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McAllen revises working-clearance rules for temporary power: longer durations, deposit cap stays
Summary
City staff presented changes to the working‑clearance process for temporary electrical service to buildings, extending maximum durations at framing and infiltration and retaining a refundable deposit cap of $5,000; staff said the changes align McAllen with neighboring cities and that online automation is planned.
A city staff presenter told the City Commission that McAllen is revising its working‑clearance administrative process for temporary electrical service to structures, extending the allowable durations at certain construction stages and keeping a refundable deposit cap intended to discourage occupancy before a certificate of occupancy. "It is designed to assist our contractors and owners by allowing additional time to complete necessary building permit conditions required to obtain a certificate of occupancy," the presenter said.
Previously the city granted working clearances for 30 days at any construction phase and required a deposit refundable upon issuance of a certificate of…
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