Troy, NY Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)

Section 141-49 of the Troy City Code sets the electrical permit process in the City of Troy, New York, in Rensselaer County. Before any electrical work starts in connection with building work, remodeling or new wiring, the owner applies to an inspection agency approved by the City Council. The form states the owner's name, the electrical contractor if any and a description of the work. Once the agency stamps it and a copy reaches the office of the Director of Code Enforcement, the electrical permit is issued. The section states there is no charge for the permit, and no electrical work can be done on a project until it issues.

When the work ends, a representative of an approved agency inspects it. Only after the work is accepted and the owner receives a certificate does the Director of Code Enforcement issue a certificate of occupancy. Section 141-52 names the approved agencies: New York Board of Fire Underwriters; New York Atlantic-Inland, Inc.; Middle Department Inspection Agency, Inc.; Commonwealth Electrical Inspection Services, Inc.; Allied Electrical Inspection Agency; and The Inspector, LLC.

Section 141-49 C limits the work to electricians licensed by permit in the City, and Chapter 148 runs the licensing. Section 148-3 requires a Class A or Class B license, or employment by a company with a licensed master electrician. A Class B license covers a single continuous installation at one location and expires one year after issue. Class A fees under § 148-6 are a $100 exam fee, a $200 license fee and a $200 annual renewal; Class B fees under § 148-10 are $200 for residential work of three units or fewer, $300 for antenna or solar, and $500 for commercial. Section 148-13 B lets any person install, alter or extend wiring in his or her own property without a license, but § 141-50 keeps the § 141-49 permit and inspection in force even for owner-occupants.