Electrical Permits in Fairfax County
Fairfax County VA electrical permit guide — LDS process, fees, inspection expectations, and when you need one.
Fairfax County electrical permits are handled through Land Development Services (LDS). Flash Power LLC pulls Fairfax County electrical permits on every job that requires one, coordinates with the inspection team, and closes permits at project completion.
Key details
- Required for panel changes, service upgrades, new circuits
- Pulled through Fairfax County LDS
- Online permit portal for many residential jobs
- Rough and final inspections required
- Fairfax City has independent permitting
- Closed permit on file with the county
When you need a permit
Panel replacement, service upgrade, meter base or mast, new circuit, subpanel, generator, EV charger, hot tub, whole-house rewire — all require permits. Like-for-like device replacements typically don't.
The LDS process
Application via Fairfax County ePlans or in person → permit issuance → work begins → rough inspection where applicable → final inspection → closeout.
Fairfax City vs Fairfax County
Fairfax City is an independent jurisdiction with its own permitting office. Work inside city limits goes through City permitting, not County LDS. Flash Power LLC is licensed and permitted in both.
Electrical Permits in Fairfax County — FAQs
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