Electrical Permit in Unincorporated Campbell County, Wyoming
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, and repair work in unincorporated Campbell County. Per the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's 'LOCAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS' chart, Campbell County holds delegated ELEC INSP/PR = L/L authority — the County's own Building Division issues and inspects electrical permits; it does NOT default to the WSFM statewide electrical program. Governed by NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), 2026 Edition, per Chapter 4 Section 10.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
When you need this permit
- Electrical Permit required for all new wiring, service changes, and alterations — required even when the associated Building Permit is exempt (e.g., rural/unplatted dwellings, farm/ranch structures, HUD manufactured homes, exempt accessory structures)
- Farm/Ranch Operation electrical work: contractor must still obtain an Electrical Permit per W.S. 35-9-123(b) even though the structure itself is exempt from Chapter 4
- Service disconnecting means must be installed at a readily accessible location within 50 feet, in plain view from outside the building (Chapter 4 § 10.A.1, amending NEC 230.70(A)(1))
- County Building Division inspectors perform all electrical inspections locally (Chapter 4 § 10.B.5(a))
- Mobile home electrical hookups follow the county's direct-bury/service-equipment standards (2-pole breaker sized to nameplate ampacity, grounding rods, conduit depth requirements)
Required documents
- Req
Building Permit & Zoning Certificate Application
Electrical work is applied for through the same county application; select 'Electrical Re-Energize' or describe the electrical scope under Type of Work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit (residential) | No fee | Chapter 4 Section 1.8.E 'All Other Permits: No fees.' — Campbell County charges no fee for residential electrical permits, unlike the WSFM's statewide $50 electrical permit fee that applies where the state program has jurisdiction. This fee-free treatment applies because Campbell County has delegated BOTH building and electrical authority and elected not to charge for residential trade permits. |
Review timeline
~1–10 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Campbell County building department
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring and boxes installed before walls closed
- 2
Final
All devices installed, system energized
Tips
- Unlike most Wyoming jurisdictions where electrical defaults to the state's Chief Electrical Inspector program (WSFM, $50 base fee), Campbell County runs its OWN electrical inspection program at no charge to the applicant — confirm this distinction before quoting the state's $50/tiered fee schedule for any Campbell County unincorporated project.
- Electrical permits are required even for structures that are exempt from a Building Permit (rural dwellings outside platted subdivisions, exempt accessory structures, farm/ranch buildings, HUD manufactured homes).
- Campbell County adopted the 2026 Edition of NFPA 70 (NEC) — newer than the 2023 NEC used as the statewide default by the WSFM.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the State of Wyoming or Campbell County issue electrical permits in the unincorporated county?
- Campbell County itself issues and inspects electrical permits in the unincorporated county. Per the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's 'LOCAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS' chart, Campbell County holds delegated ELEC INSP/PR = L/L authority, so it does not rely on the WSFM's default statewide electrical program (which would otherwise charge a $50 base permit fee).
- How much does an electrical permit cost in unincorporated Campbell County?
- No fee. Chapter 4 Rules Regulating Construction Section 1.8.E states 'All Other Permits: No fees,' which covers electrical permits for one- and two-family residential and most other work.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
- Campbell County Department of Public Works — Building, Planning & Zoning Division — official building department
- Wyoming Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety — LOCAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS chart (Campbell County unincorporated: BLDG L/L, ELEC L/L)
- Campbell County Chapter 4 Rules Regulating Construction, Section 10 (NEC 2026 Edition) and Section 1.8.E (fees)
- Campbell County Mobile Home Hookups (electrical/plumbing hookup standards)
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 Unincorporated Campbell County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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