St. Martin Parish, LA Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)

Sec. 8-2(a) of the St. Martin Parish Code adopts the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, as amended by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council, and makes it controlling within the unincorporated areas of the parish, excluding farm structures and recreational camps. Sec. 8-2(b) then adopts by reference a list of national codes, and item (7) is the National Electrical Code. Item (3) adopts the International Residential Code including parts I, administration; V, mechanical; and VIII, electrical, with enforcement mandatory only for new construction, reconstruction, additions to homes previously built to the International Residential Code, and extensive alterations.

The ELECTRICAL FEE SCHEDULE in Sec. 8-5 sets residential new, renovation and addition fees by living area: $100.00 under 2,000 square feet, $125.00 under 3,000, $150.00 under 4,000 and $175.00 at 4,000 square feet or more. Its GENERAL list charges $50.00 for each service or meter, $15.00 for each sub panel, and $50.00 each for mobile, modular and movable homes and for a temp pole serving a camper or well. Sec. 8-5(c) fixes all electrical hook-up costs and any transfer of electrical services from one person or firm to another at $25.00.

Commercial work is priced by amperage: $50.00 under 1,000 amps, $60.00 under 2,000, $70.00 under 3,000, $80.00 under 4,000 and $90.00 at 4,000 amps or more, with a $4.00 circuit charge. Apartments are $100.00 for each unit plus circuits, and gas pumps are $50.00 each, new or change out, with a $750.00 minimum. The closing GENERAL list adds $50.00 each for pool and sign work, re-inspection, extra or partial inspection, over time inspection and general inspections. Under Sec. 8-3 the parish inspector enforces only the adopted codes and must be certified under the state council's requirements.