Empire Electric

Empire Electric serves San Francisco with electrical panel upgrades, lighting installation, and EV charging installation. The business has a 5.0 rating from 3 reviews and operates Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Call (415) 520-0061 to schedule service.

In California, most electrical work requires a permit from your local building department. According to the California Building Standards Code, building or structures cannot be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished without a separate permit first obtained from the building official. Code requirements vary by city and county, so check with your local San Francisco building department to find out what permits your project needs.

Before hiring an electrician, verify that they hold a valid California contractor license. Electricians in California are classified as C-10 Electrical Contractors under the state's licensing system. You can check a contractor's license status, including complaint disclosure, through the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) online system using the contractor's license number or business name.

When you contact an electrician, ask them to clarify which permits apply to your specific project and whether their fee includes permit costs. A licensed electrician should be familiar with local code requirements for your work.