Ascension Parish, LA Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit trigger
- Any new, altered or replaced electrical system
- Residential new construction fee
- $200 flat
- Other residential electrical fee
- $50 flat
- Working without permit fine
- $200 to $500
- Mobile home connection fee
- $25 per trade
- Applies to
- Unincorporated Ascension Parish only
Summary
Unincorporated Ascension Parish requires a permit before installing, altering or replacing any electrical system under Sec. 6-1(b), applying the National Electric Code as adopted by the state Uniform Construction Code Council under Sec. 6-2. Residential new-construction electrical work runs a flat $200 fee; other residential electrical work is $50.
(b)Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of any building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the technical codes, or to cause any such work to be done, without first making application to the building official to obtain the required permit(s) for the work. ... 204.5. Electrical. The provisions of the National Electric Code as adopted and amended by the LSUCCC shall apply to matters governing the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings.
Full Breakdown
Sec. 6-1(b) bars anyone from erecting, installing, enlarging, altering, repairing, removing, converting or replacing any electrical system without first applying to the building official for the required permit. Sec. 5, applies the National Electric Code as adopted and amended by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council to that work. Sec. 6-7's temporary-power provision lets the building official approve temporary electrical service before a job is finished, provided it meets the temporary lighting, heat or power requirements of NFPA 70 as adopted by the LSUCCC.
Sec. 6-8 sets the fee schedule: a residential new-construction electrical permit is $200 flat, any other residential electrical permit is $50, and a mobile home electrical connection permit is $25. Commercial electrical permits are tiered by construction valuation, from $125 for jobs under $100,000 up to $600 for jobs over $2,000,000. Starting electrical work before the permit issues draws a separate fine under Sec. 6-8, item 802, of a minimum $200 and up to $500, in addition to the required fee, and each failed inspection costs a $30 re-inspection fee per craft.
A permit is not valid, and cannot be amended, until the fee is paid under Sec. 6-8, item 800. Wiring must remain accessible for the building official's inspection until approved, per Sec. 6-9.
Violations & Fines
Beginning electrical work before the permit issues is fined a minimum of $200.00 and up to $500.00 under Sec. 6-8, item 802, on top of the permit fee, and the permit itself is void until the fee is paid under Sec. 6-8, item 800. Each failed electrical inspection triggers a $30 re-inspection fee, which must be paid before the building official will authorize utilities or issue a certificate of occupancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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