Electrical Permit in Boulder City, Nevada
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Boulder City, governed by the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Electrical permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of hard-wired electrical systems
- Governed by the 2017 NEC with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments
- Completed Electrical Load Calculation Worksheet required as backup documentation
- Service changes on a same-for-same basis qualify for the Express Permit (no-plans) track
- Fees for electrical work bundled with a building permit are calculated as 18.00% of the base building permit fee; standalone electrical permits use Table C flat fees
Required documents
- Required
Electrical Permit Submittal Checklist
City of Boulder City checklist (02/16/2021 V1)
- Required
Electrical Load Calculation Worksheet
Required backup documentation for electrical permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Issuance | $40.00 | 2026 Administrative Code, Table C |
| Receptacle, switch and lighting outlet (each) | $1.00 | 2026 Administrative Code, Table C |
| Appliance Outlets, Residential or Commercial (each) | $5.00 | 2026 Administrative Code, Table C |
| Service (same-for-same), 600V or less and not over 200 amperes, includes Temporary Power (each) | $40.00 | 2026 Administrative Code, Table C |
| Service (same-for-same), 600V or less and over 200 up to 1,000 amperes (each) | $60.00 | 2026 Administrative Code, Table C |
| Service (same-for-same), over 600V and/or over 1,000 amperes (each) | $85.00 | 2026 Administrative Code, Table C |
| Electrical permit bundled with a building permit | 18.00% of the base building permit fee (Table A) | 2026 Administrative Code, Section 110.2(I)(1) |
| Service Change (Up to 200 AMP) — per common permit fee flyer | $80.00 | 2020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Permit Fees' box |
| Temporary Power | $290.00 | 2020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Permit Fees' box (includes $40 issuance plus $250 utility connection fee per Table H) |
Review timeline
7–14 business days
Boulder City’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring and box placement before wall closure
- 2
Final
Devices installed and panel labeled per 2017 NEC
Tips
- The plan review timeframe for a first review of an Electrical permit is 1-2 weeks. Source: City of Boulder City Electrical Permit Submittal Checklist (02/16/2021 V1).
- A same-for-same service change (up to 200 amp) is one of six Express Permit types that does not require plans.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Boulder City Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division — official building department
- Electrical Permit Submittal Checklist (PDF) | Boulder City
- 2026 Building and Safety Division Administrative Code (PDF) | Boulder City
- Permit Fee Schedule and Valuation Table (PDF, eff. 8/3/2020) | Boulder City
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 Boulder City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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