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Electrical Permit (RELEC / CELEC) in Commerce City, Colorado

Required for new/replacement electrical service, wiring, solar electrical installations, EV charging circuits, and other electric-only work in Commerce City. Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the C3BC. Residential Electrical (RELEC) and Commercial Electrical (CELEC) are the eTRAKiT permit types.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Residential Electrical (RELEC) covers solar installations, service changes, temporary services, electric vehicle charging stations, meter restorations, and other electrical-only projects
  • Commercial Electrical (CELEC) covers new/temporary services, solar installations, public EV charging stations, meter restorations, and other electric-only commercial projects
  • Level 1 EV charging: no permit needed if plugging into an existing outlet; a permit (no plan submission) is needed if a new outlet is installed
  • Level 2 EV charging: a permit (no plan submission) is required if installing a new circuit and outlet
  • Level 3 EV charging: requires an electrical or building permit depending on complexity, with a full plan submission (electrical plans, building plans for foundation/canopy if applicable, site plan)
  • For rooftop solar PV: a state-licensed journeyman or master electrician employed by a Commerce City-licensed electrical contractor must complete and upload a Residential Solar Installation Certification form to eTRAKiT within six months of project completion, certifying NEC-compliant wiring/grounding/bonding/equipment and IRC-compliant rooftop equipment fastening; failure to submit within six months can trigger a notice of violation Contractor
  • New electric appliances require a permit per the 'When a Permit Is Required' list

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Fee schedule

Building/Electrical Permit Fee (Table 1-A) — valuation $1.00 to $500.00Commerce City bills standalone electrical permits on the same valuation-based Table 1-A schedule as building permits; Directory of City Fees, Section 2 (PDF)
$30.41
Plan Review FeeApplies when plan review is required (e.g., Level 3 EV charging, solar, service changes needing plan submission)
65% of the Building Permit Fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewCommerce City’s published plan-review target
14–14 business days

How long did your Electrical Permit (RELEC / CELEC) permit actually take in Commerce City?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring and conduit before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final

    Devices installed, panel labeled, system energized; for solar, the Residential Solar Installation Certification must be available onsite

See the full Commerce City inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Level 1 and Level 2 EV chargers plugged into or wired to an existing/new outlet typically need only a permit, not a full plan submission -- Level 3 (commercial-grade, fast) chargers are the ones requiring full plan review.
  • Rooftop solar installers must remember the POST-installation Residential Solar Installation Certification -- this is a separate compliance step from the permit/inspection process, with its own 6-month upload deadline and violation risk.
  • Electricians performing solar certifications must hold BOTH a current Commerce City contractor license and a State of Colorado journeyman/master electrician license. Contractor

Frequently asked questions

A Commerce City-licensed electrical contractor's journeyman or master electrician must complete the Residential Solar Installation Certification form, certifying NEC-compliant wiring/grounding/bonding and IRC-compliant rooftop fastening, and upload it to eTRAKiT within six months of project completion.

In Commerce City, the published Building/Electrical Permit Fee (Table 1-A) — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 is: $30.41. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the Building Permit Fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Commerce City's published plan-review target for an electrical permit (relec / celec) is 14–14 business days.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application (eTRAKiT). Depending on your project, Commerce City may also ask for: Residential Solar Installation Certification; Electrical Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Commerce City requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit (relec / celec), in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Commerce City Building Safety Division (Community Development Department) (303-289-3790).

Apply through Commerce City Building Safety Division (Community Development Department) at South Platte Crossing Building, 7190 Colorado Blvd. Ste 600 (6th Floor), Commerce City, CO 80022. Phone: 303-289-3790, email: cdpermits@c3gov.com. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Official information: https://www.c3gov.com/Business-Development/Building-Permits-Inspections.

Commerce City, Colorado has adopted: City of Commerce City Building Code (C3BC), also known as the 2021 edition of the C3BC — incorporates by reference: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), 2021 International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSDC), 2021 International Green Construction Code (IgCC), 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2021 International Fire Code, and 2021 International Property Maintenance Code. Source: Commerce City Municipal Code Chapter 5, Sec. 5-1 and 5-2, https://www.c3gov.com/Business-Development/Building-Permits-Inspections/Step-1-Project-Design/Building-Code-Provisions-in-the-Municipal-Code; City of Commerce City Construction Code — the 2021 IBC as adopted, including Appendix Chapters C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and N. Source: c3gov.com 2021 International Building Code page, https://www.c3gov.com/Business-Development/Building-Permits-Inspections/Step-1-Project-Design/2021-International-Building-Code; City of Commerce City Residential Code — the 2021 IRC as adopted, including Appendix Chapters AH, AI, AJ, AK, AM, AQ, AR, AS, AT, AU and AW. Source: c3gov.com 2021 International Residential Code page, https://www.c3gov.com/Business-Development/Building-Permits-Inspections/Step-1-Project-Design/2021-International-Residential-Code; City of Commerce City Commercial Energy Conservation Code and City of Commerce City Residential Energy Conservation Code — the 2021 IECC as locally amended (Sections C101.1/R101.1 renamed; C103/R103 construction-document amendments; C104/R104 fees deleted and replaced to reference Article VI, Chapter 5 fee schedule; C109/R109 stop-work order and C110/R110 board-of-appeals sections replaced to reference Commerce City Municipal Code Sec. 5-5007 and Sec. 5-21). For permit applications submitted prior to July 1, 2026, applicants may choose to comply with the 2018 IECC as amended by the city instead. Source: c3gov.com 2021 IECC page, https://www.c3gov.com/Business-Development/Building-Permits-Inspections/Step-1-Project-Design/2021-International-Energy-Conservation-Code; 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by reference per Municipal Code Sec. 5-2. Source: Commerce City Municipal Code Chapter 5, Sec. 5-2; Construction for which a permit application is submitted six months after the effective date of the 2021 C3BC must comply with the 2021 C3BC; applicants during that six-month transition window could choose either the 2021 C3BC or the prior edition; IBC-designed permit applicants were permitted one year after the effective date to comply. Source: Commerce City Municipal Code Chapter 5, Sec. 5-4. Local amendments apply — see the Commerce City overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Commerce City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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