City of Jacksonville (FL) Low-Voltage
Permit Requirements

New permit requirements go into effect April 5, 2010

Effective April 5, 2010, the City of Jacksonville (FL) will require an electrical permit for low-voltage work.  For residential low-voltage work the inspection has been exempted similar to other minor electrical work. 

In general, the type of low-voltage work that will require a permit will include, but not be limited to, security alarm systems, central vacuum systems, stereo/surround systems, irrigation systems, and low-voltage lighting. 

If a person who is licensed by the State of Florida (Chapter 489 Contracting, Florida Statutes) as a general, building, residential, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or specialty contractor wants to apply for a permit, he/she shall first receive an identification number from:

Building Inspection Division
214 N. Hogan Street, Room 273
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Phone:  (904) 630-1100
FAX:  (904) 255-8553

Read How to Register with the City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division as a Contractor to learn what is required to receive the ID number from the Building Inspection Division.

For more information on the City of Jacksonville low-voltage permit requirements, please read the Low-Voltage Permit Requirement Bulletin, which includes the City of Jacksonville ordinance.

Questions?  Contact Darren Reaman, Director of Public Policy at dreaman@cedia.org or 800.669.5329 ext. 144.