is greater, with each day of continuing violation treated as a separate offense, capped at one charge per ten-day period and $3,000 total per set of facts. Repeat or safety-related violations can draw a civil injunction from the Building Official.
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