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Intercom & Paging Services in Aurora, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional intercom & paging services throughout Aurora and the surrounding Arapahoe/Adams County area. Audio and video intercom systems with paging, door stations, and integration with access control and automation. Whether you're in Aurora (Colorado's third-largest city) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.
Permits & Licensing
Permits in Aurora
Aurora building permits are issued by the Building Division's Permit Center, which also handles public improvement, sign, and lawn and irrigation permits. Contractor licensing is a City of Aurora requirement, and applications go through the Aurora4Biz.org online portal. Authority: City of Aurora — Building Division (Permit Center).
Permit Thresholds
Aurora permit thresholds
- Code reference
- Permits are generally required for residential remodel work in Aurora, Colorado, per the adopted building codes (primarily the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with local amendments in Aurora City Code Chapter 22, Article V), unless specifically exempt.
- Aurora City Code § 22-184 (amending IRC R105.2) exempts only
- one-story detached accessory residential storage sheds, playhouses, or shade structures ≤120 sq ft, not attached to the residence, and not used for vehicle storage.§ 22-184
- Code reference
- Aurora City Code § 22-135 (amending IBC 105.2) has similar limited exemptions for certain small accessory structures, fences ≤7 ft high (plus all chain-link fences), and antennae/towers ≤25 ft high.§ 22-135
- Structural triggers
- Any structural alteration, addition, or work affecting load-bearing elements generally requires a permit under the adopted IRC (see R105 and amendments).
- Use tax (construction materials use tax)
- Prior to permit issuance, a deposit is required based on 3.75% (three and three-fourths percent) applied to 50% of the total estimated cost of the building/construction/reconstruction/alteration/expansion/modification/improvement (or 100% of the total estimated cost of construction materials/
- Code reference
- This is per Aurora City Code § 130-61.§ 130-61.
- Code reference
- All information is based on the Aurora Municipal Code (Chapter 22) and official city resources.
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with City of Aurora — Building Division (Permit Center).
Zoning & Dimensional Standards
Setback & dimensional standards in Aurora
Zone-district dimensional standards for Aurora, quoted verbatim from the Aurora Unified Development Ordinance. Knowing your lot's district — and its setbacks, height, and coverage limits — is where every feasibility conversation starts.
I-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Rear Setback (min) | 5 ft. |
Aurora Unified Development Ordinance I-1 setback standards (146-4.2.2 Table 4.2-1) — effective 2026-02-23 · View the code
I-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Rear Setback (min) | 5 ft. |
Aurora Unified Development Ordinance I-2 setback standards (146-4.2.2 Table 4.2-1) — effective 2026-02-23 · View the code
R-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Lot Area, Single-Family Detached (min) | 6,000 sf. [1] |
| Lot Frontage, Single-Family Detached (min) | Subarea A: 50 ft. Subarea B: 60 ft. |
| Front Setback (min) | 25 ft. [4] |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 5 ft. [6] |
| Side Setback Abutting Local Street (min) | 12.5 ft. |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20 ft. |
| Building Height (max) | 38 ft. |
Aurora Unified Development Ordinance R-1 setback standards (146-4.2.2 Table 4.2-1) — effective 2026-02-23 · View the code
R-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Lot Area, Single-Family Detached (min) | 6,000 sf. [1] |
| Lot Frontage, Single-Family Detached (min) | Subarea A: 50 ft. Subarea B: 60 ft. |
| Front Setback (min) | 20 ft. [4] |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 5 ft.[6] |
| Side Setback Abutting Local Street (min) | 10 ft. |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15 ft. |
| Building Height (max) | 38 ft. |
Aurora Unified Development Ordinance R-2 setback standards (146-4.2.2 Table 4.2-1) — effective 2026-02-23 · View the code
R-3setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Lot Area, Single-Family Detached (min) | 5,000 sf. |
| Lot Frontage, Single-Family Detached (min) | 50 ft. |
| Front Setback (min) | 15 ft. |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 5 ft. |
| Side Setback Abutting Local Street (min) | 10 ft. |
| Rear Setback (min) | 10 ft. |
| Building Height (max) | 45 ft.[7] |
Aurora Unified Development Ordinance R-3 setback standards (146-4.2.2 Table 4.2-1) — effective 2026-02-23 · View the code
R-4setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Lot Area, Single-Family Detached (min) | 5,000 sf. |
| Lot Frontage, Single-Family Detached (min) | 50 ft. |
| Front Setback (min) | 12 ft. |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 5 ft. |
| Side Setback Abutting Local Street (min) | 7.5 ft. |
| Rear Setback (min) | 10 ft. |
| Building Height (max) | 65 ft.[8] |
Aurora Unified Development Ordinance R-4 setback standards (146-4.2.2 Table 4.2-1) — effective 2026-02-23 · View the code
R-MHsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Lot Area, Single-Family Detached (min) | [2] |
| Front Setback (min) | 15 ft. |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 5 ft. |
| Side Setback Abutting Local Street (min) | 15 ft. |
| Rear Setback (min) | 8 ft. |
| Building Height (max) | 20 ft.[9] |
Aurora Unified Development Ordinance R-MH setback standards (146-4.2.2 Table 4.2-1) — effective 2026-02-23 · View the code
R-Rsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Lot Area, Single-Family Detached (min) | 43,560 sf. |
| Lot Frontage, Single-Family Detached (min) | 120 ft. |
| Front Setback (min) | 30 ft. |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 10 ft. |
| Side Setback Abutting Local Street (min) | 25 ft. |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25 ft. |
| Building Height (max) | 38 ft. |
Aurora Unified Development Ordinance R-R setback standards (146-4.2.2 Table 4.2-1) — effective 2026-02-23 · View the code
Verify current requirements with the jurisdiction — informational reference only. Standards vary by overlay, lot, and use; we confirm the exact rules for your property during feasibility.
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What intercom and paging work usually covers
Intercom and paging projects range from a single front-door video station to multi-zone building paging tied into offices, warehouses, schools, clinics, and multi-family common areas. Typical scope includes door stations and indoor master or mobile stations, amplified speakers or horn drivers, zone controllers, call buttons, and head-end equipment. Systems may be analog, IP-based, or hybrid. Work often includes pathway planning for Cat6, existing structured cabling, door strikes or maglocks coordinated with access control, PoE switch capacity, and mounting locations that match sight lines, ADA reach ranges, and weather exposure on exterior stations.
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Equipment classes and integration points
Common equipment classes include IP video door stations, indoor touch monitors or app-based answering stations, SIP-capable intercoms, multi-zone paging amplifiers, ceiling or wall speakers, outdoor horns, microphone paging stations, and gateway devices that bridge legacy 25V/70V speaker loops to modern controllers. Integration points frequently include access control (door release on verified call), network VLANs and PoE budgets, PBX or hosted VoIP extensions, fire-alarm or life-safety interfaces where required by the authority having jurisdiction, CCTV verification at entry points, and building management or tenant directory features in multi-family settings. For commercial paging, zone maps matter: lobbies, production floors, corridors, exterior yards, and quiet zones are rarely one speaker circuit.
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Denver-metro conditions that affect design
Denver exterior door stations face freeze-thaw cycles, intense sun, wind-driven snow, and occasional hail, so housing ratings, gasket condition, and mounting details matter. Older Denver and suburban housing stock may have limited chase space, knob-and-tube-era constraints in renovated homes, or finished basements that complicate new low-voltage runs. Commercial tenant spaces often need work coordinated around existing fire-rated assemblies, above-ceiling pathways, and landlord standards. Multi-family and mixed-use buildings commonly require directory programming, multiple entry points, elevator or vestibule stations, and clear separation between resident, staff, and service entry traffic. Local permit needs depend on whether the work is low-voltage only or ties into electrical, fire, or access-controlled egress components reviewed by the city or county.
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How a general contractor coordinates the trade
Autotelic is a municipally licensed Denver general contractor that coordinates licensed specialty trades for intercom and paging work. That usually means aligning low-voltage technicians, electrical work when circuits or backboxes are needed, access-control hardware providers, and any inspection steps triggered by door hardware or life-safety interfaces. Coordination covers device locations, cable pathways, penetration firestopping, network readiness, cutover timing, and testing of call quality, door release, zone paging intelligibility, and failover behavior if a station or switch drops offline.
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Buyer checks before you approve a scope
Confirm every entry point that needs a station, who must answer calls (front desk, residents, mobile app, or both), and whether door release is required from the intercom. Map paging zones and ambient noise: a quiet medical corridor and a loading dock need different speakers and amplifier headroom. Ask whether the system is analog, IP, SIP, or hybrid, and how it will use your network, PoE, VLANs, and any existing 70V speakers. Document power sources, backup expectations, directory or credential programming, and who maintains firmware and user changes after turnover. For exterior stations, review weather exposure, camera angle, lighting at night, and mounting substrate. If the project touches secured doors, rated walls, or life-safety interfaces, clarify permit and inspection responsibility before rough-in.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the difference between an intercom and a paging system?
An intercom is primarily two-way communication at defined stations, often at doors or desks. A paging system is primarily one-to-many audio to speakers by zone. Many buildings need both: visitor entry intercoms plus staff paging across floors or warehouses.
Can a new IP video intercom use existing wiring?
Sometimes. Existing Cat5e/Cat6 is often reusable for IP stations if pair integrity, length, and PoE budget check out. Older multi-pair intercom cable or simple doorbell pair may support limited upgrade paths or adapters, but many video systems still need new data cable, proper switch ports, and clean exterior penetrations.
Who handles the low-voltage permits and licensing?
Autotelic is a municipally licensed Denver general contractor and coordinates licensed specialty trades for the work. Permit and inspection needs depend on the city or county and on whether the scope is limited to communications cabling or also involves electrical circuits, access-controlled doors, or life-safety interfaces.
Do commercial paging systems still use 70-volt speakers?
Yes. 25V/70V distributed audio remains common for multi-speaker commercial zones because it simplifies long runs and many speakers on one amplifier circuit. IP paging and hybrid gateways are also common when zones need network control, scheduled messages, or integration with phone systems.
What should be tested at handover?
Test call initiation from each door or master station, two-way audio quality, video clarity day and night if equipped, door-release function, zone page routing, speaker intelligibility at operating volume, network or amplifier failover behavior where applicable, and directory or user programming against the final occupancy list.
Service Area
Serving Aurora and Arapahoe/Adams County
We serve Aurora, 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 Aurora project.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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