Residential Permit Counter - Community Planning and Development
Webb Municipal Building, 2nd floor
201 W. Colfax Ave
Denver CO 80202
Phone: 720-865-2792
For directions to our office,
click here.
This checklist provides a general overview of the permit application process for the replacement or installation of new electrical service, as well as the relocation, repair or addition of electrical circuits, lighting fixtures, switches, and outlets. For questions concerning the policies, procedures, and laws governing permits, please come in person to the Permit Counter at the address above, call 311, or follow the links provided below.
Verify Property Information
Before you begin designing your project, check to make sure you have the correct property information.
Determine Who Will Do the Work
If you have been living at your primary address for more than one year, you may complete several types of projects yourself—without hiring a contractor—by passing a homeowner exam offered by the City and County of Denver. See below for more details.
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Who Can do the Work?
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Required Licenses / Homeowner Exams
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Electrical Test if installing anything other than a replacement fixture
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Electrical License |
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About Selecting a Contractor
Selecting a contractor is an important decision for all consumers. Construction contractors are required to be licensed in Denver to ensure qualified individuals perform work in accordance with Denver's Building Code. You should also insist on proof that the contractor is insured and bonded. Check with the insurance company that the contractor's policy is current. Beware of unscrupulous contractors that suggest you, as the homeowner, secure the permit in your name. The permit holder is legally responsible for the completion of the job to code standards.
Application Process
Applications and payments must be submitted in person Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m to the above address.
Due to high volume, we advise that you begin the process before 3:00 p.m. in order to complete everything before we close.
To speed processing, please submit documents with complete and accurate information.
REQUIRED PERMITS AND FEES
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Permit Type
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#3 Permit: Electrical
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None Required |
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DOCUMENTATION AND REQUIRED INFORMATION
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Contractor
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| Property Address. Must supply a valid Denver address. |
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| Proof of Ownership. Acceptable proof of ownership includes: Recent Denver Property Tax Statement, recorded Deed, or if recently closed on a home--closing papers with settlement page showing recording fees paid. |
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| Photo ID. Acceptable identification includes: a driver’s license or a non-driver’s ID issued by a State Department of Motor Vehicle |
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| Proof of License. Must include one of the following: Original Denver contractor's license (photocopy not accepted), license card, a company check, or a company credit card |
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| Proof of Completed Homeowner Test. (If work is to be done by homeowner. For more information see section number 2 above on "Who Will Do the Work?" |
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| Designated Worker Form. (If homeowner will get assistance from family or friends.) |
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| Description of Work. A description of the work that includes square footage, length, sizes, etc of materials being installed. |
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| Fair Market Value of Project. An amount a contractor might charge equal to labor, material, profit and overhead. |
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*If electrical installation is 400 AMPs or above.
Electrical drawings, specifications and analysis:
A. One-line diagram showing sizes of service and feeder conductors, sizes of service and feeder overcurrent devices, all major components of service and distribution system, ratings of equipment, and grounding details.
B. Load study and analysis to justify sizes of system components.
C. Short-circuit study and analysis to justify short-circuit withstand ratings of all system components.
D. Panelboard circuit schedules including loads per each circuit, total bus load per phase, AIC rating and NEC demand calculations.
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Approval Process
a. Estimated Processing Time: 15 minutes -
*Note: More than 200 AMPs requires plan review
This project requires only a "Quick Review" which involves verifying that all fields on the permit application are correctly filled out. Due to volume of applicants, you may experience extended wait times prior to application processing.
Due to high volume, we advise that you begin the process before 3:00 p.m. in order to complete everything before we close. To speed processing, please submit documents with complete and accurate information.
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Plan Review and Drawings
*Electrical services more than 200 AMPs must include a plan review. See "Documents and Required Information" above.
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b. Payment
Upon approval of your permit application, you will be required to pay fees at our Cashier’s Desk where your permit will be issued.
c. Permit Display
Once issued, permits should be displayed in the front window of the property or other visible location where the inspector will have access.
Required Inspections
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Rough-In
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[303] Electrical Rough-In Inspection
Schedule when wiring has been installed but before it is covered by insulation and drywall. |
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* When encased in concrete only.
[300] Slab Rough-In Inspection Schedule prior to pouring concrete slab.
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* When buried in dirt only.
[301] Underground Rough-In Inspection
Schedule prior to covering buried electrical wiring.
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* If necessary to cover wiring prior to full rough-in inspection.
[302] Partial Rough-In Inspection
Schedule prior to covering buried electrical wiring.
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*When installing electrical service disribution panel or shut-off switch.
[302] Partial Rough-In Inspection
Schedule prior to covering buried electrical wiring. |
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*Mandatory for connecting new fire alarms to electrical. Alarms cannot be battery operated.
[306] Fire Alarm
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[303] Full Rough-In Inspection
Schedule prior to covering with insulation or drywall. |
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Final
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[305] Electrical Partial-Final Inspection
Schedule when work is nearly complete.
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[305] Electrical Full Final Inspection
Schedule when all work is complete.
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Automated Inspection Request System
Call our Automated Inspection Request System at
720-865-2501 to schedule an inspection 24-hours a day. Inspection requests received before 10:00 p.m. will usually be scheduled for the following work day. Occasionally an inspection is scheduled for a later date due to volume of workload. To schedule an inspection using the automated system you will need:
• The electrical permit number which is printed on the bottom of your #3 or 3A permit.
• Three-digit inspection code for the inspection type requested. To determine which inspection code to use see above, or for additional inspection information see the
Inspection Type Directory.
At the end of your call, you will be given a verification number and the inspection date. To find out the approximate time of an inspection, contact our office the morning of the scheduled inspection between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
Fax Request System (Use only if automated system is down.)
You may also fax your inspection request to
720-865-2675. Each inspection request should be faxed separately. Indicate the contractor's name, type of permit, type of inspection to be performed (Frame, Foot, Found, W.S., Rough, Final, Partial, Service) and the exact address with unit or floor number. Also include the permit number and the name of the person requesting the inspection.