East Brunswick, NJ Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)

East Brunswick Township Code § 75-3 makes the construction permit fee the sum of the subcode fees in Subsections A through L, payable before the permit is issued. Subsection C is the electrical subcode. Receptacles and fixtures are charged in tiers: $75 for 1 to 25, $125 for 26 to 50, $165 for 51 to 75, $205 for 76 to 100, $245 for 101 to 125, $285 for 126 to 150, $325 for 151 to 175 and $365 for 176 to 200. For counting, receptacles and fixtures include lighting outlets, wall switches, fluorescent fixtures, convenience receptacles, similar fixtures and solar panels. At-home electric vehicle (EV) chargers are $95, a line added 6-26-2023 by Ord. No. 23-19.

Motors and electric devices under one horsepower or one kilowatt are $40 each, and those from one to five horsepower or kilowatts are $65 each. Larger units start at $50 plus $5 for each increment of five horsepower or five kilowatts up to 50, then $5 for each increment of 10. Service panels or sub panels of 100 amperes or less are $95; larger ones are $115 for 101 to 200 amperes, $145 for 201 to 400, $370 for 401 to 1,000 and $520 over 1,000. Relocated or added branch circuit feeders are $75.

Specialty items carry set fees. A swimming pool, hot tub or spa is $95, bonding an in-ground pool is $125, and the annual commercial pool inspection is $175. An electric sign permit is $95, a whirlpool is $75, a commercial air conditioner is $95, and a residential air conditioner is $45 for replacement or $75 for new installation. A residential protective signaling system on a flat rate is $65. Subsection C(5) prints a minimum charge for any electrical subcode permit of $75, while C(20) separately prints a minimum charge of $30 for any electrical subcode permit and utility loan management device inspection. A change of contractor is $50, and disconnection of service with structure demolition is $70.