Burleson, TX Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)

The City of Burleson makes the license the gate to the permit. Section 10-101 says no person shall obtain electrical permits or engage in electrical work without first possessing the appropriate level of city electrical licensing. A master electrician's license entitles the holder to contract for electrical wiring, obtain electrical permits, and employ and supervise journeymen. A journeyman cannot contract for or engage in electrical work except under a master electrician, and a maintenance electrician's license covers keeping existing installations in safe repair within a building or premises where the holder is regularly employed.

Eligibility under § 10-103 starts at age 18. A master applicant needs at least three years of journeyman level experience, a journeyman applicant needs at least three years in the trade, and a maintenance license needs no prior experience. An accredited degree in the electrical field can count for up to three years of general or two years of journeyman experience, subject to approval by the city electrical board. The city does not offer an examination: it recognizes selected cities and testing agencies in this state as authorized licensing agencies. Licenses expire December 31, fees are due January 1, and renewal is due on or before February 1.

Contractors face a second layer under § 10-104: no contractor can obtain any building, plumbing, mechanical or electrical permit without first registering with the city. An electrical contractor must hold or employ at least one person with a valid master electrician's license issued or recognized by the city, and there is no fee for the registration. Section 10-201 adopts the 2020 National Electric Code, and § 10-202 amends it, including a rule that equipment is acceptable only if approved, with manufacturer self-certification never serving as the basis for approval by the authority having jurisdiction.