Commercial electrician, Hays
Commercial Electrician in Hays, TX
Commercial electrical maintenance, repairs and projects for Hays facilities, from our shop in Round Rock.
Something down right now? Call (737) 301-4536What Hays facilities call us for
For Hays facilities, most calls come down to two kinds of work:
Facility maintenance and repair.
Troubleshooting, panels, lighting, equipment power and recurring maintenance, with a written report after every visit.
Facility MaintenanceCommercial projects.
Tenant improvements, equipment power and service upgrades, designed, permitted and closed out by one electrical contractor.
Commercial ProjectsPermits and inspections in Hays
Our electrical contractor license (TECL #39622) is statewide. We file the permit, handle the utility paperwork and meet the inspector.
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Who issues electrical permits: City of Hays, City Hall at 520 Country Lane (Buda area). Under the city code, the city's Code Enforcement Officer processes all building permit applications and does construction inspections. The city website does not post permit forms.
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How to apply: Not published. Contact the city before starting work. The city code's building chapter applies to buildings in the city limits and in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, but its permit and inspection sections are marked reserved.
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Inspections: The city code assigns construction inspections to the Code Enforcement Officer, who may deputize inspectors. How to request one is not published.
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What to know locally: Chapter 70 of the city code points to the state-adopted codes: the National Electrical Code for all residential and commercial electrical work, and the International Building Code for commercial buildings. The city runs its own water utility. Its standards for non-residential buildings are marked reserved in the code.
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Utility coordination: Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC). Hays is on PEC's list of franchise cities it serves. For new commercial service PEC asks for a site plan, a one-line electrical diagram, the 911 address, a warranty deed, an approved site plan and plat, and the service size in amps. PEC notes some areas require a city inspection before it connects.
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Typical review time: Not published by the city.
Hays questions
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Who handles building permits in the City of Hays? The city code says the Code Enforcement Officer processes all building permit applications and inspects construction.
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Does the City of Hays building code reach outside city limits? Yes. The code says it applies to buildings in the city limits and in all phases of the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
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Who supplies electricity in Hays? Pedernales Electric Cooperative lists Hays among the franchise cities it serves.
Recent work near Hays
Our recent projects are in Austin, Round Rock and Burnet. See the case studies.
Hays facility? Start with the assessment.
You get a ranked list of what needs attention, budget ranges and a written scope. If there is a fee, it is credited toward the work when you approve within 30 days.
Or call (737) 301-4536.
Sources
Permit and utility facts checked 2026-11-02 from: cityofhays.org cityofhays.org mypec.com mypec.com. Rules change; we confirm them on every permit.