What electrical code does Broomfield use?

The City and County of Broomfield enforces the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), based on the State of Colorado's statewide NEC adoption, effective since August 1, 2023. The City will move to the 2026 NEC on August 1, 2026.

Electrical Permit in Broomfield, Colorado

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Required for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in the City and County of Broomfield, governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) per the State of Colorado's statewide NEC adoption, enforced by Broomfield since August 1, 2023. Fees are valuation-based like all other trade permits.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

From$23.50Electrical Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500 — see all 4 fees below

When you need this permit

Electrical permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of hard-wired electrical systems
Governed by the 2023 NEC (statewide Colorado adoption); Broomfield will begin enforcing the 2026 NEC on August 1, 2026
Permit valuation must be listed separately in the electrical valuation field on the General Permit Application
For A/C replacement permits, part of the project valuation must also be listed in the electrical valuation field, along with the licensed electrical contractor's name
Homeowner-occupants may perform their own electrical work on their primary residence after signing a Homeowner Statement; contractors performing paid work must hold a Broomfield contractor license

Required documents

Required
General Permit Application
Submitted by email to buildingpermits@broomfield.org, with the Electrical trade valuation and subcontractor listed
Optional
Homeowner Statement
Required if a homeowner-occupant is performing the electrical work themselves

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Electrical Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500	$23.50	City and County of Broomfield Building Division Fee Schedule; same valuation-based table applies to all trades (general, electrical, mechanical, plumbing)
Electrical Permit Fee — valuation $501 to $18,000	Scales from $26.55 up to $293.25 per the published valuation bands	City and County of Broomfield Building Division Fee Schedule
Electrical Permit Fee — valuation over $18,000	Assessed per BMC 15-03-100, Table 1-A	City and County of Broomfield Building Division Fee Schedule
Plan Review Fee (where applicable — commercial, new single/multi-family, solar)	65% of the electrical permit fee	City and County of Broomfield Fees page

Review timeline

1–14 business days

Broomfield’s published plan-review target

Inspection process

1
Rough-In
Wiring and box placement before walls are closed
2
Final
Devices installed and panel verified per the 2023 NEC

Tips

Broomfield enforces the NEC on the State of Colorado's statewide adoption schedule, not the same 3-year ICC cycle as its other adopted codes — the City is on the 2023 NEC now and moves to the 2026 NEC on August 1, 2026.
Like-for-like residential electrical work bundled into A/C, furnace, or water-heater replacement permits reviews in 1-3 business days per the Review Timelines page; a stand-alone electrical permit not tied to a like-for-like replacement follows the general trade-permit timeline.

Frequently asked questions

What electrical code does Broomfield use?: The City and County of Broomfield enforces the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), based on the State of Colorado's statewide NEC adoption, effective since August 1, 2023. The City will move to the 2026 NEC on August 1, 2026.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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

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