Should electrical equipment attached to my home be damaged, who would be responsible?

Step 1 | Understanding Responsiblity 

• Homeowners are responsible for electrical equipment attached to the house, if any equipment is damaged please contact a licensed electrician. We are not authorized to repair any privately owned equipment. 
• City of Newberry is responsible for wire, service lines, and facilities that delivery electricity to your house and meters that measure electricity use. 

Step 2 | Schedule Repairs  

• In the event that customer owned equipment is damaged or pulled loose from the house, the homeowner is responsible for working with a licensed electrician to schedule repairs. 
• Your licensed electrician will need to pull a permit with the building department 352-472-3927. 
• Do not hire an unlicensed electrician or attempt to fix damage yourself. 

Step 3 | Inspections & Restorations 

• Once the electrician's service is complete and you pass all inspections as required, contact City of Newberry Building Department at 352-472-3927. We'll work with you to restore power once all repairs are completed to code. 
• Check with local building department and electrician to make sure you have the most up to date inspection requirements.