Electrical permits in Lakewood: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling an electrical permit in Lakewood, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Tacoma Power where it is the serving utility; WA L&I elsewhere.
Free lookup, no account needed — the office that issues the permit at your address, cited to Lakewood's source.
When does electrical work need a permit in Lakewood?
Who issues an electrical permit in Lakewood depends on the property's electric utility: Tacoma Power where Tacoma Power serves it, WA L&I elsewhere. The City of Lakewood issues neither. Lakewood adopts the NEC as adopted in chapter 296-46B WAC and chapter 19.28 RCW, "except that “Department” shall mean either the State Department of Labor and Industries or Tacoma Public Utilities, depending on geographic service area located within Lakewood’s City limits" (LMC 15.05.020(I)). The City's permit page: "Sewer, water, electrical, and fire safety permits, reviews, and inspections are done by outside agencies." Lakewood's electric utilities are Tacoma Power, Lakeview Light & Power and Puget Sound Energy (City of Lakewood, Local Utilities). Both issuers exempt only like-in-kind replacement of the items on their own lists (Tacoma Power under TMC 12.06A.210; L&I under WAC 296-46B), and where L&I issues, an exempt job still needs an inspection request.
From Lakewood's own code
“The current edition of the National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, as adopted in Chapter 296-46B WAC and Chapter 19.28 RCW, except that “Department” shall mean either the State Department of Labor and Industries or Tacoma Public Utilities, depending on geographic service area located within Lakewood’s City limits.”Source ↗verified 2026-09-25
Required submittals
- Scope description
- Load calc for service changes
- Panel schedule for new panels
Inspection sequence
- Rough-in
- Service inspection (if applicable)
- Final
Contractor specialties needed
Electrician (journey-level 01 or residential 02)
Who can do this work in Lakewood?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Lakewood and Pierce County. Kolmo manages the electrical job from start to finish: a licensed electrical contractor performs the work and pulls the permit, and Kolmo coordinates the scope, schedule, inspections and any related construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Lakewood electrical quote.
Notes & caveats
Find the serving utility first (the City's Local Utilities page links a map of electrical providers). Tacoma Power: apply online (mytpu.org/
How to apply yourself
- 1. Check who issues the permit. Run an address lookup for your electrical work in Lakewood — we'll confirm which office issues the permit at that address.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 3 documents under Required submittals above.
- 3. Apply with Tacoma Power where it is the serving utility; WA L&I elsewhere.
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Tacoma Power where it is the serving utility; WA L&I elsewhere sets them) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
Kolmo runs the job: a licensed electrical contractor does the electrical work and pulls the permit, and Kolmo coordinates the scope, schedule, inspections and any related construction.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Electrical permits in Lakewood — FAQ
When does electrical work need a permit in Lakewood?
Who issues an electrical permit in Lakewood depends on the property's electric utility: Tacoma Power where Tacoma Power serves it, WA L&I elsewhere. The City of Lakewood issues neither. Lakewood adopts the NEC as adopted in chapter 296-46B WAC and chapter 19.28 RCW, "except that “Department” shall mean either the State Department of Labor and Industries or Tacoma Public Utilities, depending on geographic service area located within Lakewood’s City limits" (LMC 15.05.020(I)). The City's permit page: "Sewer, water, electrical, and fire safety permits, reviews, and inspections are done by outside agencies." Lakewood's electric utilities are Tacoma Power, Lakeview Light & Power and Puget Sound Energy (City of Lakewood, Local Utilities). Both issuers exempt only like-in-kind replacement of the items on their own lists (Tacoma Power under TMC 12.06A.210; L&I under WAC 296-46B), and where L&I issues, an exempt job still needs an inspection request.
How much does an electrical permit cost in Lakewood?
Electrical permit fees are Tacoma Power's (TMC 12.06A.250) or L&I's, by serving utility — not a City of Lakewood fee.