K. O. Electric, Inc

K. O. Electric, Inc is an electrical contractor in Jacksonville open seven days a week, 8 AM to 8 PM. The company handles residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work, including panel changes, service upgrades, breaker and GFCI repairs, lighting installations, car charging stations, generators, LED retrofits, and safety inspections. It also offers HVAC services and 24/7 emergency calls.

The business repairs or replaces aluminum wiring using the Alumicon method and replaces old FPE, Sylvania, and Zinsco electrical panels no longer approved by insurance companies. Work includes landscape lighting, security lighting, security camera installation, pole lighting with bucket truck capability, and meter center changeouts. The company serves Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

In Florida, electrical contractors must be licensed by the state. An electrical contractor (EC) has the experience and knowledge to install, repair, alter, add to, or design electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, and conduit, including systems within plants and substations. Some contractors may hold a Registered Electrical Contractor (ER) license, which limits their work to specific cities or counties where they are registered. Before hiring, verify the contractor's license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.

Electrical work in Jacksonville requires permits. The City of Jacksonville's Building Inspection Division enforces the Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023) and issues permits for electrical projects. Permits must be submitted online through JaxEPICS.coj.net. The Building Inspection Division is located at 214 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, and can be reached at 904-255-8500 or BIDDocuments@coj.net during business hours (Monday–Friday, 7 AM–4 PM).

When hiring an electrician, ask whether they carry the proper state license and whether they will obtain the necessary permits for your project. The Florida Building Code applies to all work, so the contractor should be familiar with current code requirements.