Who issues electrical permits in Westminster — the city or the State of Colorado?

The City of Westminster Building Division issues and administers electrical permits itself, as part of its single project-permit model (Westminster does not route trade-permit issuance through a state board). However, contractors must hold the underlying Colorado state DORA Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician license before the City will issue its own (free) Class C Electrical Contractor license, per the City's Contractor License Application.

What electrical code does Westminster use?

The 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) is the current edition, per Westminster's Commercial Plan Review Submittal Guidelines. The City has announced the 2026 NEC will become effective August 1, 2026.

Electrical Permit in Westminster, Colorado

Required for installation of new or altered electrical service equipment, feeders, branch circuits, and interconnected power sources in Westminster. The City of Westminster's Building Division issues and administers electrical permits as part of its single project-permit model — Westminster does NOT route permit issuance through the Colorado DORA Electrical Board, though contractors must hold the underlying state Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician license as a prerequisite to the City's own Class C Electrical Contractor license.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

Installation of new or altered electrical service equipment, including service entrance, feeder, or branch circuit conductors (permit required city-wide)
Interconnected electric power production sources (generators, solar/photovoltaic, wind, fuel cell systems) require a permit
Underground electric over 50 volts for landscaping requires a permit
Electrical contractors must hold a City of Westminster Class C Electrical Contractor license (no charge) — issuance requires providing copies of the electrician's Colorado state master's license AND state contractor's license
Beginning May 1, 2026: Electrical subcontractors must be registered with the City and signed onto the permit prior to permit release

Required documents

Req
Building/Electrical Permit Application (eTRAKiT)
Westminster issues a single project permit; electrical scope is entered on the same application with the applicable trade fee
Req
Contractor License Application
City of Westminster Class C Electrical Contractor license application; requires copies of the state master's and state contractor's licenses

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Permit Trade Fee — Electric	An additional 15% of the Building Permit Fee, plus 15% of the Plan Review Fee	City of Westminster Building Division Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026 — 'Permit trade fees: An additional 15% of the permit fee for each of the following: mechanical, plumbing, electric'
Contractor License — Class C Electrical Contractor	No charge	Requires copies of Colorado state master's license and state contractor's license; City of Westminster Contractor License Application (Revised October 9, 2025)

Review timeline

~1–1 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Westminster building department

Inspection process

1
Rough-In
Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed
2
Final
All devices installed, panel labeled, system energized

Tips

Westminster's Class C Electrical Contractor license is free, but it is NOT a substitute for the Colorado state DORA Electrical license — the state master's and state contractor's license copies are required as part of the City application.
Westminster does not issue a separate 'electrical permit' with its own fee table the way some jurisdictions do — electrical scope is billed as a 15% trade fee add-on to the single project building permit.
The current NEC edition in Westminster is the 2023 NEC; the City has announced the 2026 NEC becomes effective August 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who issues electrical permits in Westminster — the city or the State of Colorado?: The City of Westminster Building Division issues and administers electrical permits itself, as part of its single project-permit model (Westminster does not route trade-permit issuance through a state board). However, contractors must hold the underlying Colorado state DORA Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician license before the City will issue its own (free) Class C Electrical Contractor license, per the City's Contractor License Application.
What electrical code does Westminster use?: The 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) is the current edition, per Westminster's Commercial Plan Review Submittal Guidelines. The City has announced the 2026 NEC will become effective August 1, 2026.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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 Westminster building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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