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Solar Permit (Photovoltaic) in Craig, Colorado

Required for residential solar installations. The Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department handles structural/racking/fire-access plan review and inspection; the electrical portion is handled entirely separately and independently by the State of Colorado, with State approval required BEFORE the local Building Permit is issued.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 3 sets of plans, minimum 11x17 inches, submitted to the Community Development Department at 300 W 4th Street, Craig CO 81625 or emailed to meckhoff@ci.craig.co.us; larger plans may also require paper copies even if submitted electronically
  • All plans must be stamped by a Colorado State licensed engineer (exceptions may apply) Contractor
  • The local Building Department reviews and inspects: racking systems, fire access setbacks, wind zones, snow and wind loads, and existing roof structure
  • A SEPARATE electrical permit is required from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Professions & Occupations — the State reviews and inspects the electrical portion; State approval is required PRIOR to the local Building Permit being issued
  • Plans must show: all disconnects, modules, batteries, inverters, grounding conductors; racking system locations/attachment details per manufacturer; dimensions/clearances around equipment; firefighter access paths per the 2018 IFC (typically 36 inches); existing roof vents/penetrations/structure (if roof-mounted); design criteria; safety/disconnect labeling locations; panel locations, amperages, and line diagrams
  • Design criteria specific to solar: ground snow load 57 psf countywide, but 40 psf non-reducible roof snow load design value used locally (up to 100 psf at higher west-county elevations — location/elevation must be disclosed); 115 mph wind speed; 48-inch frost depth; adopted codes 2018 IFC/IRC/IBC plus the Colorado-adopted NEC edition (enforced by the State, not locally)

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Fee schedule

Local Building/Structural Permit Fee (solar)Checked the Residential Solar Installation Checklist page directly — it does not itself state a dollar fee figure, only the submission and review process. The department's general $100 flat structure fee is the only published local figure found; it is not explicitly confirmed to apply verbatim to solar, so treat as unconfirmed for this specific permit type pending direct confirmation from the Building Official.
Not separately published as a standalone solar-specific figure distinct from the department's general $100 flat structure fee
State of Colorado DORA Electrical Permit Fee (separate)Colorado's Fair Permit Act (HB1199, 2011) caps solar permit fees statewide at $500 residential / $1,000 commercial across local jurisdictions generally, though this cap was not independently re-verified against a Craig/Moffat-specific citation in this file's research; the local structural fee plus the separate State electrical fee would need to jointly respect that state cap if it applies here.
Set by DORA/DPO, not the local jurisdiction

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Inspection (Structural/Racking)

    Performed by the local Building Department

  2. 2

    Rough & Final Electrical Inspection

    Performed by a State of Colorado DORA inspector, not the local department

  3. 3

    Final Building Inspection

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

Tips

  • Bring or email 3 sets of plans at a minimum of 11x17 inches — larger-format plans may still require a paper copy submission even if you also submit electronically.
  • The local Building Department's plan review explicitly covers fire-access setbacks per the 2018 IFC (typically a 36-inch firefighter access path) — make sure your racking layout plans show this clearance.

Frequently asked questions

Craig requires a solar permit (photovoltaic) for: 3 sets of plans, minimum 11x17 inches, submitted to the Community Development Department at 300 W 4th Street, Craig CO 81625 or emailed to meckhoff@ci.craig.co.us; larger plans may also require paper copies even if submitted electronically; All plans must be stamped by a Colorado State licensed engineer (exceptions may apply); The local Building Department reviews and inspects: racking systems, fire access setbacks, wind zones, snow and wind loads, and existing roof structure; A SEPARATE electrical permit is required from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Professions & Occupations — the State reviews and inspects the electrical portion; State approval is required PRIOR to the local Building Permit being issued; Plans must show: all disconnects, modules, batteries, inverters, grounding conductors; racking system locations/attachment details per manufacturer; dimensions/clearances around equipment; firefighter access paths per the 2018 IFC (typically 36 inches); existing roof vents/penetrations/structure (if roof-mounted); design criteria; safety/disconnect labeling locations; panel locations, amperages, and line diagrams; Design criteria specific to solar: ground snow load 57 psf countywide, but 40 psf non-reducible roof snow load design value used locally (up to 100 psf at higher west-county elevations — location/elevation must be disclosed); 115 mph wind speed; 48-inch frost depth; adopted codes 2018 IFC/IRC/IBC plus the Colorado-adopted NEC edition (enforced by the State, not locally). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department at 970-826-2013 before starting work.

In Craig, the published Local Building/Structural Permit Fee (solar) is: Not separately published as a standalone solar-specific figure distinct from the department's general $100 flat structure fee. Additional published fees: State of Colorado DORA Electrical Permit Fee (separate) — Set by DORA/DPO, not the local jurisdiction. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Craig does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department at 970-826-2013 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Solar Installation Permit Application (structural/racking scope); Site Plan and equipment location plans; Separate State of Colorado DORA Electrical Permit. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Craig requires 3 inspection(s) for a solar permit (photovoltaic), in order: Rough Inspection (Structural/Racking), Rough & Final Electrical Inspection, Final Building Inspection. Schedule each through Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department (970-826-2013).

Apply through Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department at Craig City Hall, 300 W 4th Street, Craig, CO 81625. Phone: 970-826-2013, email: meckhoff@ci.craig.co.us. Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Building Official: Marlin Eckhoff (Office 970-826-2013, Cell 970-326-3645, meckhoff@ci.craig.co.us). Building Administrator: Sierra Arellano (970-826-2024, sarellano@ci.craig.co.us) handles contractor licensing/registration. The department is located upstairs within Craig City Hall, in the Community Development Department. Verified identically on both the City of Craig's and Moffat County's own department pages.. Official information: https://www.ci.craig.co.us/departments/building.php.

No. Per the City's own Residential Solar Installation Checklist, State of Colorado (DORA) approval of the electrical portion is required BEFORE the local Building Permit is issued — the two approvals are sequential, not parallel.

The department uses a 40 psf non-reducible roof snow load design value locally, even though Moffat County's broader ground snow load is 57 psf — but higher elevations on the west edge of the county can require up to 100 psf. Disclose your site's location and approximate elevation to the Building Official to confirm the correct design value.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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

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