Does the City of Cheyenne or the Wyoming State Fire Marshal issue electrical permits in Cheyenne?

The City of Cheyenne issues its own electrical permits through its Compliance Department (Building Safety Division), under its home-rule delegated building/electrical authority (Municipal Code Chapter 15.20). This is different from many smaller Wyoming jurisdictions, which default to the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office electrical program. Always apply through the City of Cheyenne for work inside city limits — confirm with the Building Safety Division at (307) 637-6265 if in doubt about your specific address/jurisdiction.

What electrical code edition does Cheyenne enforce?

The 2023 National Electrical Code is currently in force under Cheyenne Municipal Code Chapter 15.20.

Do electricians need a state license to work in Cheyenne?

Yes. Per the City's Schedule of Fees note, a Wyoming State License is required for Electrical Master and Contractor, Qualified Supervisor, Journeyman, Technician, and Apprentice — in addition to holding a City of Cheyenne contractor license to pull the permit.

Electrical Permit in Cheyenne, Wyoming

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Cheyenne is a home-rule municipality with its own delegated building-code authority and its OWN electrical permitting/inspection program (Municipal Code Chapter 15.20 'National Electrical Code Adopted'), separate from the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's default statewide electrical program. The City's Compliance Department (Building Safety Division) issues electrical permits directly using its own 'Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Permit Application' form, and requires a City of Cheyenne contractor license (not just a Wyoming state license) to pull the permit.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

Same valuation-based table as the general Building and Construction Permit Fee (see residential-building-permit fees) — e.g., $23.50 for $1–$500 valuation, scaling up per the Ordinance 4254 tableBuilding and Construction Permit Fee — valuation-based (electrical scope)

When you need this permit

Electrical work (new circuits, service changes, panel upgrades, rewiring, EVSE, solar interconnection wiring) requires an electrical permit from the City of Cheyenne Compliance Department — NOT from the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office, for work inside Cheyenne city limits
Governed by Cheyenne Municipal Code Chapter 15.20 (National Electrical Code Adopted); the 2023 NEC is the current edition in force
Contractor must hold a current City of Cheyenne electrical contractor/trade license (Class per Contractor Licensing Regulations) in addition to any state licensing
Submit the 'Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Permit Application' (or include electrical scope on the combined building permit application) via the OpenGov portal or in person
List all electrical subcontractors and their Contractor Class & License # on the application — work not described/listed is not covered by the permit
Permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days; expires one year after date of issue in any case
Wyoming Statute still requires the actual electrician performing licensable work to hold a WY state electrician license (per state licensing statute) even though the City, not WSFM, issues the wiring/inspection permit inside Cheyenne

Required documents

Req
Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Permit Application
City of Cheyenne Compliance Department form; select 'Electrical' checkbox, list valuation of work, contractor name/class/license #, and scope of work

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building and Construction Permit Fee — valuation-based (electrical scope)	Same valuation-based table as the general Building and Construction Permit Fee (see residential-building-permit fees) — e.g., $23.50 for $1–$500 valuation, scaling up per the Ordinance 4254 table	City of Cheyenne Schedule of Fees (Ordinance 4254); the city applies ONE unified valuation-based fee structure to building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits rather than separate flat-rate trade fee tables
Plan Review Fee	65% of the Building Permit Fee	City of Cheyenne Schedule of Fees (Ordinance 4254)

Review timeline

~1–10 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Cheyenne building department

Inspection process

1
Rough-In
Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed
2
Final
All devices installed, panel labeled, system energized

Tips

IMPORTANT: Do not use the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's electrical wiring-permit process or fee schedule ($50 standard permit / $40 temporary / inspection fee chart) for work inside Cheyenne city limits — Cheyenne runs its own electrical permitting program under its home-rule delegated authority (Municipal Code Ch. 15.20) and its own Contractor Licensing Regulations. The WSFM state program governs unincorporated Laramie County and other WY jurisdictions that have NOT taken on delegated electrical authority, not the City of Cheyenne itself.
A City of Cheyenne contractor license (separate from Wyoming state electrician licensing) is required to pull an electrical permit in Cheyenne; the electrician performing the work must also hold a Wyoming state electrical license (Master, Contractor, Qualified Supervisor, Journeyman, Technician, or Apprentice per the City's Schedule of Fees note).
Electrical scope can be included on a combined building permit application rather than filed as a stand-alone electrical permit, if disclosed with the rest of the project scope.
No separate temporary-power-pole fee line exists in the City's adopted Schedule of Fees (Ordinance 4254) — that scope, if charged, would fall under the general valuation-based table; confirm with the Building Safety Division if applicable to your project.

Frequently asked questions

Does the City of Cheyenne or the Wyoming State Fire Marshal issue electrical permits in Cheyenne?: The City of Cheyenne issues its own electrical permits through its Compliance Department (Building Safety Division), under its home-rule delegated building/electrical authority (Municipal Code Chapter 15.20). This is different from many smaller Wyoming jurisdictions, which default to the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office electrical program. Always apply through the City of Cheyenne for work inside city limits — confirm with the Building Safety Division at (307) 637-6265 if in doubt about your specific address/jurisdiction.
What electrical code edition does Cheyenne enforce?: The 2023 National Electrical Code is currently in force under Cheyenne Municipal Code Chapter 15.20.
Do electricians need a state license to work in Cheyenne?: Yes. Per the City's Schedule of Fees note, a Wyoming State License is required for Electrical Master and Contractor, Qualified Supervisor, Journeyman, Technician, and Apprentice — in addition to holding a City of Cheyenne contractor license to pull the permit.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

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

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