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EV Charging Station Permit (Issued by the State of Colorado, Not the City) in Rifle, Colorado

As with all electrical work in Rifle, the permit for a Level 2 (or higher) electric vehicle charging station/EVSE is obtained from the Colorado State Electrical Board (Division of Professions and Occupations, DORA), not the City of Rifle — the same finding this file's electrical-permit entry documents, stated verbatim on the City's own Non-Residential Building Permit Application: 'Electrical permits are obtained from the State Electrical Board.' No separate City building permit is required for a standalone EVSE circuit unless it also involves a new structure, in which case the City's own valuation-based Building Permit Fee Worksheet applies to that scope (this file found no evidence the statutory $500/$1,000 solar fee cap under C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113 extends to EV chargers — that cap is solar-specific).

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Apply for the electrical permit directly with the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA), State Electrical Board — not the City of Rifle
  • Electrical permit application forms are available from the City's Building Department even though the City itself does not process or issue the permit
  • Installation must comply with NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) and any state electrical board amendments
  • Rifle's own population (approximately 9,900 per the 2020 Census) falls under the 10,000-person threshold for a 'covered municipality' under Colorado's HB24-1173 EV charger permitting law, but Garfield County (population well over 20,000) is a 'covered county' subject to the law's 12/31/2025 permitting-process compliance deadline

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Fee schedule

State of Colorado electrical permit feesNot within this file's scope — confirm current state fee schedule directly with DORA (dpo.colorado.gov/Electrical). Same mechanism this file's electrical-permit entry documents; no dedicated EV/EVSE fee line item was located.
Set by the State of Colorado (DORA State Electrical Board), not the City of Rifle

Review timeline

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Inspection process

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    State of Colorado Electrical Inspection(s)

    Scheduled directly with the State of Colorado State Electrical Board, not the City's Cloudpermit inspection system

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Tips

  • Do not schedule electrical inspections through Cloudpermit or the City's Building Department line — EV charger electrical inspections must be scheduled directly with the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA), the same as any other electrical work in Rifle.
  • Electrical permit application forms can be picked up from the City's Building Department for convenience, but the completed application and fee go to the State, not the City.
  • Rifle itself (population under 10,000) is not a 'covered municipality' under HB24-1173, but Garfield County is a 'covered county' — if a standardized/expedited EV charger review process exists locally, it would flow from the County's compliance decision, not a City of Rifle ordinance.

Frequently asked questions

Rifle requires an ev charging station permit (issued by the state of colorado, not the city) for: Apply for the electrical permit directly with the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA), State Electrical Board — not the City of Rifle; Electrical permit application forms are available from the City's Building Department even though the City itself does not process or issue the permit; Installation must comply with NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) and any state electrical board amendments; Rifle's own population (approximately 9,900 per the 2020 Census) falls under the 10,000-person threshold for a 'covered municipality' under Colorado's HB24-1173 EV charger permitting law, but Garfield County (population well over 20,000) is a 'covered county' subject to the law's 12/31/2025 permitting-process compliance deadline. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Rifle Building Department (Community Development Department) at 970-665-6461 before starting work.

In Rifle, the published State of Colorado electrical permit fees is: Set by the State of Colorado (DORA State Electrical Board), not the City of Rifle. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Rifle does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Rifle Building Department (Community Development Department) at 970-665-6461 for current turnaround.

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

Rifle requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charging station permit (issued by the state of colorado, not the city), in order: State of Colorado Electrical Inspection(s). Schedule each through City of Rifle Building Department (Community Development Department) (970-665-6461).

Apply through City of Rifle Building Department (Community Development Department) at 202 Railroad Avenue, Rifle, CO 81650 (Rifle City Hall, Level 1 - Community Development suite). Phone: 970-665-6461, email: jnihiser@rifleco.org. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Permits can be picked up Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Building Official John Nihiser, 970-665-6464; Building Inspector Jenna Lucas, 970-665-6494; Community Development Director Zach Higgins, 970-665-6499. Main City switchboard: 970-665-6400.. Official information: https://www.rifleco.org/72/Building.

Rifle, Colorado has adopted: 2015 International Codes (I-Codes), as locally amended — confirmed directly on the City's Building Department page ('The City of Rifle is under the 2015 International Codes'); 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Energy Zone 5; 2003 ANSI A117.1 (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities); Full Charter and Municipal Code, Chapter 18 (Building Regulations) hosted at library.municode.com/co/rifle — the live Municode page returned an access-restricted/JS-rendered response during this extraction and could not be independently re-verified for the specific adoption-ordinance number and full local-amendment text beyond what the City's own Building Department page and permit application forms directly state; treat Chapter 18 citation as the governing local code chapter by name only, not as a verbatim-quoted source in this file; Design criteria (Table R301.2(1)-equivalent, per the City's own Building Department page): Roof (snow) live load 40 psf; Ground snow load 47 psf; Basic wind speed 120 mph (Ultimate); Seismic Design Category C; Weathering Severe; Frost line depth 36 inches; Termite Slight/moderate; Decay Slight; Winter design temperature -2°F; Ice shield underlayment Required; Flood Hazard Yes (FIRM effective 10-15-85); Air freezing index 2,500; Mean annual temperature 48°F. Local amendments apply — see the Rifle overview page for the full list.

Directly from the Colorado State Electrical Board (Division of Professions and Occupations, DORA) — the City of Rifle does not issue or inspect electrical permits itself, per the City's own Building Permit Application. No separate City permit is needed for a standalone EVSE circuit unless a new structure is also being built.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

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

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