Hours of operation, Monday – Friday 7:30 - 4:30 pm 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy, 2nd Floor, Permit Center – Aurora, CO 80012 Main number:303-739-7420, Questions for code specific questions: 303-739-7399
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Adopted Codes
2006 International Building Code					2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2006 International Residential Code					2008 National Electrical Code
2006 International Mechanical Code					2003 ICC/ANSI A117.1
2006 International Plumbing Code					2006 International Energy Conservation Code
2006 International Fire Code					(Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities)
What type of work will you be doing?
Addition				Garage			Supervisor Licensing
Air Conditioning				Ground Fuel Storage			Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Basement Finish				Mobile Home			Tenant Finish
Carport				Multi-Family			Water heater
Commercial Building				Patio Cover
Contractor licensing				Pool
Day Care/Assisted living				Plumbing			Click here for ICC Website
Deck				Racking
Demolition				Re-roof
Electrical				Rooftop Antenna
Elevators & Escalators				School
Fire Alarm				Service upgrade
Fire Sprinkler				Shed
Fireplace				Siding
Furnace				Single Family Home
Online Services
(Limited) Online Permits
(licensed contractors only) Online Inspections
Schedule and view inspections. Tutorial (Under Construction).
Building Statistics
Licensed Contractor lookup
Plan review fees must be paid at time of submittal.
FEE SCHEDULES:
Permit and Plan Fees
Electrical Fees
Valuation Cost for Counter permits
Frequently used forms
Engineering loads
Fax Inspections Transmittal form						GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK!
Permit Application						Customer Satisfaction Survey
Permit Application (Word) Fill in form
Plan Review Revision Submittal
Plot Plan
Request for Modification
BUILDING CODES ORDINANCE:
City Code Buildings and Building Regulations
City code is codified on a quarterly basis. Specific administrative fees have been removed from ordinance.
			For Homeowners:
			When a building permit has been issued for any construction within the City, the homeowner listed on the permit carries the responsibility and liability for all of the construction work and for ensuring that all facets of the project conform to the applicable regulations and code provisions of the City of Aurora. Types of inspections will vary depending on the scope of work. The order they are called for is important. Our staff will assist you with questions, or you can request a consultation with one of our inspectors. Homeowner Agreement and Statement of Understanding
For information on how to obtain inspections: Inspections
Learn how to become a licensed contractor in the City of Aurora: Licensing requirements
The following links are to departments that are often associated with the Building Codes Division:
The Finance Department, specifically Tax and Licensing has a handout called the Tax Guideline for Building Permit. This will answer many questions you may have regarding the use tax that is paid for on a permit.
Municipal Records will have historical records for building permits and/or building plans. Routine or non routine requests can better be answered by the City Clerks office on when to use a Open Records Request.
Contact Zoning for information with fences, sheds or any accessory structure. Planning Department, 303-739-7347
The Public Works Department, specifically Public Improvement Inspections will assist you with retaining walls, driveways, sidewalk, curb and gutter as well as concrete and asphalt within the Right-of-Way. 303-739-7350.
Contact us: bldginsp@auroragov.org for questions regarding the construction of a building.