Temp power permit in City of Atlanta, Georgia
To get a temporary power pole (t-pole) permit in City of Atlanta, you file an application with the Office of Buildings through Accela Citizen Access (ACA), pay the fee (typically $175 per permit (often 2–3 per job)), and pass temporary service inspection. A temporary power pole/service to energize a site during construction — especially common on City of Atlanta jobs, which often pull it as a separate permit. Required to set a temporary service for construction before the permanent service is energized. Atlanta jobs frequently carry it alongside the general electrical permit. PullPermits.ai drafts the whole application, shows you a preview with the fee, and files it with City of Atlanta the moment you tap approve.
- Permit type
- Temporary Power Pole (T-Pole)
- Also called
- temp power, T-pole, construction power
- Where to file
- Accela Citizen Access (ACA)
- Typical fee
- $175 per permit (often 2–3 per job)
- Turnaround
- 2–7 business days depending on permit type
When it's required
When you need a temp power permit
Required to set a temporary service for construction before the permanent service is energized. Atlanta jobs frequently carry it alongside the general electrical permit.
Typical scope of work
- Temporary pole, meter base, and disconnect
- Grounding and weatherproofing
- Georgia Power coordination for temporary service
Common rejection reasons
- Pole/meter height or grounding not to spec
- Filed under the wrong permit type
- Not paired with the required general electrical permit
PullPermits.ai shows you every field in a preview before it files, so a Atlanta temp power doesn't bounce back over a fixable detail.
Fees
City of Atlanta temp power permit fees
Atlanta jobs often carry 2–3 electrical permits at about $175 each. A single job can need temp-power (BT), general electrical (BE), and a T-pole permit.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| City of Atlanta temp power permit feeTemporary Power Pole (T-Pole) permits typically run $50–$175 (Atlanta ~$175 per permit) statewide; Atlanta lands in this range. | $175 per permit (often 2–3 per job) |
| PullPermits.ai markup on permit feesYou pay city, county, and inspection fees directly, at exact cost — no markup, ever. | $0 |
Figures are approximate. The city or county sets the final fee, and you pay it on its own payment page at exact cost.
Step by step
How to file a temp power permit in City of Atlanta
The full process through Accela Citizen Access (ACA). Or let PullPermits.ai draft and file it once you approve the preview.
- 1Confirm the jurisdictionResolve the job address to City of Atlanta and confirm a temporary power pole (t-pole) is the right permit type for the scope of work.
- 2Prepare credentials and formsHave your active Georgia electrical license, business license, and insurance on file, plus a pdf of the physical license card attached in-portal.
- 3Draft the applicationDescribe the temp power scope — temporary pole, meter base, and disconnect — and attach any required documents.
- 4Review the fee previewCheck the fee breakdown ($175 per permit (often 2–3 per job) in Atlanta) before anything is submitted.
- 5File the application in Accela Citizen Access (ACA)Submit the temporary power pole (t-pole) application and pay the City of Atlanta fee. With PullPermits.ai, you tap "Approve & File" and we submit it; you pay the fee on City of Atlanta's own payment page.
- 6Track approval and schedule inspectionWait 2–7 business days depending on permit type, then book temporary service inspection. PullPermits.ai tracks the status and emails you each update.
Inspections
- Temporary service inspection
- Utility release
Once the permit is issued, you schedule these with City of Atlanta.
Typical timeline
1–3 business days.
In City of Atlanta specifically, plan on 2–7 business days depending on permit type.
You approve, we file
How PullPermits.ai pulls your Atlanta temp power permit
You stay the named applicant. PullPermits.ai drafts the temporary power pole (t-pole) application and files it through Accela Citizen Access (ACA) under your account — only after you tap approve. You pay the City of Atlanta fee directly, at exact cost.
- Step 1
Describe the job
Tell us the City of Atlanta address and the temp power scope. Your credentials are already on file.
- Step 2
Review the preview
See the full application and the fee breakdown in plain English before anything is filed.
- Step 3
Tap Approve & File
We file with City of Atlanta; you pay its fee directly, at exact cost — nothing is submitted until you approve.
- Step 4
Get email updates
We track the status and email you each update until the permit is decided.
Atlanta temp power permit FAQ
- How much is a temporary power pole (t-pole) permit in City of Atlanta?
- In City of Atlanta, a temp power permit typically runs $175 per permit (often 2–3 per job). Atlanta jobs often carry 2–3 electrical permits at about $175 each. PullPermits.ai never marks up the city or county fee.
- How long does a Atlanta temp power permit take?
- 1–3 business days. In City of Atlanta specifically, expect 2–7 business days depending on permit type. PullPermits.ai tracks it and emails you the moment it's approved.
- What inspections does a temporary power pole (t-pole) need?
- Typically: Temporary service inspection, Utility release. You schedule them with City of Atlanta once the permit is issued.
- Anything specific about filing a temp power in City of Atlanta?
- Highest permit density in the metro — many jobs need 2–3 separate electrical permits. PullPermits.ai drafts to the City of Atlanta form, so you don't have to learn it.
- Why do temporary power pole (t-pole) permits get rejected?
- The most common reasons: Pole/meter height or grounding not to spec; Filed under the wrong permit type; Not paired with the required general electrical permit. PullPermits.ai shows you every field in a preview before it files, so you can catch these first.
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Working a job somewhere else? Find your jurisdiction by address or read the temp power permit guide.
File your Atlanta temp power permit the easy way
Join the waitlist and let PullPermits.ai draft and file your City of Atlanta temporary power pole (t-pole) permit. Review the preview, tap approve — we handle Accela Citizen Access (ACA); you pay the fee directly, at cost.