Electrical Inspections

All work requiring an electrical permit must be inspected and approved by an electrical inspector before the project is finalized. All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrical contractor.

Some situations that require an electrical inspection include:

• Ditch or slab cover inspection
• Wall cover inspection
• Ceiling cover inspection
• Temporary cut-in inspection

When do I call for an electrical inspection?

The licensed electrical contractor performing the work will schedule the required electrical inspections.

Inspections may be scheduled online or by calling the IVR system at 713-222-9922. A 4-digit scheduling PIN is required.

Helpful Documents

• Lock Out/Tag Out Procedure for TCI Releases
• Frequently Missed Inspection Items

You must register or renew your Texas Electrical Master and Contractor Licenses with the City of Houston. Registration can be done via email at [email protected]. For more information, please refer to the Registration & Renewal Guideline (Form CE-1203). The following documents are required:

• A copy of your Driver's License or Identification
• License Registration and Update Form (Note: Notarization is required if submitted by mail or email, or if another individual other than the applicant will be submitting registration form)

Effective April 1, 2022, per Section 404, the master electrician of record shall not have a city electrical contractor's registration for more than one contracting business.

Please call Electrical Inspections at 832.394.8860 when the contractor's registration is up for renewal. You will need to indicate which businesses will be dropped at that time.  

Where can I find out information about licensing?

For more information about licensing visit the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.