Georgetown, TX Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted code
- NFPA 70, 2023 National Electrical Code
- Permit trigger
- Before any wiring, install, or alteration
- License required
- State of Texas electrical license registration
- Enforcers
- Building Official, Police, Fire, Electrical Dept.
- Appeals body
- Building Standards Commission
- Adopting ordinance
- Ord. No. 2023-43, § 12(Exh. J)
Summary
Georgetown adopts NFPA 70, the 2023 National Electrical Code, by reference, and Section 15.16.040 bars anyone from starting electrical installation, construction, alteration, or wiring work until they've secured the required Texas state electrical license registration and City permit.
The purpose of this Chapter to assist in safeguarding persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. Except as otherwise specifically provided, all references to the term "Code" in this Chapter 15.16 shall be to the NFPA 70, 2023 National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, which is hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in whole except as otherwise specifically stated herein... No person shall enter upon the erecting, construction, alteration or change of any electrical installation, work, wiring or fitting or electrical machinery covered by this Chapter until such person shall have first secured all necessary State of Texas license registration and permits as required by this Chapter.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 32 | Unified Development Code: Supplement 15).
Full Breakdown
by reference as if set forth in whole,' including its provisions on registering a State of Texas electrical license with the City. 010 also charges the Police Department, City Electrical Department, and Fire Department with enforcing the chapter. Article 90 of the NEC, covering the code's introduction and scope, is specifically adopted. 020. 060 to order power disconnected in a fire, severe weather, or other emergency.
Violations & Fines
Working without the required state license or City permit under Section 15.16.040 is a misdemeanor under Section 15.16.030, which applies 'each and every day's continuance' as a separate offense, and is punishable under Section 1.08.010: up to $500 generally, or up to $2,000 for a violation touching public safety.
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