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Colorado electrician help: state licenses, homeowner wiring and inspections

Source: Local Help Stations (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.

Electricians in Colorado are licensed by the State Electrical Board, which also inspects electrical work where no local authority does.

What Colorado rules say

The State Electrical Board licenses Residential Wiremen, Journeyman Electricians and Master Electricians. (source: Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations)
Licensed electricians must complete at least 24 hours of continuing education in each 3 year license period. (source: Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations)
The board licenses electricians, apprentices and electrical contractors and investigates complaints about licensed and unlicensed electrical work. (source: Colorado Attorney General)
A homeowner may do their own wiring if they personally do the work, the property is not for sale, resale or rent, and the work follows the National Electrical Code. (source: Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations)
Homeowner wiring must be inspected before it is covered and again before occupancy and permanent power release. (source: Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations)
The State Electrical Board inspects electrical work anywhere in Colorado that is not inspected by a local authority, plus all public schools and state buildings. (source: Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations)
A state electrical permit may be extended once, for six months, if you notify the Denver office before it expires. (source: Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations)
The board held a rulemaking hearing on May 27, 2026 on adopting the 2026 National Electrical Code. (source: Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations)

This page covers statewide rules only. Cities and counties can add their own permits and licenses, so check with your local building office too.

Last updated: November 2, 2026