IMPORTANT NOTICE
Processing times for permit applications submitted via U.S. mail may be delayed by up to 5-7 business days. We are encouraging all individuals requesting an electrical or plumbing inspection to submit their permit applications using our online system.
Online permit submissions are processed in the system immediately upon payment. For any questions regarding the online system please contact dora_eandp_permits@state.co.us.
Welcome to the Electrical Homepage
The State Electrical Board licenses, registers, and regulates electricians, apprentices, and electrical contractors. The Board does not regulate communication systems, elevators or passenger conveyors, bridge or highway projects, or data processing systems. The Board's mission is to protect the health and safety of the people of Colorado by enforcing the state electrical statutes. The Board conducts regular inspections of the installations it regulates, and reviews special requests for exceptions to the code.
The Board is made up of nine professional and public members appointed by the governor.
Program Information
- Program/Board Members
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Joyce J. Young, Program Director
State Electrical Board
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202Phone: 303-894-7800 | Fax: 303-894-2310 | Email: dora_electricalboard@state.co.us
Board Officers:
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Gina Cullen, Chair
Master Electrician -
Joseph Montoya, Vice-Chair
Building Official -
Christopher Butler
Public at Large -
Monique Cisneros
Journeyman Electrician -
Elva Diane Lynch
Electrical Contractor with Master Electrician -
Virginia Harman
Electrical Utilities -
R Scott Roswell
Public at Large -
Thomas R. Kiel
General Contractor -
Jeremy Sanchez
Electrical Contractor
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- Public Notices
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Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - September 27, 2023
The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is for the Board to consider adopting proposed changes to the State Electrical Board's Rule 1.5 to implement Colorado HB23-1233 to incorporate by reference the Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code.
- Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. (MDT)
- Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
- Draft Rules
- Webinar Registration
- Written comments (Link will be updated as comments are received.)
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording - August 3, 2023
Stakeholder Meeting - August 3, 2023
The Colorado Electrical Board held a Stakeholder Meeting to allow stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback regarding proposed revisions to Rule 1.5 in order to implement Colorado House Bill 23-1233, which took effect on May 23, 2023, and to incorporate by reference the Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code.
- Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 9:30 A .M. (MDT)
- Stakeholder Meeting Notice
- Draft Rules
- Written Stakeholder Comments (Link will be updated as comments are received.)
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording - August 3, 2023
Stakeholder Meeting - August 3, 2023
The Colorado Electrical Board will hold a Stakeholder Meeting to allow stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback regarding proposed revisions to Rule 1.5 in order to implement Colorado House Bill 23-1233, which took effect on May 23, 2023, and to incorporate by reference the Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code.
- Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 9:30 A.M. (MDT)
- Stakeholder Meeting Notice
- Draft Rules
- Webinar Registration
- Written Stakeholder Comments (Link will be updated as comments are received)
Emergency Rulemaking Hearing - July 26, 2023
The Colorado Electrical Board will hold an Emergency Rulemaking Hearing to allow stakeholders an opportunity to provide testimony, and for the Board to consider adopting the proposed changes on an emergency basis to the State Electrical Board’s Rule 1.5 in order to implement Colorado House Bill 23-1233, which took effect on May 23, 2023, and to incorporate by reference the Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code.
- Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 9:00 A .M. (MDT)
- Hearing Notice
- Draft Rules
- Webinar Registration
- Sign up to Testify
- Written Stakeholder Comments (Link will be updated as comments are received.)
The State Electrical Board will hold a Permanent Rulemaking Hearing to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to provide testimony before the Board considers adopting the proposed changes to the State Electrical Board’s Rules 1.1 and 1.2 in order to properly update the incorporation by reference of the National Electric Code to the most current version and to add to the fining schedule the violation of applying for an electrical permit if not a qualified applicant.
Hearing Information- Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 9:00 A .M. (MDT)
- Hearing Notice
- Draft Rules
- Webinar Registration
- Sign up to Testify
- Written Stakeholder Comments
- Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - March 3, 2023
- Legislative Updates
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- 2023 New Legislation
- 2022 New Legislation
- HB22-1098: Department Of Regulatory Agencies Barriers To Practice Regulated Professions
- HB22-1165: Rule Review Bill
- HB22-1242: Regulate Tiny Homes Manufacture Sale And Install
- HB22-1270: Change Term Name-based Criminal History Record Check
- HB22-1278: Behavioral Health Administration
- HB22-1291: Sunrise Review Professions Occupations
- HB22-1346 Electrician Plumber Licensing Apprentice Ratio
- SB22-013: Boards and Commissions
- SB22-076: Complaint Occupational License Official Acts
- SB22-116: Increase Occupational Credential Portability
- SB22-143: Update Common Provision Term Regulator Title 12
- SB22-162: Administration Organization Act Modernization
- SB22-174: Sunset Review Hearing Criteria
- 2021 New Legislation
- 2020 New Legislation
- Meeting Minutes