One consideration about not getting a permit (if they're required in your
area) is that if there is a fire or similar problem later and the insurance
finds out you had replaced the panel without getting an inspection, might
they deny coverage? Even if the problem had nothing to do with the panel
change, I'm wondering if they would use it as a justification to avoid
payment.

I'm not any kind of expert, and of course it's up to the homeowner, but that
was a concern I had when I did a panel upgrade several years ago. My
service could handle 200A, though, so the only extra cost was the $30
permit/inspection fee.

Mike O.


"S. Barker" wrote in message
...
ANOTHER good reason not to get the city involved. What the OP is
proposing is perfectly safe and doesn't need any governmental
intervention.


s


"Mike Dobony" wrote in message
. ..

Not necessarily. My son wanted to update his 100 amp service box with a
larger number of circuits. The city refused the permit unless he totally
upgraded to 200 amp service. That was not necessary for me when I simply
changed breaker boxes for a larger number of circuits. Check with the
city
zoning and permit office.

And the question is???