Do I need a permit

1sthomebuyer

My exterior wire casing needs to be replaced or at least repaired. I live in NJ, do I need a permit?

Scuba_Dave

To replace wiring you usually need a permit
What kind of wiring are you replacing ?
All of the wiring ?

Your local building Dept would be able to tell you

1sthomebuyer

I don't need to replace the wiring, just the casing around it that protects it from rain, snow, etc...

jbfan

A picture would help, but when you say casing, we think outer jacket on a cable.
If it is the outer jacket, then the wire must be replaced.
Anything that is done to the service requires a permit in my area.

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codeone

W hen you say casing I'm assuming you mean the conduit. Which means you would have to unhook the wiring. Most likely the PCO would be involved to do it safely. In NC you would dwffinatey have to get a Permit. Because it requires a on off with the power co. You need to talk to the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction in your area.

1sthomebuyer

thanks, I will definitely contact my borough!

1sthomebuyer

Another quick question...

The electrician at home depot suggested to spray it with something that rubberizes or something along those lines.

Do you think that would be ok?

Jim Port

Sounds like the OP is dealing with SE cable and the overall sheath is cracked or missing. If so the entire cable needs to be replaced. This will require power company involvement to disconnect and reconnect along with an inspection.

1sthomebuyer

OP?
SE Cable?
Overall sheath?
Power Company - ???????????? Really?

codeone

Would not be a perminate fix and could cause it to deterioate , if solvent is not compatable.

SE cable has an outer sheath instead of conduit.

codeone

OP = original poster
SE = service entrance cable
Overall Sheath = outer covering of the cable instead of pipe
Power Co = YES

Scuba_Dave

I've been in 2 houses now where the outside cable leaked

1st house was not mine
Required the feed on the side of the house be replaced, all breakers & panel
Inspector deemed it a fire hazard after the fact, electrician stated that some of the breakers were so rusted they probably would not have tripped

This house the panel was replaced, could have been fixed...but I didn't want it for a main panel

OP - you - Original Poster
Se - service entrance/specific type of wire/cable
Sheath - outside covering for the wire
---if damaged/detiorating the wire needs to be replaced
DO NOT put anything on it that HD recommends

If its the Main feed the Power Co (POCO) will need to shut off power while its being replaced
My feed was replaced in a matter of ~2 hours

1sthomebuyer

thanks everyone!!!