Requirements for applying for temporary
and permanent electric service

  1. The temporary services permit must be purchased at DES before starting any electrical work.
    1. You must provide a copy of your sewer permit before any permits may be purchased.
    2. You must provide the 911 address which must be posted at the service location.
    3. The permanent service entrance and the pole for the temporary service must be located by an authorized representative of DES before beginning work.
    4. We encourage the purchase of the rough-in and final permits at the same time as the temporary permit if they are required.
    5. The permit charges are based on the size of the service in amps.
    6. The person who purchased the permit should schedule the inspections by contacting DES prior to the regular inspection days. Please have your permit number when you contact us. The state electrical inspector is currently available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    7. The electrician or contractor must pay a connection fee at the time the permit is purchased if the temporary service is to be energized after passing the state inspection.
  2. The rough-in inspection is to be requested before the dry wall is hung.
    1. Schedule this inspection the same way as the temporary inspection.
  3. The final inspection for the permanent service is requested upon completion of all electrical work at the location.
    1. This inspection is scheduled the same way as the previous inspections.
    2. DES personnel will connect the service to our lines as soon as possible after the job has passed the final inspection.
    3. The service will be left off unless a connection fee for permanent service has been paid by the person responsible for future charges at the location. This person is often the property owner, renter, or contractor.
    4. The responsible person must present his/her Social Security card, drivers license, or other adequate I.D. and pay a connection charge to have the electric service energized. There is a discount on the connection charge if at least a one day notice is given to DES before the service is required to be connected.
  4. You must notify us at least 72 hours prior to installation of underground service. The underground conduit may be installed prior to the final electrical inspection, however you must have your meter base and conduit installed to DES specifications.