Electrical Fees

  • All inspection requests require a permit number.
  • All service related work requires a utility authorization number, obtained by calling the Hingham Municipal Light Plant at 781-749-8315  extension 213, 214 or 215.
  • Service alteration fees are in addition to minimum charges.
  • Fees for unusual or special condition not listed on this fee schedule shall be set by the Inspector of Wires or the Building Commissioner.
  • Electrical permits must be obtained within 5 days of commencing work or a double fee for that permit will be charged.
  • All jobs must have a final inspection.
Residential

 Item
 Fee
1 Base Residential Fee $35
2 Reinspection fee $75
3 Inspection (late fee) permits after staging $70
4 Service Change 100 to 200 AMP Residential $35/$70
5 Each Additional 100 AMPs or portion of (with 1 meter) $35
6 Temporary Service, 6-month limit $40
7 New Single Family Dwelling/Complete Rehabilitation + 50% $200
8 New Home complete with 200 AMP Service $225
9 New Home complete with 300 AMP $275
10 New Home complete with 400 AMP or more $325
11 Trenches each 100 feet $35
12 Audio Visual System $35
13 Major Appliances $35
14 Septic System Wiring Motor/Pump $35
15 Alarm Systems, Fire and Burglar $35
16 Gas or Oil Burners $35
17 Hot Water Heater $35
18 Electric Heating per 10 KW $35
19 Each additional 100 AMP Meter or Subpanel, each $35
20 Swimming Pools (in-ground) $90
21 Swimming Pools (above ground) $60
22 Hot Tubs/Spas/Hydromassage $60
23 Private Street Lighting, then $20 per pole $35
24 Heat, Vent, and A/C Units $35
25 Low Voltage $35
26 Grounding of Foundation/Metal Siding/Metal Building $35
27 Hand Holes, each $35
Commercial
  Item
Fee
1 Base Commercial Fee $50
2 Reinspection required $75
3 Inspection Fee for Off Hour Inspections (additional fee) $200
4 Annual Maintenance Inspection Fee (up to 5 inspections) $225
5 Inspection (late fee) for permits filed after staging work $100
6 New Construction - fee calculated at $0.10 per square feet $200 minimum $200
7 Commercial, Industrial, Rehabilitation more than 50% use new construction $200
8 200 AMP or less $150
9 201 AMP to 400 AMP $200

401 to 600 AMP (over 600 based on $1 per AMP) $250
10 Each Additional Sub Panel or Sub-main $50
11 Temporary Service, 6-Month Limit $70
12 Alarm System (Fire or Burglar) $50
13 Gas or Oil Burner $70
14 Cellular Tower Antenna $500
15 Cellular Tower Equipment Room $500
16 Gas Pumps (first 2, then $20 per pump) $ 50
17 Grounding of foundation, Metal Siding or Metal Building $50
18 Ground Mounted Light (up to 3, each additional $20 per pole $50
19 Traffic Light (each additional $50) $100
20 Trenches per 100 feet $35
21 Low Voltage (first 25 jacks) each additional $1.50 $70
22 HVAC Air Conditioner, additional $5 per ton/max $100 $70
23 Tents, Concessions, Carnivals $100
24 Energy Management Systems $50
25 Hand holes, each $50
26 Exit Sign/Emergency Light (each) $10
27 Sign Lighting $25
28 Motion Picture Machines and Special Apparatus $50
29 Motors and Generators 1 HP to 8 HP $25
30 Motors and Generators 9 HP and over $35
31 Transformers 5 KVA  $250
Effective September 2010.