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EV Charger Permits and Inspections in Collierville, TN

An EV charger permit in Collierville, TN comes from the Town's Building & Codes Division, and a state or county licensed contractor must do the electrical work. The Town enforces its own amended electrical code, so load calculations, conductor rules, and inspections follow local rules. Your electrician files the permit and schedules each inspection.

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Collierville, TN

Who Needs a Permit for EV Charger Work?

In Collierville, new or changed charger wiring usually goes through the Town.

Homeowners adding a 240 volt circuit for a charger or a NEMA 14-50 outlet
Anyone whose load calculation calls for a panel upgrade for EV charging
Owners running a feeder to a detached garage or a driveway post
Homeowners near the town line unsure which office applies

What Does the Permit Process Include?

Expect these pieces.

An application filed by a properly licensed contractor, often through the Town's iWorQ contractor portal
Branch-circuit load calculations, when the Town's amendment calls for them
A rough inspection before concealed wiring is covered
A final inspection once the equipment is mounted and powered
A permit record tied to the address, which helps at resale

How Do You Get From Permit to Final Inspection?

Step 1: Call About Your Project
Call (901) 555-0100 to speak with a local electrician about your EV charger install. Have the property address ready.
Step 2: Load Calculation and Application
Your electrician confirms the service can carry the total connected load, then applies with the Building & Codes Division.
Step 3: Rough Electric Inspection
Where wiring will be hidden, the inspector sees it before walls close.
Step 4: Final Inspection
The inspector checks the breaker, conductors, labels, and equipment against the Town's amended code.

What Affects the Cost of Permits and Inspections?

The permit is one line on the quote. These factors shape it.

Fees Set by the Permit Office

The Town sets its own permit and inspection fees, so the same job can carry different fees across a town line.

Scope of the Work

A single circuit is a smaller permit than a service change, which can add inspections.

Load Calculation Effort

Older panels take more time to calculate and document.

Re-Inspections

Failed items mean a return trip. Clean, code-ready work keeps this off the bill.

Which Electrical Code Applies in Collierville?

The Town of Collierville enforces the 2018 International Codes and the 2017 NEC with Town amendments, effective January 1, 2021, under Ordinance 2020-06 as amended by Ordinances 2022-13 and 2023-01 (Code of Ordinances section 150.080), and that is the code in force as of October 2026.

Each amendment below can touch a charger job.

Aluminum Conductors (110.5(a) and 334.10)

Aluminum conductors are prohibited inside one-, two-, and multi-family dwellings, except as Article 334 allows (amended 110.5(a)).
Aluminum or copper-clad aluminum Type NM cable must be concealed in metal conduit or an approved raceway (amended 334.10).

Load Calculations (220.1(a) and 220.10)

Whoever designs or installs a new electrical system or adds load must confirm the main service equipment, feeders, and all equipment are sized for the total connected load (amended 220.1(a)).
Branch-circuit load calculations must be provided with or before the "Rough Electric" inspection (amended 220.10). The amendment states an exception for certain one- and two-family wiring layouts.

Service Conductors (230.70(A)(1) and 310.15(B)(7)(5))

Service conductors may not run more than 15 feet inside a building before overcurrent protection, measured from the point of entrance (amended 230.70(A)(1)).
Service conductors must be sized at least as large as the main overcurrent device, or the bus of a main-lug-only panel (amended 310.15(B)(7)(5)).

Shared Trenches and AFCI (300.5(D)(5) and 210.12(A))

Direct-buried conductors and raceways in the same trench as gas piping need at least 12 inches of separation (amended 300.5(D)(5)), which matters for outdoor driveway chargers.
The Town's amended 210.12(A) makes AFCI protection optional for garages, bathrooms, laundry areas, and unfinished basements. Your electrician applies the Town's amended code to your circuit.

Where Do You Get an EV Charger Permit in Collierville?

The Building & Codes Division is on the east side of Town Hall, 500 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN 38017, phone (901) 457-2310. Contractors can apply through the Town's iWorQ contractor portal.

The person who pulled the permit schedules inspections by phone, email, or the iWorQ portal, giving the permit number, site address, inspection type, and the date the work will be ready.

Per the Town, noise-producing construction hours are Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Who Is Allowed to Do Electrical Work in Collierville?

The Town's Building & Codes FAQ says homeowners may pull their own building permits, but a state or county licensed contractor is required for all mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work.

The Town's codes notice adds that residential projects over $3,000 require a properly licensed contractor, and it states which state license tier applies between $3,000 and $25,000 and which applies above $25,000. Per the Town, anyone who is not a State of Tennessee or Shelby County licensed contractor should call the Division at (901) 457-2310 before requesting a permit application.

Tennessee does not issue a journeyman or master electrician license at the state level. Check a state contractor license through the licensing board's free public lookup at verify.tn.gov, and confirm a local electrician license with the MSCCE licensing section at (901) 222-8390.

What Is Tennessee's Baseline, and Why Does Collierville Differ?

The State Fire Marshal, part of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, adopted the 2017 NEC as the state electrical code effective October 1, 2018 (Rule 0780-02-01-.02), and that state baseline stands as of October 2026.

Rule 0780-02-01-.17 bars any city or county from enforcing less stringent electrical standards. The rules also say a local code should stay within seven years of the latest NEC edition unless the State Fire Marshal approves otherwise, so editions can change.

GFCI rules for EV receptacles changed between the 2017 and 2020 editions of the NEC, and as of October 2026 the Town of Collierville enforces the 2017 edition while the Memphis and Shelby County office enforces the 2020 edition. Your electrician applies the GFCI rules in the edition your permit office enforces.

Which Office Handles Permits Near Collierville?

The permit office follows town and county limits, not the mailing ZIP. ZIP 38017 is shared by Collierville and Piperton, and Piperton sits in Fayette County with a different electrical authority. Collierville's amendments stop at the town line.

How the Permit Office Changes Outside Collierville, as of October 2026
Area	County	Electrical Permits	Code in Force
Collierville	Shelby	Town of Collierville Building & Codes Division	2017 NEC with Town amendments
Germantown	Shelby	Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement	2020 NEC joint code with local amendments
Bartlett	Shelby	City of Bartlett Code Enforcement	2017 NEC per the City's adopted codes
Cordova and Eads	Shelby	Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement	2020 NEC joint code with local amendments
Piperton	Fayette	State of Tennessee (State Fire Marshal)	State's 2017 NEC

Sources

Town of Collierville Building & Codes Division, Adopted Codes and Local Amendments
Town of Collierville Building & Codes Division, FAQ and contractor licensing notice
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Division of Fire Prevention, Rules 0780-02-01-.02 and 0780-02-01-.17
Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement (develop901.com)

FAQ

Permits and Inspections Questions

Have another question about permits and inspections? The EV charger FAQ covers more.

Do I Need a Permit to Install an EV Charger in Collierville?

Yes, when the job adds or changes wiring, such as a new circuit or panel work. Ask your electrician whether a plug-in charger on an existing outlet needs anything new.

Can I Pull My Own Electrical Permit in Collierville?

No. The Town lets homeowners pull building permits, but electrical work requires a state or county licensed contractor.

Does a Collierville Mailing Address Mean the Town Issues My Permit?

Not always. The jurisdiction line decides the office, so check your property tax record or ask your electrician.

Where Can I Find More Answers About EV Charger Permits?

The EV charger FAQ covers circuits and chargers. For address-specific rules, the Town's Building & Codes Division is the authority.

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