Permit Center – Suite 2400 15151 E. Alameda Parkway 303-739-7420 Cut off of all next day inspections 4:00 PM For plan submittal: buildingplans@auroragov.org Email inspections: inspections@auroragov.org Inspection line: (303) 739-7416 Inspection fax: (303-736-7412 Fax transmittal Fax transmittal Word fill in Form
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Friday, 7:30* AM – 4:00 PM. Wednesday *8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
	Accredited by IAS –International Accreditation Service. Colorado’s FIRST and ONLY Building Department to achieve this recognition.
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WHAT TYPE OF INFORMATION OR SERVICE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Air Conditioning		Fire Alarm					Racking
Basement Finish		Fireplace					Re-Roof
Carport		Fire Sprinkler					Rooftop Antenna
Commercial Building		Ground Fuel Storage					School
Day Care/Assisted living		Licensing for contractors					Service upgrade
Deck		Licensing for supervisors					Shed
Demolition		Look up Licensed contractors					Signs
Detached Garage		Mobile Home					Siding
Electrical		Multi-Family					Single Family Home
Elevators & Escalators		Online Services					Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Fee Determination		Occupant Load Sign					Tenant Finish
Fence		Patio Cover					Water heater
Furnace		Plumbing					Zoning
		Pool
TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (TCHD)
ATTENTION: All applicants submitting construction plans for retail food establishments, daycare centers, preschool programs, group homes, fountain water attractions and public swimming pools are also responsible for meeting the separate requirement of the Tri-County Health Department. The TCHD will require a plan review application to be submitted for review and approval prior to opening. For a copy of the plan review application or to obtain additional information from the Tri-County areas consisting of: Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, please contact: Tri-County Health Department 7000 E Belleview Ave, Ste 301 Greenwood Village, CO 80111-1628 Phone: 303-220-9200 Fax: 303-220-9208 www.tchd.org
GENERAL INFORMATION:
-City of Aurora ordinance requires a permit and licensed contractor* be obtained to build, construct, alter, repair, add to, demolish or move any building or structure or any portion thereof. *Homeowner’s can obtain a permit for their primary residence.
ADOPTED CODES AND ORDINANCES
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 Energy Conservation Code Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
Or view the complete City of Aurora Ordinance through municode.com at: http://www.municode.com/library/clientCodePage.aspx?clientID=1111
ONLINE SERVICES
For instructions, forms and information regarding our Online Services click here.
FEE SCHEDULES
Plan review fees must be paid at time of submittal.
To utilize our online fee calculator, access our Fee Determination Assessment or have general questions regarding permit fees click here.
FREQUENTLY USED FORMS
Engineering loads					Plan Review Revision Submittal
Fax Inspections Transmittal form					Plot Plan
Permit Application					Request for Modification
Permit Application (Word) Fill in form
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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
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
To learn how to become a licensed contractor in the City of Aurora click here.
RECORDS REQUESTS
Municipal Records will have historical records for building permits and/or building plans. Determining if your records request is a routine or non- routine request can be answered by the City Clerk’s office. If you use a Open Records Request, it generates from the City Clerk’s office, and routes through legal. When we receive this request depending on the scope of research time we will notify you of both research and copy fees. Research fees (follows City Clerks fee schedule) are $29.25 per hour with ½ hour minimum, or for voluminous records requests research fees will be a minimum of $47.00 per hour. If you prefer to research on your own at no cost you can go to the City Clerk’s office located on the first floor.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
The following links are to departments that are often associated with the Building 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. 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