Online Electrical Permitting Requirements

Since I am an advocate of utilizing your resources, I have attached instructions on obtaining an electrical permit online (directly from the City of Chicago Website). 

Creating a Login ID:

If you are not currently using the on-line permitting system and do not already have a login id that was provided by the City of Chicago, you may create one yourself by visiting DCAP's website, and clicking the EPERMIT button. Click on the

 "Electrical" link then click on "Create Account".

Enter information for the license holder NOT the electrical company.
The system MUST find a match for the license holder. Information you entered will be found on the right hand side of the screen. The match you are seeking will be found at the bottom of the screen.
If you do not find a match DO NOT PROCEED. Call 311 within the city limits or 312-744-5000 outside the city limits or contact DCAP short forms electrical counter personnel.
If a match is found select the match and proceed. A password will be emailed to you.

Applying for an Electrical Permit On-Line:

Proceed to DCAP's website.
Click on the EPERMIT button.
Click on "Electrical" link.
Enter your user name and password.
Click on "Apply for a Permit".
Choose "I am the architect/contractor". Choose CONTRACTOR-ELECTRICAL from the drop down. Enter your ECC or SE license number including letters. C numbers are stored as ECC.
Click Next.
In STEP 3 choose "Permit-Electrical Wiring" from the drop down. Fill in the electrical schedule.
You may pay one of 3 ways:

1. By escrow account
2. Via check, either in person at City Hall, 121 N. La Salle St., 9th floor, Short Forms Electrical Counter or
3. Via check by mail. Mail check to City Hall, 121 N. La Salle St., DCAP,9th floor, Chicago, IL 60602. Please print and enclose your application. Also write application number on your check.

The following are the requirements for submitting an Electrical Permit application on the web:

1. You must be a Licensed Electrical Contractor, registered in conformity with the ordinances of the City of Chicago, and in good standing to apply for Online Permits.
2. Electrical project is eligible for a Short Form application with or without required plans.
3. Electrical project is not connected with a construction permit.
4. Electrical project does not require a fire prevention review.
5. Electrical meters must be installed in accordance with the property's legal number of dwelling units.
6. Electrical project must be completed in strict accordance with the Electrical Municipal Code.
7. A permit must be obtained for all installations or alterations of electric equipment. A permit must be obtained before the work is started.
8. Application for permit must give the location by street and number. Locations on corners will not be accepted. The street number must be correct. A person doing work at any other location than that specified in the permit is in violation of the ordinance.
9. Any inaccurate information provided on this application shall be grounds for revocation of the permit and prohibition from further participation in the E-Permit program.
10. The permit issued in this application will authorize only work here applied for. If other work is done, it must be covered by additional permits.
11. Contractor shall not make connection to existing wiring where same is defective. In all cases contractor installing apparatus in addition to existing load shall be held responsible for any overload of service, branch mains, or circuits.
12. A violation of the ordinance of the City of Chicago governing the installation and alteration of electrical equipment is punishable by a fine and/or suspension of permit purchasing privileges.
13. Payment may be via escrow account set up with The City of Chicago Department of Revenue, or by check via mail or in person at City Hall 121 N. La Salle St,DCAP 9th floor, Chicago,IL 60602. Credit card payment option will be available in the near future.

Sincerely,

Joe Richmond

P.O. Box 43168

Chicago, Illinois 60643

(773) 960-8893

concrete141@excite.com

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