Cherry Hill, NJ Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Enforcing agency
- Electrical Subcode Official, Dept. of Construction Code Enforcement
- Base fee (1-50 fixtures)
- $50.00
- Larger panel fee (to 225A)
- $65.00
- Minimum service required
- 60 amperes, 3 wires
- Appeals board
- Camden County Construction Board of Appeals
Summary
Cherry Hill Township requires a construction permit for electrical work under the State Uniform Construction Code, enforced by the Electrical Subcode Official. Permits are priced per fixture, receptacle, motor and panel, and every occupied building's wiring must meet the National Electrical Code.
A permit shall be required for all general construction work except for: a. Ordinary maintenance as provided for in Section 5:23-2.7 of the State Uniform Construction Code which do not violate any of the regulations.
Full Breakdown
1). C. 7 that does not violate the code. 00 for larger equipment up to 1,000 amperes. 3). 1). C. 2), not to a Cherry Hill board.
Violations & Fines
Doing electrical work without the required construction permit, or maintaining wiring found to be a hazard under § 15-40.2 (inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient outlets, deteriorated wiring), draws an order from the Property Maintenance Inspector to correct the defect. Where no specific penalty applies, Chapter 1, § 1-5.1 sets the general municipal penalty at up to $2,000.00, up to 90 days' imprisonment, or up to 90 days of community service, with each day of continued violation a separate offense under § 1-5.5.
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