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.
When you’re trusting someone to touch your main panel, you’re also trusting them not to create headaches with your city, inspector, or insurance later—and that’s where Farashi Electric leans in hardest. For every Los Angeles panel upgrade, we treat permits, load calculations, photos, and labeling as part of the deliverable, not an afterthought. You get work that’s sized correctly for EVs and future electrification, a project that’s coordinated with your AHJ from day one, and an inspection that’s more “smooth sign-off” than “stressful surprise.”
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.
