This process is in response to HB19-1086 (Plumbing), and SB19-156 (Electrical). This process is pursuant to Section 12-155-120(1) and (10), Colorado Revised Statutes. This process is for conducting contemporaneous reviews to ensure consistent, timely, and efficient enforcement of Colorado’s electrical and plumbing licensure and apprenticeship requirements.
City of Boulder reserves the right to request state licensure documentation for all permits that involve electrical and/or plumbing work. City of Boulder may use this information for the purpose of verifying the licensure of electricians, plumbers, and/or contractors and to ensure that appropriate apprenticeship requirements are being met. This request for electrical, plumbing, and/or contractor information may occur prior to permit issuance, and/or at any time thereafter depending on permit type and scope of work. Failure to provide this information will be grounds to prevent a permit from being issued or may necessitate the issuance of a Stop Work Order for properties that are found to be in non-compliance.
Contemporaneous reviews may include a full or partial review of the electricians, plumbers, and apprentices working at a job site. Inspectors may perform contemporaneous reviews at any time. Inspectors may conduct occasional, random, and on-site inspections while plumbing or electrical work is in progress.
If a contemporaneous review reveals any non-compliance with Colorado’s electrical and plumbing licensure or apprenticeship requirements, the inspector who performed the review shall promptly notify his or her immediate supervisor. Staff will consider the nature and severity of the violation and determine whether to file a complaint with the State Electrical and Plumbing Boards per C.R.S. Title 12, Article 115 (Electricians) or C.R.S. Title 12, Article 155 (Plumbers).