Who handles electrical permits for tenant improvements in the Bay Area?

The property owner or their authorized agent usually holds the master permit for commercial tenant improvements, with the licensed C-10 electrical contractor pulling the electrical permit and scheduling inspections. Exact roles are defined in the construction contract and AHJ requirements; ARC Electric coordinates with GCs and property managers for Title 24, load, and shutdown planning on TI projects.

This page is for general education and does not replace advice from your Authority Having Jurisdiction or a site-specific electrical assessment. ARC Electric is licensed in California (CSLB #1079430) and serves Milpitas, CA 95035, and Santa Clara County.