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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.

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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

Joyce J. Young, Program Director

State Electrical Board
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-894-7800  |  Fax: 303-894-2310  |  Email: dora_electricalboard@state.co.us

 

Board Officers:

  • 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 

Public Notices

Emergency and Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - September 28

The State Electrical Board will hold an Emergency and Permanent Rulemaking Hearing to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to provide testimony before the Board considers adopting the proposed new Rule 1.14, to implement Executive Order D 2022-034 (Protecting Colorado’s Workforce and Expanding Licensing Opportunities). The Board will consider the proposed rule on an emergency and permanent basis, to comply with the Governor’s 90-day reporting requirements.

 

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - May 25, 2022

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 throughout the Board’s rules pursuant to the rule review mandated by section 24-4-103.3, C.R.S. The purpose of the rule review is to assess the continuing need, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness of the rules to determine if they should be continued in their current form, modified, or repealed.

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - May 26, 2021

The State Electrical Board held a Permanent Rulemaking Hearing that allowed stakeholders a final opportunity to provide feedback before the Board considered adopting revisions to Rule 1.3, to implement Colorado Senate Bill 20-120 (Concerning new requirements for registered apprentices).

 

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - September 29, 2021

The State Electrical Board held a Permanent Rulemaking Hearing on September 29, 2021, that allowed stakeholders a final opportunity to provide feedback before the Board considered adopting revisions to the Rule 1.11(G), to implement Colorado Senate Bill 21-077 (Concerning the elimination of verification of an individual's lawful presence in the United States as a requirement for individual credentialing).

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