Panel Upgrade Permits & Inspections in Los Angeles
Planning a panel upgrade Los Angeles for safety, added capacity, or EV charging? Permits and inspections protect your home and make insurance happy. Farashi Electric handles the permit & inspection workflow end-to-end, performs a professional load calculation, and completes most upgrades in 1 day after approval. Explore related services: sub-panel upgrade, and Level 2 EV charger installation.
Why permits matter
Permits are not “red tape”—they’re your proof the work meets NEC + local code and a safeguard for resale and insurance claims. In Los Angeles, your AHJ (e.g., LADBS) reviews the scope, then an inspector confirms clearances, grounding/bonding, labeling, and workmanship. With Farashi Electric, the paperwork is our job—and your install moves forward without guesswork.
What inspectors typically look for Working clearances & location
Safe space in front of the panel; no obstructions or ignition sources too close.
- Grounding & bonding: Correct grounding electrode conductors, bonding jumpers, and terminations.
- Conductor sizing & protection: Breaker sizes match conductors; proper AFCI/GFCI where required.
- Enclosure & labeling: Secure, weather-appropriate enclosure (if outdoors), every circuit clearly labeled.
- Load calculation evidence: The system can safely serve today’s demand (and your near-term plans).
- Neatness & workmanship: Straight runs, protected conductors, proper connectors, strain relief, and tight terminations.
Want more capacity details? See 200A panel upgrade. Considering a garage or ADU? A sub-panel upgrade may be the tidy solution.
Prefer no back-and-forth? Book a Free On-Site Estimate (24–48h)—we come to you.
Permit & inspection: a simple step-by-step with Farashi Electric
- Discovery call → we note symptoms (tripping, heat, buzzing) and plans (EV, HVAC, ADU).
- On-site assessment → evaluate panel condition, breaker spaces, conduit routes, meter/main arrangement, and any sub-panel.
- Professional load calculation → include EV charging, kitchen/bath upgrades, or workshop tools.
- Permit filing (AHJ/LADBS) → scope, diagrams (as needed), and inspection window.
- Installation day → site protection, cut-over, labeling every circuit, cleanup.
- Inspection → we coordinate and attend; punch-list items (if any) handled promptly.
Homeowner prep: the 30-minute checklist
- Clear three feet in front of the panel and the path from driveway to panel.
- If outdoors, trim plants that block access.
- Identify key loads (EV charger, HVAC, range, dryer).
- Gather any recent electrical paperwork (helpful, not required).
- If you’ve had nuisance trips or flicker, note when they happen.
Day-of timeline (most projects finish in one day)
- Morning: protection, shutdown, safe removal.
- Midday: new panel/meter-main, terminations, torqueing to spec.
- Afternoon: labeling, system checks, tidy up.
- Inspection: same day or next business day, depending on AHJ window.
We plan to minimize downtime and get you back on power quickly.
Common “fails” (and how we prevent them)
- Crowded or blocked working space → we plan the location and clearance ahead of time.
- Sloppy terminations or missing bushings → strict workmanship checklist + torque verification.
- Grounding/bonding oversights → measured conductors, bonds, and terminations documented.
- Incomplete labeling → every circuit labeled; we also provide a panel directory for your records.
- Mismatched breaker/conductor → we size everything to code and your actual load.
Our Completed Panel Upgrade Projects
Ready for a precise, code-compliant plan? We handle the LADBS permit & inspection, run a professional load calculation, and complete most panel upgrades in 1 day after approval.
FAQs
In Los Angeles, panel upgrades typically require a permit and inspection. We file it for you and coordinate the visit.
Our goal is same-day cut-over once the permit is approved. If utility coordination is needed, we plan to minimize downtime.
Not necessarily. The load calculation tells the truth; sometimes a sub-panel upgrade or managed charging is the smarter path.
We do. Your installer will be there with labeling, documentation, and any code notes ready.
Yes—see Level 2 EV charger installation for options and prep.