Portable and temporary power

Transitory permits

Apply for an electrical permit online here.

First time users must register for an account. View step-by-step instructions.

Important:

• The email address you enter will be your user ID. It will be used for all project communications and cannot be changed later.

• You may register with a shared email address if multiple staff will monitor permits.

Independent unit operators

Once your account is created, you can apply for your permit. If you own multiple units, separate permits are required for each unit.

Carnival, circus, road construction contractors and similar transitory enterprises

Your user account must be linked to a transitory event operator (TEO) record before applying for permits. Multiple user accounts can be linked to a TEO record.

• To request account setup, complete the transitory event operator account request.

• Email the form to dli.electricity@state.mn.us.

• Intake staff will link the accounts and notify you when you can apply for permits.

Carnivals, circuses and similar events

Initial inspection protocols and statutory obligations.

The following forms are required when submitting the online permit application:

• Transitory operation event schedule

• List of transitory assets

Additional information:

• Electrical code requirements for portable power distribution

• Electrical inspection procedures for portable power distribution

• Annual electrical inspection of outdoor inflatable amusement equipment

• Minnesota Statute 184 "Regulation of Amusement Rides"

• Affidavit of amusement ride inspection

Food trucks and other mobile food units

• Electrical inspection procedures for food trucks and mobile food units

• Electrical inspection requirements for transitory operations

• Mobile food units (Minnesota Department of Health)

• Mobile food unit construction guide (Minnesota Department of Health)

Road construction portable plants; aggregate, concrete, asphalt, paving and similar activities 

• Portable road construction plants

• Portable road plant initial inspection checklist

Film and TV productions and similar activities 

• Information about filming in Minnesota and electrical safety requirements