Electrical Permit in Lyons, Colorado

Lyons requires an electrical permit for: Governed by the 2023 NEC as locally adopted; Electricians must register with the Town/SAFEbuilt prior to performing permitted work and provide current Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) license credentials, verified contemporaneously by Staff per the SB19-156 procedure; Any change in an electrician's State-issued credentials on an active permit must be reported in writing by the permittee; Fee calculated either under the Residential New Construction schedule (based on enclosed living area) or the general Electrical Permit Fee schedule (based on installation valuation) — not both; State-licensed electricians are exempt from the Town's separate $50 Contractor License fee for electrical work. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Lyons Planning and Building Department (permit processing, plan review, and inspections contracted to SAFEbuilt) at 303-823-6622 ext. 25 (Town Planning and Building Director); 970-545-3512 (SAFEbuilt Permit Technician); 970-545-3555 (SAFEbuilt Chief Building Official); 303-774-0454 (Inspection Request Line) before starting work.

In Lyons, the published Residential Electrical New Construction — up to 1,000 sq ft enclosed living area is: $150. Additional published fees: Residential Electrical New Construction — 1,001 to 1,500 sq ft — $222; Residential Electrical New Construction — 1,501 to 2,000 sq ft — $300; Residential Electrical New Construction — over 2,000 sq ft — $300 plus $15.00 per 100 sq ft over 2,000 sq ft (always rounded up to the next 100 sq ft); Electrical Permit Fee (valuation-based) — $2,000 or less — $150; Electrical Permit Fee (valuation-based) — over $2,000 — $195 plus $15.00 per $1,000 over $2,000 (always rounded up to the next $1,000); Construction Meter or Extra Inspections Fee — $135; Mobile/Modular/Manufactured Home Set (per unit) — $135; Temporary Heat Release — $70; Re-inspection (Misc. Electric) — $135. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Lyons does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Lyons Planning and Building Department (permit processing, plan review, and inspections contracted to SAFEbuilt) at 303-823-6622 ext. 25 (Town Planning and Building Director); 970-545-3512 (SAFEbuilt Permit Technician); 970-545-3555 (SAFEbuilt Chief Building Official); 303-774-0454 (Inspection Request Line) for current turnaround.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application; Current Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) license. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lyons requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Lyons Planning and Building Department (permit processing, plan review, and inspections contracted to SAFEbuilt) (303-823-6622 ext. 25 (Town Planning and Building Director); 970-545-3512 (SAFEbuilt Permit Technician); 970-545-3555 (SAFEbuilt Chief Building Official); 303-774-0454 (Inspection Request Line)).

Apply through Town of Lyons Planning and Building Department (permit processing, plan review, and inspections contracted to SAFEbuilt) at 432 5th Avenue, Lyons, CO 80540 (PO Box 49). Phone: 303-823-6622 ext. 25 (Town Planning and Building Director); 970-545-3512 (SAFEbuilt Permit Technician); 970-545-3555 (SAFEbuilt Chief Building Official); 303-774-0454 (Inspection Request Line), email: Lritchie@townoflyons.com (Lisa Ritchie, Planning and Building Director); dtoberman@safebuilt.com (Danielle Toberman, Permit Technician); tmoroney@safebuilt.com (Tim Moroney, Chief Building Official). Office hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m.-noon; closed holidays. Town of Lyons main line 303-823-6622.. Official information: https://www.lyonscolorado.com/834/Building-Department.

Lyons, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — currently in effect per the Town of Lyons Building Department page and the Town's published Adopted Codes flyer; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC); 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — the Town's 2025 Residential Submittal Checklist explicitly requires '2021 IECC Energy Code compliance for the specific home being proposed' via REScheck or an Energy Compliance Report; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); Transition note: the Town of Lyons Building Department page (fetched 2026-07-06) states the 2021 ICC series and 2023 NEC apply 'until July 1, 2026,' with a 2024 ICC series adopted to take effect July 1, 2026. As of this file's lastVerified date (2026-07-06, five days after that effective date), the Town's own Adopted Codes flyer (townoflyons.com/DocumentCenter/View/932/Lyons-Design-Criteria) and Building Department page still list the 2021 series/2023 NEC as the current codes with no updated flyer found reflecting the 2024 series live — recommend confirming directly with SAFEbuilt/the Building Department (970-545-3555) whether the 2024 ICC series has been operationally rolled out before finalizing a code analysis for any permit filed on or after 2026-07-01.; State of Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (Ordinance 1210) — effective July 1, 2026, adopted townwide for Class 1 and Class 2 requirements applicable to new commercial/residential construction and qualifying alterations to existing structures (roof replacement 25%+, exterior wall replacement 25%+, additions adding 500+ sq ft, and new/replacement fences or decks); per the Town of Lyons Wildfire Resiliency Code Requirements page.. Local amendments apply — see the Lyons overview page for the full list.

No. Lyons relies on the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) license system. Electricians register with the Town/SAFEbuilt and provide current state license credentials, which are verified contemporaneously per a Colorado Chapter ICC procedure required by SB19-156. Non-compliance is referred to the state board under C.R.S. Title 12, Article 115.