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Motorized Shades & Lighting Control in Federal Heights
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Motorized Shades & Lighting Control Services in Federal Heights, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional motorized shades & lighting control services throughout Federal Heights and the surrounding Adams County area. Motorized shades and Lutron lighting control across the Denver metro — roller shades, drapes, keypads, dimmers, scene programming, and automation. Whether you're in Federal Heights (north central Denver metro) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.
Permit Thresholds
Federal Heights permit thresholds
- Code reference
- Federal Heights, CO (Municipal Code Chapter 10, Article II, as amended by Ordinance No. 21-01, adopting the 2018 International Codes with local amendments) requires building permits for most residential remodel/alteration work, with limited exemptions.Ordinance No. 21-01
- Code reference
- The city adopts the 2018 IBC, IRC (for residential), IEBC, and related codes (with amendments in Sec. 10-16 and 10-18).Sec. 10-16
- Exempt work list (amended Sec. 105.2 of the codes)
- Standard IRC/IBC exemptions are significantly restricted.Sec. 105.2
- Code reference
- The exemption for fences less than 7 feet high.
- Code reference
- The city uses the 2018 codes’ general framework for when work requires permitting.
- Code reference
- Fees (per city Building Permit Fees page and Municipal Code Sec. 10-17):Sec. 10-17
- Building permit fee
- Based on total project valuation (labor + materials); tiered schedule applies (examples): $1–$500 = $23.50; $501–$2,000 = $23.50 + $3.05 per additional $100 (or fraction) up to $2,000; higher tiers up to $1M+ with decreasing per-$1,000 rates.
- Plan review fee
- 65% of the building permit fee (waived for certain simple projects like water heaters/furnaces/roofing without plan review; collected upfront for valuations > $25,000).
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Federal Heights Building Department issues residential building permits.
overview
overview
This trade is shade hardware plus lighting-control hardware, not a branded whole-home automation platform. Scope includes roller, dual-roller, cellular, drapery, and exterior-screen motors; battery, 24 V Class 2, or 120 V shade power; LED drivers and dimmers (0–10 V, phase-cut, or DALI where specified); occupancy or vacancy sensors; photocells; and timeclock or astronomical schedules. Integration is typically dry-contact, RS-485, IP, or a lighting-control panel.
permits
permits
City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development issues electrical permits for new circuits, lighting replacements, and line-voltage shade motors. CPD commercial plan-review guidance states that lighting replacements are reviewed so new lighting and lighting controls meet electrical and energy codes. Some minor electrical work can use a CPD quick permit without electrical plan review. DORA licenses electrical contractors. Cities and counties license general contractors. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
code
code
Denver Energy Code commercial lighting replacements are reviewed for control compliance. CASR trade guidance for DEC R404.1 states that new lighting in alterations must meet current lighting-control requirements, and Denver does not grant an exception based on the percentage of lighting replaced. Confirm the current DEC edition with CPD at permit. Landmark Preservation reviews exterior work on designated structures and in historic districts. Exterior screens or façade lighting on a designated property may need Landmark review. Interior battery shades that do not change the exterior typically do not.
methods
methods
Specify shade fabric (solar, room-darkening, or dual) and pocket depth before framing closes. Conceal shade power in headers. Match LED drivers to the existing control protocol instead of mixing 0–10 V and phase-cut on one circuit. Keep lighting control off fire-alarm and emergency-lighting circuits. Exterior screens need a wind-sensor lockout. Cost is project-specific.
FAQ
Common questions
Who handles the electrical permits and licensing?
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates licensed specialty trades. CPD issues electrical permits. DORA licenses electrical contractors. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
Do battery shades need a permit?
Interior battery shades that do not add line-voltage wiring typically do not need a building permit. Hardwired 120 V motors and new lighting circuits do. Confirm with CPD for the specific scope.
Does replacing some of the lights skip energy-code controls?
Denver CASR trade guidance for DEC R404.1 states that new lighting in alterations must meet current lighting-control requirements. Denver does not grant an exception based on the percentage of lighting replaced. Confirm the current edition with CPD.
When does Landmark apply?
Exterior motorized screens or façade lighting on a designated structure or in a historic district may need Landmark Preservation review in addition to electrical permits.
Service Area
Serving Federal Heights and Adams County
We serve Federal Heights, 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 Federal Heights 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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