Hendersonville, TN Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)

A new Section 90.10 Permits is added to read as follows: Permits Required. Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to install, add, alter, repair, change, replace, convert any electrical wiring, systems, equipment, services or the like, that is regulated by this code, or cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.

(2)A new Section 90.11 Work exempt from permit is added to read as follows: Work exempt from permit. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:

1.Listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting.2.Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles but not the outlets therefore.3.Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity in the same locations.4.Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy.5.Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.(3)A new Section 90.11 Emergency repairs is added to read as follows: