Does the State of Wyoming or the City of Casper issue electrical permits in Casper?

The City of Casper issues its own electrical permits and performs its own electrical inspections through its Building Inspection Division (which includes a Deputy Building Official/Electrical Inspector and an Electrical Inspector). This is because Casper holds delegated local building/electrical code enforcement authority under W.S. § 35-9-121, rather than defaulting to the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's statewide electrical program. Confirm current requirements with the Building Inspection Division at (307) 235-8254.

Electrical Permit in Casper, Wyoming

Verified

Required for electrical installations, alterations, and service changes within the City of Casper. Casper's Building Inspection Division holds delegated local electrical authority and performs its OWN electrical plan review and inspections under the 2023 NFPA 70 NEC — electrical permits here are NOT issued by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's statewide electrical program.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

$35Initial Building Permit Fee

When you need this permit

Electrical Permit Application submitted to the Building Inspection Division (via CSS Portal or in person)
Service changes, panel upgrades, new circuits, rewiring for additions/alterations
Governed by the 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
Fee based on the value of the work per the City's combined valuation-based fee schedule
Casper's Building Inspection team includes a Deputy Building Official/Electrical Inspector and a dedicated Electrical Inspector on staff

Required documents

Req
Electrical Permit Application
City of Casper Electrical Permit Application form

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Initial Building Permit Fee	$35	City of Casper Permit Fee Schedule (eff. February 2, 2026) — Casper does not publish a separate electrical-only fee table; electrical work is priced off the combined valuation table
Combined Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation-based	Graduated table from $70 (valuation $1–$1,000) up to $841 (valuation $99,001–$100,000); over $100,000 = $806 + $5.60 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof	City of Casper Permit Fee Schedule (eff. February 2, 2026) — labeled 'Combined Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Permit Fee Schedule'

Review timeline

~1–10 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Casper building department

Inspection process

1
Temporary Power
For a temporary power pole or similar setup used during construction
2
Rough Electrical
Performed after the structure is framed and dried in, and after electrical components are roughed in, before trim out
3
Service
Performed for service replacement and for permanent power to new structures; structure must be secured prior to requesting
4
Final Electrical
Performed when all electrical work is 100% complete; typically coordinated with other trades as part of Final/C.O. inspection

Tips

IMPORTANT: Casper issues its own electrical permits and runs its own electrical inspections (Temporary Power, Rough Electrical, Service, Final) — this differs from Wyoming jurisdictions that default to the WY State Fire Marshal's statewide electrical program under W.S. § 35-9-119.
Casper's electrical inspectors are part of the City's Building Inspection Division staff (Deputy Building Official/Electrical Inspector plus a dedicated Electrical Inspector), confirming delegated local electrical enforcement authority under W.S. § 35-9-121.
Confirm current licensing/registration requirements for electrical contractors with Casper's Contractor Licensing program before applying.
There is no separate published electrical-only fee table — electrical work valuation is priced off the same combined Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical table used for building permits.

Frequently asked questions

Does the State of Wyoming or the City of Casper issue electrical permits in Casper?: The City of Casper issues its own electrical permits and performs its own electrical inspections through its Building Inspection Division (which includes a Deputy Building Official/Electrical Inspector and an Electrical Inspector). This is because Casper holds delegated local building/electrical code enforcement authority under W.S. § 35-9-121, rather than defaulting to the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's statewide electrical program. Confirm current requirements with the Building Inspection Division at (307) 235-8254.

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

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