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EV Charger Install — Level 2 in Lafayette
Licensed EV charger install — level 2 services for Lafayette and Boulder County. Charge at home. Every night..
What Lafayette requires
Code reference: Exempt work (from building permit requirements, per the City’s website and 2023 Lafayette Colorado Building Code amendments to IRC Section R105.2 / equivalent) includes (non-exhaustive list relevant to remodels): §R105.2
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EV Charger Install — Level 2 Services in Lafayette, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional EV charger install — level 2 services throughout Lafayette and the surrounding Boulder County area. Level 2 EV charger installation across the Denver metro by a Tesla Certified Installer — Tesla Wall Connector and universal J1772/NACS units. We run a panel-capacity check and load calculation before quoting, then install a dedicated 240V circuit for garage or weather-rated exterior mounting. The municipal permit, inspection, and load-management setup for multi-EV homes are handled under one electrical scope. Whether you're in Lafayette (east Boulder County) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.
The build sequence for a EV Charger Install — Level 2 project
This service is a component of How a Home remodel project works in Lafayette.
Permit Thresholds
Lafayette permit thresholds
- Code reference
- This follows the City’s adopted codes (primarily the 2021 International Residential Code with local amendments in the 2023 Lafayette Colorado Building Code, effective August 1, 2023).
- Code reference
- Exempt work (from building permit requirements, per the City’s website and 2023 Lafayette Colorado Building Code amendments to IRC Section R105.2 / equivalent) includes (non-exhaustive list relevant to remodels):§R105.2
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- One-story detached accessory storage sheds under 120 sq ft.
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- Retaining walls under 3 ft high (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall, unless supporting a surcharge).
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- Sidewalks, driveways, and patios less than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not part of an accessible route.
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- Window awnings projecting no more than 54 inches from a residence (no additional support required).
- Construction use tax
- Any person obtaining a building permit must pay a use tax deposit of 3.87% on 60% of the value of the permit (per Sec. 110-37 of the Municipal Code).§110-37
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **City of Lafayette, Colorado Building Division (part of the Planning & Building Department) issues residential building permits within city limits.
Energy Code
Lafayette energy code quick facts
- Code reference
- 2021 IECC (residential and commercial provisions) with local amendments, as adopted in the 2023 Lafayette, Colorado Building Code (effective August 1, 2023).
- Code reference
- This is confirmed on the City’s official Building Code & Design Information page and in the adopted code document (which includes Article 9 amendments to the 2021 IECC).
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- The base prescriptive requirements follow the 2021 IECC (Climate Zone 5B for the Lafayette area).
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- The City is in the process of considering 2024 I-Codes (including a Metro Cohort Model Code based on the 2024 IECC) but has not yet adopted them.
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- Key prescriptive requirements relevant to remodels/additions (drawn from the 2021 IECC as adopted/amended locally; specific numeric values and sections are from the base 2021 IECC unless locally modified in Article 9 of the 2023 Lafayette code—local amendments focus more on electrification/solar
- Wall insulation (wood-frame above-grade)
- R-20 + R-5 ci or R-13 + R-10 ci (2021 IECC Table R402.1.2 / prescriptive path; applies to additions and alterations per R503).
- Ceiling/attic insulation
- R-49 (or higher per table footnotes; 2021 IECC Table R402.1.2; relevant for additions and certain alterations).
- Fenestration (windows/doors)
- Maximum U-factor typically 0.30 (or as specified in Table R402.1.2 for CZ 5; SHGC requirements also apply; relevant for replacement windows in remodels).
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **City of Lafayette, Colorado Building Division (part of the Planning & Building Department) issues residential building permits within city limits.
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What this covers
Level 2 AC charger at a residence or small commercial stall, on a dedicated circuit. Panel capacity, run length, and indoor/outdoor rating are checked before gear is ordered.
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Technical scope
Level 2 AC charger at a residence or small commercial stall, on a dedicated circuit. Panel capacity, run length, and indoor/outdoor rating are checked before gear is ordered. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates specialty trades for the circuit and charger.
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How the work is coordinated
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates specialty trades for the circuit and charger. Denver-metro work is permitted locally. Colorado has no statewide general-contractor license. Cities and counties license general contractors. DORA licenses electrical and plumbing (and similar regulated trades), not general contractors. Autotelic is a municipally licensed Denver general contractor that coordinates licensed specialty trades. Denver building permits run through Community Planning and Development (CPD). Costs are project-specific; no dollar figures.
Service Area
Serving Lafayette and Boulder County
We serve Lafayette, 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 Lafayette project.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need a panel upgrade for a Level 2 charger?
Often no. We run a load calculation on your existing panel before quoting. If your service has headroom, a dedicated 240V circuit fits without an upgrade. If the load is tight, load management can delay or avoid a 200A upgrade; we only recommend an upgrade when the math actually requires it.
Should I choose the Tesla Wall Connector or a universal charger?
The Tesla Wall Connector is the cleanest fit for Tesla vehicles and is installed by our Tesla Certified Installer. Universal J1772 or NACS units suit households with mixed EV brands or drivers who want one charger for future vehicles. We match the hardware to what you drive now and expect to drive next.
Can you install a charger outside?
Yes. We mount chargers on garage interiors or weather-rated exterior locations, with conduit, enclosures, and hardware rated for Colorado sun, snow, and freeze-thaw. The install is permitted and inspected like any permanent electrical addition.
Do EV charger installs require a permit?
Yes — a Level 2 charger adds a dedicated 240V circuit, which requires a municipal electrical permit and inspection. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection as part of the project.
What if my household has more than one EV?
We plan for total charging load from the start. Load management shares the available capacity between vehicles, charges when demand is low, and keeps most homes off a costly panel upgrade. We size the circuit and settings for your current and expected fleet.
How It Runs
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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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