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Appliance Installation in Cherry Hills Village
Licensed appliance installation services for Cherry Hills Village and Arapahoe County. Professional hookup and testing.
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Appliance Installation Services in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional appliance installation services throughout Cherry Hills Village and the surrounding Arapahoe County area. Kitchen and laundry appliance installation including gas and electric connections, leveling, and testing. Whether you're in Cherry Hills Village (affluent south Denver) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.
Permit Thresholds
Cherry Hills Village permit thresholds
- Code reference
- The Village adopted the 2024 International Codes (I-Codes) at the beginning of 2026, including the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), and adheres to Chapter 18 of the Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code for building regulations.
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- If an addition is more than 50% of the existing square footage, or if the aggregate floor area is demolished or reconstructed by more than 50%, or increased by 50% or more, the project is considered "redevelopment" and may have additional submittal and drainage requirements per Chapter 9 of the zoni
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- Any electrical work on 400 amps (320 continuous) or greater requires a separate plan review.
- Impervious Surface
- If more than 2,500 square feet of impervious surface is added cumulatively (e.g., house addition, driveway, patio), a Phase III Drainage Plan is required.
- Code Reference
- Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code, Chapter 18, and the adopted 2024 International Residential Code.
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- ### Exempt Work (Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code Section 105.2, referencing adopted I-Codes)Section 105.2
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- One-story detached, prefabricated storage sheds that do not exceed 120 square feet.
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- Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code, Section 105.2, referencing adopted I-Codes.Section 105.2
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Cherry Hills Village (specifically its Building Division under Community Development) issues residential building permits.
Energy Code
Cherry Hills Village energy code quick facts
- Code reference
- Cherry Hills Village, Colorado, has adopted the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
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- However, state law requires local jurisdictions to adopt and enforce the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code when updating any other building code, with amendments not permitted to decrease effectiveness or energy efficiency.
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- An ordinance (Ordinance No. 2023, Series 1) also indicates the adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code.Ordinance No. 2023
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- Cherry Hills Village is located in IECC Climate Zone 5B.
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- The following are key prescriptive requirements for residential remodels and additions, based on the 2021 IECC for Climate Zone 5B, which serve as minimum standards under the adopted energy code:
- Code reference
- ### Key Prescriptive Requirements for Remodels/Additions (2021 IECC, Climate Zone 5B)
- Requirement
- R-49 minimum, with an R-60 retrofit recommended.
- Code reference
- The 2021 IECC raised the prescriptive ceiling to R-60, with R-49 acceptable only with a raised-heel truss (per IECC R402.2.1).
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Cherry Hills Village (specifically its Building Division under Community Development) issues residential building permits.
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What appliance installation covers
Residential appliance work in the Denver metro includes ranges, cooktops, ovens, dishwashers, laundry, refrigerators, and water heaters. Some units plug into an existing receptacle. Others need a new 120 or 240 V circuit, a gas connection, or a water and vent change. Water heaters also need a working temperature-and-pressure relief valve and a properly terminated discharge pipe. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and licensed specialty trades. Cost is project-specific and depends on fuel type, circuit or gas work, and whether the unit is a like-for-like swap.
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Water heaters and energy code
City inspections check water-heater venting and T&P discharge termination. Denver Energy Code Chapter 5 [RE] applies when an alteration or addition includes a new service hot-water system (DEC R403.5). Like-for-like replacements with no change in geometry, demand, or material may use a CPD quick permit without plumbing plan review. Changing fuel type, location, or capacity is not like-for-like.
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Permits and who coordinates the work
City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development issues plumbing permits when fixtures or water heaters are added, replaced, or relocated. New circuits and hardwired appliances need electrical permits. Gas appliance changes typically need plumbing or gas review. Colorado DORA regulates electrical and plumbing licensing. Cities and counties license general contractors. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license. Autotelic acts as a municipally licensed Denver general contractor and coordinates licensed specialty trades for appliance scopes.
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What buyers should prepare
Appliance type, gas versus electric, photos of the existing receptacle or gas valve, and water-heater location and vent type.
FAQ
Common questions
Does replacing a water heater need a Denver permit?
Yes. CPD requires a plumbing permit when a water heater is replaced. Some like-for-like swaps qualify for a quick permit.
Who handles appliance permits and licensing?
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and licensed specialty trades. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
Do I need a permit to plug in a new refrigerator?
Usually no if it uses an existing receptacle with no wiring change. New circuits or hardwired units typically need an electrical permit.
What do inspectors look for on a water heater?
Proper venting, a working T&P valve, and a discharge pipe that terminates correctly.
What information helps define scope?
Appliance list, fuel type, panel or gas photos, and city or county.
Service Area
Serving Cherry Hills Village and Arapahoe County
We serve Cherry Hills Village, CO and all surrounding Denver metro communities. Our team is based in Denver and operates throughout the Front Range, from Castle Rock to Longmont and everywhere in between. Contact us for a free estimate on your Cherry Hills Village project.
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DESIGN SERVICES
Discovery & Site Analysis
Needs + preference programming, site survey, as-built documentation, feasibility.
We walk, measure, and photograph your property — existing conditions, utilities, structure, and constraints. You get the as-built documentation and feasibility read that every later decision rests on.
Learn more →Concept Design & Space Planning
Schematic design, floor plan studies, layout options.
Your scope becomes schematic floor plans you can compare side by side — circulation, daylight, adjacencies, and what each option does to the budget. Layout decisions happen on paper, where changes are cheap.
Learn more →Architectural Design & 3D Renderings
Design development, materials + finishes, photorealistic visualization.
The chosen concept resolves into materials, finishes, fixtures, and lighting — with the automation layer drawn in. Photorealistic renderings let you walk the space and adjust before anything is priced.
Learn more →Construction Documents & Permitting
Full CD sets, structural + MEP engineering coordination, permit-ready drawings.
Approved designs become coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP sheets — the set your jurisdiction permits from and trades build from. We submit, track, and answer review comments.
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New Construction & Custom Homes
Ground-up homes and light commercial, dirt to keys.
Ground-up residential and light commercial builds — foundations through finishes, including modular and steel construction. One accountable builder from dirt to keys.
Learn more →Remodels & Additions
Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, whole-home.
Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, and whole-home renovations that respect the house you already have. We handle structure, permits, and the dust.
Learn more →Commercial Tenant Finish & Build-Outs
Shells to working spaces — retail, office, restaurant, school.
Raw shells become working spaces — showrooms, offices, restaurants, schools. Dealer-spec finishes, code compliance, and opening dates held.
Learn more →ADUs & Modular Construction
Backyard cottages, garage conversions, factory-built homes.
Backyard cottages, garage conversions, and factory-built homes — zoning, design, permits, and set. Denver’s ADU rules are a specialty, not a surprise.
Learn more →Outdoor Living & Patio Structures
Decks, pergolas, and dining patios built for Colorado weather.
Decks, pergolas, and dining patios engineered for Colorado sun, snow, and hail — structure, shade, and drainage done right the first time.
Learn more →TECHNOLOGY
Smart Home Automation
Lighting, shades, climate, audio, security — one interface.
Whole-home control of lighting, shades, climate, audio, and security from a single interface — Crestron, Lutron, Savant, and Control4 designed in, not bolted on.
Learn more →A/V Systems
Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, commercial sound.
Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, and commercial sound — designed, installed, and tuned by the same team for over 20 years.
Learn more →Control Systems
Custom programming — scenes and schedules that fit the space.
Every subsystem brought into one elegant interface — custom programming for homes and venues, with scenes and schedules that match how the space is actually used.
Learn more →Networking & Edge Compute
Enterprise Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, on-prem compute.
Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, and on-premise compute — the backbone that makes everything else reliable, including our own Barbot platform.
Learn more →Solar & Energy Storage
Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, EV charging — certified install.
Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, and EV charging designed and installed by a Tesla Energy Certified team — roof, electrical, and app in one scope.
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