Generator Installation · Hattiesburg, MS
Generator Installation in Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg has been hit hard by tornadoes, including in February 2013 and January 2017, and Katrina's winds left the area without power for days in 2005. Backup power for the refrigerator, fans, a window AC unit and a few lights is the usual starting point, and a portable generator through an outdoor inlet and panel interlock covers those safely.
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- Independent, licensed electricians
- Serving The Avenues, Oaks District, Parkhaven and more
What's different about generator installation in Hattiesburg
Standby generators with automatic transfer switches suit homes with natural gas or propane. Generators must run outdoors and away from windows. Mississippi Power owns the service, and permits come from the City of Hattiesburg.
Older homes in The Avenues often have original or patched wiring and small services, and many raised homes have wiring in crawl spaces. Mid-century homes may have full panels.
Weather and the utility in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg has long, hot, humid summers with frequent thunderstorms, and severe storms with tornadoes can strike in winter and spring, as they did in February 2013 and January 2017. Hurricanes bring damaging wind this far inland, and Katrina in 2005 left much of the area without power for days. Mississippi Power serves most of Hattiesburg and handles meters, service drops and reconnection; some outlying areas are served by electric cooperatives.
- Permits in Hattiesburg
- Electrical permits inside city limits come from the City of Hattiesburg's building and permits office. Mississippi licenses larger contracting work through the State Board of Contractors, and the city may require a local license.
- Electric utility
- Mississippi Power (some outlying areas: electric cooperatives)
- Where we connect you
- 3 ZIP codes in Hattiesburg, including The Avenues, Oaks District, Parkhaven, Downtown Hattiesburg, Midtown, West Hattiesburg
Signs it's time to call
- Frequent outages from storms, ice or heat
- Medical equipment, sump pumps or freezers that cannot lose power
- A portable generator with no safe way to connect
- Planning a whole-home standby unit
How the job usually goes
1. Size the load
Circuits that must stay powered are listed and the generator sized.
2. Choose the connection
Inlet and interlock, manual transfer switch or automatic transfer switch.
3. Install and inspect
Permitted installation, gas connection by a licensed fitter where needed, and inspection.
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What moves the price in Hattiesburg
Electricians set their own prices. Local permit fees, utility coordination and the age of the home all play a part, along with:
- Portable inlet versus standby system
- Generator size
- Transfer switch type
- Distance from panel and gas source
- Pad, permits and inspection
Stop and call an electrician if
- ✕ Never backfeed through an outlet
- ✕ Never run a generator in a garage
Generator Installation in Hattiesburg: questions
Do I need a permit for generator installation in Hattiesburg?
In most cases, yes. Electrical permits inside city limits come from the City of Hattiesburg's building and permits office. Mississippi licenses larger contracting work through the State Board of Contractors, and the city may require a local license. The electrician normally pulls the permit and arranges the inspection.
Is an interlock kit legal?
Listed interlock kits are accepted in many jurisdictions when installed with a permit. Your electrician will know the local rule.
What electrical issues are common in Hattiesburg homes?
Electricians in Hattiesburg most often see: tornado and hurricane-wind outages; old wiring in historic district homes; storm damage to service masts.
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