Greeley, CO Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit required for
- install, alter, repair wiring/equipment
- Homeowner permits
- allowed via notarized affidavit
- 1st offense fine
- $250
- 3rd offense
- up to $1,000/day, discretionary
Summary
Greeley requires a permit before anyone installs, alters, or repairs electrical wiring or equipment in the city, with a separate permit required for each project under Municipal Code § 22-424.
Permits required. No person, whether or not required to be licensed by the state electrical board as an electrical contractor, master electrician, journey electrician or residential electrical worker, shall install, alter, or repair any electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment unless a permit for such electrical work has been issued. A permit must be obtained for each separate project. Application for permits shall be made on forms provided by the building inspection division and the required permit fee shall accompany each application.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Section 22-424(1) makes it unlawful to install, alter, or repair electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment without a permit, regardless of whether the installer is licensed by the state electrical board; a separate permit is needed for each project. Homeowners may pull their own permit for work on their own property by filing a notarized affidavit affirming they know NEC requirements and accept personal responsibility. Minor items are permit-exempt, including replacing lamps, snap switches, fuses, and worn cords, plus low-voltage work under 50 volts (with fire-alarm exceptions). Working without a required permit doubles the fee and draws a citation under § 22-425.
Violations & Fines
First-offense fine for skipping an electrical permit is $250, rising to $600 for a second offense, then a discretionary fine up to $1,000 per day, per the § 22-424 citation fine schedule.
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