Electrical Permits: Antioch vs Concord

Electrical work in Antioch requires a permit from the Building Division for most installations beyond minor repairs. Permits ensure compliance with the California Electrical Code (based on the 2023 National Electrical Code) and require licensed electrician work for installations that exceed homeowner-permitted scope. Permits must be finalized with inspection.

Concord requires electrical permits under the California Electrical Code (CEC) for most electrical work beyond like-for-like replacement of switches, receptacles, and fixtures. New circuits, service upgrades, panel changes, EV charger installations, solar interconnections, and any work in wet or hazardous locations require a permit and inspection by the Concord Building Division. Unpermitted work can trigger stop-work orders and mandatory tear-out.