Dayton, OH Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Surety bond
- $10,000
- State license
- R.C. Ch. 4740 specialty license
- Registering office
- Dept. of Building Services
- Bond held by
- Chief Building Official
Summary
Dayton requires anyone acting as an electrical contractor within the city to first register with the city, obtain a $10,000 surety bond, and carry liability insurance.
(A)No electrical contractor shall proceed with or employ others for the construction, alteration, repair, or addition to any electrical wiring, apparatus, or fixed electrical equipment for the purpose of furnishing heat, light, or power within the city unless the electrical contractor shall first file an application and obtain a registration as herein provided. Such individual, partnership, or corporation acting as an electrical contractor shall be responsible for the installation as herein required, and shall be subject to the penalties as herein provided.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 35).
Full Breakdown
Dayton R.C.G.O. § 113.02 bars any electrical contractor from proceeding with, or employing others for, the construction, alteration, repair, or addition of electrical wiring, apparatus, or fixed equipment furnishing heat, light, or power in the city without first filing an application and obtaining a city registration. Applicants must show proof of a valid electrical contractor's specialty license under R.C. Chapter 4740 (§ 113.03), file a $10,000 surety bond with the Chief Building Official (§ 113.05), and carry minimum public liability insurance (§ 113.06). Minor repairs like fuse or lamp replacement, and work by railways, utilities, or the federal government, are exempt.
Violations & Fines
Performing contractor-level electrical work in Dayton without a current city registration, bond, or insurance violates § 113.02 and is enforced under § 113.99, in addition to any bond or license action by the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
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