Apply for an Electrical Fire Alarm Permit

If you are an Electrical Contractor who will be performing work that requires an Electrical Permit under the Michigan Electrical Code or Michigan Residential Code, you will need to apply for a permit to ensure the work is completed properly.

If you're a homeowner, apply for an Electrical Permit for your primary residence at the Development Center. Click the "In Person" tab below for more information.

1. Review the requirements

Identify the quantity and type of all electrical equipment to be installed
Contact information for the jobsite contact person
Be ready to provide your company's federal employer ID number, MESC employer number, and workers compensation insurance carrier

2. Have your credit/debit card ready

3. Apply online

Apply Online in English

4. Review

Expect an email from us confirming receipt of your application.

Revisions may be needed if anything is missing or incorrect
When approved, we'll send your permit by email

1. Review the requirements

Identify the quantity and type of all electrical equipment to be installed
Contact information for the jobsite contact person
Be ready to provide your company's federal employer ID number, MESC employer number, and workers compensation insurance carrier

Complete the application

Download, print, and fill out the printed application.

Download the Application in English

Download the Application in Spanish

2. Submit your completed application to our office

We accept printed electrical permit applications by mail or in person for electrical contractors only. We can't accept emailed, or faxed electrical permit applications. If you're a homeowner, visit our office to submit or complete the application. You can find our address in the Contact Us section of this page.

3. Review

Expect an email from us confirming receipt of your application.

Revisions may be needed if anything is missing or incorrect
When approved, we'll send your permit by email

Call us for instructions

You can find our number in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll get you all the information you need to apply for your Electrical Permit Application. We don't take applications over the phone, but we'll make sure you have everything you need to get your application approved.

1. Review the requirements

Identify the quantity and type of all electrical equipment to be installed
Contact information for the jobsite contact person
Be ready to provide your company's federal employer ID number, MESC employer number, and workers compensation insurance carrier

Complete the application

Download, print, and fill out the printed application.

Download the Application in English

Download the Application in Spanish

2. Submit your completed application to our office

3. Review

Expect an email from us confirming receipt of your application.

Revisions may be needed if anything is missing or incorrect
When approved, we'll send your permit by email

Phone
616-456-4100

Fax
616-456-4088

Email
devcenter@grcity.us

Hours
Mon - Fri: 7:30AM - 4PM

Location
Development Center
1120 Monroe Ave. NW, 3rd Floor
Grand Rapids, MI 49503