Electrical Permits: Concord vs Pittsburg

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.

Electrical work in Pittsburg requires a permit from the Pittsburg Building Division under the California Electrical Code (Title 24 Part 3, based on NFPA 70). Homeowners may self-permit for their own owner-occupied single-family home, but all other work must be performed by a licensed C-10 electrical contractor. Permits are required for new circuits, service upgrades, panel replacements, EV charger installs, and solar/battery interconnections.